In Wang Rongrong's eyes, Suijie had been thriving at Wuji Hall. He had everything there running smoothly, and had even established Treasure Gathering City. The place was flourishing, and things were only getting better.
In such circumstances, Suijie was naturally unwilling to leave.
Xu Yi said, "Forget it. Since there's no changing it, I'll go and see what it's about. After all, I got this position as Hall Master of Wuji Hall for nothing. It's no great loss if I give it up. After I leave, Brother Wang, you'll have to be even more wary of Su Bingjun. That fellow's a venomous snake. You never know when he'll spring out and take a bite."
Wang Rongrong said angrily, "Don't worry, Brother Sui. I won't let that bastard get too pleased with himself."
Xu Yi wasn't optimistic about Wang Rongrong's promise. Both Wang Rongrong and Su Bingjun were junior ministers serving the Heavenly King of the Imperial Way, but the degree of trust placed in them was worlds apart. The gap in their standing was also widening at an alarming pace, leaving Xu Yi utterly perplexed.
Not long after his discussion with Wang Rongrong, news that Suijie was leaving Wuji Hall to take up a post at Reverse Star Palace spread like wildfire. In no time, Wuji Cliff was swarmed with visitors.
The various hall masters and sect leaders came and went in a steady stream, and the leading figures of Treasure Gathering City's management council also arrived one after another.
Looking at the scene, Wang Rongrong couldn't help but sigh inwardly. "Peaches and plums say nothing, yet a path is worn beneath them. Hall Master Sui usually doesn't meddle in affairs or cling to power, but when it really matters, look how deeply he's won everyone's hearts."
Sitting opposite him,