C856 One Slap!

"Knowing that I've been protecting you from the shadows, why didn't you seek my help immediately?"

The elder was perplexed, aware that Lin Chang'an, a seasoned Emperor, was in his corner.

You knew you could have just called on me, right? What's the point of all this complication?

Lin Chang'an offered a faint smile in response.

"If I had simply summoned you to clear away all obstacles