Huang Xiao fell silent. He knew his Patriarch was a heartless man who truly did not care whether Phoenix lived or died.
"You also know this old man is still searching for Ou Jin. Ultimately, we'll have to rely on him. Consider that the third step!" Huo Lian continued, paying no heed to Huang Xiao's thoughts.
Huang Xiao knew this. It had been mentioned back then. It seemed Ou Jin was still the key.
"By the way, Patriarch, Li Bai came by just half a day before you returned," Huang Xiao said, changing the subject.
"Since he came, Wu Xuancang must have agreed. Did he teach you his swordsmanship?" Huo Lian asked.
"Yes. He has taught me Transcendent Immortal Swordsmanship, the perfected version of Taixuan Sword Swordsmanship. Unfortunately, I'm not proficient in the way of the sword, so I can only use it as a reference for my saber technique," Huang Xiao said.
"That lad's swordsmanship stands in a class of its own. Even I had to praise it when I saw it. How many people dream of having a sword art like that as a reference?" Huo Lian said with a smile.
"Yes, I should be satisfied," Huang Xiao said with a smile as well.
Huang Xiao did not tell his Patriarch about obtaining the Three Scriptures, since that could also be considered Li Bai's secret.
"Very good. Besides the swordsmanship, this old man will keep contacting Wu Xuancang and have him provide other good things," Huo Lian said with a nod.
"Then I'll return to my training," Huang Xiao said.
"Go. Make the most of your time. The formation won't be able to keep stimulating that aura inside the Minghong Saber for more than a few days. After that, you'll have to rely on yourself to cultivate your