It was quiet in the office.

It was so quiet that Xue Zheng could hear his own heartbeat.

I don't know how long it took, maybe a minute, maybe a dozen seconds, but Xue Zheng finally heard Lin Zhong's plain voice again: "Please sit down."

Like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw, Xue Zheng was so moved that he almost burst into tears at this moment.

"......Thanks."

Xue Zheng lowered his head and sat down on the high-backed chair opposite Lin Zhong.

Lin Zhong put his hands flat on the desk, his dark eyes as deep as the abyss, and said slowly: "Mr. Xue...can I call you Mr. Xue?"

"sure."

Xue Zheng nodded repeatedly.

To be honest, he didn't expect Lin Zhong to be so polite to him, and he was a little flattered.

Before deciding to participate in the martial arts recruitment meeting, Xue Zheng was mentally prepared to endure the humiliation. After all, there had been a fierce conflict between him and Lin Zhong, and they almost separated life and death.

If it were him, he would never give the enemy a good look, and even a beating would be light.

Lin Zhong said: "Mr. Xue..."

Before he finished speaking, Xue Zheng quickly leaned over and said, "Here you are!"

"..."

Lin Zhong was a little speechless at Xue Zheng's overreaction.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Zhong just said calmly: "Mr. Xue, you are the true successor of Tianlong Sect and the master of Huajin. There is no need to compromise in front of me. Just be yourself."

Xue Zheng was speechless for a moment and could only nod his head frequently.

Lin Zhong didn't stand in his position, so he naturally didn't understand the psychological pressure he was under at the moment.

To put it bluntly, a timid person would never dare to appear in front of his former enemy after discovering how powerful he was.

Xue Zheng can still maintain his composure, which can be regarded as an extraordinary character.

Lin Zhong seemed to understand what Xue Zheng was thinking, and his tone became calmer: "Since you dare to come to see me, you must be aware of it, so why should you be so trembling and be looked down upon for no reason?"

Xue Zheng was suddenly enlightened and enlightened.

"Thank you, Leader Lin, for reminding me. I was confused."

After being stunned for a few seconds, Xue Zheng stood up suddenly, took two steps back, clasped his fists, and bowed his hands to Lin Zhong respectfully: "In the past, I was arrogant and arrogant. I relied on my status as a true disciple to act arrogantly and misbehave. If anything,

Please forgive me if I have offended you!"

Lin Zhong sat still and allowed Xue Zheng to finish the ceremony.

"Okay, I forgive you."

He stretched out his hand and said: "There is no need to mention the past, let's start the interview."

"yes."

Xue Zheng's heart relaxed and he returned to his seat again.

The big stone weighing on his heart was easily solved by Lin Zhong with just one sentence.

"I've seen your resume, and it doesn't state the position you want to apply for."

Lin Zhong tapped his fingers on the desk surface and asked straight to the point: "Why?"

"Because it doesn't matter what position I am in."

Xue Zheng said without hesitation: "Even if you let me go to the door, that's fine!"

"oh?"

Lin Zhong narrowed his eyes slightly and his gaze changed slightly: "Why?"

Xue Zheng opened his mouth, finding it difficult to speak.

After thinking about it, Xue Zheng decided to tell the truth frankly.

Just be embarrassed if you're embarrassed. His face is worthless anyway, not to mention, how can face be as important as his future in martial arts?

"I joined the martial arts alliance not for money, reputation, status, or to display my ambitions, but for my own martial arts practice."

Xue Zheng's expression became more humble: "The only thing I want is to get your guidance."

My advice?

Even though Lin Zhong had been mentally prepared, he couldn't help but be startled when he heard this.

Guidance from Grandmaster Danjin is indeed rare, but there are already Xiao Shitong and Wang Mu in the Tianlong Sect, and there are many hidden superpowers. Is there any need to abandon the near and seek the far away?

If Xue Zheng hadn't spoken respectfully, Lin Zhong would have even thought he was joking.

In the past, Lin Zhong would have asked directly.

But now his emotional intelligence has greatly increased, and he is no longer as unreasonable as before, so he politely said: "What does Head Xiao Shitong think about this?"

"The leader supports my choice."

Xue Zheng misunderstood what Lin Zhong meant and said with a serious face: "Please rest assured, I will never have anything to do with the Tianlong Sect during my tenure in the Martial Alliance!"

Lin Zhong rubbed his chin with one hand, his thoughts spinning, and he didn't say anything for a long time.

Xue Zheng was like a criminal waiting for judgment. He was anxious and uneasy, fearing that he would be rejected by Lin Zhong.

Lin Zhong thought about it for more than ten seconds. Just when Xue Zheng was about to feel discouraged, he suddenly said: "I have one last question. I hope you can answer it truthfully."

"Please feel free to ask, Leader Lin."

Xue Zheng perked up and said resolutely: "I promise to tell you everything I know, and I will tell you everything!"

Lin Zhong stared into Xue Zheng's eyes and said word by word: "If one day, there is a conflict between the Martial Alliance and the Tianlong Sect, whose side will you stand on?"

When Xue Zheng heard this, his expression suddenly changed drastically.

Lin Zhong's question was straight to the point, simple and deadly.

Which side does the martial alliance and the sect take when there is a conflict? This is a question that any disciple of the sect must answer.

Xue Zheng's eyebrows were furrowed and his eyes flickered uncertainly. After a long time, he said in a solemn voice: "Can I remain neutral and not help each other?"

"cannot."

Lin Zhong's tone was so calm that it was almost cold: "You have to make a choice."

Xue Zheng let out a long breath, and in Lin Zhong's deep and indifferent eyes, said slowly: "Then, I will stand on the side of truth, and I will help whoever is reasonable."

After saying that, Xue Zheng raised his head and looked at Lin Zhong.

It's a pity that Lin Zhong's expression is so unpredictable that he can't see anything.

"It's always difficult to have both sides of things in this world."

Lin Zhong closed his eyes and waved his hand gently: "You can go back and think about it carefully. The actual combat assessment will not start until tomorrow. It won't be too late to tell me after you really make up your mind."

Xue Zheng was so distraught that he didn't even know how he left the alliance leader's office.

Back downstairs, there were many warriors waiting for interviews, including Zhan Jiajun.

As soon as he saw Xue Zheng, Zhan Jiajun quickly threw away several young warriors who were talking, walked quickly to him, and asked in a low voice: "Brother Xue, what was the result?"

"ah?"

Xue Zheng's eyes were dull and his face was blank.

"Failed?"

Seeing Xue Zheng's appearance, Zhan Jiajun couldn't help but patted him on the shoulder sympathetically: "It doesn't matter, there will be opportunities in the future, let's keep up the good work!"

Xue Zheng finally broke away from the chaotic thoughts, regained some consciousness and shook his head: "Sorry, Brother Zhan, what did you say?"

As a friend, Zhan Jiajun certainly would not rub salt into Xue Zheng's wounds, so he shook his head and said: "I said a few nonsense words, it doesn't matter if you didn't hear."

"Ah? Oh."

Xue Zheng nodded, saying hello to Zhan Jiajun, and then walked out, his back looking extremely desolate and lonely.

Looking at Xue Zheng's disappearing back, Zhan Jiajun sighed, feeling a little heavy.
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