Liu Rushuang and Su Yurou exchanged smiles, outwardly cordial, but with a hidden sharpness in their eyes.
A hint of calculation flashed in Liu Rushuang's eyes, while Su Yurou frowned slightly, almost imperceptibly.
At this moment, Second Uncle's voice echoed in Zhou Qing's mind: "Boy, don't go too far. In my view, you shouldn't rush to pledge allegiance to either family."
"Why?" Zhou Qing wondered quietly.
"I have underestimated the intensity of the internal strife in the Shen Family," Second Uncle said earnestly, "If you want to play it safe, you should establish yourself as a Tributor of the Shen Family, not as a private associate of any one house."
"Your current status is in the Divinity Transformation Realm, and you've cultivated for many years, so you should grasp social nuances appropriately."
"Otherwise, others might think you're a piece on the board sent by another family to sow discord."
