After the meal, as they drank tea, Xu Yi took advantage of the wine to make a request. He said that ever since Han Bing's death, he had felt deeply ashamed before Demon Lord Han. No matter how one looked at it, he bore some responsibility for Han Bing's death. He wanted to ask Demon Lord Han for forgiveness, but feared the man's might, so he hoped they would accompany him.
The wish beads Xu Yi offered were quite generous. Having accepted his benefits, they could hardly refuse him outright. Besides, his request was perfectly reasonable—not the least bit outrageous.
Everyone agreed.
Afterward, Xu Yi asked Elder Gong to send word to Demon Lord Xie, hoping that the Demon Lord would come along as well.
Demon Lord Xie was pleased to hear about it. He appreciated Xu Yi's understanding of the bigger picture. As the Demon Lord currently on rotation, he had always cared deeply about unity among the upper ranks of the Ancestral Court.
The rift between Xu Yi and Demon Lord Han had long weighed on him.
Now that Xu Yi had come to understand the situation and showed such sincerity, Demon Lord Xie was greatly heartened. He agreed to Xu Yi's request at once.
And so, led by Demon Lord Xie, the group arrived at the island in the middle of the lake where Han Qi was.
Xu Yi then asked Demon Lord Xie that, to demonstrate his sincerity, he be allowed to meet Demon Lord Han and apologize first. If that failed, he would ask the others to help mediate.
Demon Lord Xie was very pleased by Xu Yi's thorough consideration. After all, if they all crowded around Han Qi while Xu Yi apologized, it might seem like they were trying to force his hand. If