He said,
"You're too kind, Xu Family Head!"
The Cheng Family Head accepted the porcelain bottle and put it away, then cupped his hands with a smile. "The Cheng Household will absolutely stand with the Xu Household. If you need anything, just say the word.
"I will certainly bring our lineage's disciples to lend a hand."
"After all, life has clearly become easier for Qi Refining clans like ours since the Xu Household became the overlord of Guangling Commandery."
"Moreover, the Xu Clan Trading Company occasionally sells high-grade pills and magical artifacts, allowing us to deepen our foundations little by little and see hope for the future."
"Thank you." Xu Deheng also cupped his hands. "Then sorry for the trouble, Cheng Family Head, but please help keep an eye on developments in Guangling Commandery. The Xu Household will reward any aristocratic clan that provides information."
The Cheng Family Head grinned. "Of course. We don't want to return to the old days either."
Afterward,
the Cheng Family Head took his leave.
Xu Deheng turned and headed to Green Jade Peak.
"Father, Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle, I think I know who killed our people."
"Who?" Ren Xiaoyao asked.
"The Feng Household!"
Xu Deheng said, "Cheng Guangping came just now and said the Feng Household has occupied the medicine garden at the Ge Household's clan grounds. All the disciples stationed there were killed."
Xu Mingwei's aura erupted at once, murderous intent spilling out in every direction.
"Calm down, Mingwei," Xu Chuan said.
"Eldest Brother, since we know it was the Feng Household, we'll settle the score sooner or later. But they fled to the Imperial Capital in panic back then. Their sudden return now most likely has the Cao Clan's hand behind it."
Xu Mingyuan pondered deeply. "On one hand, they're suppressing our