In fact, he had long anticipated this outcome. The Lan Family not stepping in to help him against the Demon Clan did not surprise him much.
Zhang Xiaoman hadn't had much contact with the leader of the Lan Family, but he could easily tell that this was a person with strong ambition, akin to a heroic figure in ancient Huaxia.
Collaborating with someone like this was not a wise strategy. Therefore, from the very beginning, Zhang Xiaoman had not planned to stay with the Lan Family indefinitely. Once he repaid his debt, he would leave without hesitation, relinquishing the Honorary Elder title.
Given his current strength, Lan Gu probably wished deep down for Zhang Xiaoman to leave voluntarily. After all, unwilling to truly change his identity and join the Lan Family, his presence exceeded Lan Gu's control, which was deadly for a family with grand ambitions.
