Chapter 87: Tactful Rejection

Ye Shikai looked utterly bewildered, this plot development was quite melodramatic. How had he suddenly become the destined person? Ye Shikai found it hard to understand, but through the old man's actions, he came to admire the man's character even more. A promise made decades ago was still being kept to this day. Considering how precious the phoenix pendant was, had it been revealed to the world, it would definitely be a sought-after treasure among all collectors, fetching an astronomical price without question. Yet, here was this old man, willing to give it to a stranger because of a promise made so many years ago.