"Impossible!" Xiao Hua grew anxious, but his eyes shifted, and he tilted his head slightly. Sure enough, Qian Diheng nearby was giving him a subtle wink. Xiao Hua's heart stirred, and he could only say helplessly, "Very well. Since Grand Ancestor Gan has said so, how would this junior dare refuse?"
"Ha ha ha, excellent!" Qian Tian clapped his hands and rose to his feet. Without returning the jade tablet to Zhen Jie, he said, "This old man has not been to the Thunder Competition Ground in a long time. Come, let us go liven things up today! I will render a judgment for you!"
"Today?" Helplessness frowned slightly. Today was supposed to be Cui Hongshen's day, the day of his celebration for opening his residence. Who would have thought that all the glory would shift to Xiao Hua? And now they were even going to the Thunder Competition Ground. This was clearly no auspicious sign for Cui Hongshen's opening of his residence!
Yet, seeing Qian Tian's eager expression, how could Helplessness dare say another word? He could only turn back with a bitter smile and look at Zhuo[***], whose expression was much the same.
"This junior will go fetch that item now!" Xiao Hua said with cupped hands.
"Mm, I will accompany you, junior brother!" Xiangyang said with a smile.
"No, this poor Daoist should go instead!" Qian Diheng cut in. "If you martial brothers run off, how is my grand ancestor supposed to clean up the mess?"
"You???" Zhen Weisheng nearly smiled crooked. The proper and rule-abiding Xiangyang would never let Xiao Hua escape, but if Qian Diheng accompanied him, Xiao Hua's chances of fleeing would increase enormously!
"Mm, you accompany Xiao Hua. Go and return quickly. I will wait for you at the Thunder Competition Ground!" Qian