Huang Mei spoke with such gravity that Xu Yi listened intently. "If that's the case, what are we waiting for? Brother Chen, please take Brother Daoyi and me to find the World Tree Seed right away."
Chen Qingbei paused, then said, "Brother Xu, I understand your urgency. I sincerely want to make you a friend.
"But that can wait until we've left the Kunlun Immortal Mountain Trial World. Here, in the Kunlun Immortal Mountain Trial World, our interests are at stake. I can't trust anyone.
"I hope you'll understand."
Xu Yi fixed his gaze on him. "You make a fair point, Brother Chen. But what sort of understanding do you expect? Or, to put it another way, what would you have me do to satisfy you?"
"I'm not asking for much," Chen Qingbei said. "Just make a Blood Oath in front of everyone, and I'll trust you."
Xu Yi furrowed his brow. He didn't think Chen Qingbei's request that he make a Blood Oath was unreasonable. Rather, he thought it wouldn't hold much sway over him anymore.
And he believed Chen Qingbei knew that perfectly well.
Chen Qingbei seemed to see Xu Yi's concerns. Smiling, he said, "There's no need to worry, Brother Xu. The Blood Oath may not be effective against you, but the Heavenly Dao still has the power to bind you.
"As for other, more powerful restraints, I'm afraid you'd take them the wrong way.
"Let me say it again: I sincerely want to be your friend.
"And if we're to be friends, I should at least show you a little sincerity first."
Xu Yi laughed heartily. "Brother Chen, you're straightforward. I'll gladly be your friend."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Yi asked Chen Qingbei for the oath document, pierced his finger, and let a