Relying on his keen perception, he easily avoided several dangerous situations and finally slipped to the edge of White Water Pool, where Desolate Charm had directed him. Sure enough, not far to the west, two hulking men like iron pagodas were eating and drinking noisily, cursing without the slightest restraint. "Desolate Charm Old Ancestor..." Xu Yi called out affectionately.
"You damn..." Desolate Charm felt like shutting himself away. "At a time like this, apart from you, Desolate Charm Old Ancestor, who can pull this off without anyone noticing? Nobody else has the ability..." Xu Yi showered him with flattery. "Besides, we're short on time. If we drag this out, we'll both be finished."
"You'll be finished. I can get away," Desolate Charm grumbled resentfully.
Xu Yi spread his hands. "If you're going to be like this, I'll kill myself right now."
"You damn..." Desolate Charm was speechless and could only leave in dejection.
As Desolate Charm crept over, Xu Yi flicked a finger. A stream of air struck a white bird roosting by the pool. Startled, it flapped into the air, beating its wings and splashing up a great spray.
Long Pi and Long Xian were on watch, so both glanced over. Long Pi cursed, "Stupid bird," then resumed drinking with Long Xian. They had barely downed a cup of wine when a pain so immense it blotted out the sky and earth swept over them.
Neither man even managed a groan before they both collapsed face-first onto the table. Xu Yi couldn't help silently thanking A Li. He had told Desolate Charm to sneak over without a sound and put Origin Seal Beads into the two men's cups. It had been one of his most formidable weapons in his early days roaming the world, accomplishing great deeds time and