"I'd only just thought of finding someone to hunt Ming Beasts, and the ideal candidate delivered himself right to our door. A Thunder Cultivator from Welcome Ying Isle, no less, who happened to practice the supremely righteous tradition of 'Li Thunder.' Then he happened to meet Jia Hua, and Jia Hua happened to promise him Peaceful Way Abbey's 'Contrary Thunder' spiritual artifact. How could there be so many coincidences in this world?"
Unless something had been won through his own bitter toil, anything delivered to his doorstep must be a scheme.
This was the principle Quan Yong had always lived by.
Jia Hua's nature and life were incomplete, making him highly susceptible to others' influence and schemes. Quan Yong would not trust him blindly.
He took out a sheet of paper and raised his brush to write Jia Hua a reply:
"To my junior brother.
A cultivator from Welcome Ying Isle is unlikely to set foot in the Northern Lands lightly.
This matter requires careful consideration. You must verify this man's identity. If his identity is beyond doubt, you may put him to good use, but there is no need to promise him the 'Contrary Thunder' Spirit Artifact. I have prepared various cultivation formulas and Spirit Objects, enclosed with this letter.
You need not fear that he will refuse. If he truly belongs to Welcome Ying Isle's Direct Lineage, he must be worthy of being called a gentleman. A gentleman is worth befriending and can be deceived through upright means. Having already given his word, he will be too embarrassed to go back on it and refuse. Moreover, I can promise him in advance that once he has settled this matter for Peaceful Way Abbey, the Spirit Artifact will duly be presented to him.
If his identity is suspect, you