Master Duo fell silent for a long while.
Clearly, those eight words of praise had struck a chord with Master Duo. He was arrogant and awkward, but that didn't mean he was stupid. In fact, he was perceptive and intelligent. He simply liked to keep his hands off everyday affairs, and his innate pride kept him from being too blatant or direct when it came to his interests. That aspect of his personality had made him easy for someone like Master Hu to exploit.
After this lesson, Master Duo had fully recognized that flaw in himself, and had gained a much more complete understanding of Master Hu, his so-called close partner.
The man was plainly an ambitious schemer.
He had no hesitation about killing, setting fires, or seizing someone else's estate. He was clearly utterly unscrupulous.
That unscrupulousness was ingrained in his very bones.
Master Hu's subsequent actions had vividly demonstrated his character. Could someone like that really be trusted as a long-term companion? Could they truly share wealth and status?
Master Duo thought again of Qian's judgments and criticisms of Master Hu.
Looking back now, every word had been worth its weight in gold.
This time, he had gotten the upper hand over Master Hu. In exchange for personally intervening, he had claimed half of Master Hu's estate, and Master Hu had reluctantly given it up.
Even if he seized it, before his forces were depleted, he might still be able to hold on to it.
"Young master, you're of the noble Treasure Tree Clan. Why are you involved with Master Hu? Did Master Hu latch on to some wealthy backer?"
It seemed they really had overestimated the young master's ability and ambition. They had been on the brink of war, yet the young master had easily defused the