He looked perfectly amenable.
Situ Gu, however, wanted to ask him what difference there was between handing Zhen'er over and taking the blame himself. In fact, it would be worse. With his status, he at least had room to maneuver if he took the blame. If he handed Zhen'er over and exposed the truth, not only would he be in trouble, but Zhen'er's own safety would be far from assured.
He did not agree, and explained his difficulty. "If I have a secret art for finding divine fire, how could I justify giving it to you instead of the Heavenforging Sect?"
Shi Chun could not care less. That was Situ Gu's problem, not his. Situ Gu knew the Heavenforging Sect's internal situation better than he did. Outwardly, however, he replied respectfully, "Then what do you suggest, Senior? I'll follow your instructions. But I'm not made of such stern stuff. I'm afraid I won't withstand their torture."
He kept his posture humble, presenting himself as weak and insignificant, without the slightest hint of defiance. There was no reason to provoke the man's displeasure.
Of course, if Situ Gu started asking how many people knew about this, that would be another matter. He would have to watch out for an attempt to silence them.
But judging from all the signs so far, combined with what he had learned about Situ Gu's character, that did not seem to be his intention for now.
Situ Gu gazed at him, seemingly at a loss for how to deal with him. After a long silence, he sighed softly and asked, "What arrangements do you intend to make for her?"
Shi Chun blinked, knowing that meant he had agreed. Secretly delighted, he naturally intended to dump the arrangements onto Situ Gu.
There was no way he would