From the perspective of outsiders, Ju Fan looked exactly like an ambitious Legacy Disciple preparing himself for the future throne.
Only Han Yu himself knew the truth.
He had never wanted the position of Patriarch.
Not even once.
He only wanted one thing.
To leave this cursed continent alive.
And to bring his companions home with him.
That was all.
Everything else had merely been preparation.
Influence meant survival.
Wealth meant leverage.
Power meant safety.
Control over Jiangshi meant insurance.
All of it had been built toward escape.
Nothing more.
Yet ironically…
Those same actions had now made him appear like one of the strongest candidates for the future leadership of the sect. Han Yu inwardly found the situation almost absurd. Still, despite the humor he felt internally, he remained extremely cautious outwardly.
Because he knew very clearly that this moment was dangerous.
His answer mattered.
A great deal.
