Keep Your Distance, Do Not Force Things

Inside the Jiang Clan's palace.

After Lu Changzhi and the others returned, some time passed, and the news spread that all the participants had left the World in the Painting.

At this moment, everyone was in the hall, and their attention was focused on one thing.

There was a phantom figure in the void, and this figure was none other than the powerful figure from the Huaxia Sect who had performed exceptionally well in the World in the Painting.

However, this person's appearance was quite shocking to many people in the hall.

Because this figure was none other than the one that the Jiang Clan had selected from that Land of Contemplation, briefly trained, and then sent to the Huaxia Sect.

But this situation is truly quite unbelievable.

Yet, within that World in the Painting, some people call him "The Venerable Baimei."

The person they sent over happened to be named Li Baimei.

One or two incidents could be a coincidence, but is this really just a coincidence?

How could such a thing be possible?

Could it be that he really obtained some great opportunity within the Huaxia Sect?

Some shook their heads in confusion, while others looked thoughtful.

"Logically, it shouldn't be possible. Even if he received some benefits, he wouldn't be able to continue improving."

"As for those tools and techniques, why would the Huaxia Sect allow someone like him to use them?"

Others, however, had a look of worry between their brows.

"The reason we sent Li Baimei to the Huaxia Sect was simply to exchange her for a small wooden plaque."

"If this really is him, will he turn around and hold something against us, the Jiang Clan?"

Faced with this situation, everyone had different thoughts.

At that moment, someone suddenly spoke up.

Is there any possibility?

"Is this so-called Li Baimei just a puppet?"

These words caused a slight pause in everyone's reaction, and then many eyes turned to him.

Someone asked, "If he is a puppet, then who is the one controlling the puppet?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the discussion suddenly quieted down.

For a moment, the same figure appeared in the minds of many people.

Lu Changzhi.

After a moment, someone spoke up.

"Yes, it must be him."

"This message says that not only did that member of the Tai Clan disappear without a trace after being injured by the Power of Time, but another person injured by the Power of Time —isn't that him?"

Almost everyone nodded in agreement.

Whether he was truly affected by the Power of Time, they couldn't be sure, but it was clear that his overall condition was still very good.

At this point, another person added.

"Moreover, both he and Li Baimei came from the Land of Contemplation."

"Perhaps even if they weren't puppets and controllers, they had still reached some kind of cooperation."

At this point, someone suggested, "Why don't we call Jiang Kui over and ask him for his opinion and thoughts on this matter?"

"He did get involved, so his understanding and feelings about many things are definitely clearer than ours."

This idea quickly gained everyone's approval.

A moment later, Jiang Kui arrived in the hall.

After understanding everyone's intentions, Jiang Kui thought for a moment and then spoke.

"I think the most important thing in these matters is to let nature take its course."

"Keep your distance, keep your space."

"As for how things will develop, our Jiang Clan doesn't need to force anything."

As the ancestors thought, he did indeed know some things, or rather, he knew many things.

But knowing is one thing, knowing what should be said and what shouldn't be said is another.

However, he believed that the ancestors couldn't possibly misunderstand his meaning.

And it turned out just as Jiang Kui had guessed.

After he finished speaking, many people wore thoughtful expressions.

Jiang Kui had no idea what Lu Changzhi's true identity was.

And many of them are well aware of this.

If this matter is indeed related to Lu Changzhi, then it is enough to prove his strength and methods in reincarnating and cultivating again.

If that's truly the case, then it's indeed as Jiang Kui said:

Maintain space and don't force things.

After all, you can't force things, and you might just push the other person away.

No one had much to say about what Jiang Kui had said.

Afterwards, they inquired in detail with Jiang Kui about the exact state of the World in the Painting.

Then someone spoke up.

"The Power of Time ultimately fell into the hands of the Huaxia Sect."

"But where does this Power of Time come from?"

"Judging from the current situation in the World in the Painting, it does point to his Tai Clan."

"We could certainly make something of this."

Upon hearing these words, it was visibly clear that many people present began to have their thoughts stirred.

In the incident at the Land of Contemplation, their ancestor disregarded the reputation of the Tai Clan and injured a powerful member of the Tai Clan.

Now that they have the small wooden plaques from the Huaxia Sect, it seems that the Tai Clan has not chosen to directly attack the Jiang Clan.

However, judging from the situation in this World in the Painting, it seems that as soon as they entered, powerful members of the Tai Clan targeted them.

Clearly, the other party wasn't being indifferent; rather, they had some reservations.

The small wooden signs from the Huaxia Sect might be effective as a deterrent once or twice, but what if it goes on for too long?

How is this any different from having a sword hanging over your head?

Of course, the most important factor is that the Jiang Clan now has someone to rely on.

Although Jiang Kui said he wouldn't force it, some conditions have indeed been created.

They would be very willing to cause some trouble for the Tai Clan if they could take this opportunity.

Moreover, they are very clear that now is the perfect time for them to target the Tai Clan.

Gu Chen was Lu Changzhi's disciple, and they were targeted by the Tai Clan as soon as they entered.

Whether Lu Changzhi intended to do something to the Tai Clan was something they didn't know, but it wasn't important.

The important thing is that I still need to do these things myself.

This way, you can say you've killed two birds with one stone.

"The Power of Time has already been obtained by the Huaxia Sect. Even if they were to proclaim that their Tai Clan possesses the Power of Time, it would likely only backfire."

One of them spoke up:

"Perhaps the Huaxia Sect will then send people to guard the Tai Clan directly."

"That would only restrain the Tai Clan to some extent, but it wouldn't be enough to put them at a disadvantage."

After one person finished speaking, the other person chimed in.

You make a very good point.

"The Power of Time is definitely not something we can talk about anymore."

"Why not break through by starting with the fact that they've been keeping it hidden?"

"It's said that his Tai Clan not only controls the Power of Time, but also that uncontrollable power, but they don't want the world to know about it."

"For so many years, their Tai Clan has been trying to make breakthroughs in this area, but it's all just a pretense."

When there's no clue, everyone tries to think of a direction.

Now that they have a general direction, everyone is starting to think about the possibilities.

At this moment, someone suddenly said:

"There seemed to be an aura of uncontrollable power emanating from that Land of Contemplation earlier."

"If someone can do it, then framing someone will be much easier."