This bit of money really isn't much; it would be quickly gone if shared among those present.

"I won't say much nonsense. From now on, let's just live our own steady lives. Everything else has nothing to do with us, and I don't want to see anyone getting involved in the matters between the Five Stars Tribe and the Star Moon Tribe."

"Naturally, if it weren't for you, Wang Chang, I would have already thrown in the towel!"

"That's right! We've given enough to the tribe. Now that the Five Stars Tribe is gone, can't we just live our own good lives?"

"Exactly, exactly!"

"My fellow brothers, please, from now on, we are all members of the Star Moon Tribe. I hope you all remember our past camaraderie and take care of those tribesmen who are less able."

"Of course!"

After some polite exchanges, everyone gradually left.

The empty courtyard was left with only Wang Chang.

"Come out; I don't believe you weren't watching!"

Xiao Ying emerged from the corner, his voice a bit hoarse, "How did you know I was here?"

"The only ones who can clearly list the entire economic situation of the Lan Mansion are its own accountant and the City Lord Mansion."

"I know that accountant; he's a staunch loyalist, unlikely to betray. So there's only one answer left. As for how I knew you were here, who in the entire Star Moon Tribe doesn't know the famous Shadow Guard?"

"You're quite remarkable. Among the warriors I've met, your intelligence ranks in the top ten. It's a waste for you to just be a warrior for the Star Moon Tribe."

"If you can get through this, you might join us Shadow Guards. I have high hopes for you!" Xiao Ying extended an invitation.

The Shadow Demons are strong in reconnaissance abilities, but when it comes to documents and some twisting paths, they're not so adept. That's why there are quite a few Human Cultivators among the Shadow Guards, most of whom come from the True Realm. As the leader of the Shadow Guards, Xiao Ying naturally didn't want to see those handling intelligence fully united, and Wang Chang seemed quite suitable.

"We'll see."

Wang Chang felt a bit disinterested; having just committed the act of betraying his old master, he naturally wasn't eager to get involved in other messy factions, even if he was nominally a member of the Star Moon Tribe now. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"Heh."

With a couple of cold laughs, Xiao Ying didn't continue the topic. Wang Chang wasn't the kind of person content with a mundane life. By gathering all those with disabilities together, even resorting to various means to become their leader, he was undoubtedly someone who cherished power.

Nevertheless, it wasn't the time to discuss that now. Business was urgent.

"So, tell me, what exactly are your Young Master's plans?"

Wang Chang's face showed a hint of hesitation. Remembering his previous decision, he shook his head, "I actually don't know very much. I'm just a semi-disabled pawn, and mostly, when I go to the Lan Mansion, it's just to ask for money and food."

"Asking for money and food?" Xiao Ying, who was taking notes, showed a hint of mockery.

According to the Shadow Guard's intelligence, these old guys who appeared disabled were living quite well. Despite their physical flaws, their cultivation was genuine, and excluding those who had lost legs or feet, the others lived quite comfortably.

For instance, old Ma, who remarried a young wife, was certainly not living in poverty. In fact, he lived better than many average residents.

Wang Chang touched his cheek, showing a hint of irony, "I'm not stupid. We old guys survived because of our disabilities and didn't need to be on the front lines. Although we can now support ourselves, even living quite well."

"But what about the future? We all have minor internal injuries. If we don't prepare, are we to expect someone else to save us at a great cost when these injuries flare up?"

"True, continue. I can't believe you haven't a clue; you must know a lot!" Xiao Ying returned to the main topic.

Previously, when Wang Chang went to the Lan Mansion, a Shadow Demon followed him. However, strangely, once Wang Chang entered the study, the Shadow Demon couldn't see Moya.

It's clear that Aphran has a big secret, and Wang Chang surely knows about it. It's just unclear how much he knows.

"I do know, but this actually started about a year ago."

Wang Chang's face showed a trace of reminiscence, "We joined the Star Moon Tribe several years ago. The first two years were a bit of an adjustment, but as the defeated, we had little to say!"

"We old guys, fearing abandonment, after discussions among my fellow brothers, finally decided that I, who was closest to the Young Master, would go to the Lan Mansion to request resources."

"Honestly, I don't know why I agreed to the suggestion back then, but I ultimately went."

"Interestingly, the Young Master seemed to have been waiting for me a long time. The first meeting, he gave me a huge sum of Star Coins and food. Otherwise, we wouldn't have had such comfortable lives, and old Ma wouldn't have married or had children!"

"Afterward, I went to the Lan Mansion at least once a month to request materials, and only three months ago did the Young Master disclose the treasure's news to me!"

"It was then I realized that we old geezers living in the Star Moon Tribe were part of the Young Master's calculations all along."

"Hmm, more or less, but I'm very curious why she chose you guys?"

Xiao Ying was somewhat puzzled. The guards at Aphran Mansion were numerous, and both their potential and strength far exceeded those of Wang Chang and the others. Moreover, their loyalty wasn't something Wang Chang and his group could compare to.