Xu Yi said, "Xia Sibo, your knack for turning your back on people is truly astonishing. If it weren't for Lei Mou, I doubt the crown on your head would still be sitting straight. It's only been a little while, and you don't even recognize Lei Mou anymore. I know you're afraid of being dragged down with me and caught in the fallout, Lord Xia, but whatever you think, Lei Mou still had to come. Not only did I come, I came bearing my sincerity in full."
Xia Sibo sighed. "You don't need to play word games with me. Just tell me what you want. If I can do it, I'll help you. If I can't, don't force me. You should know you're a powder keg right now. The slightest slip could set you off. It's not that I have anything against you; I just don't want to be caught up in your troubles. By the way, those three hundred Incense Beads..."
Xu Yi cut him off. "You're still bringing up those three hundred Incense Beads at a time like this? That proves you truly never considered me a friend, Xia Sibo. You've broken Lei Mou's heart. Whatever the case, I came here today, and you, Brother Xia, didn't turn me away. That's enough for me to consider you, Old Xia, a friend."
Xu Yi knew very well that Xia Sibo must have heard about what he had done today. At such a crucial moment, Xia Sibo had still dared to let him in. That alone had made his stance clear and shown considerable courage.
Xia Sibo's expression softened. He stared at Xu Yi and said, "I never imagined you'd really charge straight ahead like this, ignoring every rule and everyone's opinion, not caring about anyone's dignity. Do you know