At this thought, Qin Qingyu could not help casting Qin Xiaoyao an annoyed glance. If not for this fellow leading him here, how could he have ended up in this place? Now that a deadlock had formed, how was he supposed to unravel it?
"Perhaps this is the only way?" Qin Qingyu's gaze swept over Princess Changling and the fuming Black Bear Spirit, and he came to a decision.
"Fellow Immortal Black Bear..." Qin Qingyu chuckled. "Are we not discussing matters right now? The situation is critical, and this is precisely the time for us to work together with one heart and one strength. We must not grow impatient, much less suspect one another!"
"Fine, discuss away! This King will wait for you to decide! This King doesn't know how to rack his brains, but I can still put in some muscle!" The Black Bear Spirit waved a hand, speaking with considerable disinterest. Yet just as he lowered his head in irritation, Liu Yi, who had been standing off to the side with a whisk in hand and his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes. He gave the Black Bear Spirit a slight nod, then smiled at Qin Qingyu. "Martial Uncle Qin, this junior cannot offer any clever ideas either. Staying here is stifling, so I would like to go out for a walk..."
"Hehe, Fellow Liu, please do as you wish. This is your master's cave abode; you are the true masters here!" Qin Qingyu slightly inclined his body, appearing exceptionally gentle and amiable.
"Many thanks, Martial Uncle Qin!" Liu Yi bowed respectfully and slowly walked out. As he passed the Black Bear Spirit, he shot him another meaningful look.
The Black Bear Spirit squeezed his tiny eyes to show that he understood, then lowered his head. Before long,