Thus, only after Xu Yi let go did everyone realize that this man, whose cultivation was the lowest yet whose depths were the hardest to fathom, had unknowingly used the unique circumstances to make himself indispensable.
For a moment, everyone caught up with Xu Yi. Whether sincere or not, all those who had spoken up to stir things up earlier now apologized to him as one.
Xu Yi did not slow down. "It's not that Xue Mou is throwing his weight around. Look at the situation we're in. If I have to explain myself over everything, how am I supposed to act as the one in charge? Let me make this clear: this is the last time. If anyone stirs up trouble again, then this thankless job of being in charge is one I absolutely won't do anymore."
Everyone hurriedly promised they wouldn't. After traveling another hundred-odd li, Xu Yi spoke again. "Brother Chen Ming, Brother Kong Fang, five li to the southwest. Brother Sui Yang, Brother Zheng Yi, nine li to the southeast. Brother Fazhu, Daoist Yi An, ten li to the northwest..."
A string of orders went out, and those who received them swiftly flew off. Xu Yi led the remaining group onward, still at reduced speed. Before the scattered parties had returned, Xu Yi issued another round of orders.
"Brother Xue truly is a god among men. Wu has never admired anyone, but today, Wu is thoroughly convinced by Brother Xue."
Wu Fazhu returned in high spirits, a smile on his face as he spoke with heartfelt admiration.
Lin Dongqing added, "We chose the right person to be in charge. Without Brother Xue, how could we be where we are today?"
Everyone surrounding Xu Yi began singing his praises.
What choice did they have? They could set