The room was filled with the faint yet lingering aroma of tea.
These Former World Guardians from previous generations seemed to be quite fond of tea. Mr. X had been like that, and so was the Former World Guardian before him.
But honestly, the tea was pretty good... so Bai Zhi planned to take some back with him later.
"As for the Exploration Mission... the Deep Layer?"
Under Yu Xing's look of utter wastefulness, Bai Zhi downed the tea in his cup along with the tea leaves, then smacked his lips.
"The place you want us to explore couldn't be some Deep Layer world, could it? Then what about the specific information on it and the related mission rewards? You haven't even clarified any of that in advance. Don't you think that's a little too unfair?"
"...I'll have someone deliver the detailed information regarding this Exploration Mission later."
After staring at Bai Zhi for a moment, Yu Xing ultimately chose to compromise.
"By the way, the things consumed to enter that place are very precious, so I only want Elites."
"Then what about the corresponding rewards?"
Picking up on the implication behind the other's words, Bai Zhi raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Anything you obtain inside through your own abilities belongs to you. I will not interfere in the slightest."
Lowering his gaze, Yu Xing's tone was calm to an almost unnatural degree.
"Being able to enter that place is already the greatest reward."
"Alright, we'll talk about it then. When exactly are we setting off?"
Without asking anything further, Bai Zhi stood up decisively.
"Even if you can't give me an exact date, at least give me an approximate time so I can make some preparations in advance."
"...I still need to contact a few people. It will probably be