"All right. Since there's nothing for me to do here, I won't stay any longer." Senior Brother Meng Lai said this to Huangfu Yixin and Li Zhōujūn.
"Safe travels, Senior Brother Meng Lai," Huangfu Yixin said with a smile.
Meng Lai nodded at Li Zhōujūn and Huangfu Yixin, then shot straight into the sky and vanished into the clouds.
After Meng Lai left, Huangfu Yixin looked at Li Zhōujūn and asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Li, is there anything you need? Not only did you save me this time, you also safeguarded the safety of Tianqing Domain.
"I'll report everything that happened to Tianyi Hall. Tianyi Hall has a rule: any cultivator who lends a hand to Tianyi Hall, regardless of whether they belong to Tianyi Hall, deserves a reward.
"Our Tianyi Pavilion is an institution built by Tianyi Hall in various places to represent Tianyi Hall's rule over a region. One could say that Tianyi Pavilion is Tianyi Hall, but Tianyi Hall is not Tianyi Pavilion. Since you helped Tianqing Domain's Tianyi Pavilion, you naturally helped Tianyi Hall as well.
"When the time comes, Tianyi Hall will send someone to deliver your reward, barring any unexpected circumstances. It's the compensation you deserve."
"As for compensation, Li Mou doesn't need any." Li Zhōujūn smiled. "Now that matters have more or less been settled, it's time for Li Mou to take his leave."
"All right..." Huangfu Yixin sounded somewhat disappointed.
"Then, Pavilion Master Huangfu, I hope we meet again if fate allows. Farewell."
Li Zhōujūn chuckled. After speaking, he gave his wide sleeve a gentle wave, turned around with his hands clasped behind his back, and leisurely walked away, preparing to continue living as an idle wanderer.
"Fellow Daoist Li, I'll never forget the grace of your saving my life.