Deng Tai'a wasn't bothered by Wang Yue's praise. He smiled and said, "Li Chungang and I have always admired each other. I have no objection to helping out, but since I've run into you, Emperor Xia, there's something I'd like to ask."
Wang Yue had heard that Deng Tai'a wanted to pass the Peach Blossom Divine Sword on to Xu Fengnian. Curious, he asked, "Is this about the conflict between Xu Fengnian and me? Don't worry. As long as he stops coveting my woman, I'll let the matter drop."
Deng Tai'a shook his head and said gravely, "I don't much care about the two of you fighting over a woman. When I studied at the Wu Family Sword Tomb, Xu Su did me a kindness. I have to repay her."
Seeing that Deng Tai'a had no desire to pick a fight with him, yet had brought up Xu Su, Wang Yue asked in confusion, "Sword God of Peach Blossoms, have you learned about Green Robe's situation? Is that why you want me to save Xu Su?"
Deng Tai'a nodded solemnly. "If you can save her, I'll fight with all my strength this time, and I'll owe you a favor. Whenever you need help in the future, I'll come to your aid."
Seeing how sincerely Deng Tai'a was asking for his help, Wang Yue was tempted. He said uncertainly, "To be honest, I heard that you weren't in the Central Plains when Xu Su died. But to save someone, I have to enter the past within a person's deepest memories. The timing may not work.
"Li Chungang's Green Robe could be brought back because the moment that left the deepest impression on him was when he killed her.
"Once I reached that moment in his memories, I took the chance to