Ice Flame Continent 15

"The Clan Leader of the True Martial Race is so astute. Having held the position for so long, how could he not have considered these aspects? He even preconceived them before I did. How long can he tolerate my presence?" Gu Chaoyan inquired.

"…"

"It doesn't lead to a favorable outcome either way. I might as well not be deferential to him. We've become apparent adversaries, but he's exercising restraint. If something were to happen to me, wouldn't suspicion naturally fall on him?"

"…"

"I'm simply taking a gamble," Gu Chaoyan remarked with a smile.

The overseer of the medicinal field gazed at her, suddenly struck with awe.

This Kang Shi.

Despite limited strides in cultivation, his intellect remained that of a prodigy. Furthermore, he was adept at manipulating situations like this.

In the future, he might genuinely set himself apart from the rest.

This disciple now recognized more facets of Kang Shi's capabilities.