Chu Liang's acquisition of Starhold Island wasn't something that could be settled in a single day. Chu Liang and Hong Jufeng discussed a rough framework, then Hong Jufeng was sent back to Starhold Island to make the preparations for the acquisition.0

As for the rest of his men, most of them remained behind as miners on the quarrying archipelago, serving as both laborers and hostages. If Hong Jufeng were to suddenly have a change of heart and run to the Penglai Supreme Sect to get help in seeking revenge, then his sect would be doomed, regardless of whether he could capture Grand Ancestor Fuyou.0

As per their negotiations, it would be announced to the public that Starhold Island had reclaimed the spirit mines of the quarrying archipelago and was intensifying its mining operations. The Fuyao Kingdom had no objections to that. After all, Chu Liang was paying both sides. They were all just putting on a show for the Penglai Supreme Sect.0

Moving forward, Starhold Island would secretly collaborate with Red Cotton Peak, all while maintaining its relationship with the Penglai Supreme Sect. As for whether Hong Jufeng...0