So Lin Yi didn't hesitate. He immediately had Xuanji accept the invitation and connect to the Virtual Universe Network.
In the next moment, his figure appeared in a courtyard steeped in the style of the Xia Kingdom.
Cang Ming was still dressed in a loose, traditional Chinese robe. He sat leisurely on a stone stool, brewing tea as its fragrant steam filled the air.
When Lin Yi's figure coalesced, he raised his head and smiled with a hint of teasing.
"Little Junior Brother, you're here?"
Cang Ming gestured to the empty seat opposite him. "Sit down. I heard you made quite a haul in that Blood Sun Secret Realm. You encountered Source Essence on your very first visit to a Secret Realm? That kind of luck even makes your senior brother a little envious."
Lin Yi sat down as invited and accepted the teacup Cang Ming handed him. Smiling faintly, he replied modestly, "You're teasing me, Senior Brother. I was just in the right place at the right time and picked up some scraps. The real treasures aren't something a small mercenary group like ours could covet."
Lin Yi knew it was only natural for someone of Cang Ming's standing, with his ties to the Star Realm Army, to have heard this information.
Cang Ming chuckled without pressing him. After taking a sip of tea, he changed the subject. "A good haul is a good thing. It means a stronger foundation and more options. I asked you here because there's something I'd like to discuss. I wonder if you'd be interested."
"Please, go ahead, Senior Brother." Lin Yi set down his teacup and listened attentively.
He knew that whatever Cang Ming meant by "something" would hardly be trivial.
"Here's the situation."
Cang Ming got straight to the point. "I have