"Greetings, Master..." Wang Zhengfei's mother did not dare be remiss and hurriedly tried to kneel in thanks.
With a sweep of his hand, Xiao Hua naturally did not let her kneel. Smiling, he said, "No need for such excessive courtesy. What I dislike most are empty formalities!"
"Mother, see... wasn't what I said this morning correct?" Wang Zhengfei supported his mother's arm and said happily, "I truly took a master in my dream! Look... Master has even come. Do you believe me now?"
"Son, why are you not quickly paying respects to your master?" Wang Zhengfei's mother hurriedly tugged him over. "You became his disciple in a dream, but you must still kowtow to him now!"
"Yes, yes, I know!" Wang Zhengfei remembered as well. He hurriedly knelt and said, "This disciple, Wang Zhengfei, pays respects to Master!"
"Mm..." Xiao Hua did not stop him. He nodded. "Your master does not have so many rules. Since this is our first meeting, kowtow a few more times! There will be no need for such trouble in the future!"
"Yes, this disciple understands!" Wang Zhengfei properly kowtowed nine times before rising.
Xiao Hua then took out some healing medicine for Wang Zhengfei's mother. Only then did he walk over to the steward, size him up from head to toe, and shake his head slightly. The steward's eyes were filled with despair and even terror, yet Xiao Hua did not see the slightest hint of pleading. After thinking for a moment, Xiao Hua turned his head and said, "Wang Zhengfei..."
"Yes, Master!" Wang Zhengfei was helping his mother apply medicine nearby. Seeing the wound on her hand visibly heal before his eyes, he became even more convinced. Hearing Xiao Hua call him, he hurriedly answered and walked before him.
Xiao Hua asked, "Was