The cultivators looked at Li Xiaoya and began discussing him with quiet chuckles.
"Ah! He actually came from District 423!"
"Yes! No wonder his face looked so unfamiliar!"
"Ah, but who knows how strong his Divine Abilities are!"
"Tsk, tsk! He crossed between districts alone. His Divine Abilities and cultivation must be something special!"
"Yes! He dared cross districts while only at the Middle Great Void Stage!"
"Tsk! No wonder his aura feels a little different from ours...!"
"A cultivator from another district actually came this time. It looks like the rumors really are true!"
"Rumors? What rumors?"
"Ahem!"
"Oh! Why don't we invite him to join us?"
"No, we don't know anything about his background...!"
"But that Mouse Venerable actually went over to strike up a conversation with him. Let's see how things go first!"
"True, there's still plenty of time!"
"...!"
The cultivators' chatter revealed a few scraps of information that stirred Li Xiaoya's interest. On the surface, however, he looked at the seedy old man with a trace of irritation, appearing rather displeased.
"Uh... hahaha!" The seedy old man, Mouse Venerable, also realized he had lost his composure. He laughed awkwardly and hurried to apologize. "I'm terribly sorry. I got carried away. I merely heard that you had come from another district, Fellow Daoist, and was astonished by your experiences. You truly are remarkable, remarkable! Haha!" Mouse Venerable actually began flattering Li Xiaoya. After a pause, he hurriedly added, "I am Mouse Venerable. May I ask your esteemed name, Fellow Daoist?" He seemed quite pleased with his title of Mouse Venerable, introducing himself outright in that fashion.
"Oh! My surname is Li. Li Xiaoya!" Li Xiaoya replied coldly, as though he were still displeased by Mouse Venerable's earlier remarks. However, he had his own plans...
"Haha! So