The complete list of guards was delivered to the commander’s mansion. The ten selected Divine Soul cultivators hadn’t yet changed. After glancing through the list, Xu Jiao frowned.

The Lord Commander didn’t open his eyes. “How is it?”

Xu Jiao put down the list. “My Lord, Qin Yu’s name is on the list.”

“Mm.”

Xu Jiao didn’t comment further.

“Brother Xu, are you wondering whether or not I should cross out his name?”

Xu Jiao cupped his hands together. “The inn highly values Qin Yu, otherwise they wouldn’t have resisted the demands of Yuan Jingzhe so vigorously. If we leave his name on the list, the inn will surely be dissatisfied. This may affect your future path.”

The commander nodded. “Brother Xu is correct, but if there is someone to blame, it won’t fall on my shoulders.” He paused and continued to say, “Moreover, the inn has been in the limelight too much recently. There are some people who hope I can look for an opportunity to give them a warning.”

Xu Jiao suddenly said, “Then that’s a pity. This junior Qin Yu is actually quite good.”

The commander smiled. “It could only be said that his destiny is poor.”

Xu Jiao said, “In order to avoid conflict, diverting Hong Ruo away might be an option.”

“Mm, then I’ll have to trouble Brother Xu.”

Xu Jiao respectfully bowed.

An hour later, Aunty Hong gave a short explanation and stepped into a transmission array, vanishing from sight.

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