Guan Li finished speaking and looked at Xu Yi and Ji Buwang with eager eyes, hoping to get the response he desired.
However, the outcome was completely different from what he had expected.
Xu Yi and Ji Buwang showed no joy on their faces; their expressions were faintly tinged with gloom and solemnity.
Guan Li's heart throbbed erratically, in utter disarray.
"So, you don't know how the Four Symbols Senior departed?"
Xu Yi's fingers unconsciously tapped lightly on the tabletop.
This answer was not good news for them.
Although the Four Symbols Senior had already left the Beast King Continent, the people of the Earth Tribe did not know if he had returned to the Kyushu Continent. It was also possible that the other party had drifted to yet another continent.
"Immortal Master, please rest assured. Although our ancestors did not personally witness how the Four Symbols Immortal departed, they did find some clues indicating the Four Symbols Immortal's final destination."
Guan Li, realizing the worries in the hearts of Xu Yi and the other, immediately spoke to clarify, his tone quite certain.
As the situation took a turn, Xu Yi's eyes lit up. "Where was the last place the Four Symbols Senior went?"
"Precisely north of the Beast King Continent, the birthplace of the Beast King, the Green Sea."
Although Guan Li no longer intended to follow the Beast King, his tone when mentioning the Beast King remained respectful and humble, his eyes still holding a touch of awe.
Green Sea.
Xu Yi noted the name and, with a look, sought Ji Buwang's opinion.
Ji Buwang pondered for a moment, then looked at Guan Li. "Give yourself one day to handle your affairs. Tomorrow, you will accompany us to the Green Sea."
"Many thanks, Immortal Masters!"
Guan Li bowed low once more, biting his lower lip hard to suppress his inner elation.
He had finally waited for this!
"Remember, besides you, no one else will be accompanying us on this journey."
"This disciple understands."
Guan Li nodded heavily.
He understood Ji Buwang's meaning.
Only he would have the opportunity to learn immortal techniques; no one else could leave with them.
Guan Li felt a pang of disappointment. He had indeed wished to bring along the few people closest to him, and then find a way for the two Immortal Masters to accept a few more disciples along the way.
However, he quickly thought that he truly couldn't be too greedy. If he angered the Immortal Masters, even he himself would miss this great opportunity.
After agreeing multiple times, he bowed and escorted Xu Yi and Ji Buwang to the guest rooms before taking his leave.
While Xu Yi and Ji Buwang were discussing matters of the Green Sea in their room, Guan Li was surrounded by his companions who had previously welcomed Xu Yi and the other with him.
"Brother, are those two truly cultivators?"
"Can we also cultivate immortality?"
"Brother! Brother! Say something!"
"..."
These individuals were all members of the Guan family, or more accurately, they were all descendants of the Earth Tribe, and thus were fully aware of cultivators.
Upon receiving the news, they had immediately accompanied Guan Li to welcome the two visiting Immortal Masters.
If Guan Li hadn't instructed them on the way to be cautious and not anger the Immortal Masters, they would have followed them in earlier.
After waiting for a long time, they were already restless and anxious.
Guan Li quickly suppressed the hint of glee in his eyes and sighed, "Fortunately, the Immortal Masters have shown their favor and are willing to take me back to Kyushu..."
Hearing the first half of Guan Li's sentence, everyone's spirits were lifted, and their eyes shone with ecstatic joy.
However, Guan Li's next sentence sent their moods plummeting.
"As for you all, you will have to wait until I establish myself on the Kyushu Continent before I find a way to bring you over. Rest assured, as your elder brother, I will not abandon my brethren and enjoy pleasures alone."
Guan Li spoke with firm conviction and a solemn expression, but his brothers did not feel happy about this.
They were not foolish; they could glean some understanding of the difficulties of traveling between two continents from their ancestors' records.
Who knew if Guan Li would remember his promise after he left.
"Brother, it's not that we don't trust you, but with you gone, our Guan family's vast business will have no one to look after it. I think it would be better to let Second Brother go. He has always been indifferent to household affairs and is more suitable to leave with the Immortal Masters."
The man speaking with his arms crossed at this moment was Guan family's third son, Guan Mao.
He had a long-standing feud with Guan Li, so he spoke without reservation.
In reality, he also knew that since only one spot was available for departure, no matter how they divided it, it wouldn't fall to him. Since that was the case, he might as well stir up trouble.
Guan Li clearly saw Guan Mao's malicious intent, his brows furrowed, and a hint of anger appeared on his face.
In the past, when Guan Li and Guan Mao clashed, other brothers would either try to mediate or pretend not to hear. But this time, it concerned their own interests, and they acted uncharacteristically, beginning to voice their own opinions.
The second son, Guan Tu, was a straightforward person solely focused on becoming stronger. He yearned for the cultivation described in the ancestral records, so he was the first to express his strong desire.
"Brother, Third Brother speaks sense. The Guan family can do without me, but it cannot do without you. If I go to the Kyushu Continent, I will certainly follow the two Immortal Masters diligently in cultivation, striving to return soon."
After Guan Tu finished speaking, the other two brothers also spoke up.
However, they did not recommend Guan Tu as Guan Mao did, but rather believed themselves to be the more suitable candidates.
Guan Li's forehead veins throbbed, his lips drooped, and his eyes were gloomy.
But soon, he adjusted his expression and declared loudly, "When choosing a disciple, the Immortal Masters naturally select those with the best aptitude. If any of you believe you can surpass me, you may step forward and challenge me. If I am defeated, I will yield and will not contend with any of you.
Which of you will step forward?"
Guan Li stood with his hands behind his back, his face displaying the arrogance granted by his strength.
Although the rumors about Guan Li in the outside world were somewhat exaggerated, they were not entirely baseless.
At least within the Guan family, Guan Li was the undisputed strongest.
Even Guan Tu, who dedicated all his energy to cultivation, could not contend with Guan Li.
Therefore, after Guan Li finished speaking, no one stepped forward for a long time.
But their faces were etched with unwillingness, and they were not ready to give up.
Guan Li chuckled, "Everyone, the Immortal Masters have already agreed to take me as a disciple. Do not waste your efforts; focus your minds on the Guan family instead."
Guan Li forcefully broke free from the crowd and departed with a flourish.
Guan Mao stared at his retreating back, his heart feeling as if venomous snakes were gnawing at it.
Guan Li was about to become a cultivator that even their ancestors admired, heading to a mysterious and enchanting continent, while they were still destined to remain on this barren Beast King Continent, living side by side with those ignorant tribesmen.
How unfair!
Guan Mao asked hoarsely, "Guan Tu, are you willing to accept this?"
Guan Tu did not speak, but he clenched his fists so tightly they creaked.
"Heh, then how about we cooperate?"
"You mean..."
Guan Tu's heart stirred.
The other two brothers also quietly pricked up their ears.
"The Immortal Masters have only met Guan Li for the first time. Why would they care about his life or death? As long as he disappears, that disciple's spot will be yours."
Even more than the disciple's spot, Guan Mao desired Guan Li's life.
"Alright, I'll do it."
Hearing the desired response, Guan Mao let out a cold smile, a murderous intent revealing itself in his eyes.