He felt that the gaze of the Wanderer of the Vast Sea also detected something about him.
However, after all, he was the Grand Wizard, and since they saw each other often, the Wanderer of the Vast Sea didn't say anything.
The Wanderer of the Vast Sea probably guessed that his trouble with Louise might be to gain some benefits, which wasn't something new.
Grand Wizards aren't some desireless immortals who can cultivate just by consuming air.
On the contrary, many Grand Wizards are busy with cultivation and seclusion or other major issues, rarely having the chance to gather various cultivation resources themselves.
If they have an organization to support them, that's fine, as they can have subordinates who offer tributes. If not, they have to find a way to obtain some from others, right?
This kind of thing is hard to prevent. Even Sauron wouldn't be able to fix it.
That's just human nature.
As long as the general direction is correct, no one will pursue minor details.