"Yes, what had we agreed upon before?" Another human cultivator wore an equally ugly expression as he demanded.
Ao Fengping could not quite save face. He said, "Of course I know our previous agreement, but... without True Person Xiao, I could never have reached this place. Moreover, True Person Xiao is a human cultivator. You have all seen his bloodline Dharma Body! He too is a descendant of the Dragon Race and likewise has the qualifications to participate..."
"Shut up!" the first human cultivator snapped. "Do not try to quibble. This is naked high-handedness..."
"Hehe, the two of you need not say any more," another human cultivator said with a smile. "True Person Xiao has already arrived here, so he must know about Shener Abyss. What use is there in saying so much? Since we need more hands, True Person Xiao's arrival is a great help."
Then the human cultivator turned and said, "I am Ao Jianhong of Qingzhou. Greetings, True Person Xiao."
"Greetings, Fellow Immortal Ao." Xiao Hua smiled and cupped his hands toward Ao Jianhong. "Since these two Fellow Immortals do not welcome this Xiao, and since this Xiao has already delivered Fellow Immortal Ao Fengping here, thereby fulfilling an obligation to Ao Fengping, this Xiao shall not linger any longer. Farewell."
"No!" Before Ao Jianhong could speak, the two human cultivators from before shouted in unison, "Now that you have come here, do you think you can come and go as you please?"
Ao Fengping was greatly alarmed. He knew Xiao Hua's strength only too well and feared trouble would erupt, so he hurriedly cried, "Two Fellow Immortals, do not be hasty! True Person Xiao, please quell your anger..."
"This old man leaves when he wishes and stays when he wishes!" Xiao Hua gave a cold laugh