'But... even if everything goes smoothly!' A headache was starting to form for Chu Bamboo. 'After pulling all this off, I've definitely become a thorn in the Imperial Court's side. I'm bound to face assassination attempts from all sorts of the court's Transcendents...'
Chu Bamboo never considered the people of this era to be fools. 'As long as I don't kill them, once they get their bearings and think things through, they'll easily deduce my weakness.'
'Accumulate power, expand the Guild... and improve my own strength... After becoming a target, all of that will be basically impossible.' Chu Bamboo pursed his lips, his mind racing.
'Maybe I should let this identity "die" publicly to make my escape... and then build up my strength in the shadows? That might be an acceptable path.'
Countless thoughts flashed through Chu Bamboo's mind.
Finally.
