If Xu Yi hadn't been such a rare talent, White Wolf would never have made this trip. Plenty of powerful figures were eager to curry favor with him, the Golden Roc Demon King's trusted aide.
All in all, he had gained a great deal from this visit. Feeling that he had completely drawn Xu Yi into his grasp, he left in high spirits.
After seeing White Wolf off, Xu Yi sat in a daze beside the stone table, his fingers tapping restlessly against its edge. Clearly, he was weighing the pros and cons.
The Desolate Charm inside the Starry Sky Ring couldn't hold back any longer. He sent a thought: "Well? From the look of it, your greed's acting up again. You want both the sesame seed and the watermelon."
Xu Yi sent back, "Which one's the sesame seed? Didn't you hear? I've been appointed a high-ranking fourth-grade official. With the billions of living beings under the Golden Roc Demon King's Mansion, the incense I can claim is bound to be substantial. You call that a sesame seed?"
The Desolate Charm said, "If that's the case, then just give up. As for those prey of Tu Wuming's, I'd say you should leave them alone and look for trouble elsewhere."
Xu Yi said, "No. There's plenty on this side, and plenty on the other, too. When all is said and done, the Yin Court is the rightful authority, with far more room for advancement. Besides, holding my ground on both sides will greatly benefit my future. My career's on the rise right now. I can't settle for a little wealth and contentment. When it's time to take a risk, I have to take one. Old Desolate, hurry up and help me think this through. One Incense Bead."
The Desolate Charm snorted.