How to Respond
Although Linghua Grand Scholar had been vague and made no clear statement, Jiang Yue could see what she was really like. Among the higher-ups of the underground world, Linghua Grand Scholar was one of the clear-minded ones. She was relatively open-minded, not so rigid, and at least capable of setting aside her pride and prejudice to look at matters objectively and comprehensively.
But from her position, she could never openly oppose the others, much less publicly call for coexistence.
Even as a Purple Gold Ribbon Grand Scholar, if Linghua Grand Scholar rashly made such an appeal, the risks she would face would be immeasurable.
So even if she agreed with Jiang Yue, she couldn't say so. At least, the time wasn't right yet.
But as one of the clear-minded people among the underground world's upper echelon, she understood even better that the underground world had to change. The Three Academies and the Ten Golden Clans alike had to change their entrenched way of thinking, set aside their lofty attitudes, and truly take a grounded look at the situation.
Clinging to the past and stubbornly guarding the pride of their so-called noble bloodlines was already hopelessly out of step with the times. It was of no use at all in the current situation.
But Linghua Grand Scholar couldn't explain any of this to Jiang Yue, including her own difficulties.
All she could do for now was sigh softly. "Waterworker, you're a smart man. You should understand that the underground world might not end up in mutual destruction, but we have to be prepared for that possibility. Besides, not every representative of the powerful elite thinks that way. You don't need to worry about all that right now. Just focus on carrying out the task at hand."
"All right.