Along the way, Li Xinghe made conversation. "My dear nephew, when your master last returned to the sect, he had plenty of good things to say about you. He couldn't stop singing your praises."
"At first, I didn't believe him. I thought the old fellow was blowing his own trumpet. But now that I've met you, I realize he was actually holding back!"
"There aren't many in the entire Five Elements Sect who've reached transforming force as young as you have. You're a true genius!"
The more Li Xinghe spoke, the more impressed he became. "Who would have thought that a barren place like Great Zhou could nurture a true dragon..."
Mo Yun felt rather embarrassed by all the praise and smiled sheepishly. "You're too kind, martial uncle. I've just worked a little harder than others, that's all. It's nothing worth mentioning, nothing worth mentioning..."
Li Xinghe shook his head. "You're too modest, my dear nephew. It isn't good for a young man to be quite so humble."
Just then, Lin Qingxue, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly spoke. "Martial uncle, didn't my father mention me to you?"
Li Xinghe paused and looked at Lin Qingxue in confusion. "And who is your father?"
Lin Qingxue took a deep breath. "My father is Lin Yanshan..."
Understanding dawned on Li Xinghe, and he couldn't help marveling. "No wonder! I was wondering why your surname was Lin too. I never imagined that old fellow would have such a young, beautiful daughter at his age..."
Mo Yun: "..."
He had plenty to say on that subject!
Meanwhile, Lin Qingxue asked again, "My father only mentioned my junior brother to you? He didn't mention me?"
Li Xinghe shook his head. "He didn't..."
After a moment's thought, he added, "He was probably in too