If not for that bastard, he would never have ended up in this state. Being stuck with that damned Old Demon Kongxu was sheer torment every moment of every day—endless torment.
He had thought that after successfully helping the old devil refine the Baleful Intent of Thunder and pointing out the location of the Profound Yin Extreme Land, the old geezer would change course and head for the Tu Family.
Of course, he hadn't expected the man to lift his restriction immediately. But as long as he let him go, he could find a way to remove it himself.
But now the old devil was pulling the most infuriating "one job, one man" routine, dragging him along to visit the Tu Family too. This was more than anyone could endure—yet endure it he had to.
Zhang Jichao was so stifled he felt ready to explode.
"Brother Zhang, why so grim? Keep your eyes on the long view, and don't let your complaints break your heart. If I, Xu, held grudges, you'd be dead by now. But since you helped me refine the Baleful Intent of Thunder, half the enmity between us is gone. If you help me successfully refine the Baleful Intent of Wind this time, we'll wipe the slate clean of old and new grudges alike. Then I'll remove the restriction I placed on you. Consider these words my solemn oath to Heaven."
Xu Yi spoke with a smile.
At Xu Yi's level of cultivation, an oath spoken aloud was an oath of the heart, and the heart stirred Heaven's will. Such a vow carried immense binding force.
Hearing him say this, Zhang Jichao felt a little better. He immediately led Xu Yi eastward.
"The Qinling Mountains are a wonder of nature, stretching eight hundred li. Warm winds blow