"Alas, it seemed that wherever one went, there would be people flaunting their seniority! The soul cultivators of Million Meng Mountain were no exception!" Xiao Hua sighed. Knowing Ji Man would surely make some concessions, he hurriedly considered how to respond.
To his surprise, Ji Man said blandly, "Since Great Elder Jie Qing has nothing to ask, then sit down."
"Ji Man!" Before Great Elder Jie Qing could sit, another elder, somewhat younger but not by much, stood up. He walked out from behind the table before him, bowed, and said, "This subordinate is incompetent, but I have two questions for Xiao Hua!"
"Mhm, speak," Ji Man said with a somewhat lazy nod.
"Young friend Xiao, this old man is Shushi of Houtu Village. There are two matters I do not quite understand. I ask that you explain them in a little more detail!"
Seeing that this man was quite amiable, Xiao Hua smiled as well. "Please ask, Elder. This junior will tell you everything he knows!"
"Actually, young friend has already explained things in great detail, but this old man still has some confusion." Shushi smiled. "Why did the second nether beast save you? Could it be that Young Master Ziye had some connection with this nether beast? Or perhaps young friend had some connection with it?"
"Mhm, Elder, that is an excellent question. It is also something this junior has always wondered about!" Xiao Hua nodded and answered solemnly. "If I said this junior had some connection with that nether beast, I imagine Elder would be the first not to believe it, right? Hehe, even this junior himself would not dare believe it! But if the second nether beast had a grudge against the first nether beast, then I think that might be possible. The two nether beasts