Mao Ri Divine Lord rose to his full height, filled another cup for the Central Underworld Lord, and said with a smile, "Brother Hanjian, your talent isn't the finest among the Five Underworld Lords, yet the Emperor Lord chose you to be Central Underworld Lord. Do you know why? It's because of your open mind and broad perspective. You don't judge people by their station or dwell on rank and status; you look ahead and see the bigger picture. That's the bearing of someone destined for great things. All right, you'll take full charge of Lei Chiyan's matter. Explain both the pros and cons to him clearly, and I expect he won't refuse."
The Central Underworld Lord met Xu Yi in a modest teahouse in Fengdu City. Built along the river, it was shaded by drooping willows and embraced the scenery of lake and hills, a place that could make anyone lose themselves in its beauty.
The Central Underworld Lord had arrived first; Xu Yi came later. Xu Yi had just begun to bow when the Central Underworld Lord pulled him into a chair. "We're outside the court, meeting privately. There's no need for formalities. Besides, in the Cultivation World, the strong are revered and the accomplished come first. Given your abilities now, even I can't compare. How could I accept such a grand bow from you? From now on, we can address each other as fellow cultivators. My name is Sun Hanjian. Just call me Brother Sun."
Xu Yi was taken aback. He had seen people humble themselves to befriend others, but never anyone so humble. For a moment, he couldn't make heads or tails of it.
The Central Underworld Lord saw Xu Yi's bewilderment and smiled. "You've risen to prominence in just a few years since coming