Xie Xiyi said coldly, "Don't think about taking shortcuts."
Chi Yu protested, "But we're on the same side. We need to work as a team."
Taking his words literally, Xie Xiyi said, "If I intervene, will you have any chance to train?"
Since Xie Xiyi was unwilling, Chi Yu did not press him. "Fine, I'll do it myself!"
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Chi Yu left the room and happened to run into the child's father, who smilingly invited the two of them to sit and served fresh fruit, pastries, and tea.
Xie Xiyi actually obliged him, sitting down and picking up a teacup.
Chi Yu could not help stealing several more glances at Xie Xiyi. Born to an extraordinary background, Xie Xiyi maintained an elegant bearing in everything he did, every movement full of charm. He skimmed away the tea foam, the corners of his lips lifting slightly as he remarked critically, "Tea leaves should be rinsed once before steeping. The first brew is bitter; only the second is sweet. This tea is poorly brewed, but the water is fairly good."
The smile froze on the man's lips. He said respectfully, "This water comes from our local mountain spring and contains a little spiritual energy from the earth. It prolongs the lives of mortals who drink it, though I imagine it won't do much for you two immortals. I hope you won't disdain it."
Chi Yu lifted his tea, intending to drink some as a show of support, but Xie Xiyi reached over with his long, powerful fingers and blocked the lips that were about to take a sip. "Didn't you say you wanted to look around outside? Why aren't you going?"
Chi Yu froze and looked up into Xie Xiyi's sharp golden eyes. All sorts of scenes from films and