The Ninth Elder regarded Lin Yi with a profound gaze. "Young friend, you truly value loyalty, offering up an Emperor-Tier Martial Art without a moment's hesitation."
By tacit agreement, neither Lin Yi nor the Ninth Elder mentioned the Ultimate Dao Emperor Weapon.
The Ninth Elder waved his hand, and the Jade Token flew through the air into his grasp, settling securely in his palm. Its spiritual glow flashed once in his hand before he put it away.
Seeing the Ninth Elder accept the Jade Token, Lin Yi immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
He had genuinely feared that the Ninth Elder and the others would throw caution to the wind and seize the Ultimate Dao Emperor Weapon.
Cold sweat had seeped down his back in waves, and only now did he dare quietly wipe it away. A moment earlier, he had even readied the Bronze Coffin Lid. If they turned hostile, he could at least block one attack.
"Seniors, now that this matter is settled, let us part ways!" Lin Yi hurriedly took his leave.
"Young friend, don't be in such a hurry. Our Flying Boat has been completely destroyed. Returning to the city by flight alone would take far too long." The Ninth Elder looked at Lin Yi meaningfully.
"Why don't you give us a ride?"
The Ninth Elder's stare left Lin Yi feeling uneasy. "Well, uh... can I refuse?"
"Hmph! What do you think?" Chu Lianxi walked over to Lin Yi and rested a hand on his shoulder, her tone full of teasing.
"Ah..." Lin Yi sighed helplessly.
No faction would simply let him leave after learning that he possessed an Ultimate Dao Emperor Weapon. Putting himself in their shoes, he wouldn't have let himself leave either.
The Ninth Elder sent a stream of spiritual power straight into