With the Kongxu Sect Master's seal, Xu Yi easily entered Chen Black Order's residence.
Li Zhao's death had barely affected him. He wasn't particularly concerned with what Zhang Fang thought, either.
Put simply, the two men were only his prisoners. They'd known each other for a short time, had no bond between them, and were still keeping each other in check.
Xu Yi's compassion hadn't overflowed to the point where he'd risk his life fighting someone over a prisoner's death.
Still, he had come. There was only one reason: he was displeased. Very displeased.
"You really need to think this through. Keep the greater good in mind."
Just as Xu Yi was about to enter the main hall, Huang Mei finally couldn't resist sending him a thought.
Huang Mei had already planned out Xu Yi's path: use the Kongxu Sect as a stepping stone to rise into the Two Mansions, then look for opportunities to advance quickly. Once he made it to Purple Order or Gold Order, he could get close to the two Emperor Lords. At that point, he could assess the situation and decide how to proceed.
It was undoubtedly a sound and logical plan.
Yet Xu Yi was about to change course over a prisoner's brutal death. Huang Mei thought it was a brainless decision.
Xu Yi sent back a thought. "Remember how I told you I'd gained a lot from my battle with Old Demon Ning?"
"What did you gain?"
Huang Mei genuinely wanted to know what he meant. Xu Yi hadn't explained at the time.
Xu Yi replied, "You'll understand soon enough. And remember, don't bring up the greater good to me again. I am the greater good."
With that, he strode inside.
The spacious hall was already packed with distinguished guests. Almost everyone in