"Ah, Senior, you saved our lives. Now that you're here, naturally we must offer you a host's hospitality. Let us show you the way!" Mu Dafeng said hurriedly.
"Yes, yes!" the other two chimed in.
"Never mind. I can manage on my own. Go about your business!" Li Xiaoya refused outright, then flew toward the blue cave entrance.
"Ah! Senior! Senior!" Mu Dafeng called repeatedly, hastily chasing after him.
"Hmm?" Li Xiaoya stopped at his calls and said displeasedly, "What else do you want?"
"Uh!" The Wood Family Three Treasures faltered at his reaction and exchanged uneasy looks.
"Hmph! If you have something to say, spit it out! I'm busy!" Li Xiaoya said, his manner keeping them a thousand miles at bay.
"Wait!" Mu Dafeng cried in a panic. Why wasn't this going as expected? He hurriedly said, "Ah, Senior, to tell you the truth, we do have a favor to ask. We hope you'll honor the Mu Household with a visit!"
"The Mu Household?" Li Xiaoya was taken aback. He had intended to go there anyway, but he said without betraying anything, "I only want to find some materials at the market. Spare me your requests. I really don't want to meddle in other people's affairs!" Inwardly, he chuckled. I knew you were whispering together all the way here. Trying to hoodwink me? Not a chance!
"But!" Mu Dafeng grew anxious and hurriedly said, "Senior! Senior, we were actually ordered to go to the Ye Household to ask a core condensation stage cultivator for help, but those people from the Spirit Dao Sect delayed us for several days on the road. It'll be too late if we go now. Please help us, Senior!" With that, he clasped his hands and bowed deeply, looking utterly sincere.
"Yes! Please help us,