The artifact refining room was silent. Everyone stared at Steward Chai, waiting for his decision.
Steward Chai's expression was grave. After pondering for a moment, he said to Wu Fan, "Sir, this young friend is undergoing the guild's artifact refiner assessment. Everything can wait until after his assessment."
"Hm?" Wu Fan's eyes immediately narrowed. What did the other man mean? Was he planning to shield Su Mo?
The others were also secretly startled. Steward Chai's words clearly meant that he intended to interfere in the grudge between the Wu Clan and Su Mo.
Su Mo, meanwhile, secretly breathed a sigh of relief and could not help but feel respect for Steward Chai.
"Master, this boy has committed every conceivable crime and is the Wu Clan's sworn enemy. Is there still any need for an assessment?" Wu Fan asked coldly.
"Of course."
Steward Chai nodded and said with an imposing expression, "He is currently undergoing the guild's artifact refiner assessment. No one may interrupt it."
"What about after the assessment?" Wu Fan asked with an ugly expression.
"If he passes, he will be an artifact refiner of the Artifact Refiner Guild. If he fails, the Artifact Refiner Guild will not interfere in your grievance," Steward Chai said.
Upon hearing Steward Chai's words, Wu Fan's expression changed repeatedly. The other man was telling him plainly that if Su Mo passed the assessment, he would become a member of the Artifact Refiner Guild. If Wu Fan wished to deal with Su Mo, the guild would certainly intervene.
This caused Wu Fan's rage to blaze. If Su Mo joined the Artifact Refiner Guild, he would have a powerful backer. It would become rather troublesome for them to deal with him in the future.
Everyone was somewhat shocked. Steward Chai was actually willing to stand