The smile on Shang Jingchuan's face gradually faded.
Because Zhao Ya was completely unpredictable, and such words were not typical in official settings.
The key was that these few sentences hit the mark, and even he found it difficult to respond.
He couldn't help but reassess the young man across from him, whose eyes were bright and focused.
"Is Nephew Zhao perhaps threatening me?" Shang Jingchuan said lightly.
"Of course not." Zhao Ya shook his head, "I just came to inform Lord Governor of a few matters."
"Please speak!"
"Firstly, the intensity of this Beast Tide will be unprecedented. I even suspect there are traces of human manipulation, as the behavior of the beasts is too abnormal."
Zhao Ya succinctly recounted the strange activities of the beasts last night and today's ambush in the forest.
Shang Jingchuan listened silently.
"And then?"
