"If someone from the Western Regions is truly locked into the Investiture of the Gods someday, and I come to you, would you help?"
Zhunti finished asking.
Many of those around them remained silent.
This question truly concerned where Lin Yuan would stand in the future.
The Interception Sect and the Western Regions were not at all-out war yet.
But the two sides certainly could not be called fellow disciples.
The further the Investiture of the Gods progressed,
the less anyone knew whether a direct clash might occur.
If Lin Yuan said now, "I'll save anyone from the Western Regions who gets into trouble,"
that would clearly be inappropriate.
But if he refused outright,
he would waste an opportunity to keep the Western Regions from becoming too entangled in the Interception Sect's karma.
Lin Yuan thought for a moment.
He did not give an absolute answer.
"Depends on the person."
Zhunti asked, "How so?"
"Whether he has a grudge with me."
Lin Yuan answered very directly.
"And if he doesn't?"
"I can save him."
Zhunti's gaze shifted slightly.
The surrounding Interception Sect disciples were also a little surprised.
Lin Yuan continued, "Provided the price is reasonable."
"I won't sacrifice myself and all my fellow disciples to save a stranger."
Zhunti nodded.
"And if he does?"
Lin Yuan smiled.
"That depends on how big the grudge is."
"If he was just about to kill me,"
"and you arrive a little late, Saint,"
"he might already be on the list."
Zhao Gongming immediately thought of Xue Ehu.
That was certainly no empty threat.
Lin Yuan had become very consistent about taking his revenge the same day.
Zhunti had also heard about Xue Ehu.
"You certainly hold a grudge."
Lin Yuan shook his head. "I generally don't leave it overnight."
"Any debt I