Han Shi's heart eased slightly. 'It seems he can't perceive my innermost thoughts.'
"My business in the Divine Martial Realm is concluded. I still have important matters to attend to in the Taihua Spirit Ruins Realm, so we'll put the issue of the Root Origin Qi aside for now. Since you've chosen the name Han Shi, continue on with that identity and focus on your Cultivation."
At this, a hint of a smile crept into Xu Yunfan's voice.
"What's all this 'subordinate' talk? We're fellow cultivators, you and I."
At this, Xu Yunfan sighed. "But I must trouble you for a while, my friend. If I can one day break free of my own cage, I will certainly grant you your freedom."
'Just dangling a carrot. You make the promise now and worry about keeping it later.'
Xu Yunfan was quite familiar with this tactic. His bosses in his previous life had fed him plenty of those.
Now that he was the one doing it, he finally understood why leaders loved making such grand promises.
