"What should I do? What should I do?" Huang Xiao began to panic. He had thought it would be a very simple matter: he only needed to ask the Hall Master, who surely would not refuse.
But who could have imagined that the Hall Master would leave Heavenly Demon Hall at precisely this moment?
"Go back to your quarters and wait. I'll try to catch up with the Hall Master for you, but don't get your hopes up," Elder Liu said when he saw Huang Xiao's anxious expression.
"Thank you, Elder Liu. Thank you so much," Huang Xiao hurriedly said.
Whether Elder Liu caught up or not, Huang Xiao owed him this favor.
For Elder Liu, however, this was no great matter. Building a good relationship with Huang Xiao was certainly advantageous. At the very least, Huang Xiao's standing in Heavenly Demon Hall would soon rise sharply.
Helping Huang Xiao out would naturally bring him enormous benefits in the future. Even if it did not, this relationship alone could raise his own standing in the hall a little further.
Why did Yin Huju and Yue Cheng enjoy such special status? Wasn't it because of Huang Xiao?
"Also, write a letter immediately and send it by carrier pigeon. The Hall Master might receive it on his way to the Main Hall. Even if he doesn't receive it along the way, it will reach the Main Hall before he does, so he can learn what happened here as soon as he arrives. Still, this isn't entirely reliable. God-Burying Hall has tremendous influence at the Main Hall. They won't necessarily pass on our letters promptly, especially when they don't concern major matters involving the Main Hall. Those they delay even more," Elder Liu reminded him.
"That's a good idea. I'll write the letter