Loyalty and righteousness were always beautiful things.
Steward Fang didn't agree with Xu Yi's actions, but he couldn't bring himself to tell Xu Yi to betray his trust. "May I ask why the master summoned me?"
Xu Yi asked, "Has the Tianxia Association heard anything about the Earth Soul Talisman?"
Steward Fang asked in surprise, "Could it be that the master still intends to find an Earth Soul Talisman for that man and help him attain the rank of Yin Venerable?"
Steward Fang simply couldn't imagine what kind of deep friendship his master had with the lord of Cold Sun Peak.
Xu Yi didn't answer. Steward Fang hurriedly said, "Forgive my impertinence. The Earth Soul Talisman is rare, and the Tianxia Association hasn't been able to find one either. A treasure like that can't be measured in spirit stones. I'm afraid it can only be found in the prefecture's secret vault. Of course, after all these years, those important figures in the prefecture have probably amassed some of their own. If the master wants one, I'm afraid he'll have to work on that front."
Steward Fang's answer was no different from the old man with the spherical head's advice—in fact, it was even less helpful. At least the old man had hinted at the existence of the "Shadows," while Steward Fang seemed entirely unaware of them.
Xu Yi waved a hand. "All right, I'll keep asking around about this. Since you're here, don't just sit idle. There's a huge commotion on Cold Sun Peak now. If you can lend a hand, then do so."
Steward Fang said, "How are we supposed to help? The sect master of the Number One Under Heaven Sect dared to raise a banner like that. I truly don't know how we could save him."
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