It is natural for the people of the Divine Ashes Institute to bring Wen Li along for a visit.
Fu Qian is quite certain that Old Master Veron is not just making idle talk, as this was his purpose all along.
A simple clash of egos, with a few sarcastic remarks, is hardly worth his time.
As for the reason for such certainty?
As previously commented, those from Linghui often have high self-esteem and take pride in their status.
After being provoked, while swallowing their pride, how would they choose to retaliate against this villain?
Naturally, they would strive harder, showcasing the depth of Linghui, and endeavoring to help this genius achieve greater success.
Truly responding to provocation through strength.
But there's a technical issue here—without a means of comparison, how can one know how much the young genius has improved?
Hence, no matter what, before offering help, one needs to witness the original level.
