The Liang Family Withdraws

Facing Liang Simeng's question, Qin Jishi chuckled lightly. "It seems nothing can be hidden from the Liang Family Patriarch."

"That's right!"

"I do have something to rely on, but I do not have absolute confidence."

"..."

Not to mention that Qin Jishi lacked absolute confidence—even if he had it, he would not reveal it at this moment.

This was the time to test their intentions.

Only those who, knowing the danger, still stood behind him were worthy of trust.

Liang Simeng hesitated. "May I ask how confident Young Master Qin is?"

"How confident?" Qin Jishi pondered for a moment. "Fifty-fifty."

Fifty-fifty?

Honestly!

That was not the answer Liang Simeng wanted to hear.

She hesitated!

More than that!

At this very moment, her heart had already begun to beat a retreat.

Was he asking them to gamble?

Fifty-fifty?

Huff!

Shen Faguan and Niu Bi both drew deep breaths.

Qin Jishi swept his gaze over everyone. "If anyone wants to withdraw now, there is still time... I guarantee that today, none of you ever came here."

After saying that, Qin Jishi spoke no more. Instead, he walked to one side, clasped his hands behind his back, and waited for everyone to make their choice.

He did not truly expect all of them to support him. Qin Jishi had invited them because their sects and families had fairly upright principles and good reputations across the three continents. If he could lend them a hand, he would lend them one...

"Jishi, the Hundred Beasts Sect is at your command."

"Young Qin, Black and White Academy is your sect. Whatever you decide, the academy will support you."

"Little Friend Qin, Myriad Treasures Tower is willing to gamble with you."

"..."

The first to state their positions were still the three great powers of the Azure