Tonight in the Crystal Palace, the Water Lord of Changhai was hosting a banquet for the Merman Chieftain, only to discover just before the feast began that the guest of honor was not the chieftain himself, but his son.
Although the Water Lord felt somewhat slighted and displeased, he reasoned that the people of Changhai were simply no match for the Triton Clan. Having suffered years of oppression, a little more wouldn't hurt. Since he had already decided to ingratiate himself with the Triton Clan, he saw no point in making a fuss over such a minor detail and spoiling the mood. Wiping away his gloom, the Water Lord plastered on a smile to welcome the young merman.
The Water Lord knew he was playing a dangerous double game: seeking assistance from Die Feng and the others of West Sea while simultaneously trying to win the favor of the Triton Clan. His intention was to let them fight it out so that he could remain neutral, attaching himself to whichever side emerged victorious. It was a clever calculation, which was why he had naturally refrained from inviting Die Feng and his companions to this banquet. Otherwise, he would end up despised by both sides.
Chapter 232