Ai Kun?
Su Yi gave a derisive laugh. That name sounded far too perfunctory, clearly something he had made up on the spot.
"Since you're just passing by, hurry up and leave."
Su Yi spoke blandly.
The Silver-robed Man who called himself Ai Kun approached with a smile. "The world is so vast, yet you and I have met here at this very time and place. This is simply a heaven-sent fate!"
As he spoke, he took a step and was already aboard the treasure ship.
Little Monkey, transformed into a sparrow and perched on the prow, raised his eyes. A trace of chill surfaced in his gaze.
"I'm not a bad person. What are you afraid of?"
The Silver-robed Man glanced at Little Monkey, then plopped down opposite Su Yi. Taking out a wine jug, he said, "Want a drink?"
"I'm not in the mood."
The Silver-robed Man smiled. "Showing up uninvited to bother someone for no reason would indeed make them resistant and annoyed. I understand."
He raised the jug and tilted back his head, taking a long, hearty drink. He looked thoroughly content, utterly without reserve.
"If you understand, you'd best leave before I get angry."
Su Yi rubbed his fingers together and said calmly, "Of course, if you have some other purpose, just state your intentions directly."
The Silver-robed Man nodded. "To be honest, I'm looking for someone. That person wields the power of reincarnation and is being hunted by the All Heavens Gods and Buddhas. He interests me greatly."
Little Monkey's eyes narrowed slightly.
Su Yi remained impassive. "What do you want with him?"
"To ask for help."
A look of sorrow emerged between the Silver-robed Man's brows. "I want to ask him to act and deliver my master from suffering."
Su Yi: "..."
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