Tao Qian, when faced with demons and evil cultivators of that sort, was accustomed to employing tactics, never straightforward with what's true or false.
But to those he was somewhat close to, he never pretended.
Yuan Gong knew this well, so seeing Tao Qian's actions now, he couldn't help but feel elated, secretly thinking:
"This lad, though thick-faced and black-hearted, is essentially good-natured and sincere. He's indeed suitable to be a Spirit Treasure Sect disciple, and also fit to join my Secret Demon Sect. This disciple is a gain indeed. It's possible that I, an early-deceased ghost, may benefit from him one day, not letting that Duobao take all the advantages."
Master Yuan was someone who cared about appearances, so although this was what he thought, he couldn't let it show too much.
With a scoff, he responded with a sneer:
