Rising to Fame

Another cave dwelling.

Che Zhuzi pinched the intelligence in his hand. The light in the room fell across his face, leaving one half bright and the other half in darkness.

Che Zhuzi's expression was complicated as he hesitated. "I never expected Ning Zhuo's aptitude to be so outstanding. He's actually a first-rate genius."

"If I had known earlier that he had already taken first place among the Confucian cultivators twice..."

Che Zhuzi's thoughts shifted. "No. Remaining neutral is still the most beneficial choice for me."

"Though Ning Zhuo took the initiative to propose a bigger deal with me, the Ban Family must not be underestimated either."

"Ban Ji's talents should also have placed him among the first batch of cultivators to exchange for Stone Tokens. It was merely that Ning Zhuo ruined several of his attempts."

"It doesn't matter that he failed to stand out in the first round. In the upcoming second round, there will surely be a place for him."

As a merchant, Che Zhuzi naturally preferred to be on good terms with everyone.

As a Demon Cultivator, he was not yet at the end of his rope. Selling Void Silk already gave him a fine life, so why should he favor one side and place a heavy bet so early?

Che Zhuzi's circumstances naturally made him averse to risk.

"Still, I should take the initiative and send Ning Zhuo a letter congratulating him on obtaining a Stone Token."

"I'll include some gifts as well."

Ning Zhuo's acquisition of a Stone Token had sharply elevated both his value and standing in Che Zhuzi's eyes.

The Confucian cultivators were gathering.

"Hahaha, like father, like son indeed. Meng Yaoyin's son is truly no less remarkable." The Confucian cultivators were discussing Ning Zhuo.

Upon learning that Ning Zhuo had obtained a