Deputy Island Master Liu's eyes widened. "You—you're Donghua King Meihua!"
At those words, Mr. Zhu, Shopkeeper Cao, and Deputy Alliance Leader Zuo all froze as if someone had cast a binding spell on them.
Xu Yi paused, then smiled. "I never expected my humble reputation to have spread all the way to the shores of the East Sea."
He had nothing to hide from these "friends."
At the same time, he felt a little proud of his fame.
There was something rather satisfying about giving his name and watching his enemies flee in terror.
Deputy Alliance Leader Zuo burst into laughter and cupped his hands. "The flood has washed into the Dragon King's temple—we failed to recognize one of our own! Immortal Lord Wang may not know this, but Immortal Lord He of your sect and I have been friends for many years. We're truly on the same side..."
Xu Yi waved a hand. "To be frank, Brother Zuo, Immortal Lord He and I are famous enemies in the Immortal Sect. You're close to him, yet you're telling me this, Brother Zuo. What's in your heart?"
Deputy Alliance Leader Zuo looked like a duck with its neck caught. He abruptly fell silent, swallowed with difficulty, and gave an awkward smile. "A-actually, I've only met Immortal Lord He of your sect once. Brother Wang, please don't misunderstand."
Xu Yi smiled. "I see. I thought I'd run into a friend of my enemy. Deputy Alliance Leader Zuo, be sure not to go around claiming friendships so carelessly again."
Deputy Alliance Leader Zuo cupped his hands and withdrew in embarrassment.
Shopkeeper Cao said, "Mr. Wang's name is like thunder in our ears. With your talent, you surely won't remain in this remote place for long. We were blind to offend you, and it