"Feng Tie is a ninth-level Half-Saint blacksmith, and Zhou Jin is a ruthless man who came out of Dragon King Underground City. If people like that are willing to follow you, it proves you're no simple person."
Lin Taichu did not reply.
Elder Chen stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the square outside.
"Lin Taichu, I wanted to meet you today partly to see what you look like, and partly because there's something I need to tell you."
"Please speak, Elder."
"The Qingyang Sect places great importance on our cooperation with Luofeng City. Feng Tie's Dharma Artifacts—we will continue to handle the exclusive distribution of them. That won't change. But I hope you can consider a deeper level of cooperation with the Qingyang Sect."
"What kind of deeper cooperation?"
"For example, establishing an official branch of the Qingyang Sect in Luofeng City. Not just a small shop like now, but a true branch, with stationed Disciples, material reserves, and defensive strength."
"The Qingyang Sect provides the people and manpower, Luofeng City provides the location and resources. Both sides operate it together and split the profits."
Lin Taichu fell silent for a while.
"Elder Chen, I'll need time to consider this."
"No rush. Take your time. Stay in the Qingyang Sect for a few days and get a good look at what our Qingyang Sect is like before deciding whether you want to cooperate with us."
Elder Chen turned and looked at Su Yao.
"Su Yao, take Lin Taichu to the guest room and get him settled. Let him have a good look around the sect over the next few days."
Su Yao stood up and nodded in acknowledgment.
Lin Taichu also stood, cupped his fists, and took his leave.
Su Yao led Lin Taichu out of the