In a grand manor embalmed with the aroma of wine, a scholar from Longdu stood up, raised his cup, and signaled. "Cheers, everyone!” he gushed. “Grand Xia won’t be surviving for much longer after today. However, worry not, my friends from Guhe and Yizhou, you’ve always been good friends of Longdu. This massacre won’t affect you. Any businesses you run, or you are involved in, won’t be implicated!"1

Seated in front of him were prominent figures in commerce from Guhe and Yizhou, such as Long Huixin. They exchanged glances, smiled, and raised their cups to their mouths.1

After finishing her drink, Long Huixin smiled lightly and asked, "I wonder how you plan to deal with the Fang Manor?"1

The scholar’s eyes were prideful as he answered, "To be honest, the Fang Manor is our first target. We plan to take them down ahead of the...0