But after turning the matter over in his mind, Li Chengxu hesitated again. Better safe than sorry—if anyone learned of this, it would be troublesome! Since Xiao Hua had already sent out the token, he naturally would have emerged from the quiet chamber. If the city guards could not find Xiao Hua, they would certainly notify the Thunder Control Sect. Li Chengxu had already asked clearly: among the hundred or so quiet chambers, aside from one that was occupied, no one else had entered! He had no way to explain himself, because he had been right there at the scene!
Of course, perhaps Xuntian City would not pursue the matter with Li Chengxu, and perhaps the Thunder Control Sect would not care too much. But what about Fire Fierce Mountain?
At the thought of the ugly faces of the Three Elders of Fire Fierce Mountain, Li Chengxu felt his courage fail. Though his teeth itched with hatred, he could only withdraw his hand seal and replace it with a smiling expression. "Oh my, so it was Young Hero Xiao! It has truly been several years since we last met. If not for your face... not changing much, this old man really would not have recognized you!"
Damn it, what kind of thing was that to say? Xiao Hua found it both laughable and exasperating. But considering that he had forced a Golden Core cultivator to abruptly shift from wanting to kill him to acting like a kind elder, Xiao Hua could only forgive Li Chengxu for such an enormous change in attitude.
"This junior is ashamed," Xiao Hua said quietly. "After cultivating for so long, I am still only at early Foundation Establishment. I truly have no face to meet old acquaintances."
"No matter. As the saying goes, with enough