After Gong Lince returned to Purple Gold Cave, he did not come over. Instead, he had Yan Li accompany Yu Cang to Thatched Cottage Estate.
Yan Li looked over the suddenly appearing crowd bustling in and out, and found it rather unpleasant. This was Purple Gold Cave, after all.
Yet he had already promised Niu Youdao, so it would not do to go back on his word now.
Niu Youdao strode quickly into the estate. From a distance, he raised his sword and cupped his hands. "Mr. Yucang has honored us with his presence, yet I failed to welcome you from afar!"
"Haha, little brother, there is no need for such courtesy between us." Yu Cang returned the gesture. "Congratulations, congratulations! I came in a hurry and only brought a small token as a congratulatory gift. I hope you will not find it beneath your notice." He turned and signaled for his disciple Dugu Jing to present a box.
"Mr. Yucang is too courteous." Niu Youdao spoke politely, but his hand was anything but soft as he signaled Guan Fangyi to accept it. Then he added, "Your face is glowing with spring breezes, sir. I presume you have already secured a place in Misty Pavilion?"
Yu Cang replied with measured modesty, "Everyone thought highly of me, and Misty Pavilion showed me favor."
"Congratulations, congratulations." Niu Youdao cupped his hands in congratulations, then gestured inside. "Please, have a seat indoors!"
The group entered the main hall. Once they were seated and tea had been served, Niu Youdao invited them to drink, then smiled. "Mr. Yucang, you have come at just the right time. Those people who lent me a hand in Tiandu Secret Realm should be delivered to me now, should they not?"
At the mention of this, Yu Cang set