With their departure for Supreme Heaven just around the corner, Chen Changan wasn't afraid that Nian Junxin or Bao Dating would cause him trouble.
Still, it would be better to get answers about Ren Xuan.
Chen Changan had never been able to see through Ren Xuan's cultivation. Until he learned the truth, keeping an unknown presence at his side was bound to invite trouble and unforeseen changes.
That was why Chen Changan had suddenly decided to confront Ren Xuan.
Seeing that Chen Changan was determined to learn where he came from, Ren Xuan furrowed his brow.
"Brother Chen, I'll tell you, but I don't think now is the right time."
"Once you've dealt with the situation in the Nine Profound Domain, I'll tell you everything about who I am. How does that sound?"
"If you still don't trust me, I can sit out this trip to Supreme Heaven."
"Come find me after you've settled things. I can wait here."
Hearing Ren Xuan's words, Chen Changan studied him for a moment, then smiled. "No need. I trust you."
"We're friends, after all."
After Chen Changan finished speaking, Ren Xuan replied with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "Brother Chen, that 'friends' line sounded pretty damn insincere."
"But whatever. The fact that you're willing to trust me is proof enough that I'm a decent person."
"Then again, someone as outstanding as me is bound to have good character."
"Don't worry. This time, I won't tip them off or betray you."
"Happy now?"
They'd practically laid all their cards on the table. What was the point of "not tipping them off"? They were one step away from saying everything outright.
"By the way, Brother Chen, what kind of treasure did you give them? Its energy is outrageously powerful."
"They're improving at an