Chapter 3456 — A Sudden Confession
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By the agreement made back then, if a wandering cultivator obtained a fragmentary map, he could join the Heaven-Rank Trial unconditionally. If it was obtained by a disciple of a sect or family, then so long as that family did not object or send another disciple in his place, that person too could take part in the Heaven-Rank Trial without hindrance!
As things stood, even if Wei Zhao didn't count as a wandering cultivator, he was still Leader Bai's disciple—and so long as Leader Bai did not object, Wei Zhao could still take part in the Heaven-Rank Trial!
"I got it a long time ago—I just didn't know what it was for. I never thought it would come in so handy now!" Wei Zhao nodded. "Well, let's leave it there. It's getting late, so I'll be going. First thing tomorrow morning I mean to head for Southeast Asia to rescue Bai Weituo!"
"Be careful. I've heard of that Right Miao Sect—it seems to be a remnant of something that fled from the Miao territory back in the day. I don't know how strong they are now, but they're not to be underestimated!" Leader Bai warned. "Do only what you can. Bai Weituo may be my grandson, but you are my disciple too! In my heart, a disciple and a son or grandson are one and the same. I don't want one hurt or killed on account of the other! If it can't be done, don't force it. This is trouble he brought on himself, so he should bear it himself. Who told him to run his mouth when he was out?"
"I understand. Don't worry—a mere Right Miao Sect is nothing I can't handle." Wei Zhao spoke lightly, but in his heart he was still somewhat uneasy. The Right Miao Sect was clearly no ordinary cultivation sect; it had built its name on black arts, and what they excelled at was nothing like normal cultivation. Wei Zhao had no idea whether he would have any advantage to speak of in a fight.
"Lin... Wei Zhao..." Seeing that Wei Zhao was about to leave, Guan Xin grew flustered. She stamped her foot and said to him, "Could you come here a moment? There's something I want to tell you..."
"Oh?" Wei Zhao was slightly taken aback, then nodded. "Of course, no problem!"
Leader Bai was curious too about what Guan Xin had to say to Wei Zhao, but he wasn't the gossiping sort when it came to private words, so he rose and said, "Talk among yourselves. I'm going to wash up and rest."
With that, Leader Bai left the living room and went to the washroom.
"Um... Wei Zhao... do you... do you like me?" Guan Xin suddenly spoke up, her eyes fixed straight on Wei Zhao. Gone was her usual shyness; this time she was bolder than anyone.
Wei Zhao was struck dumb by the sudden question! Why would Guan Xin, always so reserved, come out with such a thing? Puzzled as he was, he still nodded. "Well... yes, I like you!"
Hearing his certain answer, Guan Xin was overjoyed, and she said happily, "I like you too! Do you know? It was there in the bank, from the moment you took that bullet for me—that was when I started to like you! And then, when I saw you again in the hospital, I was so happy... Later, you came to our home and became such good friends with Grandpa... and after that, you saved me again..."