Chu Xingchen casually slipped the Spatial Ring from Cui Hao's hand into his sleeve, then frowned slightly and scolded him:
"But everything calls for knowing when to stop. You mustn't be too impatient. How have you still not learned the essence of my ways?"
"It's good that you want to contribute, but you must consider appearances too and leave a good impression. You can't make this a one-off deal."
Cui Hao instantly adopted a receptive expression and hurriedly nodded.
"You're right to reprimand me, Master. I'll definitely change! I won't do it again. Please forgive me this once."
At that, Chu Xingchen nodded in apparent satisfaction.
"Good, as long as you're willing to admit it. I'll give you a chance to redeem yourself through meritorious service!"
Cui Hao froze at those words, looking at his master in surprise.
Weren't we just putting on a show to give them an explanation and call it done?
Why did I still have to redeem myself? Weren't these Spirit Stones enough to make up for it?
How could Master be so underhanded? He took the Spirit Stones, yet he was still turning his back on me.
Cui Hao cautiously asked, "Can I first know... what it is?"
Chu Xingchen turned around and called, "Zhou Ping, come in."
As Chu Xingchen's words fell, Zhou Ping walked in from outside, looking a little nervous.
Cui Hao frowned and studied Zhou Ping for a long while before daring to confirm that this plainly dressed, somewhat green-looking youth before him was not some hidden powerhouse of the Heavenly Derivation Sect.
After all, anyone Cui Hao could see through at a glance was either a weak chicken or an actual chicken.
This Zhou Ping was very likely the Heavenly Derivation Sect's sole collector's item-a pure mortal.
Cui Hao asked