"We bear neither grudge nor enmity. I have merely long heard that Manor Lord Shen's martial attainments are unfathomably profound, so I came to pay a visit and seek his guidance. I have no other intentions. Lead the way."
Xiang Yang naturally would not abandon his original plan over a few words from the other side. His tone was neither warm nor cold, yet even someone unfamiliar with Xiang Yang could hear the resolve within it.
If Li Xiaolin insisted on blocking him, Xiang Yang would not mind harvesting a few heads ahead of schedule and claiming the quest reward for True Understanding of the Heavenly Saber.
"Steward, since Constable Xiang has come to seek guidance from the Manor Lord, why not invite him up the mountain first and see what the Manor Lord thinks?"
The somewhat aged-looking Innate Realm martial artist saw the struggle and hesitation in Li Xiaolin's heart. Though he was curious why the steward, normally so capable and meticulous in handling every matter large and small within the manor, had become so weak and retreating, he still offered the suggestion.
Though Cangyun Mountain Villa was not some great power renowned throughout the world, many people had already regarded this place as their home. How could they allow an outsider to come to their door and humiliate them without lifting a finger? Even if that person was Xiang Yang.
Nor was he alone. Aside from Li Xiaolin, the other three were shocked by Xiang Yang's identity, but they did not believe their manor lord was inferior to him. Besides, they were a major power, not a lone individual fighting alone.
"Then... very well. Please come up the mountain, Constable Xiang."
Li Xiaolin's lips twitched, his heart filled with bitterness. *You people really think this mess isn't big