Seeing both sides had fallen silent, the Purple-robed Crane's expression softened. He turned to Lu Chengfeng, whose face was growing stern, and said,
"Old Lu, you know this."
"Our Master had us form the Wind and Cloud Association, but aside from sending his figurehead to represent him, he himself is still in Jiangyin Prefecture, establishing the main headquarters."
"Once we accumulate enough major merits with the Government Office, we can exchange them for a Secret Inheritance. Then the Wind and Cloud Association can finally shed the unofficial 'Association' from its name and become the true Wind and Cloud Sect, gaining proper recognition!"
"When that time comes, our juniors will all have the chance to go to the Prefecture and receive guidance. Even we ourselves might be taught the Skin Refining Secret Technique and advance further."
"You can't get that kind of thing... here in the County."
"The fortunes we've built over all these years... they might seem like a lot."
