I knew very well that the mindset of First Elder Quan and the others was not limited to Ancient Shu City. Most people in Pompeii City and Atlantis City probably thought the same way.
They all believed they were masters of this world too. Why should they need modern humans' permission before entering the world?
If not for the Wanderers' constant suppression, they might have entered the world long ago.
Yet they seemed deeply wary of the Wanderers.
"Mr. Jiang, I actually have a suggestion. I wonder whether you find it appropriate?" Third Elder Quan asked with a smile.
I took a bite of food and looked at Third Elder Quan, who resembled a child. "Oh? What suggestion?"
"You could try allowing some members of the Ancient Clans to enter the world. Of course, there should be criteria for who can do so—what conditions they must meet, what rules they must follow after entering the world, and strict punishments if they fail to obey those rules."
I said calmly, "The difference lies in civilization. Do you think that once people from the Three Great Ancient Clans enter the world, the rules of ordinary society will be able to restrain them? If they truly do something that harms modern humans, who can punish them? Don't tell me you expect your own people to handle it?"
Third Elder Quan looked at me and was stunned for quite a while before saying, "Isn't the reason the Three Great Ancient Clans have never dared enter the world because Mr. Jiang is here? You and your Wanderers have kept us firmly suppressed all these years. Many Ancient Clan members who tried to sneak into the world ultimately failed to escape Mr. Jiang's punishment. Haven't you already had the means to deal with us?"
I rolled