Chen Xin looked at Xia Yan and the others.
"Old Bone is better suited to guarding the sect. I'll take you to the Star Dou Great Forest."
Gu Rong's brows furrowed.
"You've taken Rongrong every time. This time, I'm going."
When Ning Rongrong had broken through her first and second rings, Chen Xin had taken her both times.
Chen Xin glanced at him. "If enemies attack, your abilities are better suited to protecting the sect than mine."
That was the truth.
Chen Xin was Rank 96, while Gu Rong was Rank 95.
It looked like only a one-rank difference, but the Soul Power contained within that single rank was equivalent to the total Soul Power of all the previous ranks combined, including Rank 95.
His direct combat strength far surpassed Gu Rong's.
But when it came to protecting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he was slightly inferior.
Gu Rong's Bone Dragon possessed an exceedingly rare spatial ability. If enemies invaded, then with Gu Rong present, even if they were Titled Douluo, the damage they could inflict upon the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be far less than if Chen Xin were there.
Even if Chen Xin could deal with the invaders more quickly.
Gu Rong was speechless. "You old sword bastard only admit I'm stronger when it suits you."
He also knew Chen Xin was telling the truth. There was no helping it—for the safety of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he could only remain behind to guard it.
"Protect Rongrong well. If she gets hurt, I won't let you off."
Chen Xin poured himself a cup of tea, his voice calm. "Don't worry. I'm stronger than you."
Gu Rong's brows immediately furrowed again.
But arguing in public would seem too childish, and since he truly was