"Team up?" Lin Yi paused.
"That means we'll work together during the test, and we'll split the results equally. That way, we'll have a higher chance of winning!" Qikun's invitation was a little abrupt, since it was the first time the two had met, but since they'd already talked about it, it was a good time to ask.
"About that … I'm sorry, but I can't agree to it straight away. There are rules in the sect, so let me think about it first …" Lin Yi didn't agree right away, but rejected it in a roundabout way.
Qikun was a little disappointed after hearing Lin Yi's words, but it was within his expectations- it was normal for Lin Yi to have misgivings. Who would agree to join a team on their first day without even knowing the other person's character?
"Haha, naturally, Brother Ling, you don't need to agree right away. Go back and think about it." Qikun smiled. "Come, let's not talk about this. Let's drink and eat, we Jianghu people don't need to be polite or anything …"
With that, Qikun cut off a piece of roasted mutton and put it in his mouth, chewing loudly! When he was hiding in House Zhao, he was a very cultured and polite person. House Zhao's rules were very strict, and naturally, he wouldn't eat or drink like this. But as far as he was concerned, Lin Yi was from a Jianghu sect, so naturally, he had the habits of the Jianghu people. He was doing this to get on good terms with Lin Yi, to get him to join his team!
Lin Yi was a Mystic mid phase peak, and that wasn't a weak- with Lin Yi joining, it was like adding wings to a tiger.
"Alright." Lin Yi ate like a wolf, and so he cut off a piece of mutton and started munching on it.
After eating, the three chatted for a bit before Qikun stood up to pay the bill. It was expensive to eat here, but Qikun didn't mind.
The three left the restaurant and got into the car- they were all Mystics, and naturally, they couldn't get drunk. In a situation like this, they didn't dare get drunk! Qikun and Lin Yi were chatting and laughing, trying to get on his side, but he was still wary of Lin Yi.
He got into the car. Qikun calmed down from his happy drinking and said to Qijiu, "This Ling Yi isn't simple, and he's not easy to deal with either. He didn't give me a single promise during this meal."
"Young Master Tan. Actually, this is also normal. Think about it from another perspective, if someone were to rope us in, would we directly agree? " Qijiu smiled. "We'll just ask him out for dinner every night for the next few days. Even if he can't join us, we can't be enemies."
"That's for sure. It's just that this kid hasn't said anything useful yet. Which sect does he belong to? I still don't know. "Qikun frowned.
"Yeah, we really don't know where this kid came from. If it's really like what he said, then his sect must be pretty big …" Qijiu nodded, "But there's no need to suspect his identity. His car is borrowed from the investigation department, probably to ensure a smooth journey. He's currently in contact with them and can get their help. Only hidden houses and sects can protect them. Back then, when House Yu went out to train, didn't the Secret Investigation Bureau send people to protect them too? "
"That's true." Qikun nodded. "I'm not doubting his qualifications- to be able to participate in the test means that he's strong enough. Otherwise, he wouldn't be here looking for death. I just don't know where he comes from, and if he's related to us, the hidden House Zhao? "
"I've never heard of us having a close relationship with other houses or sects. Only the hidden House Yu can be considered in-laws with us … But Master Tan, your identity is a little awkward …" Qijiu smiled bitterly.
If Guangyin and Xiaojin's child had come to the test personally, then there was a possibility of forming an alliance with House Yu, but now … It was already good enough that House Yu didn't harm them. Who asked them to be the next heir of House Zhao?
House Yu definitely wanted Xiaojin's son to be the heir of House Zhao, and that way, they could maintain a good relationship with House Yu.
"That's not a problem … House Yu isn't a solid block anymore- as far as I know, the ones participating this time are Yu Bing and Yu Shan. We don't need to think about Yu Bing, but we can make use of Yu Shan. Yu Shan also wants to be the heir of House Yu, and we'll be able to make use of him!" Qikun saw through everything. "These two from House Yu aren't of the same mind. Looks like we'll have a good show to watch."
"Master Tan, you're wise!" Qijiu said. "No matter what, we have an ally with House Yu, so we'll have a better chance of passing this test!"
After returning to the inn, Lin Yi said goodbye to Qikun and Qijiu and went back to his room.
Today, Lin Yi didn't get a lot of information, but it was useful. Lin Yi, naturally, didn't expect to get everything in one day- that wasn't realistic, and asking too much would make Qikun suspicious. It seemed that Qikun was a smart man.
Lin Yi got two useful information- one was that the location of the Ice Palace was very similar to the location of the fruit, and the other was the reward for winning the test! One was to become an outer disciple of the Ice Palace, and the other was to get the right to exchange treasures!
Becoming an outer disciple of the Ice Palace didn't interest Lin Yi much, but the right to exchange treasures did interest Lin Yi. He didn't know if the Fire Spirit's fruit was really controlled by the Ice Palace, and if so, would he be able to exchange it for the fruit?
Of course, this was just the initial information Lin Yi had gotten. He would have to wait until he got more information before making a decision.
In the next two days, Lin Yi practiced his refinement fire during the day, and went out to eat with Qikun and Qijiu at night. They ate a lot of good food and drank a lot of alcohol, but they didn't talk much. It seemed like the two of them didn't know as much as Qikun and Qijiu. Lin Yi even looked at their invitations- they didn't know as much as they did.
Lin Yi, on the other hand, didn't say anything about joining Qikun's group, and Qikun didn't ask.
As far as Qikun was concerned, it wouldn't be good if they chased this thing too quickly. Lin Yi didn't make a decision yet, probably because he wanted to wait for a few days when there were more people. He wasn't in a rush to make a decision with the two of them.
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