“I see…” Ye Qing said, “Normally, we would heed your advice and wait a couple of days, Elder Bai, but we urgently need to cross the river. We cannot afford even a few days of delay, so can you please help us, Elder Bai?”0

“Hmm…” Bai Ai hesitated for a moment before answering, “Very well. I can ferry you across the river, but if we run into that three-eyed ape on the way, I may not be able to protect you two. It is not my fault if any harm were to fall on you. Do you agree?”0

Ye Qing replied smilingly, “No problem. We can protect ourselves.”2

Bai Ai hesitated again before adding, “Also, I want another three jars of the wine you offered me earlier if I safely ferry you to the shore. If not, then I would rather not take on this task.”0

It’s a pretty honest bull all things considered.0

So far, Ye Qing had a very good impression...0