"It's only a trip. No trouble at all..."
Sun Yuanying smiled at Zhao Er's reply.
It really was no trouble. A single trip would earn her a favor from both Zhao Er and the Red Tiger Gang, which was a good thing for her and the Sun Family alike.
Yet after saying that, Sun Yuanying did not leave immediately. She hesitated, then continued:
"There's only a little over a month until the Grand Exam. The Qian Family plans to gather the younger martial artists from the various families and factions who have a chance of placing in the top fifty for a banquet. They'll probably send an invitation to the Ning Family too. I wonder if you, Mr. Zhao..."
"I won't be attending that sort of gathering. I prefer peace and quiet. Even if I went, I doubt I'd have much to talk about with those family scions."
Zhao Er shook his head and refused without a second thought.
The Qian Family was the leading representative of the families within the city. Several months ago, word had already spread that their second young master had broken through to the Sinew Transformation Realm, so his strength was probably considerable.
With him taking the lead, hardly any of the younger disciples from those families would refuse to give him face. But that did not include Zhao Er.
With so many so-called family prodigies gathered together, Zhao Er reckoned there would be no shortage of aggravation. Even without that, he had no patience for wearing a smile while entertaining them.
Rather than waste his time, he would be better off cultivating in his courtyard. If any information really did come out of it, Sun Yuanying would probably come and tell him anyway.
"Hehe, there's no harm in staying away. They'll probably just be