Xu Yi was exceptionally clever. He firmly believed that everything happened for a reason.
There was no such thing as joy without cause, or someone treating you differently for no reason.
When Liao Chen bluntly said that his greatest pleasure was wandering through rivers of memories, Xu Yi understood why Liao Chen had treated him differently.
At the same time, he was sure Liao Chen hadn't been lying. He really was only a shadow—or, more precisely, a fragment of memory.
Otherwise, Liao Chen had no reason to beat around the bush with him. If he truly meant him harm, there were plenty of ways to force him to comply.
Of course, Xu Yi couldn't rule out the possibility that Liao Chen simply had no intention of killing anyone.
Whatever the reason, letting Liao Chen enter the river of memories should do no harm.
Even if it did, with such a heaven-sent opportunity before him, Xu Yi had to take the risk.
Liao Chen smiled. "You're quite straightforward. You only need to sink part of your thoughts into the memories beyond that heavenly curtain, and I'll be able to follow you into the river of memories behind it."
"By the way, tell me what you want first. Wouldn't want the benefits I give you to fall short and leave you dissatisfied, then have you erase me with a single thought..."
Liao Chen burst out laughing. He didn't actually feel happy; he simply thought that spending time with this fellow was an exceptionally novel experience.
And to him, that novelty was precious beyond measure.
Hearing Liao Chen offer him benefits of his own accord, Xu Yi could no longer contain his excitement. He sprang to his feet.
The temptation before him was simply too great.
And the source of that overwhelming temptation