Under Qian Renyue's insistent questioning, Chen Xin could no longer laugh the matter off. He picked up the cup on the table, took a sip of tea, and said, "Xiao Yue, Fengzhi and I stand on the same side, but if you're on the opposing side, I won't raise a hand against you."
"So you chose Tang San, Master?" Qian Renyue asked.
"No." Chen Xin shook his head. "I wouldn't choose Tang San. He is of no use to me. You're different from him. You're my disciple, and you're the one who helped me reach greater heights. Between you and him, I would choose you without hesitation. But Xiao Yue, I am the Guardian Elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Every decision Fengzhi makes represents my stance as well. You should understand that."
Choosing between the two was not actually that difficult for Chen Xin, but Ning Fengzhi's relationship with Tang San was plain for all to see. The hidden weapons in Tang San's possession also brought considerable benefits to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Although this was a transaction between the sect and Tang San, Chen Xin knew that their dealings had already taken Ning Fengzhi and Tang San beyond an ordinary business relationship. He could not betray Ning Fengzhi, but neither did he want to hurt Qian Renyue. By allowing her to enter the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect unnoticed today, he had, in fact, already made his choice clear.
Qian Renyue understood, but she wanted Chen Xin to say whom he would choose himself. Now that she had her answer, she smiled and said, "Yes, I understand perfectly. But I have a deal I'd like to make with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"A deal? What sort of deal?" Chen Xin looked at