Wang Chen had no idea what Lin Huang was currently getting into, but if he had known, his reaction would have been among the worst things worth witnessing.
For Wang Chen, disciples weren't just investments — they were far more valuable than any goose that laid golden eggs. They were the only reason he could even entertain the thought of stretching his lifespan into something that didn't collapse into dust the moment he blinked. Each of them was a thread in the tapestry of his extended life, carefully woven and delicately maintained.
