He lifted his teacup and slowly took a sip.
Tie Qingyao had served the tea herself. The leaves had been brewed in Spirit Spring water with perfectly controlled heat, and the first bitter taste swiftly gave way to sweetness. "I did not come here today for those empty formalities."
Only upon hearing this did Qing Chen feel a little more interested.
These past days, visitors had thronged the Azure Abyss Marquis's Manor like a bustling marketplace, and he had long since grown thoroughly impatient.
He could leave the prattling pleasantries with useless people to Tie Qingyao, Xu Jiuling, Hua Tieshou, and the others.
Tie Ce did not beat around the bush. "Tie Zhan and I strongly recommended it, and the Lineage Head has agreed. Take the Primordial Magnetism Cauldron with you to the Northwestern Circuit."
The hall abruptly fell silent.
The false smile on Qing Chen's face froze.
"Hmm?"
He looked at Tie Ce, genuine disbelief showing in his expression.
"Brother Tie Ce, what did you just say? I didn't catch that."
Tie Ce was not surprised by Qing Chen's reaction.
In truth, never mind Qing Chen's shock-even he himself had felt a moment of unreality when he proposed this to Tie Hengjiang.
Perhaps it was because of Qing Chen's illustrious combat strength and terrifying potential; perhaps it was because Qing Chen had saved quite a few core members of the Iron Household and had lived in harmonious accord with Tie Qingyao in Capital City for ten years, like a zither and lute playing in tune; perhaps it was because several powerful figures had entrusted Qing Chen with important responsibilities in Imperial Pole Hall a few days earlier...
Yet this decision was still an enormous gamble.
Meeting Qing Chen's gaze, Tie Ce said, "The Primordial Magnetism Cauldron will accompany you