Xia Hong, besides feeling curious, was also filled with intense apprehension.
A powerful force from the Outer Realm had long set its sights on the Nine Towns of Moao South Slope, and they had even sent spies to lurk there for several years.
Qiu Peng accidentally uncovered Han Peng of Jinyang Village in Jinshan Town, which doesn't necessarily mean that the Cai Qiu Feudal Town in the Eight Towns had only recruited this one spy. If Great Xia is already openly appearing in the Moao South Slope Region, then it's very likely that Cai Qiu Feudal Town has taken notice.
"According to Han Peng, the Cai Qiu Feudal Town is extremely powerful, enough to crush the Nine Towns, yet they haven't attacked for so many years. Either they look down on the Nine Towns, or there are other difficulties, the latter possibility should be greater."
