Xu Yi's heart gave a thump. This is trouble, he thought, though he smiled and said, "Those are nothing but rumors. What precious treasures could I possibly have? If Immortal Lord Song likes treasures, once I take up my post, I'll be sure to procure them all for you."
Smack! Song Youlong slapped the table and glared at Xu Yi, then suddenly burst out laughing. Pointing at him, he said, "You really are slippery. It's as plain as day, yet you deny it without even batting an eye. Fine, I'll bring out a witness." He clapped his hands lightly. "Brother Cangshui, why don't you come out and meet an old acquaintance?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure drifted into the hall from afar. It was Cao Cangshui.
This was the very man who had pursued Xu Yi, only to be driven off by Silver Venerable Wang Buyi, whom Xu Yi had summoned.
Xu Yi knew that the grudge between him and Jiangbei Earth God Palace wouldn't be settled so easily. Still, he hadn't expected them to forgo an open pursuit and instead lay their plans so thoroughly in secret.
He had kept his perception ability active the whole time, yet had never sensed Cao Cangshui's presence. It was clear the man had made meticulous preparations.
Xu Yi pocketed the five Incense Beads and took the Four-Colored Seal in hand. With a bitter smile, he said, "Since things have come to this, I accept my fate. There's only this one treasure. Whoever wants it can take it."
Song Youlong smiled but said nothing. Cao Cangshui said, "At a time like this, you're still trying to play tricks. You really are looking for death. Release the corpse obediently. I'll use a secret method to refine it and see just how