Seeing these old dragons, foxier than foxes, get straight to the point and force him to state his position, Xiao Hua did not know whether to laugh or cry. He hurriedly waved his hand. "Elders, you have misunderstood! This Xiao came today..."
Xiao Hua had only just said this when he froze again. Looking at Ao Jia's half-smiling expression, he suddenly understood. Ao Jia was not forcing him to state his position, but rather... Ao Jia feared that he had come to Dragon Island this time to cause trouble. Last time, he had only possessed the strength of fifth-grade Yuan force, and Ao Jia and the other Dragon Island elders had treated him as a chess piece against the Four Seas Dragon Kings, even involving Ao Zhan. Now that he had transcended the chessboard, Ao Jia feared he might dredge up old debts. Thus, upon meeting him, Ao Jia had immediately dragged True Person into the matter. First, to shift attention; second, to show his attitude. He had even reminded Xiao Hua that True Person existed because of Dragon Island!
Damn it! Xiao Hua cursed inwardly. These dragons are far too cunning! I can't scheme against them at all!
Though he had already figured it out, Xiao Hua simply decided to play dumb to the end. He continued, "This Xiao came today because of the World-Ending Mayflies. It has nothing whatsoever to do with Dragon Island's affairs! Of course, if Great Elder has thought of anything, feel free to remind this poor Daoist! This poor Daoist would be delighted to seek Great Elder's guidance!"
"World-Ending Mayflies?" Ao Jia was far too cunning. He directly ignored the meaning behind Xiao Hua's latter words and asked in astonishment, "You mean those strange insects?"
"That's right!" Xiao Hua had no desire to beat