Zhou Ke believed that Wang Ye would return.

But at this moment, he did not know the extent of Wang Ye's strength.

As for the events that transpired in Nine Dragon Mountain, because the master of the Divine Stone Workshop was concerned, some things, once passed around, could lead the people at the Sorcerer's Headquarters to certain conclusions.

So, those pieces of information were directly sealed off.

The only thing that managed to spread was that Wang Ye had defeated Ji Shen.

However, this matter inflicted severe damage to the reputation of the Ji Family.

Upon receiving this news, the Ji Family immediately locked the information down, ensuring that even if it were to be leaked, it would have been after they dealt with Ji Shen and had a resolution.

Thus, for Zhou Ke, it was as if he had received no news about Wang Ye.

"But since Wang Ye said it, he definitely has the ability to improve."

"No."

Zhou Ke's expression was somewhat helpless. He looked at Tian Hailin, who wanted to offer comfort but was at a loss because Zhou Ke had said it so many times, and said to him:

"You don't understand Wang Ye. With his character, wherever he goes, he's bound to cause a stir. Even if he has concealed his identity, news is bound to leak out, and from that information, we can naturally deduce something."

"But even now, not even a hint has been passed from Nine Dragon Mountain, which is what's troubling me."

Tian Hailin opened his mouth, hesitant to speak.

It seems really to be the case.

As long as they could hear about Wang Ye stirring up something, even if Wang Ye failed, they would find some inexplicable solace in their hearts.

But now.

They hadn't heard any news regarding Wang Ye.

"Could it be... that Wang Ye's actions involved too much, leading to the information being sealed?" After thinking, Tian Hailin felt that this was the only explanation that could comfort Zhou Ke.

"That's impossible."

Zhou Ke immediately refuted: "No matter how formidable Wang Ye is, what he does couldn't possibly seal the channels of information, unless he managed to win over the master of the Divine Stone Workshop."

"Oh?"

As soon as Zhou Ke finished speaking, a voice full of interest rang out, and Wang Ye appeared before Zhou Ke and Tian Hailin.

Tian Hailin wanted to greet Wang Ye, but Wang Ye gestured for him to stop. He then turned his gaze to Zhou Ke, exclaiming to him:

"Indeed, Chairman Zhou understands me. Even though I haven't returned yet and no news has been passed, Chairman Zhou knew I've been colluding with the master of the Divine Stone Workshop."

Zhou Ke: "???"

What Zhou Ke had mentioned earlier was just a joke, so why was Wang Ye looking so serious???

...

After a while.

Wang Ye recounted his experiences in Nine Dragon Mountain to both Zhou Ke and Tian Hailin.

After listening.

Their gazes towards Wang Ye changed considerably.

Zhou Ke swallowed his saliva. When he initially said those words, it was meant as a joke. He never expected Wang Ye actually made a connection with the master of the Divine Stone Workshop.

Tian Hailin, seeing Zhou Ke's expression, curiously asked Zhou Ke: "Master, isn't the master of the Divine Stone Workshop just a businessman? Even if Wang Ye and the master have collaborated, what does it matter?"

"Who told you he's merely a merchant?"

Zhou Ke rolled his eyes at Tian Hailin. The more he compared Wang Ye and Tian Hailin, the more he felt that Tian Hailin was far inferior to Wang Ye.

Zhou Ke spoke:

"The master of the Divine Stone Workshop is a Peak First-Rank Sorcerer."

Tian Hailin gasped in surprise.

Not considering anything else, simply being a Peak First-Rank Sorcerer was enough to astonish Tian Hailin.

Initially, when Tian Hailin heard the title "master of the Divine Stone Workshop", he thought the person was just an ordinary merchant, never expecting that the person had such profound skills in sorcery.

"And as the master of the Divine Stone Workshop, within just a few decades, he developed his business from a single Yuan Shi Fang to something that can rival major families in the realm of sorcery. Not just ordinary families, but those among the Big Four!"

Tian Hailin's eyes widened.

"Because of his commercial dealings, the master of the Divine Stone Workshop maintains excellent relationships with the heads of major families. Of course, this 'excellent relationship' might be superficial, but even just on the surface, it can save a lot of time. Moreover, the master of the Divine Stone Workshop has many close ties with other families, even the smaller families, which follow his lead."

The more Zhou Ke talked, the more admiration filled his gaze towards Wang Ye.

Wang Ye truly had the drive.

A young man in his twenties.

Could directly form a partnership with the master of the Divine Stone Workshop.

And from Wang Ye's words, it was evident that the master was the one who actively sided with Wang Ye.

"You might say..."

Zhou Ke concluded: "The master of the Divine Stone Workshop alone practically controls one-third of the sorcery world! If in this upcoming Sorcerer's Headquarters tournament, Wang Ye doesn't win any titles, our Wei City Mage Guild can still remain, thanks to the involvement of the master."

"That's wonderful!"

Tian Hailin immediately clapped his hands.

Zhou Ke shot a glare at Tian Hailin.

Seeing this, Tian Hailin felt somewhat aggrieved and puzzled.

All this time, Zhou Ke was worried about the possibility of the Wei City Mage Guild being dissolved, wasn't he?

Now, there's no need to worry about that.

Why did Zhou Ke glower at him?

Wang Ye, smiling warmly, explained to Tian Hailin: "For a figure of such stature to assist us in this manner, it means we owe him a significant favor."

"Moreover, the cooperation between him and me undoubtedly involves greater schemes. If I couldn't ensure the preservation of the Wei City Mage Guild on my own merit, then there's no point in collaborating with us."

"Alright."

Tian Hailin nodded.

And Zhou Ke, after contemplating, quietly asked Wang Ye:

"So, what is your purpose in having Ji Ru Yu vote for you? Is it because the collaboration between you and the master is due to a shared goal?"

Compared to Tian Hailin, Zhou Ke considered more.

He certainly understood.

If it weren't for a mutually agreed-upon goal, a significant figure like the master of the Divine Stone Workshop would only maintain friendly ties with a prodigy like Wang Ye at best. Direct cooperation is unlikely.

But...

What is Wang Ye's deeper intent?

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