"Don't let the news get out. It'll only rattle the troops."
Xu Yi sent a message to the black-robed middle-aged man, Qiu Dao Ming, and the others.
Just then, the two dragon boats were only a hundred yards apart. Both stopped in midair.
An old man in a green robe sprang from the opposing dragon boat and cackled, "Which old acquaintance is over there? Come out and let me have a look."
The black-robed middle-aged man's face darkened. He stepped to the bow. "Brother Deng, it's been a long time. Since you arrived here first, there's an order to things. Gu Mou and the others won't disturb you."
The old man in green threw back his head and roared with laughter. "So it's Mr. Gu! I've always known you to be a shrewd old fox, with a difficult temperament. What made you change your tune? Heh heh, could it be that you saw the Sword Orchid Banner and are turning tail? That doesn't sound like you, Mr. Gu."
The black-robed middle-aged man said coldly, "Deng Xiong, spare others when you can. Do you really think you're a member of the Yun family?"
The old man in green was about to reply when a voice rang out from the other side. "Why all the chatter? Since those people have come, none of them are leaving. The Seventh Young Master is merciful and will spare your lives. You'll all be punished by being made into mine slaves. Hurry up and thank him!"
At those words, everyone aboard the Endless Flying Boat changed color, then erupted into angry curses.
Most of them didn't know that the Sword Orchid Banner represented the Yun family. Hearing such a thing, how could they not curse?
Only Xu Yi remained as impassive as still water. He didn't