Xiao Hua took the storage bag, looked at the many demonic artifacts inside, smiled, and cupped his hands. "Fellow Daoist Ruo, there are truly quite a few demonic artifacts in this storage bag, beyond this Xiao's expectations. This Xiao thanks you!"
"You're welcome! It is what I should give you!" Ruo Taohong looked at Xiao Hua, then at Xi Wuming. The two seemed to exchange a glance before she continued, "Actually, I still have something I wish to discuss with Fellow Daoist Xiao!"
"Oh? Please, go ahead!" Xiao Hua put away the storage bag and replied with a smile.
"Chirp chirp..." A crisp birdcall sounded from outside the cave dwelling, and a bird-shaped communication talisman flew before Ruo Taohong.
"Hehe, Mo Shan has arrived!" Ruo Taohong received the communication talisman and tapped it with her hand, whereupon a crimson jade token fell into her palm. "Perfect. Once Fellow Daoist Xiao has traded for his demonic jade slip, I shall discuss it with him!"
"That works too!" Xiao Hua had been greatly anticipating Mo Shan's demonic jade slip and nodded in reply.
Not long afterward, led by a young attendant, an old man entered the cave dwelling. He was likewise lean and wiry, with a sallow face and a pair of tiny, half-squinted eyes. His gaze swept across the room, and when he saw Xiao Hua, wariness flashed through his eyes just as it had with Xi Wuming. He even cast an exceedingly suggestive glance at Xi Wuming and Ruo Taohong.
"Who is this?" Mo Shan asked without offering any greeting. He was utterly impolite, and as he spoke, he walked over and sat in a jade chair as naturally as if this were his own cave dwelling.
"Ahem, ahem." Ruo Taohong coughed and said, "Mo Shan, take a good look