The torrent of fate surged onward in a vast, mighty rush.
On the Lotus Boat, Three Lifetimes Buddha looked at Su Yi standing at the prow. "Fellow Daoist has always kept one's word. I do not believe you would go back on it."
Hong Ling was far more direct. "Daoist friend Su, what exactly do you mean? Why not speak plainly?"
Su Yi put away his jug and turned to look at them. "You both know perfectly well that cooperating with you is like seeking a tiger's hide. Not only would I gain no benefit, I would have to stay on guard at all times against your schemes."
"On the contrary, if I acted alone, I would have no need to worry about any of this."
"Since that is the case, why should I cooperate with you?"
Hong Ling's pretty face darkened. "Going back on your word—how shameless. Is the reincarnation of the Great Lord of Sword Emperor City really such trash?"
Three Lifetimes Buddha looked at Su Yi and sighed. "I roughly understand Fellow Daoist's thoughts. If you have any conditions, feel free to name them. Let me consider them. If they are feasible, I will certainly agree."
Su Yi could not help laughing. "I have to say, Three Lifetimes Buddha, you really do understand me."
Hong Ling was stunned. What did he mean?
Su Yi had not intended to go back on his word. He merely wanted to seize the opportunity to extort benefits?
"It is not that I understand you, but that I believe in your character."
Three Lifetimes Buddha said this earnestly.
Hong Ling's heart was far from calm.
What weight must a person's character carry for even an enemy like Three Lifetimes Buddha to trust it without hesitation?
Without a moment's thought, Su Yi said,