Xu Yi repeatedly said it was no trouble, then exchanged a few more pleasantries with them. They linked their Ruyi Pearls and settled on a date for the operation, after which Ming Sihuo left first.
Han Zhongjun stared at Xu Yi for a long while, then suddenly said, "Xu Yi, you ought to go to Biyou Academy. Someone like you can only shine with the most dazzling brilliance in a place like that."
Xu Yi clasped his fists. "Thank you for your high regard, Senior. If I'm ever fortunate enough to visit Biyou Academy, I hope you'll look after me."
Han Zhongjun waved a hand. "That's neither here nor there. I really don't know whether it was right to seek a partnership with you. Why do I get the feeling you're far more dangerous than Ming Sihuo?"
Xu Yi said, "You're joking, Senior. My principle in dealing with people has always been this: if you don't scheme against me, I won't scheme against you; if you don't harm me, I won't harm you."
Han Zhongjun clapped his hands. "Straight to the point. I hope you remember what you said today. All right, you've just acquired Sanyang Mountain and have plenty to deal with, so I won't bother you any longer."
With that, he dispersed the barrier and prepared to leave.
As soon as the barrier vanished, Tao Jingshan sent him a voice transmission to ask how things had gone.
Xu Yi hurriedly called Han Zhongjun back and told him about Tao Jingshan.
Han Zhongjun paused, then laughed heartily and agreed. In an instant, he vanished without a trace.
"All right, Brother Tao, you can head back now. I really have to get busy. Your matter is settled, so I won't keep you overnight."
Tao Jingshan stared at Xu Yi, speechless