When he reached the area around Two Kings Mountain, Xu Yi didn't barge in. Instead, he headed for Mr. Ge's mountain gate nearby.
Since he was going to offer them benefits, Xu Yi naturally didn't want to come away empty-handed. At the very least, he needed to make their acquaintance.
Given Xu Yi's status and the reason for his visit, meeting the other bigwigs wouldn't be difficult.
But if he wanted to meet the prefectural magistrate, he would need Mr. Ge to put in a good word for him.
When Xu Yi arrived, Mr. Ge was brewing a pot of fragrant tea. Its delicate aroma drifted over from far away.
"Brother Ge, you're in fine spirits. If I remember correctly, this should be Clear-Sky Jadeite from Misty Peak. I've heard of it for ages, but never had the chance to try it. Today, I get to bask in your good fortune."
Xu Yi said with a cheerful smile.
By now, he and Mr. Ge had grown quite familiar with each other, and they got along well. Aside from the fact that Xu Yi hadn't lifted the restriction on Mr. Ge—which didn't affect his cultivation or daily life—the two were practically friends.
Mr. Ge said, "You'll only get to bask in it this once. Don't expect to scrounge any more from my stash."
"That's a bit stingy, isn't it?"
Xu Yi sat down across from him. His nostrils flared as the faint fragrance filled his lungs, and he couldn't help feeling calm and clearheaded.
Mr. Ge lifted the jade-green Azure Fire Furnace and poured Xu Yi a cup. "You're blaming me unfairly. I only got enough for this one pot. Last time, even when the prefectural magistrate mentioned it, I didn't take the bait. Today, if I didn't need to apologize