"So... even though I understand and appreciate your good intentions, Sect Leader, I'm sorry, but I cannot agree to this," Xu Luo said. "I also hope you can understand my difficulties." He raised his head, looking at Xiahou Kaiyuan with utmost sincerity.
A long silence ensued between the two.
After a good while, Xiahou Kaiyuan finally said, "It's very dangerous!"
"I know," Xu Luo replied.
"You could die," Xiahou Kaiyuan added.
"I am aware," Xu Luo stated.
"If... you stay in the sect for a hundred years, the position of the next Sect Leader will undoubtedly be yours!" Xiahou Kaiyuan said, staring at the young man with burning eyes. He simply refused to believe that Xu Luo could remain completely unswayed.
