He was full of enthusiasm and insisted on treating Zhou Heng to a carefree evening at a restaurant, owing to his considerable care for Lu Chenfu's business in the past. Zhou Heng, therefore, happily agreed. During the banquet, the arrival of Black Donkey, who spoke human language, nearly scared Bai Feiyu into fainting.
The Black Donkey had a wicked temperament but found common ground with Bai Feiyu; the two of them quickly became as thick as thieves.
Even though Black Donkey kept urging Zhou Heng to hit the road, Zhou Heng did not agree as he was waiting for two people.
— For the return of Han Yiyao and for the awakening of Huo Tian.
It would take some time for the news of the Ying Family's annihilation to spread throughout the world, and Han Yiyao's whereabouts were a complete mystery, making it even longer for her to receive the news.