"Please forgive this junior for making you laugh, Senior!" Xiao Jian said with a placating smile. "This junior had no idea you were looking for a map before. The quality of these primeval stones is absolutely good; they should fetch many things in Tongzhu Kingdom! Senior also knows... this junior has no cultivation at all. Holding these primeval stones is utterly useless to me! They might even bring disaster. This junior had long wanted to trade them for some immortal pills and wondrous medicines, to see... whether I could restore my cultivation!"
As he spoke those final words, Xiao Jian truly could not conceal the probing intent in his heart and could not help glancing at Xiao Hua. Unfortunately, Xiao Hua still wore a smile, as though he had not heard that last remark at all. Instead, he said, "That is good, then. Since we are all heading to Tongzhu Kingdom, why not travel together?"
"Yes..." Xiao Jian was slightly disappointed inside, but he still said, "This junior will happen to benefit from Senior's protection and arrive safely in Tongzhu Kingdom!"
"Hm?" At that moment, Xiao Hua slightly raised his head and looked down the road behind them. He snorted and instructed Yuan Ya, "Yuan Ya, go receive Liu Yi. If anyone tries to stop you... show no mercy!"
"Yes, Master, this disciple understands!" Yuan Ya immediately turned to look into the distance, but there were still only the same few people on the road. There was no sign of Liu Yi anywhere. Even so, Yuan Ya obediently agreed, his expression brimming with excitement as he practically skipped toward the direction they had come from.
"Take this!" Xiao Hua waved his hand and brought out the demonic staff. "It is yours from now on!"
"Really?" Yuan Ya scratched his ears