He had never known Xuanji would speak ill of people behind their backs, either. It was truly childish.
Qingxuan thought this dispassionately, then continued aloud, "Long Junior Brother, I obtained this strand of Bodhi Seeds. I thought you might need it."
With that, he took out the strand of translucent Bodhi Seeds he had received as a reward from the Hongbao Trial, set it on the table, and gently pushed it toward Chi Yu with his slender fingers.
Chi Yu froze. "You want to give it to me?"
Qingxuan nodded.
Chi Yu was astonished. "Why?"
Qingxuan said, "Because I want to give it to you."
Chi Yu: "..."
Was this another underling awed by his kingly presence, willingly submitting to him?
Chi Yu was somewhat confused, but his resolve was firm enough that Qingxuan's sugar-coated bullet failed to hit its mark. "Senior Brother Qingxuan, I don't need it. You should keep it."
He pushed the Bodhi Seeds back and said sincerely, "This is your reward. How can you just give it away? Besides, even if I needed it, I'd obtain it through my own efforts. How could I rely on you, Senior Brother Qingxuan? I appreciate your kindness, but please take it back."
Qingxuan's gaze settled on his face. Seeing that he genuinely showed no trace of temptation, he knew Chi Yu would never accept it. He wasted no more words, putting the Bodhi Seeds away and saying in a cool voice, "Long Junior Brother, perhaps you had some misunderstandings about me before, but please believe me. I have absolutely no intention of harming you."
Chi Yu smiled. "Senior Brother Qingxuan, you've misunderstood, too. I have nothing against you. You're a very good senior brother, and of course I believe you wouldn't hurt me."
Qingxuan watched Chi Yu. His eyes