In the reception hall, Xiao Zhan looked at the smiling middle-aged man across from him and respectfully bowed. "May I ask why Clan Chief Teng Shan has honored our Xiao Clan with his presence?"
Mittel Tengshan chuckled and waved his hand. "Clan Chief Xiao, there is no need to be so formal. I came today at Master Su's request."
Xiao Zhan froze. "Master Su? Master Su Zhao?"
"Precisely."
Teng Shan's gaze shifted toward the corner of the hall, where a young man stood quietly. He had grown somewhat taller and more upright than he had been a few months ago. It was Xiao Yan.
Although he could cultivate again now, too little time had passed, and he was still only at the fourth stage of Dou Qi. Even with the aid of Foundation-Strengthening Liquid, he needed time to grow.
"Is your young master present?"
Xiao Yan stepped out from the corner and clasped his hands in greeting. "Xiao Yan is here. Greetings, Clan Chief Teng Shan."
Mittel Tengshan rose with a warm smile, took a storage ring from his robes, and handed it to Xiao Yan. "Young Master Xiao, Master Su asked me to deliver this storage ring to you. This old man has not inspected its contents. Please open it yourself."
Xiao Yan accepted the storage ring and paused slightly. This was not his original ring, but a completely new one of excellent quality.
Just as he was about to ask about it, Teng Shan had already clasped his hands in farewell. "All right, this old man will not linger today. There are still many important matters to handle with the clan in the imperial capital, so I shall take my leave."
Xiao Zhan hurriedly rose to see him off. "Farewell, Clan Chief Teng Shan."
Teng Shan nodded, and