Unlike Li Chengxu, who was puzzled, Heng Ming of the Joyful Sect had long received reports from Zhang Xin and the others and knew that Xiao Hua's cultivation was extraordinary. Seeing Xiao Hua return together with Li Zongbao now, something stirred in his heart, and he smiled. "Hehe, so it's Zongbao!"
Heng Ming was Li Zongbao's master. Seeing his beloved disciple return and hearing that he had an important matter to report, he had long been delighted. Xunyan Sect of Xi Kingdom had suffered such a huge loss; if the Joyful Sect had rendered some meritorious service, would that not immediately place them above Xunyan Sect? Meng Kingdom would gain glory as well!
This... seemed to be what Li Chengxu had thought upon first seeing Li Zongbao too.
Li Chengxu admitted the three into the Council Hall. Familiar with the place, Li Zongbao first saluted Li Chengxu, then saluted the Golden Core senior masters. It was Xiao Hua and Xiao Mao's first time here. Xiao Mao was fairly composed, offering his respects naturally and deferentially. Xiao Hua also saluted respectfully, but his gaze swept across the hall, taking in every situation within the Council Hall!
Xiao Hua's conduct was somewhat improper. After all, everyone before him was a Golden Core senior master, while he was merely an early Foundation Establishment cultivator—well, now a cultivator nearing the peak. How could he rashly inspect the Council Hall's surroundings?
Li Chengxu was the first to sneer.
Once the three had finished saluting, Li Zongbao and Xiao Mao lowered their heads and quietly awaited Li Chengxu and the others to speak. Seeing Li Zongbao lower his head, Xiao Hua could only lower his as well.
"Martial Nephew Zongbao, I heard that you went to the Swift Wind Snowfield to slay Qin Jian. Did you