The moment Jiang Hao passed through the inner gate, he saw Hu Quan standing beneath the eaves. Upon seeing Jiang Hao approach, Hu Quan hurried forward and bowed respectfully. "Hu Quan greets Young Master Jiang. Young Master Jiang, Master is waiting for you in the dining hall for the banquet."
Quite courteous. They had even specially arranged for the head steward to come halfway and receive him, showing how much importance they placed on him.
As soon as he reached the Main Hall, Old Fox came forward to greet him and bowed deeply to Jiang Hao. "Young Master Jiang risked his life to save my daughter Xinyue. This old man is endlessly grateful."
Seeing their master bow, Hu Quan and the other servants all followed suit.
"Steward Hu, you're too courteous," Jiang Hao said, returning the gesture.
"Young Master Jiang, please take the seat of honor," Old Fox said warmly. Jiang Hao quickly declined and only took the guest-of-honor seat.
Steward Hu raised his cup and once again thanked Jiang Hao for saving Hu Xinyue's life. They drained a cup together. After setting down his cup, Steward Hu waved the other servants away, leaving only Hu Quan nearby. Looking at Jiang Hao, he said, "Young Master Jiang, you should already know our identities, shouldn't you?"
"I knew from the beginning," Jiang Hao replied calmly.
Old Fox looked at Jiang Hao and cautiously asked, "You are a cultivator. I do not know where you come from, but when you encounter members of our Demon Race, what are your views?"
Most cultivators in this world were irreconcilable enemies with demons, monsters, ghosts, and spirits. Slaying demons and exterminating evil was indeed what they loved doing most.
Jiang Hao smiled. "I am not from any famous sect or great school, merely an independent