But things were different now. Ye Chuqi actually had such an extraordinary background hidden away, and to Joshua, that represented an enormous opportunity. A great family with a legacy spanning thousands of years was a behemoth beyond the imagination of a small merchant like him, who traveled the continent to make a living. Aiton did not know whether he should encourage Joshua to seize this opportunity, because he knew his beloved son certainly wanted to.
If it really came to that, even seeing his son would become terribly difficult. The old father's heart ached.
His gaze toward Ye Chuqi was full of conflicting emotions as well.
When Ye Qinglan noticed that look, he thought there was some friction between Aiton and Ye Chuqi. Only after asking about it specifically did he learn of the connection between Ye Chuqi and Joshua. The Advanced Contract Scroll created a contract governed by the Temple. It could not be undone easily, nor could Joshua readily violate it.
For Ye Chuqi to demand that Joshua enter into such a contract could only mean that the help she had offered him was both important and crucial.
Ye Chuqi briefly explained to Ye Qinglan, "I was taken in by a sect very far away. Everything I've learned came from them. Having Joshua swear that oath was a way to protect both my sect and myself. There are some things I can't divulge lightly..."
Spreading her sect's teachings was important, but character mattered more. She did not want criminals in this other world learning her sect's cultivation methods. Otherwise, she might end up having to carry her sword all over the place to purge those rogues from the sect. That would hardly be worth it. Better to have too few disciples than the wrong ones!
"I understand." Ye