Although Lu Yin's words had been utterly flawless, Xia Xing had come to the Zhongping Realm because of him. Lu Yin had even specifically asked for Xia Xing to come. That still left Xia Ziheng puzzled, and an excuse that relied solely on the sect master's guarantee for peace of mind wasn't enough to convince him.
"Yu Hao, there's someone it's time for you to meet. It'll also show you Divine Martial Heaven's sincerity." Xia Ziheng said this, then used a Cloud Communication Stone to contact someone. "Come on. Come with me to meet him."
Dean Wen grew wary. "You're taking Mr. Hao Yu away?"
Xia Ziheng replied coolly, "We're just meeting someone. Don't worry, it'll be right outside Yixian Academy."
Dean Wen exchanged a glance with Lu Yin. Then they left the academy together with Xia Ziheng. In the woods outside, they saw an old man with a weary face.
The moment Lu Yin saw him, his expression changed. He hurried forward and cried out, "Old Master!"
The old man was none other than Yu Chuan, the former city lord of Jade City—the Old City Lord who had been betrayed by Yu Hao's father and taken to the Star Alliance.
Lu Yin hadn't expected Xia Ziheng to bring him here.
As Lu Yin looked at the old man, Xia Ziheng watched him intently, as if trying to discern something. In the end, he seemed somewhat relieved, though still puzzled, as he watched Lu Yin and the old man reunite.
The old man looked at Lu Yin as he approached, his gaze flickering. Then he exclaimed, overcome with emotion, "Xiao Hao!"
Lu Yin came up to Yu Chuan, just as moved. "Old Master, you're alive? That's wonderful! I knew you weren't dead. Hahahaha!"
Yu Hao had called Yu Chuan "Old