Du Yu froze. "Wait, how have I racked up three offenses less than a minute after meeting you?"
The burly man walked forward slowly in silence, then said, "I usually hate trouble more than anything. If I can leave something alone, I do. But you have gone far too far, immortal. Had my eldest brother been on duty here, you would already have fallen when you flew toward Lingxiao Hall."
Du Yu gave an awkward smile. "Have I really gone that far?"
"I gave you three chances and urged you to leave. Not only did you refuse, you insisted on forcing your way in." The burly man raised his weathered eyes to Du Yu as he spoke.
"Brother, you really are completely unreasonable..." Du Yu shook his head. "I told you I can't go back. You won't let me in, and you won't announce my arrival either. Doesn't that leave us stuck? Can't you just go ask? Like they do on TV-at least check with your boss."
"My superior is Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King Li Jing," the burly man said, looking at Du Yu. "May I ask whether you know him?"
"Uh... no." Du Yu pursed his lips. "Think of something. Could you ask a little further 'up'?"
"Too much trouble," the burly man said. "Either leave or fight me. That would be quicker."
Du Yu sighed helplessly. "I definitely can't leave. I still need the higher-ups to help me rebuild the Legend Management Bureau."
"Even if you wanted to rebuild the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace, you would still need a token."
"Then how about we fight?" Du Yu said hesitantly. "I'm not sure I can beat you, but I'm out of Teleportation Talismans. I couldn't go back even if I wanted to."
"Teleportation Talismans..." The burly man looked briefly puzzled