Helping the Flame Emperor perfect the Dao artifact was by no means a task that could be completed in a single day.
Lin Yi suddenly remembered that he had already promised the Great Elder he would return to Starfall Academy with him tomorrow. After weighing it for a moment, he truthfully told the Flame Emperor about it.
"What is so difficult about that?" The Flame Emperor waved a hand dismissively, his tone casual. "I'll send word to Xuan Ming and have him remain in Starfall City a while longer. Once you've helped me deduce the Dao artifact plan, or officially taken up the post of White Tiger Captain Steward, you can return with him then."
Lin Yi, however, shook his head.
He understood clearly that Senior Brother Great Elder's decision to dock the World Annihilation Spirit Boat at Three Realms Ascension City, then deliberately conceal his identity while bringing him into Starfall City, must have involved some secret matter he wished to hide.
They had delayed long enough. It was time to return.
Besides, Lin Yi did not wish to disrupt the Great Elder's return plans because of himself.
"Flame... Elder Brother."
After some thought, Lin Yi said, "Why not let my senior brother return first? As for me, I'll remain here and focus on helping you refine the Dao artifact forging method."
At once, undisguised delight appeared on the Flame Emperor's face. He patted Lin Yi's shoulder, his strength powerful yet measured. "Good! Brother Lin, you truly are straightforward! Rest assured, stay peacefully in my Star Brilliance Tower. Whatever Emperor Materials, artifact-refining tools, or cultivation resources you need, I guarantee that everything will be provided. I won't let you suffer the slightest grievance!"
Elsewhere, the Great Elder had been waiting for Lin Yi for a long time inside