Chapter 1169 What is your secret?

"Turns out gold is still so valuable even in such places," Long Yi said to Elsa in the contract.

"Perhaps it's just the Emperor showcasing his privilege," Elsa replied, remembering La Sang's memories. "They don't use gold as a symbol of wealth; it's merely a symbol of imperial authority."

"It means only the Emperor can use it, basically the same thing," Long Yi chuckled.

"However, I don't really understand the Emperor's intention. It seems he was very eager to acquire the new type of alloy and automatic magic, but why did he leave us out to dry once we got here?" Elsa asked, puzzled.

"Maybe to balance the opinions of other Families? Or to prevent the La Sang Family from thinking they are too favored? If the Emperor isn't foolish, then it must surely be some imperial strategy; what else could it be?"

"That makes sense," Elsa said.