In order to prevent Xu San from being discovered, Lu Yin had made it a point to never reach out to him, but this was the right time to do so.

The call connected, and after a period of silence, Lu Yin heard a loud shout come through. The voice was arrogant and narcissistic, clearly belonging to someone who was used to ordering others around. “Who is it?”

Lu Yin just laughed. "Me."

The call went silent again, then a much softer voice called out, “Bo- Boss?"

Lu Yin snorted.

Xu San grew excited. "Boss? It's really you! This is great, Boss! You finally remembered your little brother San!"

Lu Yin retorted, "Didn’t you say you never wanted to get involved with me again?"

"When did I ever say that? Boss, who’s trying to tear us apart? Was it that idiot Ling Que? Or was it that scheming chick? Boss, Little San's loyalty to you can be seen from the sun and moon! I called home as soon as I came to the Outerverse. I’ve missed you, Boss!" Xu San immediately started whining loudly, wailing about how miserable his life had been.

Lu Yin was left speechless. After all, he was well aware of just how doted upon Xu San was. Even if the Sixth Mainland was destroyed, as long Ancestor Lingtong remained alive, Xu San would still be the young master of the Blackblood Realm. On top of that, Ancestor Lingtong was just...