Xiao Mao said a few words to Elder Wu and Ji Man. Only then did the two rise respectfully, turn, and shout several times at the natives and soul warriors. Across the entire hillside, everyone from Million Meng Mountain began roaring and yelling, a scene of utter frenzy.
Even the soul beast that had been terrified beyond measure just moments ago flew into the air. Amid the crowd's wild cries, it beat its enormous wings, as though it too were expressing its joy.
Elder Wu and Ji Man turned back, smiles piled across their faces as they respectfully said a few words to Xiao Mao. Standing to either side, they seemed to be inviting Xiao Mao to proceed first.
Xiao Mao turned back and said with a smile, "Big Brother, let's go. These are Elder Wu and Ji Man of Hongdi Village. They are inviting us into the village!"
"Um..." Xiao Hua nodded, somewhat dissatisfied. "You muttered back and forth with them for so long—what were you even saying? We couldn't understand a single word! Ask them whether they can speak the language of Xiaoyu Continent!"
"Oh, all right!" Xiao Mao smiled and turned to ask a few questions. Sure enough, Elder Wu and Ji Man hesitated briefly before slowly nodding. Looking at Xiao Hua, they said haltingly, or perhaps stiffly, "Welcome, honored guests... to Hongdi Village. This humble one shall immediately send word to the Elder Wus and Ji Mans... of the surrounding witch villages, inviting them to come... attend the feast, and congratulate... the descendant of Great God Shebi..."
"Don't!" Xiao Hua hurriedly cried upon hearing this. "The news of Xiao Mao's return must not be spread!"
"That's right!" Xiao Mao immediately understood and hastily instructed them, "You must keep the news of Xiao Mao's return secret. Do