Chen Changan's words truly gave Ren Xuan a fright.
But Ren Xuan knew full well what was going on. Otherwise, he wouldn't have lowered his posture so much just now.
For Chen Changan to choose Heavenly Light Prefecture was already a favor to Ren Xuan.
Otherwise, with Chen Changan's abilities, there were plenty of people in the Longevity Realm who wanted to recruit him.
"Brother Chen, we're good brothers, good buddies."
"Do me a favor. Just think of it as doing this for me, okay?"
"Look at me. I've been running around outside for so many years, and I'm still only a Third-Class Recruitment Envoy."
"But things are different now. With you joining us, I believe my position in Heavenly Light Prefecture will rise right along with you."
"Just help me out, okay?"
Looking at Ren Xuan's pitiful expression, Chen Changan smiled. "Back in the Nine Profound Domain, you weren't like this."
"Where's that shameless nerve of yours?"
"Where's your calm, unruffled attitude?"
"Did you leave them all behind when you came to the Longevity Realm?"
Hearing Chen Changan tease him, Ren Xuan smiled awkwardly.
"That was the Nine Profound Domain. It was all an act, an act."
"In the Longevity Realm, I don't have that kind of nerve. One careless mistake, and I could lose my life."
"Of course, being shameless is fine—as long as it keeps you alive," Ren Xuan said awkwardly.
"Fine. For your sake, I'll go to your Heavenly Light Prefecture."
"But let me make this clear: being honest and keeping my head down won't work for me."
"You'd better be prepared."
"I am, I am. I'm prepared for that. It's not like I just met you yesterday. I know."
Seeing that Chen Changan had agreed to go with him to Heavenly Light Prefecture, Ren Xuan