"This matter is of great importance, so I cannot make a decision lightly. I will wait until I return to the Sect, discuss it with the high-level members, and then decide."
Xu Xing pondered for a moment. He didn't outright refuse but responded tactfully. A direct refusal might hurt their feelings. After all, I can't just say that the Red Dust Pavilion is a grey area, and that if I, the leader of a Righteous Path sect, were to join as a Retainer, it would negatively impact the Butian Sect.
"In that case, our School will not insist. As long as Sect Leader Xu remembers that the doors of our School will always be open to you..."
Fang Xiuxian picked up the thread of conversation, chuckled softly, and brought the topic to a close.
"This is the "Red Dust Immortal Sutra". Sect Leader Xu, you may borrow it for one year. After a year, we hope you will return it in its original condition."
