Ning Fengzhi Suffers a Setback

Su Liuchuan and Manjusaka had just returned to their residence when Ning Fengzhi came knocking.

"What is it?" Su Liuchuan showed Ning Fengzhi no courtesy at all. He did not even use the honorific "Sect Master Ning," nor did he raise his eyelids.

Ning Fengzhi wore a genial smile and bowed slightly, his attitude exceedingly respectful. "Nine Treasures, my purpose is obvious. I do not wish to beat around the bush with you, so I sincerely invite you and Her Excellency Other Shore to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If you are willing..."

"I won't join. You can leave." Su Liuchuan set down his teacup expressionlessly and pointed at the door, showing no intention of standing up.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Sword Douluo from the corner of his eye. He remembered Li Bai saying that the Chen Clan had once done Su Liuchuan a favor. Perhaps Sword Douluo could help salvage the situation.

Sword Douluo had his own standards of conduct. The Chen Clan had done Su Liuchuan a favor—that was the favor of that member of the Chen Clan, and had nothing to do with him. Besides, Su Liuchuan had repaid that favor by giving Li Bai an Immortal Herb. Given his pride, he would never use a favor to extort gratitude.

Sword Douluo slowly closed his eyes. After weighing the matter for a moment, he finally said softly, "Nine Treasures, this old man does not wish to use a favor to seek repayment. I only wish to know why you hate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect so deeply, and how my Chen Clan helped you back then."

Only then did Su Liuchuan raise his eyes. He slowly stood and lightly applauded. "As expected of Sword Douluo. Although your heart still favors the Seven Treasure Glazed