Chu Xingchen wore a warm smile, his gaze utterly sincere as he looked at Ru Nan.
At least judging by his expression alone, even Ru Nan could find nothing amiss.
Chu Xingchen added:
"Everyone present heard what I said. No conditions means no conditions. Naturally, I won't go back on my word afterward or add any conditions."
"If you're truly worried, Venerable Buddha, why don't you make a recording? Or shall I put my thumbprint on it for you?"
As he spoke, Chu Xingchen took some paper from his Spatial Ring. There was not a single fault to be found in his earnest manner; he truly seemed sincere to the utmost.
"That won't be necessary. Since you've given your word, fellow Daoist, it can naturally be trusted." Ru Nan nodded gently, then added, "Thank you for your understanding."
Since Chu Xingchen had said as much, he naturally had to believe him. This was the most basic trust; otherwise, what had he come here to discuss?
Ru Nan simply had not expected Chu Xingchen to refrain from seizing the opportunity to threaten them and extract benefits.
Actually, that was not necessarily the case. Perhaps this great concession now was meant to secure a better advantage for his next condition.
After all, having already made such a great concession, if Ru Nan refused to yield on the matter of Guangming Buddha, the outside world would naturally think Ru Nan lacked sincerity.
Perhaps, to Chu Xingchen, Guangming Buddha offered more leverage over the Buddhist Sect than the so-called clarification.
The accompanying Buddhas said nothing either. After all, Chu Xingchen had agreed so readily and decisively, without any conditions, that he seemed to be the Buddhist Sect's envoy who had come seeking a clarification.
Ru Nan's expression turned solemn. "Next is the matter of