Si Mingwei's words left Gu Chenfeng silent for a moment.
He had actually considered this matter long ago.
Having lived two lives, he naturally knew that few things in this world could simply be taken for granted.
Many things needed two sets of rules, one in the light and one in the shadows, to keep them running.
Take the former Purple Cloud Sect, for example. It had seemed like the unassailable overlord of an entire prefecture.
In truth, it had merely been a tool secretly funneling benefits to an important figure in Star Luo Hall.
Only because the Purple Cloud Sect had gone too far and overstepped the rules had it met its present end.
But by taking control of Purple Cloud Prefecture, the Four Symbols Sect had, in effect, taken a slice of that important figure's cake. There was no guarantee that person would not retaliate in secret.
If someone of that stature made a move, Gu Chenfeng's current strength and the Four Symbols Sect's foundations would probably be nowhere near enough to withstand it.
Now, Si Mingwei had extended an olive branch to him.
Behind her stood a master who was also an important figure in Star Luo Hall.
Si Mingwei spoke again. "My master is one of Star Luo Hall's Four Supreme Elders.
"Although my master is rather reclusive and dislikes struggles for power,
"with your talent and my recommendation, you could join Star Luo Hall and take up an elder's post.
"Come with me to meet my master. With that connection in place, and the Purple Cloud Sect's collusion with the Demon Race already proven,
"the person behind them presumably wouldn't be able to make trouble for the Four Symbols Sect."
Hearing this, Gu Chenfeng pondered for a moment.
He had considered this when he entered