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[The air in the room changed, heavy from the tension released from the duo.

"Young lord, Are you serious?" Song Ba asked with a questioning smile and look on his face.

"If your clan truly has such a figure with such a high level of talent, then just like how sects are with their legacy disciples, shouldn't you and the entirety of your clan be doing your utmost to ensure he grows to his full potential?

But you want to prevent that from happening? It doesn't make sense, young lord.."

Chen Zholan sighed, his eyes flashing with complicated emotions. He smiled bitterly as he answered with a resigned tone.

"It's because I am weak.."

"I don't understand.."

"It's just that. I am weak..." Chen Zholan paused, as his gaze seemed lost like he was in a different place, not the room they were in.