The young cultivator walked out of Thunder Accumulation Cave, his entire body wreathed in lightning. Yet his expression was perfectly normal, without the slightest sign of discomfort. He tossed the silk pouch before Xiao Hua and said, "The silk pouch says you are to go to Hundred Zhang Peak!"
"Hundred Zhang Peak?" Upon hearing that place name, Xiao Hua felt a jumble of emotions. Hadn't Cai Zhuoxia arranged to meet him at Hundred Zhang Peak? But she had probably already gone there with Li Zongbao of the Joyful Sect and long since cast him to the back of her mind.
"Many thanks, Senior!" Xiao Hua accepted the silk pouch and bowed deeply in salute.
"Mm. The rogue cultivator Hundred Zhang Old Man of Hundred Zhang Peak is also quite renowned... but... take care of yourself." The young cultivator seemed to want to say more but held it back. He nodded at Xiao Hua, turned, and walked back into Thunder Accumulation Cave!
Xiao Hua watched with immense envy as the young cultivator entered and left Thunder Accumulation Cave with such ease. Only after lightning flashed and the man's silhouette vanished did he withdraw his gaze and ponder to himself, Who exactly is this Senior? His cultivation is far beyond anything I can discern, and it is rare indeed for a Senior to treat others with such kindness and humility... truly uncommon!
Afterward, Xiao Hua did not hesitate. He quickly flew back to Li Xiaowen and Xun Feiyan. Though Li Xiaowen and Xun Feiyan had remained far away, they had both witnessed what happened before Thunder Accumulation Cave. When they saw Xiao Hua return, they came forward together, cupped their hands, and said, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Xiao. You actually managed to invite a Senior to act. May we ask where we are