Elder Guo raised his eyebrows slightly at Qin Yongping's words. The slight upward movement of his brows seemed to stir the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, and a trace of hesitation flashed across his gaze.
He slowly began, "Yongping, while it is certainly admirable of you to have such thoughts, I see your courage and sense of responsibility. However, this Southwest Poison Sect is not some benevolent force to be trifled with; their ruthlessness is notorious. I truly do not want you dragged into this dispute, as the danger involved far exceeds anything you can imagine."
Qin Yongping bowed respectfully, paid his respects, and then raised his head, answering with a resolute gaze, "Master, your disciple is well aware of the danger. But do not forget, your disciple is also a member of the ancient Xinglinchun. We people of Xinglinchun have always stood together through thick and thin, sharing both blessings and hardships. What is more, this matter concerns Junior Sister, and Junior Sister and I share a deep mutual affection. Now that she is in danger, how could I possibly stand aside and ignore it? That is certainly not how a disciple should conduct himself."
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