Xu Yi looked closely and saw that the seal was the Traveler Department's Great Seal. It was both an official seal and a treasured artifact, passed down for countless years.
Only the head of the official seal hall was entitled to one. Even an immortal official of Principal Sixth Rank like Xu Yi had only an Immortal Official Token, which served as proof of identity and authorization to issue documents.
Now He Beiyi had lent him the Traveler Department's Great Seal. That was a violation of regulations.
Whether it was Hong Tianming's intention or He Beiyi's own decision, Xu Yi accepted this weighty favor.
As soon as He Beiyi left, Xu Yi set off southeast, striding through the clouds with a zither across his chest. Just then, a distant flute melody drifted toward him. Xu Yi brushed the strings, and zither and flute joined in harmony, their exquisite notes circling through the clouds.
When the Song of the Proud Wanderer ended, Xu Yi smiled broadly and cupped his fists toward the graceful figure atop the mountain. "It's been a long time, Lord Chang'an."
The visitor was Xu Yanzhi. Several years had passed since they last met, but Xu Yi had kept close tabs on Lord Chang'an's movements. He knew she had earned more and more of Heavenly King Zheng Yi's trust, and that both her influence and cultivation had risen at a frightening pace.
Last time, Li Yi of Yiwen Pavilion had suddenly intervened and ruined Hu Sihai's plans. Xu Yi only learned later that Xu Yanzhi had played a part in it, too. She had never intended for him to know about this weighty favor, and Xu Yi was deeply moved. Naturally, he was overjoyed to see her again.
Xu Yanzhi gave a slight nod. "Fight without worry. If