Hu Chan was about to argue when Qin Siyang continued, "You owe me so much already. Not hounding you for repayment is more than generous of me."
"Maybe you're thinking that after the Blessing Ceremony, you can try rebuilding your influence in the World Salvation Church. Maybe then you won't have to let me hold you under my thumb."
"But."
Qin Siyang smiled faintly. "Hu Chan, you wouldn't want Yu Guardian to miss out on the titan reed inner leaf fragments, would you?"
Hu Chan froze.
He had never expected Qin Siyang to say that.
After several seconds, he forced another smile and asked, "What do you mean, President Qin? Didn't we agree that you'd give me the remaining titan reed inner leaf fragments the next time I accompanied you Outside the Safe Zone to hunt gods?"
"Things have changed," Qin Siyang said. "Back then, our only deal was for you to accompany me on two trips in exchange for titan reed inner leaf fragments. But now-"
"You owe me more and more, yet you haven't left me any collateral I can trust. I'm genuinely worried you'll run off."
"President Qin, Brother Qin..."
Qin Siyang smiled and poured Hu Chan a glass of water. "Calling me Daddy won't help either. Holy Son, we're both smart men. Don't try convincing me with bullshit like 'trust our friendship' or 'trust my character.' You should understand that my concerns are perfectly reasonable."
The flattery in Hu Chan's eyes gradually turned cold. "Then what will it take for you to give me the titan reed inner leaf fragments, President Qin?"
"Let's take it slowly. At the very least, I won't give you any titan reed inner leaf fragments the next time you accompany me out of the Safe Zone."
Hu Chan took a deep