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[Song Ba went silent for a few minutes before he finally gave his response, which was no different than what Chen Zholan expected.

"It seems other than cultivation, the young lord shows quite the skills in negotiations. You'd make a fine merchant.."

"So, what do you think, Owner Song Ba?"

Song Ba poured himself a cup of wine and took a single gup, emptying the cup before he poured himself another.

With his gaze trained on the clear wine, he asked,

"Are you sure you want to go through with this, young lord? I just can't understand it. Is it out of hate, out of envy, or to ensure your position as the next clan leader remains safe? Having a clan member who you think of as a brother, murdered. 

Aren't things like these taboos in your clans? Is it really worth it?" Song Ba asked, his expression ambivalent.