True Monarch Xuanji nodded slightly, gently tapping the edge of the mat with his fingertips, and spoke in a deep voice: "Tell me, how do you view this young friend from Chang'an? What are your future plans for employing him?"
"Master, I believe that this young friend from Chang'an has quite remarkable puppetry skills. To be able to refine high-level Tier Three puppets before the age of two hundred shows rare talent," True Monarch Qingxiao spoke candidly. "I wish to offer him certain privileges and support him with more resources. If we can completely win him over and have him pledge loyalty to the Qinglan Sect, he will be a great asset to our sect in the future, especially in dealing with the Black Swamp. His puppets could be put to great use."
Hearing this, True Monarch Xuanji's lips curled into a meaningful smile, and he said slowly, "Your considerations are prudent. However, this young friend from Chang'an may not be as simple as he appears on the surface."
