After his wild excitement, Xu Yi quickly composed himself. He knew perfectly well that nothing in this world came for free.
Perhaps Mu Guangming really did admire his talent. Perhaps he truly felt a kinship with Xu Yi because they had suffered similar experiences, and so treated him differently.
But he would never be so kind as to bring benefits to Xu Yi on a platter and practically beg him to accept them.
When something seemed out of the ordinary, there was bound to be something fishy.
Xu Yi clasped his fists solemnly. "Thank you for your generosity, Venerate. May I ask what I can do for you?"
His gratitude was genuine. Mu Guangming possessed peerless cultivation. If he wanted something from Xu Yi, it would have been easiest to simply seize him and torture him for answers. That was what super experts did most often.
Of course, Xu Yi believed that if he fought to the death, he might still have a chance to escape.
But Mu Guangming had taken the longer route instead of the easier one. Just that breadth of spirit was enough to earn Xu Yi's admiration.
Mu Guangming pointed at Xu Yi and laughed. "You really are a businessman. Don't worry. I keep my word. If I give you a benefit, then I give you a benefit. Of course, I might ask you for something afterward. Whether you give it or not is entirely up to you. I won't force you."
"Besides, I couldn't force you even if I wanted to. That strange talisman in your hand is probably ready to meet any sudden attack from me at a moment's notice. Good. With that kind of vigilance, you're bound to go far."
Xu Yi smiled wryly. "In that case, I'll take the liberty of asking