Elder Father was silent for a moment. Then, he said slowly, "Maybe… what you say is the truth."
The atmosphere around the warm campfire turned gloomy, but Ling Lan didn't seem to notice. When she opened her mouth again, she went on to an entirely different topic. "I don't think that Lord Qian purposely maintains this situation because he's afraid of the Federation."
Elder Father gathered his composure and replied, "We're not the only ones in the Lawless Lands."
"Caesar." Ling Lan gave a knowing look.
