"Chen Shi'an, what are you spacing out for?"
Seeing that Chen Shi'an still had not responded, Mo Wuyang raised his voice slightly.
Only then did Chen Shi'an come back to his senses. "You're right. I do have a chance of becoming Deputy Commander of the Demon Hunting Team.
"But I've run into a major problem. I have to deal with it before I can spare any thought for the deputy commander position."
Chen Shi'an hid nothing from Mo Wuyang and told him directly about the Jade Pendant.
Mo Wuyang frowned. "You really will take on anything. You didn't even know what that Jade Pendant did, yet you agreed to Fu Nantian's request so readily.
"Now look at you, cradling a scalding-hot potato."
Chen Shi'an's expression remained unchanged. "Whether it's malice or kindness, I'll repay it tenfold.
"Fu Nantian had no ties to me back then, yet he risked himself several times to warn me. Naturally, I have to repay that kindness."
Mo Wuyang's eyes flickered. After a moment of silence, he asked quietly, "What do you plan to do now?"
Chen Shi'an answered promptly, "If Fu Nantian gives me up, I'll hand the Jade Pendant over to Xiang Chuxiong myself.
"If he holds out, I'll keep my promise and find a chance to deliver the Jade Pendant to his son, Fu Qianfan."
This time, Mo Wuyang acted somewhat out of character, volunteering readily, "Since you've made your decision, I'll go back to Windrise Stronghold and find out what's happened to Fu Nantian, so you can prepare."
Chen Shi'an was slightly surprised. After a brief pause, he said, "There's no need to rush. The dust has settled anyway. Returning to Windrise Stronghold a day sooner or later won't make much difference."
Mo Wuyang shook his head. "Getting back sooner would definitely