"Wait, True Person Xiao!" Fan Yueguan cried anxiously. "Actually..."
He then looked around to either side. This street was secluded, with only a few tiny shops nearby and no one coming or going. Only then did he lower his voice. "My mother... has some extremely important matters she wishes to discuss with True Person Xiao. It seems Mother also has something with which to thank you, Immortal Elder."
"Hm? You... are merely a mortal. What could you possibly possess that cultivators like us would find worthy of notice?" Xiao Hua asked with a frown.
"True Person Xiao should know that I am naturally as ordinary as can be, but my wife's family... their ancestors truly had some stories behind them!"
"Oh? Is it... about your wife and daughter?" Xiao Hua seemed to understand.
"Yes, precisely. Mother said that it was rare in this world to find a Rogue Cultivator like True Person Xiao, one who would give immortal pills to ordinary mortals without even asking many questions. If even True Person Xiao cannot be trusted, then there is no immortal cultivator in this world who can be trusted! Only an immortal cultivator like True Person Xiao, one with a true heart and a loving heart, can be entrusted with matters, can be... worthy of Mother's gratitude!" Fan Yueguan said sincerely.
Xiao Hua's face reddened as he listened. It was only because he had entered this so-called Cultivation World merely three years ago and had yet to truly experience its cruel, life-or-death struggles. A trace of simplicity still remained in his heart.
"Entrusted?" Even as Xiao Hua blushed, his heart stirred. He smiled. "You have quite the scheme. Could it be that you have some fine treasure to exchange for these two pills of mine?"
"Th-this..." This time, it was Fan