When his apprentice exposed him right then and there, Hong Changqing felt a wave of embarrassment wash over him.


    With a heavy sigh, he said, “Maxton, since we’re having this conversation, let me be candid as your teacher. The issue with that medicine cauldron stems from my own ill intentions. I can’t put the me on Master Wade…”


    Maxton, surprised by Hong Changqing’s admission, asked, “Master, what exactly happened?”


    Hong Changqing sighed again and recounted why he hade to Aurous Hill, detailing Shi Tianqi’s maniptive tactics once he arrived.


    After hearing the story, Maxton couldn’t help but express his discontent, saying, “Master, your approach seems excessive… If you look closely, isn’t this just a form of fraud?” Hong Changqing covered his face with one hand, feeling despondent.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “As a teacher, I may have been a bit too eager for sess… Shi Tianqi is a renowned doctor; it’s unlikely he’s short on funds. I thought if I could entice him into a bet with Wei Shi…”


    “Moreover, Wei Shi believed that if someone like Shi Tianqi was involved, he wouldn’t even consider talking to me, so he pulled out the medicine cauldron as bait…”


    “I just never anticipated it would spiral into this…”<fna2ee> For original chapters go to find?novel</fna2ee>


    Maxton scolded him, “Master! The medicine cauldron is a treasure of our Taizhen Dao; you shouldn’t have used it as a wager!”


    Hong Changqing spread his hands, frustration evident on his face. “I initially thought that since I was setting this up, I would win without any loss. The cauldron was merely a temptation; I believed he’d be fooled and wouldn’t lose it. But I didn’t expect his granddaughter to be so close to Master Wade. One phone call to him, and suddenly, I was out of my depth…”


    Maxton couldn’t help but respond, “Master, you’re truly disappointing me.”


    Feeling ashamed, Hong Changqing attempted to defend himself, saying, “Maxton, this was indeed a moment of confusion on my part that led to this grave mistake… But honestly, as the saying goes, how can we know that misfortune might not lead to good fortune? If it weren’t for this mboyant scheme, I wouldn’t have gotten to know Master Wade so quickly! Plus, he’s treated me quite well, allowing me to stay by his side and assist him.” Maxton frowned and questioned, “Master,


    you’re the head of the Taizhen Dao. Even if Master Wade is powerful, you shouldn’t forget your position just because you’re trying to support him, right?” Hong Changqing waved his hand dismissively and replied earnestly, “What do you truly understand?


    The ancients said that one may face death from dawn till dusk, but for the sake of enlightenment, it’s worth it. What does being a mere head matter in the grand scheme?” With a serious expression, Hong Changqing continued, “Maxton, as your teacher, I must tell you that our Taizhen Dao has been around for many years, yet very few masters have truly entered the dark realm. Do you know why?” Maxton pondered for a moment and replied, “Perhaps


    our disciplesck the aptitude and conditions necessary to be masters of the dark realm…”