Mutual Schemes

After Baili Changkong heard Lu Chuan's words, he, too, fell silent.

The older a man grew, the shrewder he became.

Even Wan Sanqian could guess Lu Chuan's thoughts, so how could Baili Changkong fail to? Yet, rarely, he did not open his mouth to persuade him.

He only chuckled and said, "Since that is the case, I will not interfere. Make your own arrangements.

You young people all have your own ideas. This old man can no longer keep up with the times.

From now on, do whatever you wish, and go ahead and spread your hands and feet without restraint..."

"Yes, Institute Master..."

Lu Chuan immediately answered.

Then he saw Baili Changkong wave a hand.

This was his signal that Lu Chuan could leave.

Seeing this, Lu Chuan naturally did not delay. After saluting Baili Changkong, he rose and walked out of the courtyard.

Wan Sanqian followed after him.

Baili Changkong's cave residence was very large, and restrictions and traces of formations were everywhere. If no one led the way, Lu Chuan was not even sure he could walk out alive.

The two said nothing along the way and went straight out of the cave residence.

Only then did Wan Sanqian say in a low voice, "Lu Chuan, congratulations... on becoming the youngest steward of our Wuji Institute.

And a Level Three Steward at that. Once this news spreads, who knows how many people will envy you, resent you, and hate you for it."

"Being envied by others is no good thing."

Lu Chuan only chuckled and said, "I only hope it doesn't provoke another Chu Family!"

"Rest assured, such a thing cannot happen again. Actually, I also bear responsibility for what happened last time. If I had not indulged Chu Guanyu and the other two, it would not