While Lin Xiaotian was practicing martial arts and puzzling over his questions, the households and Master Huang had not been idle.
Each had been making his own little calculations.
In Master Huang's room at the Huang Family Martial Hall sat the heads of the Xiao and Ouyang Households.
Their discussions were more or less complete. All that remained was the final confirmation.
As the beneficiary of the entire affair, Master Huang naturally held the deciding voice.
He was in no hurry. He poured tea for both men and chatted with them as they drank.
Everything that needed saying had been said. The two men could hardly force the issue, so they could only keep him company over tea.
Looking at them, Master Huang suddenly let out a chuckle.
Xiao Changsheng still retained his strength, which gave him more confidence. Though he, too, had come asking a favor, he still carried the imposing air of a household head.
"What are you laughing at, Master Huang?"
Master Huang sipped his tea and shook his head.
"You two... honestly. Instead of properly resting and recovering, you actually came here yourselves."
"We came in person out of respect for you, Master Huang."
As Xiao Changsheng spoke, he glanced at Ouyang Zhentian, his gaze flickering with killing intent.
Ouyang Zhentian shot him a sidelong glance and replied unhurriedly.
"Killing me won't do you any good. You'll have to pay a price yourself. The Ouyang Household's Bloodburst Pills aren't cabbages you can pick up anywhere."
Xiao Changsheng chuckled and ignored him.
Master Huang spoke.
"Head Ouyang, coming here this time was a miscalculation. You've practically announced to everyone that your Ouyang Household has fallen into decline."
Ouyang Zhentian was quite blunt about it.
"I had no choice, Master Huang. To tell you the truth, you're our