Seeing that the other party was indeed Xiao Hua, the man did not dare neglect the matter. He hurriedly returned the salute and said, "I am Nangong Yaji. Greetings, Lightning Master Xiao! Nangong Pingping is this junior's descendant. He has already returned to my Nangong Family and has kept Lightning Master Xiao's aid firmly in his heart. This junior thanks Lightning Master Xiao on his behalf!"
Seeing Nangong Yaji being so courteous, Xiao Hua felt somewhat embarrassed as well. He waved his hand and smiled. "That matter has passed; there is no need to mention it again here! Has Nangong Tianzhi come?"
Upon hearing Xiao Hua mention Nangong Tianzhi, Nangong Yaji froze. An incredulous expression surfaced in his eyes, but the surprise vanished in an instant, replaced by sudden understanding. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Lightning Master Xiao may not know this, but not only has our family head come—even our family's heir... has come as well!"
Nangong Yaji's words naturally carried a double meaning. Xiao Hua nodded after hearing them. "It is enough that you understand! This Xiao... has also come for the same matter!"
"Alas, this junior understands!" Nangong Yaji sighed and cupped his hands. "Senior, please wait a moment. This junior will immediately invite our family head to come and meet you..."
Yet Nangong Yaji did not need to turn around. A somewhat aged voice rang out from behind him, and an old man in his fifties stepped out from the pale gray twilight. Looking at Xiao Hua arrogantly, he said, "True Person Xiao, you... should not have come!"
At the words "True Person Xiao," rather than "Lightning Master Xiao," Xiao Hua already knew that this man was Nangong Tianzhi, the head of the Nangong Family.
Xiao Hua gazed calmly at Nangong Tianzhi, who had