C135 Tian Ao's Persuasion

"Cough, cough! Brother, don't be so blunt. You're really hitting me where it hurts," Tian Ao said with a forced chuckle.

Changshun gestured to his throat and replied, "I'm nearly at death's door here. You're still trying to pull the wool over my eyes. If I can't turn to you, who can I turn to?"

Tian Ao offered an awkward smile. "I'm not exactly obligated to save you