"It's difficult to say," Custodian Qin shook his head, his voice tinged with uncertainty. "These are just the preliminary reports, and the truth within them cannot be confirmed. But Thousand Mountains is no fool - quite the opposite, he's bold yet meticulous. He must have predicted that news of his possession of the Chu-Jiang Token would have spread by now. It’s unlikely that he will make an appearance anytime soon."2

"It's not just our Pleiades Guild. Which of the major powers across the seven continents of the Central Plains wouldn't want to get their hands on a Chu-Jiang Token? Besides, with our branch's strength, can we contain Thousand Mountains even if he does arrive?"3

Branch Master Qing was left speechless. Indeed, even if Thousand Mountains were to appear, what could they possibly do? Resort to violence? With their branch's strength, they might be able to restrain a first-rate Adept, but a Savant expert?...0