Su Baichen's brows turned icy. "Xu Yi, I'm trying to reason with you, but you refuse to see sense.
"Once the army moves, we'll all be destroyed."
Xu Yi waved a hand and popped several more Profound Yellow Beads into his mouth. "Since I dared to wait here, I long ago put life and death out of my mind. If the Imperial Envoy wants a fight, then let's fight."
"Imperial Envoy, this man only wants a high official position and generous rewards. Give them to him, and that will settle it. I'm willing to step down and yield the position of Great Venerable to him."
The one who spoke was Great Venerable Bai Heche.
The Imperial Envoy clapped his hands. "Great Venerable Bai, what courage!
"Xu Yi, what do you say?"
Xu Yi had been trading barbs with them all this time solely to stall for time.
He had raised his demands for that very reason.
He had meant to drag things out further while haggling, but hadn't expected them to agree so readily.
His thoughts turned, and he continued, "I wouldn't dare presume to take the position of Great Venerable. But if God insists that I take it, I suppose I'll have to do so reluctantly.
"But let me be clear: for my investiture ceremony, both the Two Daoists and One Buddhist must send figures of great stature to attend.
"After everything that's happened, I have very little trust left in the Heavenly Court."
The Imperial Envoy said coldly, "You're not going to wait until after your investiture ceremony to hand over the Immortal Slaying Flying Dagger, are you?"
Xu Yi cupped his fists. "Thank you for understanding, Imperial Envoy."
"How dare you!"
Su Baichen was finally enraged. "Since you refuse the toast, you can drink the forfeit!"
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