Suddenly, Xiao Hua recalled the vow Zhong Haoran had made to him, then looked thoughtfully at Zhong Peihan. Zhong Peihan was pretty, and she clearly had long been accustomed to ordering Zhong Haoran around. Although Xiao Hua's presence had made her become respectful, she still did not seem to take Zhong Haoran's cautiousness very seriously.
I was overthinking it! Xiao Hua chuckled inwardly. Helping Zhong Peihan to her feet, he said, "Zhong Peihan, this Xiao was merely passing through here and happened to encounter Zhong Haoran. This Xiao knows nothing of what he told you, nor does this Xiao possess any Sky Mending Pills. This Xiao has no idea that the Thunder Control Sect has such miraculous medicinal pills either. This Xiao merely thought it was a coincidence!"
Zhong Peihan was deeply disappointed, unable to conceal the heavy dejection between her brows. Yet Xiao Hua suddenly changed the subject. "However, since Heaven has allowed this Xiao to pass through this place and encounter you two fellow Daoists, perhaps this Xiao should take a look. Perhaps Heaven has already given this Xiao a way to heal you?"
"Please show mercy, Senior Xiao!" Zhong Haoran could not help stepping forward to bow again.
"Yes, please take action, Senior Xiao!" Hope rose uncontrollably in Zhong Peihan's heart. Xiao Hua might only be a Foundation Establishment cultivator, but he came from the Thunder Control Sect. Surely that was a hundred times stronger than the Zhong Family?
"Mmm." Xiao Hua waved a hand and turned to ask, "Zhong Haoran, what place is this?"
"To inform Senior Xiao, this is Lily Courtyard, a place where Zhong Family disciples are confined to reflect on their mistakes!" Zhong Haoran said with an ingratiating smile. "At the same time, some... elderly and frail people also recuperate here!"
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