"Senior, you have a lot to deal with. There's no need to trouble yourself over something so small. I have my own way of keeping watch over my body." Hua Yunfei smiled and politely declined.
Although the Black Nether Emperor seemed perfectly normal, Hua Yunfei had always been cautious. His body was far too important—no matter who he handed it to, he could never trust anyone as much as he trusted himself.
"That's fine, too."
"Although Black Nether Island sent the Peach Tree's remnant soul into the Black Underworld Great World, it was only a routine duty of Black Nether Island, not an act of malice. Everyone is treated the same, so..."
The Black Nether Emperor looked at Hua Yunfei. "If I open the gates to the Black Underworld Great World for you, you'll still owe me a favor. Have you thought it through?"
Hua Yunfei nodded. "I have, Senior. But I'd also like to bring someone else in. I hope you'll allow it."
Naturally, that person was the Black Creature.
Hua Yunfei had no intention of letting him off easily. Bringing him to Black Nether Island was part of the plan.
The Black Nether Emperor seemed to have expected this. "Very well. There's a debt to be settled with the one who owes it. Since he sent the Peach Tree's remnant soul here, let him go with you to retrieve it."
Hua Yunfei cupped his fists. "Thank you, Senior."
"Don't thank me just yet," said the Black Nether Emperor. "I never said I'd open it unconditionally."
"Although I have the authority to open the Black Underworld Great World, I can't simply open it whenever I want—especially when I'm sending two people in on purpose."
"It's been only a little over a hundred years since the gates to the Black