Qin Shaofeng had already guessed Third Elder's purpose upon hearing those two sentences, but he did not speak first.
Third Elder continued to state his position.
"I would like to ask you to help repair the Mountain Protection Formation. This would absolutely count as a great merit, and the sect will be grateful to you."
"With the Mountain Protection Formation in place, everyone can cultivate in peace. I imagine your junior sister also needs a stable environment here!"
Qin Shaofeng naturally knew that Qing Daoxun needed a safe environment, but he was still somewhat unwilling to agree so readily.
He put on a hesitant expression and said:
"I still need to guide my junior sister's cultivation. And once I get busy, other matters will certainly delay our cultivation progress!"
Third Elder also understood that it was impossible to expect someone to contribute for nothing with merely a few empty words, especially when Qin Shaofeng and Qing Daoxun had not yet joined the Tian Xuan Sect.
He had not come without any preparation. Though he had a straightforward temperament, he also understood the meaning of an exchange of interests.
He directly laid out his offer.
"If young master Qin agrees to help repair the Mountain Protection Formation, I can make an exception and allow Fellow Daoist Qing Daoxun to cultivate in the Cold Spring beneath Wangsi Cliff."
Qing Daoxun had long been thinking about cultivating beneath the Cold Spring. Upon hearing this, an unconscious smile appeared at the corners of her lips.
She turned her gaze toward Qin Shaofeng, knowing that his opinion still had to come first.
Qin Shaofeng had not expected Third Elder of the Tian Xuan Sect to be so perceptive.
This saved him the trouble of finding a way to get Qing Daoxun into the Cold Spring.