Turns out Ninghai Zen is so easy to talk to!
Chen Zhao was both surprised and delighted, almost as if he were dreaming.
He had plotted meticulously for a long time, persuading Tao Rong to play the antagonist, intentionally creating trouble by detaining Bai's Fish Stall. Then, he would act as the peacemaker to resolve the issue, using this as a pretext to visit Tongwen Hall.
Yet, all these schemes had not even shown any results, and he already got what he wanted!
"Could it be that my brother was too impetuous, spoke and behaved recklessly, angering Ninghai Zen, which led to such a fate?"
Chen Zhao mused to himself, looking up at the figure seated upright in the blue robe; though his gaze was cold, he appeared refined and amiable at this moment.
"Or perhaps, my talent and sincerity moved Sect Leader Ning! He thinks I am someone extraordinary, hence willing to lend me a hand?"
