The situation in Linchuan Prefecture had become increasingly complex, now even the Japanese were getting involved.
The complex situation brought greater risks. Originally, it was just about helping the Pharmacist open up a sales route for Longevity Powder, to better undermine the Sixth Prince's influence. Now, inadvertently, a troublesome quagmire had been stepped in.
However, unlike the previous two mires that once stepped into, one could not extricate themselves from, this quagmire had not yet fully formed, nor was it as deep as the previous ones. More importantly, there was no force compelling him to step into it.
Following Qing Yu's usual habit of careful caution, he should now be focusing on survival, strategically relocating.
Moreover, while Linchuan Prefecture was the best channel for selling Longevity Powder to Daqian, it was not the only route—there were many other options.
Logically, this should have been a no-brainer, yet Qing Yu hesitated.