"If Lu Hou'er was ordinarily such a greedy, miserly man, then it was certain Lishou Mountain held a great opportunity. Why would he willingly guard it for someone else, without having a single thought of claiming it for himself?"
Putting themselves in his shoes, if the four of them encountered the same situation as Lu Hou'er, then even if they appeared utterly respectful toward Mr. Yue and obeyed his every word, they would certainly conduct some private inquiries and form connections behind the scenes to strengthen themselves.
The man speaking was lean and wiry from head to toe, yet he exuded a sharp, capable air. In particular, his qi and blood were condensed and thick as lead and mercury; both his Martial Dao cultivation and combat strength placed him among the best of the Innate Realm.
His name was Wu Chen. He had founded the Spirit Ape Gang himself and excelled at raising ferocious ape-like beasts. His activities were mainly carried out in the mountains, and he was also the one most urgently eager for the opportunity within Lishou Mountain.
Compared with the other three, Wu Chen was more familiar with mountain environments and possessed abundant experience. He could also use ferocious beasts to scout the way for him, giving him an enormous advantage. If they entered the mountain, he would have the greatest chance of obtaining the opportunity, which was why he was the most anxious.
"It is precisely because Lu Hou'er is greedy and miserly, yet has become so obedient this time, that we can see how terrifying that so-called Martial Dao Grandmaster truly is. It is not merely his Martial Dao that is formidable—his background is likely astonishing as well, enough to make that fellow Lu Hou'er so fearful."
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