After a few more pleasantries, Chu Fan tactfully took his leave.
Once Chu Fan's figure had vanished, Zhou Tianci waved his hand.
Sun Zixuan and Ling Feng saw the gesture and hurriedly bowed before retreating.
With only the three of them left in the courtyard, Zhou Ye could finally no longer hold back. "Second Uncle, are you really going to place so much importance on that kid? He looks like a rebellious sort to me. I doubt he'll listen obediently."
"A genius will naturally have a sharp edge," Zhou Tianci said calmly, taking a cloth to wipe his sweat. "I went to great lengths to snatch him from the other Incense Masters."
"Since he's a fine talent, he should naturally be nurtured with care."
"Even a wild horse can be tamed, to say nothing of a mere boy."
His tone was even, but a deep, inscrutable light flickered in his eyes.
