"So, according to what you’re saying, the people of the Zheng Family are the ones who have lost their freedom?"
Shen Wang speculated.
"Yes, the high-ranking members of the Zheng Family are being surveilled and can’t go out. If there weren’t undeniable evidence, it might be more than just surveillance."
Li Yuanliu sighed again: "The problem now is not just about surveillance or not, but how to prove one’s innocence. That’s the hardest part. Until one proves oneself, there will always be vigilance and caution."
Shen Wang nodded: "Indeed."
"So Wang, you definitely need to be careful from now on. You’ve offended them, best not to give them any incriminating evidence, or else we’ll have nothing to say."
"I understand. I came back this time simply to further study the Array, to seek advice on some array aspects, and won’t interact with them."
"Then you should rest first, I won’t disturb you further."
Li Yuanliu said no more, directly taking his leave.
Returning to his courtyard, Shen Wang sharply sensed someone secretly watching him. However, this time it wasn’t as overt as Xie Jintong’s approach.
He didn’t mind, entered to check everything, and then went to Steward He’s place to hand over a task. For the next ten years, he didn’t need to refine any array at all.
Of course, theoretically, cultivation requires resource consumption. Unless he has another channel to acquire resources, he must actively take on tasks to earn resources.
"You’re quite bold, openly fighting with those brawlers."
Steward He quipped after logging everything for Shen Wang.
"If you were in my place, you wouldn’t give them face either, right?"
"They wouldn’t dare provoke me either."
Steward He shrugged: "But they shouldn’t have messed with you. You’ve already produced a Middle-Grade Array. Among the Fourth-Grade Stewards, you’re considered top-tier, as hardly any Fourth-Grade Array Master has such a skill level in Artifact Refining. Once I report this, you’ll definitely be given attention."
"Oh, it looks like there are benefits then."
Shen Wang’s eyes flickered.
"There are definitely benefits. If you were an Inner Sect member, with this, you’d surely have a chance to become a True Inheritor. Even as an Honored Guest Elder of the Outer Sect, you’d be given attention, and your status would be higher than before."
Steward He laughed: "If your background is clean, you might even get a chance to enter the Inner Sect directly, depending on your willingness." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel{f}ire.net
Hearing this, Shen Wang thought of his grievance with the Xie Family, knowing it might not be so easy.
"Why, you don’t really have any problems, do you?"
"No major problems, at least no enmity with the Hundred Refining Sect, and certainly not someone from the Demon Suppression Department. Just some matters that are hard to discuss."
Shen Wang shook his head. Even if everything was clarified, it was just his grievance with the Xie Family, unrelated to the Hundred Refining Sect. There’s no issue entering the Inner Sect.
"Then I wish you success in entering the Inner Sect." Steward He smiled, refraining from discussing the matter further, merely advising Shen Wang to be prepared.
"Sure, I’ll check some texts later."
Shen Wang noted this down. Now that the Zheng Family is under suspicion and surveillance, it’s even harder for him to reach Zheng Yunshu’s brother.
Only by elevating his status in the Hundred Refining Sect may he have a chance.
At this moment, Li Yuanliu arrived at the Inner Cabinet of the Artifact Refining Pavilion.
The Inner Cabinet is located in the Inner Sect, not within Hundred Refinements City, but on the Hundred Refining Sect premises, not too far, just a few miles from Hundred Refinements City.
Only members of the Hundred Refining Sect can enter here, an environment serene and sparsely populated, the residents mostly elites of the Hundred Refining Sect.
Originally an Inner Sect disciple, Li Yuanliu transitioned to an Outer Pavilion Steward, hence no one stopped him.
In the pavilion, a large yellow dog lay by the door basking in the sun, appearing lazy. Upon seeing him come, it only glanced without rising.
Li Yuanliu respectfully saluted, entering from the side, where a chubby old man in a white robe was drinking tea in the hall.
This person was the Pavilion Master of the Array Refining Pavilion, named Liu Da Rong, with Golden Core cultivation, capable of setting up Top-Grade Arrays, reaching the rank of Array Emperor, also a Sixth Grade Array Master.
"I’m well aware of the outside matters. This Wang Sheng has a very domineering attitude. I’m curious where his confidence comes from."
Liu Da Rong spoke first. Although several miles away, with his Spiritual Sense, he could easily observe with a sweep.
"He’s quite capable, probably having understood our internal situation, knowing the seniors wouldn’t easily step forward over trifles."
Li Yuanliu expressed his thoughts.
"Hmm, you’ve managed affairs in the Outer Pavilion for years, adept at perceiving intentions."
Liu Da Rong nodded: "Do you think this person poses a big problem?"
"Yes. So young with such skills, he won’t be an ordinary person. Though said to be a Loose Cultivator, he’s unknown. I suspect he has changed his name and appearance."
Li Yuanliu voiced his suspicions.
"Your speculation is reasonable. At least, this person’s appearance and name are surely a disguise. But such things aren’t uncommon; some people do so to avoid being tracked by enemies."
Liu Da Rong sipped his tea: "Do you think it feasible to use him to deal with certain aggressive situations?"
Li Yuanliu understood that this elder planned to use Wang Sheng as a breakthrough point to confront certain individuals.
"His character is forceful, unwilling to concede, and he has the ability. I believe he’s quite suitable. Currently, there’s no one better suited than him among us."
Li Yuanliu expressed his support.
"In that case, let’s utilize him to confront some individuals."
Liu Da Rong put down the teacup, his eyes showing some coldness: "Reckless suspicions without evidence, do they really think we’re just soft persimmons, easily manipulated?"