It wasn't that Shen Qingshuang was a complete fool. After all, she had recognized and promoted Liu Yunfeng, who was a man of integrity.
And hadn't she also shown a keen eye for talent by sparing no effort to cultivate Chen Cheng?
'Perhaps if I were in Shen Qingshuang's position, I'd also recruit subordinates like Yan Jian—the kind who are always looking for a chance to pledge their loyalty to their master.
No, that's not right. If I had a subordinate like that, I would've cut him down long ago!
Then again, my own men, Li Sheng and Ma Zehua, often pledge their loyalty to me, and I have to admit it feels pretty good. Could they have the same motives as Yan Jian does with Shen Qingshuang?
Whatever. Thinking about this stuff just gives me a headache. I should just focus on Cultivating Martial Dao. Anyone who crosses me dies. Anyone who tries to pull a fast one gets cut down. Simple and direct!'
