Chapter 356: Back to the Shen Family, a Bet for a Disciple

Afterwards, the two did not dwell on this topic any longer.

Xiao Yuanchen also returned the Four Sacred Set to Qin Xiao.

“Qin Xiao, that set of yours is so tempting I nearly kept it for myself. Taking it in return for saving your life wouldn’t be unreasonable, would it?”

Xiao Yuanchen was speaking the truth, but Qin Xiao’s value certainly far exceeded that of the Four Sacred Set, so he replied jokingly.

“Of course. If you took it as repayment for saving my life, Imperial Prince, I wouldn’t object.”

Qin Xiao also replied truthfully.

After all, he had almost died. He could hardly object if his rescuer took the Four Sacred Set. But that would settle the debt for saving his life, leaving no great favor owed. He might still help with small matters in the future, but nothing major.

“Alright, since you’re fine now, stay overnight tonight. It’s not too late to return to the Shen family tomorrow.”

Xiao Yuanchen knew that treasures had a price, but favors were priceless. This incident had bound Qin Xiao closely to his side. Once Qin Xiao rose to prominence, he would help him, provided his requests were reasonable.

Tribulation Transcendence cultivators like them were already among the strongest, with little room left to improve. That made investing in promising youngsters their highest priority. Qin Xiao’s potential was immeasurable; it went far beyond Tribulation Transcendence.

Others might not realize it yet, but once they did, many would try to win Qin Xiao over. Fortunately, Xiao Yuanchen had met him first, and he meant to seize the opportunity.

Sometimes, what mattered on a set of scales was not how much an object weighed in itself, but whether adding it would tip the balance.

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