"Vilified by others… huh!"
Hu Li let out a cold laugh as he spoke, "Since ancient times, only the incompetent busy themselves slandering others. If your own strength were enough, why would you need to look for trouble with someone else?"
"If their strength is beneath yours, what does their criticism matter? If their strength surpasses yours, why would they bother to criticize you?"
"Hu Mountain, the reason I've kept you at my side is because you have some shred of comprehension. Don't let me down."
Hu Li said this and turned around, giving the young man a long, deep look.
The young man who had just been loudly praising him was now drenched in sweat, even his knees trembling as he knelt on the ground.
"Yes, Patriarch…"
"Alright, you may withdraw. I'll be going into seclusion soon—no matter who comes, do not disturb me."
"Yes."
Answering, Hu Mountain hurriedly bowed and left the Fox Cave.
