At least, based on what Lu Yin knew so far, even if the You Family became several times stronger, they still couldn't possibly threaten that ruler's position. There was simply no way they could be equals. One fact was enough to make that clear: the You Family had a seat on the Decision-Making Council.
If You Fang really stood as an equal to that ruler, no one from the You Family would be on the council.
You Teng of the Six Directions Dojo was wary of He Ran. That wasn't the attitude one showed toward an equal.
Over Space-Time had its own unseen abyss. It seemed far more complicated than Illusory God Space-Time.
You Fang didn't say much to Tu Ying. No matter how much he looked down on him, he couldn't interrogate him using outside forces. That would be a slap in He Ran's face—and in the face of that ruler.
Uncle Mo arrived and demanded that the You Family release Tu Ying. You Fang brought Lu Yin along to face him.
"So Tu Ying's suspected of being a Dark Son based only on a guess?" Uncle Mo asked, looking at Lu Yin.
"Yes," Lu Yin replied. "There's no evidence."
Uncle Mo turned to You Fang and spoke respectfully. "Family Head You, Tu Ying is a member of the Decision-Making Council, after all. Arresting him without evidence would have a bad effect. Lord He Ran hopes you'll release him."
You Fang looked at Uncle Mo. "Which matters more: appearances or the Dark Son?"
Uncle Mo hesitated. No matter how bad the effect might be, it couldn't compare to the damage caused by a Dark Son. But if he said that, You Fang could dismiss him with a single sentence. He had to take Tu Ying with him.
"Uncle Mo,