Guanglong Trading Company was right across the street from Guanglong Hall. Xu Yi didn't fly high above the city or make a grand entrance. As soon as he reached the door, someone came out to meet him and ushered him into the courtyard.
He had just entered the rear courtyard when Tang Shanhai came out to greet him, all warmth and friendly chatter.
Yet Xu Yi sensed that Tang Shanhai's warmth carried a hint of reverence unlike anything he had shown before.
Tang Shanhai then led Xu Yi into a secret chamber. As soon as Xu Yi stepped inside, he saw a gray-haired old man sitting quietly on a meditation cushion, a tea set arranged before him.
Not far from the gray-haired old man sat another meditation cushion, with a tea set beside it.
Clearly, this setup had been arranged to welcome Xu Yi.
At first glance, Xu Yi could tell that the gray-haired old man was likely on the same level as Sect Leader Hongyi.
People of this caliber were easy to recognize unless they deliberately concealed their aura. Even sitting casually, they seemed to sink into the world around them.
Xu Yi cupped his hands. "Greetings, senior."
Then he turned to Tang Shanhai. "Brother Tang, since we have a senior here, why didn't you let me know beforehand? I could have come prepared."
Tang Shanhai gave him a smile, looking rather ill at ease.
The gray-haired old man waved Tang Shanhai away. Tang Shanhai gave Xu Yi an awkward smile, then withdrew.
The stone chamber's door shut. The gray-haired old man pointed to the cushion nearby. "Sit down. Have some tea while I explain a few things. My surname is Deng, and I'm the current head of Guanglong Trading Company. In fact, I've been keeping an eye on