"This could be quite troublesome. I can't trust Cece yet since all I have is her word that she won't betray me. On the other hand, now that I've managed to recruit Steven, the preparations are completed. Even if I don't manage to get started on my cultivation through battle, the strength I have right now should be more than enough for me to defeat all my enemies," said Julius as he went back up to where his room was before finally going to sleep.
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The next morning, right after Julius got up from his bed, he headed down stairs to be greeted by everyone in the guild including Ozel and Jun. All of them had their attention turned to him while staying silent.