Hearing his name called, Huang Xiao hurriedly stepped out, bowed to the Grand Elder, and replied, "This junior, Huang Xiao, pays his respects, my lord!"
"I hear you possess a cultivation method our Demon Hall does not teach outsiders?" the Grand Elder asked.
"My lord, I was just about to report this. There are circumstances behind it. Elder Pang can bear witness." Before Huang Xiao could answer, Yuan Heng hurriedly rose and spoke.
Hearing Yuan Heng, Pang Ruhuo hastily stood and said somewhat reluctantly, "Yes, I also know about this. The origins of this lad's cultivation method have indeed been established, but this involves certain secrets..."
Since Yuan Heng had dragged him into it, he had to say something. Especially since it involved the Former Hall Master, he could not conceal the matter, nor would he be able to.
"Very well. We will discuss it later," the Grand Elder said with a nod.
Naturally, he understood what the two meant. There must be things they could not say openly, at least not in front of these three youngsters.
"Where are the two Jade Slips?" the Grand Elder asked, changing the subject.
"This junior was fortunate enough to secure one!" Hearing the Grand Elder's question, Pang Yi hurriedly answered respectfully.
He bowed and held both hands out level before him, bearing the Jade Slip of the Longevity Pill Manual.
"This junior also obtained one," Huang Xiao said, just as Pang Yi had.
Then Huang Xiao felt his hands lighten. The Grand Elder had drawn the Jade Slip away through the air.
Neither Huang Xiao nor Pang Yi dared make a move.
Huang Xiao, in particular, could not insist on handing the Jade Slip over to the Heavenly Demon Hall in this Grand Elder's presence. After all, this was the Grand Elder.