Luo Zheng could not stop sighing, gently patting Li Chuan's shoulder over and over.
"A-Chuan... go take the Martial Exam. If you can earn the title of Martial Scholar, you'll be able to break this deadlock."
As he said this, Luo Zheng's voice fell low as well.
Even he knew full well how difficult it was for someone who had only broken through to Dark Force two months ago to contend for one of the top fifty Martial Scholar slots.
"Senior Brother Luo, don't worry. I have a way." Li Chuan looked Luo Zheng straight in the eyes.
Luo Zheng froze for a moment. He did not ask what that way was, merely saying solemnly:
"If there's anything you need help with, just tell me."
"Alright."
Ignoring the gazes of pity, gloating, and relief from the others, Li Chuan headed straight back to his own courtyard.
After he left, quite a few people secretly mocked Zhuang Beiwang.
The thigh he had just latched onto was about to fly away before it had even grown warm.
It was not that they bore any grudge against Zhuang Beiwang. They were simply jealous that he could seek Li Chuan's guidance.
Such was human nature.
After closing the courtyard gate, all the confusion and helplessness on Li Chuan's face vanished.
In their place was utter indifference.
When he learned that someone had plotted against him, Li Chuan had worried that the powerful figure behind the Wave-Breaking Gang had noticed him.
If it was that powerful figure, his situation would be exceedingly difficult. He might even find it impossible to take a single step in Anning County!
But once he discovered it was Qin Feng, the worry in his heart instead settled.
That meant he had cleaned up the traces of his dealings with