Vast Sea City, Huang Estate.
Huang Tu stroked his beard and remained silent for quite a while.
Ji Yuan did not press him, merely sitting quietly in the guest seat, holding that cup of spirit tea that had already gone completely cold and taking small sips.
Once the tea had gone cold, its bitterness became even heavier.
After a long while, Huang Tu finally raised his head and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Qiu, this matter is not something this old man can decide."
"The Earthcore Baleful Stone is still manageable. This old man has the authority to allocate it. But the Wu-Earth Essence is of great importance; I must return to the tribe and seek the elders' approval."
Ji Yuan nodded.
This was within his expectations.
A heavenly treasure like Wu-Earth Essence would be a clan-defending treasure in any faction.
Though Huang Tu stood at the Nascent Soul Peak, he was ultimately only a steward stationed outside by the Wu-Earth Tribe. He could not possibly have the authority to dispose of it as he pleased.
"If Fellow Daoist is willing to wait, you may find somewhere in the city to rest for a few days." Huang Tu set down his teacup, his tone becoming several shades more sincere. "Once this old man reports the matter to the tribal elders, whether it succeeds or fails, I will send word to Fellow Daoist at once."
Ji Yuan raised the cold tea and took another sip before gently setting the cup on the table.
He had already come all this way.
Other than waiting, did he have any other choice?
"Alright." With a flick of his hand, he took a Communication Talisman from his Storage Bag and handed it to Huang Tu. "This is my Communication Talisman. Please keep it