Cang Yuan was both surprised and delighted by Pan Long's sudden visit.
"When you left last time, Brother Pan, I thought you'd lost all interest in the Imperial Court and politics. I was deeply disappointed!"
Pan Long smiled. "I'm not particularly interested in those things. But after thinking it over, I realized the Reform will greatly benefit the people. I'm one of them, so I ought to help protect my own interests. Isn't that right?"
He had planned to devote himself to cultivation and ignore worldly affairs, living quietly until he attained Longevity. Then he would contact Grandmasters and Demon Gods from every quarter, offer them the path to Longevity in exchange for an alliance, and march straight on the Divine Capital to overthrow the dynasty.
But what had happened in the Classic of Mountains and Seas World had changed his mind.
For him, it made little difference whether he cultivated in seclusion or roamed the Martial World. So why not seize the opportunity presented by the Reform to do more good for the country and its people?
After all, when he eventually fought for the realm, he intended to win over those at the top, not send armies to take cities and territory one by one. Improving the people's lives now would not stop him from leading a host of Immortals and Buddhas against the Divine Capital later.
"Of course!" Cang Yuan beamed. "If only everyone thought like you, Brother Pan!"
"What others think and do is their business. I can at least decide what I do," Pan Long said. "That's why I came back to ask whether there's anything you need me to handle."
"There certainly is!" Cang Yuan answered at once. "Because of all the unexpected trouble lately, the first stage of the Reform, the property survey,