Hu Xiaotian smiled. "Mr. Rong Shi, a prized disciple of the Five Immortals Cult Leader."
At the mention of the Five Immortals Cult Leader, anger surged through Xiong Tianba. The Five Immortals Cult had repeatedly made enemies of them, so he naturally had no kind looks to spare for Rong Shi. He sneered. "So he's a wretch from the Five Poisons Cult. One slap would kill him. Why keep him around wasting food, Third Uncle?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled. "I promised someone I'd help rescue him. Brat, mind your manners."
Liang Yinghao smiled. "Leave him to me, my lord."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. Liang Yinghao was thorough in everything he did; any task entrusted to him would be handled properly.
Xia Changming said, "My lord, I brought you several letters from home."
Hu Xiaotian took the stack of letters from him. With so many wives, he naturally had no shortage of people worrying about him. Long Xiyue, Visa, Tang Qingxuan, and Yan Nujiao had all written. He opened their letters one by one, warmth spreading through his heart as he read. He saved Long Xiyue's for last. Besides expressing her concern for him, the sweet-natured Princess had even made a point of mentioning Qiqi in her letter, urging him to turn weapons of war into jade and silk and even suggesting that he mend their old relationship. After reading those letters from home, Hu Xiaotian felt as though he had been bathed in a spring breeze. The pleasure in his heart was almost beyond description.
Everyone waited nearby while he read. By the time he finished, Liang Yinghao had settled Rong Shi in and returned to the group.
Hu Xiaotian smiled apologetically. "Look at me, leaving you standing here all this time. It's been so long since we last met. We must