Xiao Hua's heart tightened. Old Wu and Ji Man had mentioned his title, True Person Xiao, twice in succession! Ji Man was one thing; she should have sensed something about the situation of their group. Since Old Wu of Hongdi Village could utter the words "True Person Xiao," Ji Man naturally could as well! But Old Wu was different. He had only just returned from outside. Zi Ming had said that he had gone deep into Meng Mountain under the Witch King Order. How could he possibly know so clearly? Thinking of Old Wu's circumstances, Xiao Hua naturally thought again of Xue Mingcha in the Sword Domain. Since she too could speak of his name, Wu Ming, even if there had still been some doubt in her tone, once she could think of it, how could others possibly remain unaware? And if other sword cultivators knew, how could Dao Sect cultivators not know?
"There truly is no wall in this world that does not let the wind through!" Xiao Hua said with a bitter smile. "Perhaps the Nascent Soul elders already know Wu Ming's origins now! It seems this Xiao must ask Han Zhu much more about Buddhist cultivation, to see how it can be concealed better!"
"Everything in Houtu Village, and even all of Meng Mountain, has been arranged by the great hands of Great God Houtu and the other Twelve Great Gods. All of it is meant to temper and hone us descendants of the Great Gods. Only after passing through the dangers Houtu Village faced today can we understand the preciousness of family affection, trust, and selflessness. Only after enduring Meng Mountain's drought can we understand the importance of diligence and hardship, and better understand what Meng Mountain means to us!" Seeing Xiao Hua frown, Old Wu