"You three are too kind."
Si Chen cupped his hands. "This matter is settled. There's no need to mention it again."
Immortal King Chen nodded, his smile growing a little more genuine:
"Since you have come to Purple Firmament Heaven, you are an honored guest."
"If you would not mind, might you come to the Purple Firmament Immortal Sect for a chat? We could at least offer you a little hospitality as hosts."
This was a formal invitation.
An Immortal King, representing one of Purple Firmament Heaven's foremost powers, was inviting an "Immortal King from outside" of unknown origins.
"Thank you for your kindness."
Si Chen shook his head:
"But I came to find a few companions I was separated from, so I cannot stay long."
Had anyone else said this, they would have been failing to appreciate a kindness.
Yet when he said it, none of the three Immortal Kings showed any displeasure.
Immortal King Chen even looked understanding:
"I see. Your devotion to your bonds is admirable."
With that, he took a palm-sized purple jade token from his sleeve and sent it through the air:
"This is a Purple Firmament Token. With it, you may travel unhindered throughout Purple Firmament Heaven. Should you need to use a teleportation array or seek information, the stewards of every city will treat this token as my presence."
"A small gesture. Please accept it."
Si Chen glanced at the token and accepted it without declining, raising his hand to take it:
"Thank you."
Immortal King Chen cupped his hands. "Please go about your business. If you have leisure another day, the Purple Firmament Immortal Sect will always welcome your arrival."
The black-robed man and the beautiful woman in palace attire also cupped their hands.
Si Chen acknowledged them, took the hand of