Bi Chang deliberately suppressed his own realm to avoid breaking through too quickly and failing to complete the assessment.
However, he also understood that this approach was not a long-term solution.
Sooner or later, the sect would implement countermeasures.
Until then, Bi Chang was quite content to live comfortably.
Especially in charge of the outer disciples: while the overt profits were modest and the competitive pressure was low, the authority was considerable, and the covert benefits were numerous.
Those outer elders were all in seclusion practicing.
The ones truly running things were outer deacons like him.
And outer disciples made up the largest base of all sect members.
With things going back and forth like this, there was simply too much room for maneuvering.
"Deacon Bi is in high spirits, it seems." With a hearty laugh, a young man walked in from outside.
Bi Chang's hand holding the teacup paused slightly.
Then, looking at the newcomer, he said indifferently, "I was wondering who it was. Turns out it's you."
"What brings you to my place today? Is there something you need?"
"This disciple has come today with a question," Jie He said, sitting down with practiced familiarity, then cupping his fists in a salute.
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