Not bringing an umbrella means encountering a snake demon, this is different from what the book said

The corridor was silent, so quiet one could hear a needle drop.

Xiang Yuan lifted the tea before him, took a small sip, and said, "Sister-in-law, I truly came in good faith. King Zhao Residence has far too many forces backing it. As for experts of the Upper Three Realms alone, you couldn't count them on one hand. What does White Cloud Manor have to fight King Zhao Residence with?"

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"Furthermore, the Western Chu imperial house is a minor matter. What the supporters behind King Zhao Residence want is not the throne. Numerous Upper Three Realm experts have joined forces, their spearheads aimed directly at the reincarnation of that Heavenly Emperor. That is the utmost priority."

Xiang Yuan spoke earnestly, draping himself in the tiger's hide: "That man treats all living beings under heaven as chess pieces. That man sits high above, cold-hearted and merciless. White Cloud Manor is no more than a piece in his hand. While there is still time, letting Forget Sword Manor bear everything is the proper course."

After laying out the stakes, he added, "My elder brother treated me with sincerity, and I return it with sincerity. I hope Sister-in-law will consider this carefully. Do not disappoint Xiang's good intentions, and do not let White Cloud Manor fall into a place of eternal damnation."

White Cloud Manor was in business. What it needed was not chaos across the realm, much less unending war. The more peaceful the world was, the better White Cloud Manor's business would be.

Xiang Yuan believed Qu Rou understood this principle.

Qu Rou drew a deep breath and slowly rose. "Thank you, Young Sect Master, for your reminder. Every word is a pearl of wisdom; Qu Rou will remember this with gratitude. Please wait a moment. Qu will go