Lin Yi held the Primordial Chaos Breath Gourd, his expression unchanged as he let Di Xian's gaze linger on it.
That gaze carried scrutiny and investigation, sweeping over the gourd's patterns and bloodstains as though tangible. Clearly, he was judging the item's value.
After a moment, Di Xian withdrew his gaze. His tone remained calm, though it now carried a subtle implication. "There is no need to specifically hand it over. However, according to Venerable Xuantian's earlier orders, all people and items emerging from the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm must now undergo inspection and registration. I hope deacon Lin will pay closer attention to the rules."
The words sounded polite, but they were actually a veiled warning. They not only made clear the Myriad Emperor Alliance's control over relics from the secret realm, but also implied that he had been keeping watch on the events here.
"Of course." Lin Yi nodded calmly, showing no intention of arguing.
Di Xian gave him a deep look and said nothing more. Turning around, he transformed into a streak of azure light and departed, his figure swiftly melding into the distant ruins.
Only after Di Xian's aura had completely vanished did Lin Yi store the Primordial Chaos Breath Gourd away.
That old fellow really had been watching the Venus Tower Master and me in secret. He said he wanted us to help repair the channel, but he had never fully trusted us.
That made sense. If the Myriad Emperor Alliance had truly handed such an important secret realm channel over to two outsiders without any safeguards, they would have been far too careless.
"Found something good?"
Just then, a voice transmission entered Lin Yi's ears. It was the Venus Tower Master from the other end of the channel.
There was a hint of amusement