But at this point, Xue Xue covered her mouth again. Although Xiao Hua was only at early Foundation Establishment, his strength seemed even greater than Xiangyang's at mid Foundation Establishment. He probably would not fear Huo Qilin. She hurriedly added, "Their great-grandfathers are the three elders of Fire Fierce Mountain, all cultivators at early Nascent Soul stage. They are not people we can afford to provoke!"
"Hehe, your husband understands!" Xiao Hua transmitted.
Then he released Xue Xue's hand and turned to look at Huo Furong.
Seeing Xiao Hua looking at her, Huo Furong glanced sideways at Huo Qilin, then sighed softly. "Cousin, let's go over. This is Xiao Hua, Sister Xue's lifesaver. Don't make things difficult for him!"
"Mm." Huo Qilin nodded and said solemnly, "Who do you think your cousin is? How could I possibly lower myself to his level?"
"Fine!" Huo Furong agreed, urging her body forward and flying before Xiao Hua. She cupped her hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, we finally meet again. These past dozens of days, your junior sister has been worried sick. Every day, she had me accompany her outside Haoming City to wait for you. Her feelings truly run deep!"
Xiao Hua did not dare neglect courtesy and cupped his hands as well. "Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Huo for bringing my junior sister to Haoming City, and for looking after her so many times over this past year!"
"Not at all. I have far more to thank Fellow Daoist Xiao for; I dare not claim any credit." Huo Furong smiled and pointed with her hand. "This is my cousin, Huo Qilin, one of Fire Fierce Mountain's renowned cultivators!"
"This one is Xiao Hua, a disciple of the Thunder Control Sect. Greetings, Fellow Daoist Huo!" Xiao Hua cupped his hands in