Xu Yi sent a thought: "What you say makes some sense, but we still have to prepare for the long term. Besides, although that Hu fellow has a short temper, he's no ordinary man, and he has a huge Lineage backing him. If I don't fan the flames from within, how can I help him rise to the top and get out of this place sooner?"
Huang Mei stopped trying to persuade him. He could see now that this fellow was dead set on stirring up trouble. Xu Yi had received the official document signed by Hu Sifeng, but he didn't return to Guanghai Hall. He figured Old Sui and Gu Beiting were probably waiting for him there.
He intended to stir things up, but didn't want to leave anyone grounds to accuse him of anything. Better to avoid meeting Gu Beiting and Old Sui and let each of them handle their own business.
First, Xu Yi headed for Long Ling Peak, where Rising Sun Hall's main hall stood. Mountains and sea stretched into the distance, a breathtaking sight.
Xu Yi hovered above Long Ling Peak and gazed out for a long while, murmuring, "Such splendid rivers and mountains are bound to suffer calamity." As soon as the words left his mouth, Long Qianqiu, the master of Rising Sun Hall, and Great Elder Cui Hua came to greet him.
"Forgive us, forgive us! Deputy Hall Master, you've honored us with your presence. We failed to welcome you from afar—please forgive us!" Long Qianqiu clasped his hands in greeting, his face wreathed in smiles.
At Xu Yi's inauguration, a grand banquet had been held, and he'd shared a few drinks with Long Qianqiu. Xu Yi had made a point of cultivating goodwill with everyone; he treated people with gentle courtesy, like