In Hot Water

"No matter where we are—whether the Dongzhuo Continent or the Western He Continent—the strong demand reverence. Now that Brother Shi has already achieved Earth-rank status, this lowly one should refer to you as his Senior," Yu Yi spoke grimly with a solemn expression.

"C'mon, there's no need for that. 'Senior' this, 'junior' that… It just sounds awkward to me. I'd prefer we call each other the same way we always have," Shi Mu replied while waving his hand in dismissal.

Yu Yi was stunned by his words but said nothing.

"Well, I'm off now," Shi Mu announced, gesturing with his hand to summon a long green shuttle.

"Brother Shi, please let me accompany you. This lowly one here may not be powerful enough to rival you in rank, but he is still capable of facing some low-ranking demon beasts," Yu Yi was quick to offer.