He wasn't completely lying when he said this. In his heart, even without considering the fact that Fu Longyue was targeting him, Yang Chen would never agree to Fu Longyue's proposal. As the saying goes, one must repay kindness with kindness; Yang Chen knew this simple truth.
Back then, Mù Báishēng supported him wholeheartedly, even when he hadn't risen to prominence yet. The invitation he received from Mu Bai Sheng was out of genuine appreciation - a kindness he would never forget.
Until he had fully repaid Mu Bai Sheng's kindness and his current sect, Yuanshan, could no longer support his growing strength, he would not leave it to join any other sect.
However, his thoughts were not something others could understand. Many people accused Yang Chen of being foolish.
"What?"
"Yang Chen actually rejected it!"
"This...!"