"If you refuse to go, the Qian Household may cease to exist from this day onward."
Yang Qing's expression was utterly serious. He had no intention of letting Qian Tong off.
If you showed some people mercy, they might turn around one day and stab you to death.
Besides, the Qian Household's business had never been legitimate in the first place.
In their eyes, money came first. Honor and righteousness weren't worth a damn.
Qian Tong had no choice but to obey Yang Qing's orders.
"Of course, we aren't leaving today. After all, Master Si told us earlier that going out to sea is unlike anything else. We can't afford to act recklessly."
Yang Qing's expression returned to normal. "With your wealth of experience, Patriarch Qian, I trust you won't disappoint us."
Qian Tong forced a smile uglier than a grimace. "Of course, of course. Rest assured, Young Master Yang."
Only after he agreed did Yang Qing call Si Yifan aside. "Thank you for looking after us throughout these past few days, Master Si. We'll be setting off for Immortal Island in a few days, so we won't be returning with you."
Si Yifan's face was full of worry. "Immortal Island is fraught with dangers, and once you go, there's no telling whether you'll live or die. Have you truly made up your minds? You won't reconsider?"
He felt that if Yang Qing and the others were facing some difficulty, they could tell him now, and he could help them think of a solution.
Although he had only known them for a few days, he sincerely believed they were upright people worth befriending.
Yang Qing smiled and shook his head. "Our affairs have already held you up for several days, Master Si. There's no need for you to concern yourself