Hu Jinniu did not disappoint Hu Xiaotian's trust. A little while later, he slipped quietly back inside. Carrying Xue Lingjun on his back, Hu Xiaotian went over to meet him. Hu Jinniu whispered, "The Young Chieftain went out and hasn't returned yet."
Hu Xiaotian could not help feeling disappointed. With Yan Boguang absent, had he come all this way for nothing?
Hu Jinniu added, "But the young lady just arrived here from Azure Cloud."
Hu Xiaotian asked, "Which one? Yan Nujiao?" He had dealt with Yan Nujiao once at Blackstone Stockade, and she had left quite an impression on him.
Hu Jinniu nodded repeatedly and whispered, "Actually, the young lady is very kind at heart. If you can find her and tell her what happened, you might be able to settle this without drawing a single blade or spear."
Hu Xiaotian had a different calculation in mind. Starting with Yan Nujiao was still his best option. If she agreed to help, all the better. If she refused, he would simply go all the way and take her hostage. Then Yan Boguang would have no choice but to hand over the antidote.
Hu Jinniu told Hu Xiaotian where Yan Nujiao was staying. He had suggested this because he knew nothing of Hu Xiaotian's current strength, but after explaining, he grew worried again and advised him in a low voice, "There are quite a few experts from Heavenly Wolf Mountain in Azure Cloud Manor. I think you should leave before anyone discovers you. If something goes wrong, I won't be able to save you."
Hu Xiaotian smiled. "Don't worry. I won't drag you into this. Just pretend nothing happened and leave. I'll handle the rest myself."
Still doubtful, Hu Jinniu locked the courtyard gate and left.
Once he was gone, Hu Xiaotian