A trace of doubt suddenly arose in my heart. Normally, if you asked Xia Ruize to do something, he would certainly do it—but there would definitely be a heap of benefits hidden behind it. Otherwise, why would he so readily agree? Even Li Poxiao found it unbelievable. This was absolutely not Xia Ruize's style.
I had originally thought that if no one was willing to do it, Li Poxiao might be willing to take on the matter. But now, Li Poxiao had no such intention, while Xia Ruize was stepping forward instead. The changes in this world had become so unfathomable that even I could hardly imagine them.
"Xia Ruize, you can eat recklessly, but you can't speak recklessly. This isn't a family banquet. You're the Sect Master of the Jie Sect now, and I'm the City Lord of Sky City. Our words have to count." I spoke indifferently.
"Hehe, Yitian, do you think I don't look like the sort of person who would do this?" Xia Ruize countered. Aside from his smile, there was truly no other emotion to be seen on his face.
"We've known each other for more than a day. We all know each other's temperaments, so I'll speak frankly. If you abandon the awakening channel for this thing, your strength will inevitably suffer a great loss. I don't even dare guarantee that the channel can be restored. And once you enter the awakening channel, even the sword will be beyond your control. So this can practically be called a losing bargain. Even if I were to give you some compensation, as the Sect Master of the Jie Sect, what sort of compensation would suit you? I'm afraid you wouldn't be satisfied either." I spoke without hesitation.
All nine Primordial Sons were here, and we had