"Xiao Qin, until I confirm the other person's identity, I can't promise to protect Hu Chan."
For once, Zhao Longfei hadn't let the prospect of wealth make him change his tune at lightning speed.
Even faced with Qin Siyang's tempting offer, he remained calm.
Qin Siyang was startled at first, then sighed, acknowledging that Zhao Longfei was right to do this.
"As the man at the helm of Southern Glory and the Merchants' Association, I have to work toward both organizations' growth. But by the same token, I also have to keep potential dangers away from both."
"Precious treasures certainly matter, but if they mean taking risks or bringing trouble down on myself, I have to weigh the pros and cons."
"Xiao Qin, I hope you can understand."
Qin Siyang nodded. "That's only right."
Zhao Longfei offered no further explanation. He walked over and looked at the two unconscious people lying on the bed.
He took a pen from his pocket and lightly tapped its tip twice. Purple light shone from the other end, sweeping over both their bodies.
Zhao Longfei glanced at the pen again, then slipped it back into his pocket.
"I just checked these two. They only passed out because of some strange injury. They'll recover after a while."
"I still have to clean up the mess you made by rescuing them, so I'm leaving. Once they wake up, find out who they are and remember to tell me."
"And until you tell me the other person's identity, I won't admit I know you rescued Hu Chan. Understand?"
Qin Siyang nodded. "Got it. You'll just play dumb, right?"
Zhao Longfei rose from the sofa. "I'll be off."
As Qin Siyang looked at the two unconscious people lying on the bed, his gaze couldn't help being drawn to