Great Elder burst into hearty laughter.
"Elder Yao, do me a favor and don't make things difficult for the youngsters. Come visit the Elder Council when you have time. I've got fine tea and good wine waiting for you here, hahaha."
Huang Tianyao narrowed his eyes. "Old One, you've gotten into quite a good mindset these past few years."
Great Elder said, "Sigh, I'm getting old. There are many things I'm starting to lack the strength to handle. Elder Yao, do you remember? When we were young, we went wild together for a while."
Huang Tianyao nodded. "Back then, we were so arrogant. We thought that without us, the world would fall into eternal ruin. Heh, thinking about it now, it was truly laughable. The world keeps turning just the same without anyone."
Great Elder agreed wholeheartedly. "Exactly. So now, all I do is fish, drink tea, tend flowers, and grow grass. Heh heh. In a few years, I'll hand the Elder Council over to someone else. I don't have the drive to compete or struggle anymore. If I can muddle through a few peaceful years and be buried quietly, that'll be enough. If this martial world can give me a fair evaluation, I'll be satisfied."
Huang Tianyao smiled. "That doesn't sound like you. Back then, the few of us were thorns in your side."
"Ah, that was back then. How old are we now? Does winning or losing still matter? Though Duke Disha is still the same—he just can't settle down."
"Mm. If we're talking about living freely, he may be the one who has lived the most carefree, most unrestrained life."
"Hahahaha!"
Great Elder laughed openly. "Help me look after my disciples and granddisciples, for old times' sake."
"All right."
Huang Tianyao hung up the phone, his face