"Junior Brother..." Just as Xiao Hua was deep in thought, Yan Qinglian's voice came again. Xiao Hua opened his eyes and saw Zhuo, Xiangyang, and Yan Qinglian approaching together from afar.
Xiao Hua did not dare be negligent. He hurriedly rose and greeted them respectfully. "Master's Wife, how come you have time to spare today as well?"
"Hehe, even if I had no time to spare, this old woman would still have come to see you!" Zhuo said with a smile. "You are about to establish your residence. This is another grand occasion for the Second-generation disciples of Myriad Thunder Valley. Your master may not say it aloud, but his heart is blooming with joy."
"I would not dare trouble Master over this," Xiao Hua said hurriedly.
"Mm, even aside from this matter, this old woman is delighted by the things you gave me! Naturally, I had to come see whether your cave residence still lacked anything!" Zhuo smiled with pursed lips. "This old woman never expected that you had another card hidden up your sleeve—you actually plotted against your master!"
Seeing Zhuo's beaming smile, Xiao Hua knew she was not blaming him and hastily explained, "This disciple originally did not dare reveal it..."
"Mm, no need to say more!" Zhuo waved a hand. "The previous item already drew too much attention. This one is even more of a hot potato. Better wait until you can no longer conceal it before speaking of it!"
"Yes, this disciple understands!" Xiao Hua naturally knew that the Thunder Beast Inner Core was far more important to the Thunder Control Sect than the Earth Crystal Yao Ru. Even someone of True Person Leixiao's status would likely have some thoughts about it. How could he dare say more?
"Why has it not begun yet?" Yan