Of course that was great!
Chen Xuan could roughly understand why they were being so enthusiastic toward him—it was clearly because they valued his abilities. If they successfully recruited him into the Organization, it would gain an ability that could be passed down for generations. The returns on that investment would be immense.
And he happened to need an opportunity to get close to them.
However, he could not agree too readily on the surface.
One look at Lin Qing's expression told him as much. Chen Xuan had just told her the story of another Lin Qing and even claimed to be Lin Qing's ally, yet the moment the Dimensional Limit Organization extended an olive branch, he immediately changed his stance. Wouldn't that make him a complete fence-sitter in her eyes?
"I definitely won't join the Organization," he first declared solemnly. "And I'd advise you not to trust these people too much, either. They never make a losing deal."
Lin Qing nodded. "Don't worry, I haven't forgotten that they were the source of the world war. So your answer is no?"
"No, I have to accept," Chen Xuan said righteously.
"Huh?" She froze.
"Our purpose in coming here was twofold—one, to find Lin Qing, meaning you; the other, to gather intelligence on the Organization. If I can build a relationship with an Arbitration Court ability user, it will obviously be a great help toward the second goal." Chen Xuan shook his head slightly here, as though sighing with regret. "Even if it means becoming their nominal collaborator, I must brave the danger myself."
Lin Qing was speechless.
At that moment, Honglian cleared her throat. "Although he made it sound a little exaggerated, you can trust him on this point.
"After all, that Miss Lin would never choose to compromise with