After Azure Dawn went to relay the orders, Hui Yuanwu, looking exceptionally spirited, entered the study not long after. Upon seeing Zhang Yu, his eyes filled with respect. He stepped forward, bowed, and said in a resonant voice, "Greetings, Profound Rectifier."
Zhang Yu looked him over a few times and said, "Fellow Daoist, your cultivation has improved considerably."
Hui Yuanwu repeatedly shook his head. "What does this trifling improvement of mine amount to? Compared with the Profound Rectifier, it is the difference between heaven and earth."
His expression then grew more solemn. "Hui has always wished to gather and unite the various sects, restoring the Profound Residence to its former order. Now the Profound Rectifier has accomplished this. I must offer you my thanks!"
As he spoke, he gave Zhang Yu another deep bow. When he raised his head again, there was a trace of expectation in his gaze. "I have also heard of the Frostlanders beyond the territories. Is there anywhere I might be of use?"
Ever since being injured, he had remained in seclusion. Only after the New Year had he emerged, and only then learned that Zhang Yu had united the sects both within and beyond the territories and was now responsible for containing the Frostlanders.
Upon hearing this, his heart had surged with emotion. That was why he had come of his own accord, wishing to contribute his share.
Zhang Yu said, "Since Fellow Daoist Hui is willing to lend his strength, I could not ask for more. I happen to need several outposts established beyond the territories to monitor the Frostlanders' movements. This may be somewhat dangerous. Can Fellow Daoist Hui undertake it?"
Without the slightest hesitation, Hui Yuanwu said, "I am willing!"
Zhang Yu said, "This cannot be accomplished by Fellow Daoist alone. I