Old Ba wasn't the kind of man who was single-mindedly focused on work. His shrewdness was one of the reasons he'd become the steward.
Being as shrewd as he was, he knew perfectly well that things had already developed beyond his control. He knew he was innocent, and even Master Hu knew he was innocent.
But even if the whole world knew he was innocent, would that guarantee he'd be safe? Absolutely not!
The destruction of the spirit herbs had made the Treasure Tree Clan angrier than anyone else, especially Master Duo. One could imagine how furious Master Duo must be right now.
The more important these spirit herbs were to Master Duo, the more furious he was.
Even Master Hu couldn't possibly calm the Treasure Tree Clan's anger with a few words. You could have ten thousand excuses, but if you couldn't quell Master Duo's fury, none of them would do any good.
If Master Hu had to come up with an explanation and a way to calm the Treasure Tree Clan's anger, it wasn't impossible that he'd offer Old Ba up as a scapegoat.
In fact, it was quite likely.
Old Ba had no doubt that if the Treasure Tree Clan demanded by name that he take responsibility, Master Hu would push him out without hesitation.
It wasn't that Master Hu didn't value him. It was simply that, compared to the Treasure Tree Clan's anger, Old Ba wasn't that important. He wasn't indispensable.
There was a cake meant for the young master, and another one to be sent to the Treasure Tree Clan's higher-ups to curry favor with them.
Just then, a quiet voice came from the side. "Master Hu, Master Ba, I have something to say. I'm not sure if I should."
As soon as they met,