"Have you forgotten? The Wei City Mage Guild is on the brink of collapse. It could be canceled any day now."

Wang Ye said these words to Zhou Ke not to dampen his spirits.

But to make Zhou Ke aware of other problems.

"So..."

Zhou Ke was smart. He hadn't thought of other issues just now because he learned that the ruins in the Wei City Mage Guild could be restored. But now that Wang Ye mentioned it, Zhou Ke quickly realized what Wang Ye was trying to say.

Zhou Ke thought for a moment and spoke:

"Once the ruins in the Wei City Mage Guild surface, other guilds would definitely be envious, including even the leading Sorcerer's Guild."

The Sorcerer's Headquarters has a lot of resources in the domain of sorcery, but the value of the ruins in the Wei City Mage Guild could potentially topple the Sorcerer's Headquarters if they were to start a new guild over time.

In this case, the Sorcerer's Headquarters would definitely covet this ruin.

"Then, they might use the cancellation of the Wei City Mage Guild as an excuse to take the ruins into the Sorcerer's Headquarters, claiming they cannot fall into outside hands?"

With just a little thought, Zhou Ke voiced the concern Wang Ye had in mind.

"Yes."

Wang Ye nodded.

After all, Zhou Ke's weakness was in their hands, and this issue has been lingering since the beginning.

If they wanted to take something from Zhou Ke and used some excuse, it would be unbelievably simple.

If it were Wang Ye, he might do the same.

When something is delivered right to your mouth, who wouldn't eat it, unless they were foolish?

Zhou Ke took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and with some apology, he said to Wang Ye, "Thanks for reminding me this time. If you hadn't reminded me, in my excitement, I probably wouldn't have noticed this problem."

"Seeing the ruins appear and then watching the consequences, I wouldn't have thought much and would be caught in delight, only to have the Sorcerer's Headquarters knock on my door. By then, everything I've done would amount to a dowry for them."

"But..."

Zhou Ke stopped here, furrowing his brow deeply. His face bore a sense of frustration from a problem that couldn't be solved:

"The critical issue is, Wei City Mage Guild doesn't have much time left. If we don't use the ruins, the guild will certainly be reclaimed."

Zhou Ke's brow was locked tightly.

Zhou Ke's entire demeanor seemed to age him substantially in an instant.

As it stands, there seem to be only two options now.

The first option.

Open the ruins, allowing those participating in the evaluation within the Wei City Mage Guild to advance their magical skills.

But doing so would soon alert the Sorcerer's Headquarters, which would find a way to cancel the Wei City Mage Guild and take the ruins.

The second option.

Due to not meeting the required conditions, the Wei City Mage Guild would be directly canceled.

No matter which option, the result is negative: the cancellation of the Wei City Mage Guild.

Zhou Ke collapsed onto the chair a bit dejectedly.

All along, Zhou Ke knew the Wei City Mage Guild was heading towards a dead end. Yet, Zhou Ke always put on a brave face, as if it were not an issue at all.

In Zhou Ke's mind, these issues would all be resolved sooner or later.

But in reality.

Zhou Ke clearly understood it was difficult.

Just that, previously, no one had directly pointed out the issues starkly in front of Zhou Ke.

But now, Wang Ye had come directly to Zhou Ke, pointing out the dilemmas he faced, opening Zhou Ke's eyes to see this tight spot.

"Sigh."

Zhou Ke sighed deeply.

Finally, Zhou Ke turned to Wang Ye, speaking with some helplessness, "Wang Ye, you see, now our Wei City Mage Guild is essentially trapped in a deadlock, and the problem... can't be solved."

"Wang Ye!"

A joyful voice echoed.

Wang Ye was about to comfort Zhou Ke when the voice interrupted his train of thought.

Both Wang Ye and Zhou Ke turned to the person who spoke.

It was none other than Tian Hailin.

Tian Hailin, deep in research, had just come out and was delighted to see Wang Ye, greeting him even before Zhou Ke.

Seeing Tian Hailin approach, Zhou Ke instinctively tried to maintain a good image before his apprentice, attempting to hide the discouragement on his face but ultimately failing.

Tian Hailin quickly turned to Zhou Ke, initially planning to joyously greet him and share his research findings.

But seeing Zhou Ke's demeanor, appearing aged by decades, wiped the smile from Tian Hailin's face. Looking into Zhou Ke's eyes filled with concern, he inquired:

"Master, is there a problem? Why..."

"Sigh."

Zhou Ke sighed.

This matter made Zhou Ke uncomfortable to discuss, but since his apprentice asked, it was impossible to keep the problems encountered by the Wei City Mage Guild a secret from him.

After hearing Zhou Ke's words, Tian Hailin didn't show any signs of worry but rather turned his gaze to Wang Ye, curiously asking Zhou Ke:

"Master, with Wang Ye in our Wei City Mage Guild, what are you stressing about?"

Zhou Ke glanced at Wang Ye.

Sighed again.

Wang Ye: "???"

Wang Ye felt that being looked at with such disappointment made it seem as though Zhou Ke underestimated him.

Zhou Ke said solemnly:

"Although Wang Ye has great talent and a solid foundation in sorcery, fulfilling the conditions set by the Sorcerer's Headquarters for our Wei City Mage Guild is very difficult."

"So..."

"So!"

Wang Ye couldn't hold back: "Old Zhou, please tell me what the conditions are, and let me see if I can fulfill them. Don't decide on your own without consulting me."

Though Wang Ye is sometimes laid-back.

It's another thing entirely to say straight to his face that he can't do it.

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