"Brother Yan Xiao, does the person behind you have the surname Yao?"
Xiao Yan's pupils suddenly contracted!
He instinctively took half a step back, a flicker of wariness flashing through his eyes.
Yet Liu Bai remained calm.
"Don't be nervous. I mean no harm."
He paused, his gaze carrying a hint of deeper meaning.
"I merely wish to meet that senior. Come to think of it, he and I can be considered to have some connection."
Xiao Yan fell silent for a moment before Yao Lao's voice sounded in his mind.
"Agree to it."
Xiao Yan was startled and asked inwardly.
"Teacher, do you know him?"
Yao Lao's voice carried a trace of complexity.
"No. But this man's Soul Power has already reached the Spirit Realm, and his strength is unfathomable. If he truly wished to harm me, there would be no need for such politeness. Since he wishes to meet me, then let him."
Xiao Yan took a deep breath, looked at Liu Bai, and said respectfully.
"Grandmaster Liu Bai, may this junior boldly ask why you wish to see my teacher?"
Liu Bai smiled.
"Don't worry, it's a good thing. If I'm not mistaken, that senior's current condition should not be very good. I happen to have some things that may be of help."
Xiao Yan's heart stirred at his words.
Yao Lao's condition truly was poor.
He gritted his teeth and nodded.
"Very well, this junior agrees. However, I exhausted too much energy today, so I'm afraid..."
Liu Bai waved a hand.
"No rush. Tomorrow, come to the Jia Ma Imperial Palace, and we'll have a proper talk."
Xiao Yan was taken aback.
"The Jia Ma Imperial Palace?"
Liu Bai smiled.
"I'm staying there temporarily, so I can be considered half a host. When the time comes,