After both sides had exchanged courtesies, Chen Fang read out an edict from the Central Underworld Lord. It commended Xu Yi for killing Lu Wanglai. The edict was written in elaborate parallel prose, long-winded and flowery, but its core message was that Lu Wanglai had committed countless misdeeds and had long been wanted by the Underworld Court. Now that Xu Yi had killed him, his merit was immense. In recognition of his past accomplishments, he would be rewarded with double pay.
Xu Yi wasn't interested in a salary increase. The greatest significance of the reward, however, was that the Incense Spirit Essence he collected would also be doubled along with his pay. That was what mattered.
Xu Yi was delighted and gave them a generous gift of thanks. Accompanied by Long Wenzhang, the Merit Award Envoy departed, thoroughly satisfied.
Just before leaving, Long Wenzhang sent Xu Yi a message, informing him that the Western Underworld Lord had met with disaster and telling him to be especially careful. For the time being, he should keep as low a profile as possible.
According to their analysis, the one who had killed the Western Underworld Lord was at least a powerhouse at the Dotting level. If an old monster of that rank suddenly went on a killing spree, there weren't many people who could escape—or defend themselves.
Xu Yi naturally thanked him again.
After seeing Long Wenzhang and Chen Fang off, Xu Yi returned to the rear hills, took out the Ruyi Pearl, and contacted White Wolf again.
Before long, the Ruyi Pearl connected. White Wolf sent word that Xu Yi should wait another three to five days, then return. The Great King was about to convene court.
As it turned out, after foiling Lu Wanglai's assassination attempt, the first thing Xu Yi