Long Chen hadn’t expected the Deputy Elder to suddenly ask him such a question. It was incomprehensible, feeling to be both a random and a serious question.

“In my heart, the most important thing is my family,” said Long Chen.

“Oh? And what is this family of yours?” asked the Deputy Elder.

“My father, my mother, my brothers, and my sisters,” said Long Chen.

“Then if there was a conflict between them, and you could only stand on one side, how would you choose?” The Deputy Elder finally turned to look at Long Chen.

“Such a thing cannot occur.”

“Why not? Things are always changing. Who can guarantee what might happen in the future? If they end up fighting like water and fire, how would you choose?” asked the Deputy Elder once more with a smile.

Long Chen also smiled. “It is impossible. Even if anything might happen in the future, our hearts won’t change. My family is tied to me. As long as I don’t die, those ties will not be destroyed. That is why...