After a round of pleasantries, Yellow Beard Yellow Hair asked Xu Yi to wait a moment, then left the private room. Before long, he returned with a White-faced Middle-aged Man.
The White-faced Middle-aged Man entered, cupped his fists, and said, "So it is my benefactor who has graced us with his presence. Yan was remiss in not welcoming you from afar. Please forgive me, please forgive me."
Xu Yi returned the salute, then glanced at Zhao Che beside the White-faced Middle-aged Man. Zhao Che slapped his forehead and laughed. "That's my fault, my fault. Allow me to introduce you. This is Brother Xu, and this is Mr. Yan Jingming, Head Shopkeeper of our Jingyue Xuan. Among those Brother Xu saved that day were Head Shopkeeper Yan's son and his wet nurse."
"So you're Shopkeeper Yan. A pleasure, a pleasure."
Xu Yi smiled, inwardly curious. Shopkeeper Yan looked to be only at the First Realm Human Immortal, so how did he carry himself with such distinction?
Just then, Zhao Che added, "I forgot to mention that our Head Shopkeeper Yan is the leading figure among the thirteen shops under the Righteous Alliance. He's always been highly regarded by the alliance's bigwigs. If there's anything you need, Brother Xu, just say the word."
Shopkeeper Yan waved a hand. "Don't talk nonsense. What ability do I have? But I will never forget Brother Xu's great kindness. If there's anything I can do to help, I'll do everything in my power."
He had only one son, whom he had always cherished. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent someone to fetch him from billions of miles away.
He had also heard Zhao Che recount how perilous things had been that day. Even now, thinking back on it made him shudder. That was why he felt especially