Xu Mubai had revealed his identity to Hu Xiaotian because he had guessed Hu Xiaotian's true identity as well. He smiled. "If I'm not mistaken, the fist technique you used just now was the God-Demon World-Ending Fist, Master Hu. My grandfather created it. I had only heard of it before, but today I finally had the fortune to see it. It truly radiates domineering power-fierce and unstoppable!"
Hu Xiaotian deliberately asked, "And who is your grandfather, Young Master Xu?" Xu Lingkong's surname was Xu, but it was written with a different character from the surname this family used.
Xu Mubai smiled. "Master Hu, let's talk somewhere else."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. Standing nearby, Xu Fengwu did not know whether to leave or stay.
Xu Mubai said, "Sixth Uncle, go make the arrangements. I'm hosting a welcoming feast for Master Hu at noon today. The Gold-Extinguishing Den is not to receive any other guests." For a younger family member to give an elder orders like this showed just how far apart their standing in the family was.
Xu Fengwu stared at Hu Xiaotian in some bewilderment. Hu Xiaotian had not even agreed to dine at the Gold-Extinguishing Den yet, so why was Xu Mubai already telling him to prepare?
Xu Mubai pointed to the stone pavilion ahead. "Let's talk over there."
By now, Zhao Wusheng understood too. This was a flood washing over the Dragon King's own temple-members of the same family failing to recognize one another. These men surnamed Xu were all from the Xu Family of Jinling, which meant they were Hu Xiaotian's relatives. Cousins, uncles and nephews-one way or another, they were family.
Hu Xiaotian and Xu Mubai entered the stone pavilion. From there, they had a clear view of the shimmering sea nearby, while the cool sea breeze