Xu Yi secretly sent a message to Yinqiu. On the surface, he continued speaking sharply, keeping up appearances. The tangled thoughts in his mind had, however, cleared after their exchange.
He put aside all considerations of gains and losses and focused on one thing: doing everything he could to get Yinqiu out. No matter how difficult it was, he would try. The world was vast; there would always be another Chaotic Star Sea.
Even if he failed and died, at worst he would return this life to Yinqiu.
He cherished his life, but he understood gratitude and honor.
"What a sharp tongue. There's no way this matter will end peacefully today. I'll have Mu Guangming speak with you himself."
Seventh Elder Yun bellowed. A Yun Family disciple tossed over a message bead.
Xu Yi was ruthless. If they failed to keep him here today, the Yun Family's face would be trampled into the mud.
But keeping Xu Yi here required gathering their forces, and several of the Yun Family's key figures were in seclusion. They couldn't be summoned at a moment's notice.
Seventh Elder Yun seemed to be trading barbs with Xu Yi, but he was only stalling for time. Now he had someone retrieve the message beads the three parties had exchanged when they signed their alliance agreement and used one to contact Mu Guangming.
He didn't expect Mu Guangming to talk Xu Yi around. He was simply counting on him to buy time.
Xu Yi's thoughts shifted. He laughed loudly and said, "Old Mu, this is a matter between me and my sworn sister. Are you going to meddle, too? Hurry back to your Chaotic Star Sea and go into seclusion. If you dare say another word, next time I won't just take that invitation. I'll set your