Xu Yi waved his hand. "There's no need to say anything else. You three have worked hard, too. How about this: help me with something, and once it's done, I'll return your freedom."
Boss Gu and the other two immediately rose from their seats, fell to their knees, and listened respectfully for Xu Yi's instructions.
Xu Yi told them what he had in mind. After hearing him out, the three exchanged glances.
Xu Yi snorted. "What, is it difficult? If the three of you find it troublesome, just forget I said anything."
"It's no trouble, no trouble. We're willing to brave fire and water for you, my lord, and risk our lives without hesitation."
Boss Gu and the others hurriedly pledged themselves, afraid that Xu Yi might withdraw his order.
The task Xu Yi gave them could hardly be called difficult. In fact, it was rather simple—almost too simple. It was only somewhat troublesome, time-consuming, and exhausting. Compared with the risks, though, it was acceptable. Entirely acceptable.
Of course, even if the job really did risk their heads, the three of them could only grit their teeth and agree.
As it turned out, Xu Yi's task for them was nothing other than to make a trip to Qin Guang Star on his behalf.
After giving it careful thought, Xu Yi felt that his career in the Underworld Court was not quite beyond saving; perhaps he could still rescue it. He had the three men prepare the generous gifts he had set aside, then go explain the situation to the Central Underworld Lord. Xu Yi did not expect the Central Underworld Lord to help him turn the tables. He only hoped that after the envoys from Divine Lord Huan Zhen and You Yue Divine Lord arrived, the Central Underworld Lord would