Understanding was one thing, but when it came to core interests, Mu Guangming had no intention of yielding.
Mu Guangming said, "The star sea may be vast, but only the Abyss of Chaos is its heart. Being petty isn't my style, but for the million souls of the star sea, I have no choice. I hope you'll understand."
Xu Yi said, "Is Mr. Mu worried I'll aid our enemies? Given my current status, I can no longer return to Jiannan Road as an official, and I'm as good as sworn enemies with Guide Road. What is there for you to worry about?"
Mu Guangming dug in his heels. "It's not that I don't trust you. This concerns the survival of the entire Chaotic Star Sea; we can't afford the slightest risk. You'll have to choose somewhere else."
Xu Yi said, "The star sea may be vast, but the Abyss of Chaos is the only place where I can feel at ease. Don't worry, Mr. Mu. I'm not asking you to hand over a complete map of the Abyss of Chaos. I only need a route in and out, and somewhere to stay. And I won't take it for free; I'm willing to trade a Wind element Talisman Art for it."
Xu Yi had gone to great lengths to secure a place to practice in the Abyss of Chaos for a reason: he was preparing a way out in case his coming clash with the Yun family turned violent.
The Yun family was a royal lineage with a long history, a vast clan, and unfathomably deep reserves. If he provoked the Yun family's most powerful figures into battle, he couldn't be sure he would win. That made choosing a way out all the more important.
The Yun family was immensely powerful