Xiao Hua thought for a moment, then nodded. "The two seniors only told this disciple to guard the place carefully and not go out unless necessary. But from the occasional things they said, it seemed they were looking for someone!"
"Good. Step aside for now," Uncle-Master Gan said with a nod.
Xiao Hua hurriedly moved aside.
"Uncle-Master, please..." Uncle-Master Gan said respectfully to the Golden Core cultivator.
"Mm." From beginning to end, the Golden Core cultivator paid Xiao Hua no heed. His gaze roamed constantly over the surroundings.
Xiao Hua was not afraid. Last time, he had gone to great lengths to destroy all the formations beneath East Ridge. Even if they discovered something, he could claim ignorance. He did not believe these two could find anything!
Sure enough, once they entered the formation, the Golden Core cultivator and the Foundation Establishment cultivator released their divine senses and searched all over East Ridge. The Foundation Establishment cultivator even used the Five Elements Evasion Techniques to inspect the ground beneath East Ridge!
After the Foundation Establishment cultivator emerged, he transmitted a few words to the Golden Core cultivator. The Golden Core cultivator then also escaped underground. By the time the two emerged again, the time it took to finish a meal had passed!
Their expressions remained unchanged, and Xiao Hua could not tell whether they had found anything. But since they did not attack him, then presumably... even if they had found something, it had nothing to do with Xiao Hua?
"Two seniors, this junior has some spirit fruits and spirit tea here..." Xiao Hua stood waiting before the East Ridge cave dwelling. When the two finally drew near, he hurriedly said ingratiatingly.
"No need. Xiao Hua, there is no need for you to busy yourself. We will leave shortly," the