At this, a smile finally appeared in Lin Yi's heart.
Bai Canghai knew what he was doing. At least he hadn't played dumb on purpose.
Though Lin Yi coveted the fruit, he could not ask for it outright. But if Bai Canghai offered it voluntarily, that was another matter entirely.
"Rest assured, Alliance Leader Bai. I guarantee that I will do everything in my power to make this happen. I will certainly speak on your behalf before the Great Elder and the Vein Master of the Seventh Branch."
Night had fallen, yet Starfall Inner City remained as bright as day. The Star Brilliance Tower was like an eternal star that never dimmed, continuously casting brilliant light across the heavens and illuminating Starfall City as if it were daytime.
Beside a tranquil and elegant lotus pond, Lin Yi sat facing the Great Elder. Ripples stirred across the lake's surface, while Emperor Grade Spirit Tea on the stone table before them gave off curling wisps of steam.
Lin Yi recounted, in full detail, how he had consigned Black Rock Gold to the Vast Sea Merchant Alliance during the day and encountered Bai Canghai of the Cauldron Merchant Alliance. From Bai Canghai's account of stealing the Innate Spiritual Root in the past, to his offering of the Twin Emperor Fruit and the spirit liquid refining method in exchange for returning to the Academy, Lin Yi concealed nothing.
Upon hearing of Lin Yi's experiences that day, the Great Elder's hand holding the teacup paused slightly. He could not help saying, "I gave Bai Canghai plenty of chances back then. He was the one who stubbornly refused to repent and destroyed the Wind Thunder Apricot, which was why I expelled him. I never expected him to come begging to you now."
The Great Elder