After hesitating for a moment, Lu Mingyu said, "I know my teacher's situation, of course. If he encounters..."
"You don't know!"
Zhang Bairen cut him off.
"Your teacher is a remarkably farsighted and intelligent man."
"But compared with most intelligent people, your teacher is softer-hearted and more prone to acting on impulse."
As he spoke, Zhang Bairen strolled along at an unhurried pace, with Lu Mingyu close behind.
"The Epoch Massacre is the best example. So are the wars he started."
"Since ancient times, famed generals have been like beauties: the world will not let them live to see their hair turn white."
"Your teacher happens to be just such an 'indecisive' man."
"That temperament naturally gave him his habit of stirring up trouble."
"And your lineage has always been domineering. Without formidable cultivation to protect you, you'll only end up dying horribly."
Lu Mingyu considered this for a moment, then said, "Senior, I don't quite understand what you mean. Could you explain in more detail?"
"Of course. I'll spell it out."
"From where you stand now, the Dark Turmoil may look like the problem your teacher faces."
"But I can tell you this: what has ever truly troubled Chen Changsheng isn't the Dark Turmoil. It's what comes afterward."
"Chen Changsheng is easily swayed by a plea. There are many things he won't be able to stand aside and watch."
"Once he involves himself in certain matters, he'll face enormous danger."
Lu Mingyu's eyes narrowed at once.
"If someone truly refuses to see reason, I wouldn't mind launching an Epoch Massacre like my teacher did."
"Heh. Heh."
At Lu Mingyu's words, Zhang Bairen gave two mirthless chuckles.
"When you have nothing better to do, find a mirror and take a good look at yourself."
"Look at that face of yours