To avoid revealing too much to the rest of the Xiao Household during his conversation with Ji Li, Xiao Lin quickly brought him to his own courtyard.
As for Ji Li, Xiao Zhan and Yang Xiyue only knew that this man, who looked even younger than they did, was one of the friends from the Central Plains whom their father and father-in-law had once mentioned.
Ji Li had already told the couple as much when he first arrived at the Xiao Household.
With Xiao Li there to corroborate his story, the couple naturally had no reason to doubt him.
As for Ji Li's strength, neither of them could see through it.
Still, they figured he was probably around the Dou Emperor level.
After all, their father and father-in-law was only a Dou Wang.
However, the couple were especially delighted to learn that Xiao Li had already broken through to Dou Ling.
It also left them marveling at how the Northwest Continent's cultivation environment simply could not compare with that of the Central Plains.
And so, after Xiao Lin whisked Ji Li away, Xiao Zhan, Yang Xiyue, and Xiao Yan surrounded Xiao Li, peppering him with questions.
Of course, most of their questions were about Xiao Ding.
After all, Xiao Ding had been away from the Xiao Household for over six years!
Fortunately, Xiao Li told them that his eldest brother was in seclusion and could not return this time, which eased some of the three's worries.
While the four family members chatted, Xiao Lin had already brought Ji Li to his courtyard.
"So, Old Ji, what exactly are you here for?"
Seeing the I'm looking to stir up trouble expression on Ji Li's face gave Xiao Lin quite a headache.
But that was Ji Li for you!
One could say