The Level 3 Sanctuary, Frosty Noble Sanctuary, had been completely wiped out. Qi Suian, meanwhile, found a spot to study the Level 3 Fireseed: Frosty Noble.
As for Cummings, he announced his departure. He also asked where Qi Suian would be, saying he would come looking for him in a couple of days.
Qi Suian instantly understood his intentions. He was just coming to give him a gift, nothing more.
He was right. Just sucking up to someone was unrealistic; you had to make yourself an attractive ally.
Just like that, the tables had turned. Qi Suian had become the idol this group of mutants was fawning over.
So, Qi Suian told him he'd be staying in the area for a while and wouldn't be leaving, so Cummings could come find him for a chat anytime.
'His main strategy was to be a non-stick pan: make vague promises, take zero responsibility, and pull out decisively the moment trouble started.'
