At the sight of this, Xu Yi was utterly shaken. Just as Liu Junshi had said, the lightning tribulation on the path to the Divine Embryo Realm was nothing less than heavenly punishment, far more than mere lightning.
All the arrogance in Xu Yi's heart vanished. He no longer dared believe his formidable physical body alone would be enough to carry him through this tribulation.
"Looks like it's time to start collecting Heavenly Heart Pills and treasures that can ward off lightning tribulations."
Xu Yi muttered to himself. Before the vortex inside him could appear, he hurriedly took to the air and fled.
That day, Xu Yi was in his cave dwelling poring over books, expanding his store of knowledge, when Dong Xinchang came to report, "Jiang Churan requests an audience."
Xu Yi had been about to refuse, but Dong Xinchang said, "Lord Jiang said it's extremely urgent. He hopes you'll be sure to see him."
Since Jiang Churan had put it that way, Xu Yi could hardly refuse. In any case, although the two had never been close, they had always managed to keep things cordial on the surface.
They met in the main hall. Jiang Churan got straight to the point: he wanted Xu Yi to do him a favor and help him put up a show of support.
"Put up a show of support" was special jargon used by the Staff Department. It meant that Xu Yi was to lend his presence and make up the numbers.
As soon as he heard what it was about, Xu Yi lost interest. He had meant to politely decline, but the moment he opened his mouth, Jiang Churan began pleading and kept raising the ceremonial fee. He made it seem as if Xu, the man, was only refusing because the