Xiao Hua carried the sharp momentum of having just won the Two-Winged Light-Splitting Instrument, and with ample primal stones in his space, he snapped up most of the materials in this Bidding Convention in one sweep. Xiao Hua's extravagant spending left many of the human and Demon Race attendees dumbfounded, and they whispered among themselves, speculating over his identity. After all, the Xiao Hua of today was utterly different from the Xiao Hua of Star Picking Tower back then. The bearing of a Great Grandmaster was gradually taking shape around him, and the aura of inner sagacity and outward kingliness was beginning to brew. How could he still have the tentative air of old? Even if Zhu Qing were at his side, he likely would not be able to see through Xiao Hua's true appearance.
After purchasing enough materials, Xiao Hua had nothing left to worry about at this Bidding Convention. After a moment's thought, he dragged Liu Yi out from his space. Liu Yi had clearly heard what Yuan Ya said inside the space. The moment he saw Xiao Hua, he respectfully saluted him and asked, "Master, is Xiao Yun in danger?"
Although Yuan Ya did not know much, Jiang Sheng's mere appearance within the space was enough for Liu Yi to infer many things. Xiao Hua was rather glad that he had released Liu Yi; otherwise, who knew what wild thoughts he might have been entertaining inside the space!
"Xiao Yun should be fine. The one in trouble is Jiang Sheng." Xiao Hua pondered for a moment and explained the whole sequence of events. Hearing that Xiao Yun was safe, Liu Yi smiled. "That's good! This disciple only worries about Xiao Yun's safety. I will not take Dongtian River's affairs to heart. Jiang Sheng and those sea folk