Naturally, Shen Changchuan had no way of knowing Shen Tingchu's true thoughts.
He was even more clueless that in such a short time, he had gone from a prime investment to a poor one in the other man's eyes.
Though even if he did know, he probably wouldn't care much.
'Whatever they might think, the benefits they provided were real.
You can't hold a grudge just because they no longer see you as promising, or because the benefits stop coming.
That would be turning a kindness into a grudge, wouldn't it?'
"I wonder, what is this opportunity, exactly?"
"...For some time now, I have been cultivating within the Sect and have received a great deal of guidance. I've learned much, and I do not intend to attempt a breakthrough to the Soul Emergence Realm within the next two years."
"If this opportunity is time-sensitive, then I'm afraid I must pass on your kind offer, sir..."
Shen Changchuan didn't overthink it.
