"What are you in such a hurry for? I, Xu Yi, naturally need to think of a foolproof plan. In the end, it's because you, Old Shui, have such a terrible reputation that no one can trust you. You tricked Yun Zhongzi before, and right now, his soul is probably gone. I have no choice but to be on my guard. If you can't wait, you can head home and rest for a while. Once I've thought it through, I'll come to you and give you my answer."
Xu Yi didn't have a damn plan. He was just stalling, dragging things out and concealing his intentions, all the while continuing to survey the mountains from the corner of his eye.
Old Ancestor Shui was nearly driven mad with anger, yet he could do nothing. Secretly, he plotted to wait until the Mechanical Bird ran out of energy. Then he would capture the boy, and there would be no shortage of brutal torture to make him confess. Aloud, however, he offered an empty response.
Xu Yi saw through him but didn't call him out. Instead, he changed the subject. "Old Shui, do you think I'll be able to form a Boundless Sea when I undergo Sea Transformation this time?"
The topic was fresh enough to immediately pique Old Ancestor Shui's interest. "I wouldn't dare say that about anyone else, but you, boy, will have no trouble. Even without this supreme-grade Divine Essence Pill, you could use up a dozen or so ordinary Divine Essence Pills and still open up a Boundless Sea. Using this supreme-grade Divine Essence Pill would be a waste. Since we've come this far, there's really no need for us to fight to the death. Give me the supreme-grade Divine Essence Pill, and I'll trade you fifteen Divine