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"How did you know our Xiao Household intended to form a marriage alliance with the Gu Household?" The Xiao Household's Seventh Elder looked at Xu Mingyuan in mild surprise.
"I happened to hear about it." Xu Mingyuan said evenly, "Fellow Daoists, now that our transaction is complete, would you care to stay and look around? Dongxi has some rather lovely scenery."
The Second Elder of the Xiao Household cupped his fists. "No, we must return to our lineage. We cannot stay long."
"Farewell."
He headed out through the main entrance first, with the Seventh Elder close behind.
Xiao Changyuan cupped his fists and said apologetically, "Brother Mingyuan, please don't trouble yourself to see us off. I hope we will have another opportunity to work together."
"Certainly." Xu Mingyuan rose and returned the salute.
After the three left.
Wu Zhen said, "Those three from the Xiao Household seemed to have prepared for two eventualities."
Xu Mingyuan glanced at Wu Zhen. "You noticed too, Fellow Daoist Wu. Their so-called precaution was merely an excuse."
Wu Zhen nodded. "I have traveled through Dragon River Commandery and heard of both the Xiao Household and the Gu Household. Both are true greater clans there, second only to the commandery's Foundation Establishment clan, the Liu Clan of Clearwave Lake."
After a brief hesitation, worry creased his brow, and he continued, "Elder Mingyuan, the Xiao Household is not easy to provoke. From what I saw earlier, their Second Elder and Seventh Elder seemed displeased.
"I fear they may stir up trouble after returning."
"You certainly have a wealth of experience, Fellow Daoist Wu."
"You flatter me. It is simply how aristocratic clans have always behaved. If we rogue cultivators accidentally offend one of their disciples, once they discover who we are, we