That evening, after tending to the Spiritual Seedlings in West Valley, Xu Yi didn't return to his cave dwelling. Instead, he went to Starsea Cliff, a place backed by mountains and facing the sea, rich in spiritual energy, with many ancient cave dwellings. Those dwellings were maintained by dedicated attendants and were nothing like the cave on the mountaintop where Xu Yi lived.
These cave dwellings were reserved for outstanding Outer Sect Disciples. What counted as outstanding? Those with first- or second-grade talent, or those who held positions of great authority.
Huang Xing had become the chief steward of Earth Moist Pavilion. Among the Outer Sect Disciples, he could be considered a powerful figure, so naturally he chose to live at Starsea Cliff. After all, where you lived to some extent determined the circle you moved in.
When Xu Yi found Huang Xing, he was bathing on the Green Flat. The vast Starsea Cliff was dotted with cave dwellings belonging to Outer Sect Disciples, often dozens of miles apart. With the sky high and the sea wide, the Green Flat was a private spot in its own right.
Four stunningly beautiful maids waited on Huang Xing beside the pristine white bathtub. He had his eyes closed and both arms resting on the tub, looking quite content.
After the maids announced Xu Yi's arrival, Huang Xing opened his eyes and finally saw him. In an instant, his contented expression vanished, replaced by an icy glare.
"What are you here for? What, can't handle your job as Spiritual Plant Officer, so you're looking to switch again?" Huang Xing sneered.
Xu Yi said, "Senior Brother Huang, surely you can't expect me to talk outside. Besides, you're so alluringly bold. If I report this to Senior Brother Dong, I wonder what he'll think of