"How can I accept this?"
Zong Sanping's spirit immediately lifted.
He first politely declined with a smile and then sighed deeply: "Alright! Since Junior Brother insists, I will draft an invoice for you afterward. Throughout this entire journey, I will follow your lead. If you say east, I will certainly not go west. This is also the intent of the Elder Council."
This 'Pingtian Treasure Ship' is rented from the Sect at his expense. The Elder Council's promise is that when it is not in use, he may use it freely, yet Zong Sanping has the additional burden of maintaining the ship outside of just the rent.
This temporary mission from the sect not only nullified the deposits he received from selling tickets but also required compensating the buyers; the rent has already been paid key here.
If the 'Pingtian Treasure Ship' suffers damage during this journey, it would be months before it could operate again, with losses being incalculable.
