The moment Qu Zhigao heard that Li Jinfeng was Zhang Xiaohua's closest friend, how could he fail to show respect? He immediately rose and bowed again.
After returning the bow, Li Jinfeng thought for a moment and said to Zhang Xiaohua, "Xiaohua..." But as soon as the words left his mouth, he suddenly recalled that Qu Zhigao had addressed Zhang Xiaohua as "Young Hero Ren." Wasn't that... He immediately fell silent.
Qu Zhigao and his mother were taken aback, then lowered their eyes as though they knew nothing.
Zhang Xiaohua was attentive and had noticed long ago. Smiling, he said, "Brother Qu, my real name is Zhang Xiaohua. Ren Xiaoyao is merely another identity of mine. I did not mean to conceal it from you. Please forgive me!"
"Not at all, not at all. Immortal Master, you are my lifesaver and my son's teacher. I would not dare think otherwise!" Qu Zhigao hurriedly replied.
Zhang Xiaohua merely smiled without speaking.
Li Jinfeng continued, "Xiaohua, I wonder... where are you going? If it is on the way, why not travel together?"
Zhang Xiaohua considered it, then smiled. "Didn't I tell Young Master Li a few days ago? Because I sent a letter home from Mochou City, I stirred up endless trouble. And hadn't I already questioned that Mei Laomo at the Mountain God Temple? I roughly learned about the Righteous Path Alliance's arrangements in several Carriage and Horse Services. Though Mei Laomo only described it verbally, so I cannot know exactly who was involved, I must still make a trip to that Carriage and Horse Service in Mochou City. Only by uprooting all the disciples connected to the Righteous Path Alliance in one stroke can I ease the hatred in my heart!"
"I see!" Under ordinary circumstances, Li Jinfeng would have