The Master of the Shadow Cottage sensed that the fellow inside the Dark Hut seemed to have already made some progress in Union with the Dao.
That meant the Dark Hut really would have a new master in the near future.
Raphael got straight to the point. "I have a batch of Beyonder characteristics here-what you call inner cores. Distribute them to the Blood Sect disciples in the Dark Hut to strengthen them."
As he spoke, Raphael raised his hand, and a small pile of characteristics appeared before the Master of the Shadow Cottage.
The Master of the Shadow Cottage rose. "Thank you."
Raphael froze. He's always spoken to me while sitting in meditation. Why did he suddenly stand up?
The Master of the Shadow Cottage asked, "What would you like in return?"
"Nothing," Raphael said. "As I said before, I'll become the master of the Dark Hut sooner or later. Why would I need compensation for strengthening my own organization?
"Hmm... actually, you should assemble a group of elites and keep them ready. I may indeed need the Dark Hut disciples to fight a Beyonder war before long."
"Very well," said the Master of the Shadow Cottage.
Then he asked, "How do you intend to reorganize the Dark Hut?"
Raphael said, "You can leave it as it is. I've looked into your organizational structure. It's quite good."
As he spoke, Raphael prepared to return to the Dark Hut.
Just then, the Master of the Shadow Cottage suddenly said, "My Daoist name is Qinglan."
Raphael paused, unsure why the man had suddenly brought up his Daoist name. He said, "Oh," and returned to the Dark Hut.
Only after settling back into the crystal high-backed chair did Raphael suddenly understand: the man meant that he would no longer be the Master