Old Sui nodded. "Brother Biao cares about this more than we do. After all, once it's finished, he'll be the one in control. When you think about it, the Manor Lord has worked so hard, yet Brother Biao will get a large share of the credit. I really can't help feeling it's unfair to the Manor Lord." A shadow suddenly crossed Gu Beiting's brow. "At least the Heavenly King rewards and punishes fairly."
Everyone had their own schemes. No matter how Gu Beiting tried to lift their spirits, the mood remained low. Only Xu Yi ate with gusto, having already asked the attendants to bring more dishes several times. His attitude even earned Gu Beiting's admiration. Old Sui, too, sighed, "That man is a true hero."
When Xu Yi rubbed his belly and finally put down his chopsticks, the feast came to an end. Gu Beiting wasn't in a hurry. He first had people arrange rooms for everyone to rest in, while the white-browed elder and the others all looked toward Xu Yi. Xu Yi said, "We'll all have to sleep eventually. But Brother Zeng and I hit it off at first sight, so I'll stay with him."
The white-browed elder said, "As it happens, Brother Xu and I get along well, too. Staying together will give us a chance to discuss a thing or two about artifact refining. That would be excellent." Gu Beiting knew the group had grown deeply wary of him after Xu Yi stirred them up, but he couldn't stop them.
Gu Beiting arranged for everyone to use a large hall, furnished with soft couches and meditation cushions, where they could lie down or sit as they pleased. As soon as Xu Yi and the white-browed elder entered, they set up a barrier. Only then did