Chi Rui could not act like a big shot in front of Chen En. Conversely, even if Chen En disregarded Chi Rui, he still had to show some respect to the Hundred Refinements Gate standing behind him.
As one of the fifteen sect pillars, the Hundred Refinements Gate was different from the Lingchen Sect.
The latter was already like a tiger falling to the plains, solitary and without support.
The Hundred Refinements Gate, however, was an important member of the faction comprising the Siming Sect and the Haoran Sect.
Even if the sect was not famous for its combat prowess, and even if the Siming Sect had suffered heavy blows and its momentum was far inferior to before, as a tool-crafting sect mentioned in the same breath as the Chiqi Sect, it practically controlled one-third of the magical treasure refining resources of the Xiyu Alliance. It remained wealthy and imposing.
In comparison, the Golden Banner Sect had moved northward, but it had not yet obtained the full permission of the Flying Soul City lineage. Two earth-tier sects like the Hundred Layer Sect and the Five Absolute Pavilion were even less supportive.
As a high-ranking member of the sect, Chen En understood this very well. Therefore, unless necessary, he would by no means create extra complications.
He smiled amiably and warmly at Chi Rui: "Brother Chi came out to inspect early in the morning. It really has been hard on you."
Chi Rui grinned: "I only do it for a peaceful life."
"Just so. Together?"
"Protector Chen, please."
Chi Rui turned his body slightly, inviting Chen En to go first. The two lifted the curtain and headed to the back. This place, remodeled from an old undersea mining area, was unpretentious. It was a passage illuminated by fluorite. Walking through, there