"Thanks entirely to the clan's cultivation, this junior's cultivation has improved so quickly. I only hope the day of the trial will come sooner, so this junior may render meritorious service to the clan!"
Luo Hong responded with some impeccably diplomatic words.
"Hehe, with Holy Son Xie's potential, it is still far too early for you to contribute to the clan. There is no need to be so impatient.
Still, why has Holy Son Xie left the island this time? Have you grown tired of staying on Yinghua Island and wish to take up another post?"
Holy Lord Cao's gaze flickered slightly twice before he asked with a light chuckle.
"This matter is rather embarrassing. In these past years, this junior was greedy for faster cultivation and remained in seclusion without coming out, forgetting Elder Li's instructions.
Recently, I also encountered an obstacle while cultivating a divine ability, so I wished to make a trip to the Nine Yue Clan. But Yinghua Island cannot be left without someone to guard it, so I came today to report this matter."
Luo Hong directly invoked Li Zhuolin's name. With that, his departure was certain to go smoothly.
"So that is the case. Since it is an Elder's instruction, it truly cannot be delayed.
Holy Son Xie, go without worry. Cao will naturally entrust Yinghua Island's affairs to someone else. Moreover, if you are only leaving temporarily, there is no need to surrender the guardian tower.
Hmm? Wait, the Nine Yue Clan lies northeast of our clan and is not far from Evil Valley. Would Holy Son Xie be willing to conveniently resolve a troublesome matter for the clan?"
Holy Lord Cao first made things extremely convenient for Luo Hong, then seemed to suddenly recall something and looked at him with a beaming