"Brother Lin, didn't we agree to have the disciples of our two martial arts schools form an alliance?" Tian Wei said unhappily.
Lin Cheng smiled. "Brother Tian, you discussed it with your disciples before proposing the alliance. I haven't had time to ask mine. If I forced them, wouldn't that make me far too domineering a master?"
As he spoke, he looked at Xu Yang and the others. "Just say what you think. Master Tian won't hold it against you."
After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Ping stood up first. "Master Tian, the few of us have already joined forces with Gu Haoming of the Gu Family."
He pointed at Zhang Yong and Zhao Zhifei and continued, "We have no objection to an alliance, but we'll need to discuss it with Brother Gu before giving you an answer."
The eyes of several Tiger Roar Martial Arts School disciples lit up at Jiang Ping's words.
If they could ally with Gu Haoming, the other Mighty Far Hall disciples would hardly matter.
"Yes, you should discuss it."
Tian Wei's face was wreathed in smiles, his earlier displeasure vanishing without a trace. He had never expected this might give his disciples a connection to Gu Haoming.
"What about you?"
He turned to Xu Yang, Sun Tao, and Lin Wei.
"I've already allied with several fellow disciples from Pure Maiden Hall. Please forgive me for declining," Lin Wei said, cupping her hands.
"My family has also found allies for me," Sun Tao said.
Everyone turned to Xu Yang.
Xu Yang cupped his hands. "I've found allies as well!"
He had no allies at all, but if he refused outright, Tian Wei and the Tiger Roar Martial Arts School disciples would be left unable to save face.
"That really is a pity."
Tian Wei said, "Even