Although Marquis Fengjiang was made an example of, there were still many who harbored their own ulterior motives.
This might be acceptable in other cities, but a Border City was different.
It was close to the Great Yue Country. If a Duke stationed there made any secret moves, it was highly likely they were colluding with the Great Yue Country.
The situation was neither trivial nor earth-shattering.
But a great dike can collapse from a single ant hole.
Even Shen Bai understood this principle; the Saint Martial Emperor couldn't possibly be unaware.
If that were the case, Shen Bai felt there had to be another reason behind it.
After Shen Bai voiced this, the Saint Martial Emperor slowly nodded.
"How could I not know? But at times, I am also helpless."
"Since you are to be appointed the Daoist Si of Lingyun Dao, I will explain the matter to you in detail."
