Tongtian saw that Bai Zeyu and Mu Chengxue had actually joined forces and begun teasing him.
Inwardly, however, he was delighted and rather pleased with himself. He naturally understood that a modest friendship had already formed between him and these two.
After all, following this round of banter,
Tongtian could clearly feel that his relationship with them seemed to have grown considerably closer.
His relationship with Bai Zeyu went without saying.
After all, Tongtian could be considered his indirect savior, and he also had an inexplicable connection with Brahma Great Heavenly Venerable. Even though Tongtian had refused to join Prison Suppression, a friendship had still formed between them.
As for Mu Chengxue, the Princess of the Human Emperor Manor,
if she could truly become his friend, that would be wonderful news for Tongtian.
As a princess of the Human Emperor Manor, she was surely someone of extraordinary strength. Befriending her certainly could not be a bad thing.
Besides, the Sea-Covering Sword Sect, which Tongtian had just brought under his control, was still situated within Hanyang Commandery.
If he intended to develop it over the long term, he would inevitably have dealings with Mu Chengxue in the future.
With a great tree at one's back, it was easy to enjoy the shade. The Sea-Covering Sword Sect had originally been a minor faction at the bottom of the second tier, but now, thanks to Tongtian's friendship with these two, its boat had risen with the tide!
Tongtian felt thoroughly pleased and was ready to let his belly loose and feast at a wealthy man's expense. Bai Zeyu owed him a favor, after all; it would be a waste not to use it. Besides, Bai Zeyu had tricked him, nearly making him a member of Prison Suppression before he even knew what was