The Cheng Family Ancestral Hall.
Cheng Zongyang watched as Zhang Guangwen, who had left less than half an hour ago, returned. His expression was stern.
"Are you certain you've thought this through? Once it's signed, there's no going back. And it must be done of your own free will."
Zhang Guangwen nodded solemnly. "I have!"
Cheng Zongyang then asked, "Do you have any objections to the conditions I've offered?"
"None!"
Cheng Zongyang turned to his uncle at his side. "Uncle, go ahead and write down the terms of the pledge. When you're done, let him look it over. If there are no issues, he'll sign it and add his fingerprint. Afterward, the contract will be entrusted to the Sect Hall for safekeeping."
Zhou Hansong nodded.
A moment later, Zhou Hansong finished writing and handed the beast hide to Zhang Guangwen for another review.
