The old man couldn't help but reveal a wry smile, saying, "If this has sothing to do with the Jin family, then this might indeed beco problematic."
At this point, Hong Qiang showed so defiance and said, "So what? Ultimately, our Hong family is the one at a loss! The Jin family benefits, do they dare to flaunt it?"
"I'm afraid soone will try to take advantage of this situation", the old man said softly, "It's a critical ti now!"
A murderous glint flashed in Hong Qiang's eyes. After a while, he took a deep breath then ordered gruffly, "Soone, co!"
...…
In the inn's room, a man and a chicken stood eyeing each other sowhat farcically.
After a while, the rooster said, "Kid, thanks for today."
"What are you thanking for? We're not strangers," Chu Mo responded adding, "Just not sure if we stirred up a hornet's nest this ti."
"Should we leave this place?" The rooster seed a bit guilty now.
When one impulsively sses up in a strange place, the easiest solution seems to be just to run away.
After all, both Chu Mo and the rooster were fully confident they could escape if danger appeared. No one wants to suffer humiliation and disgrace.
"No need," Chu Mo smiled, "It's just an insignificant playboy, we can stay here for a few days, at least we should try and get our hands on a few maps of the Spirit Realm!"
The rooster considered this. Chu Mo's logic made sense.
Even if it could find the location of the Elf Clan, having a map of the Spirit Realm would make it easier.
Otherwise, with no visible traces of the Elf Clan's activities, it would be helpless.
At this mont, their room door was suddenly knocked. Chu Mo and the rooster glance at each other, Chu Mo asked, "Who's there?"
"I am from the Hong family. Our young master behaved thoughtlessly and offended you. I'm here to apologize on his behalf!"
The door resonated with a deep, but gentle voice.
Chu Mo and the rooster were both taken aback. What's going on? Wasn't the innkeeper just telling us how fearso the Hong family was? How co they turned out to be so polite?
Chu Mo walked over, opened the door, and saw three people outside. The one in front was a refined-looking man in his forties.
The middle-aged man had a gentle smile on his face, and his aura was completely concealed, making it impossible to discern his level. Seeing Chu Mo, he quickly showed his respect by clasping his hands and bowing, "I'm Hong Tianlan, nice to et you, sir!"
Chu Mo returned the gesture gracefully, "I'm Chu Mo. Pleasure to et you, Mister Hong."
With a smiling face, Hong Tianlan said, "The Hong family's poor discipline has offended Young Master Chu, and my conscience has been troubled. We've prepared so gifts for you, hoping you won't bear grudges against those folks."
Saying so, Hong Tianlan let the two followers behind him bring the gifts into the room, after which they bowed and left.
At that mont, Chu Mo felt a faint warmth emanating from the Sky Watcher Divine Mirror. This was a sign that it was detecting treasures.
However, judging by the degree of warmth, Chu Mo concluded that the treasure was not particularly valuable. But that's to Chu Mo!
To the Hong family, it could very well be their greatest sincerity.
Chu Mo stamred, looking at Hong Tianlan, "This... isn't necessary, right? It wasn't a big deal, besides, I was the one who attacked a mber of the Hong family."
"They deserved it!" Hong Tianlan said righteously, "Our large family inevitably has a few bad seeds. We often don't have ti to discipline them. We welco anyone who teaches them a lesson!"
Chu Mo responded, "If that's the case, then let's put this matter past us."
At tis like these, courtesy should not be overstated. The Hong family obviously mistook him for a person of great prestige. Too much humility would lead them to think less of him.
Chu Mo was fully aware of their intentions.
Indeed, seeing Chu Mo say so, Hong Tianlan visibly relaxed. He then sat down and chatted with Chi Mo, trying to dig out his background information.
But how could Chu Mo let him succeed? Chu Mo gave vague answers and random talks. As soone who had seen many top cultivators in the Illusion God Realm, deceiving a small cultivator of the Spirit Realm like Hong Tianlan was no big task.
Consequently, when Hong Tianlan left the inn, his head was still spinning.
He wasn't completely sober by the ti he returned to the Hong family. The youth's indifferent voice still played in his head.
"The cultivation realm is only useful for so people. Who says the faster the realm advances, the better? Haven't you heard of the stories of people going berserk because their ntal state can't keep up?"
"Master? Hehe, let's not talk about my master. Seriously, it's pointless to talk about it. It's as if I'm trying to intimidate people."
"Body refinent? Hahaha, that's amusing. Do I look like those cultivators who practice body refinent? Big and strong ... I don't like that. Do you understand bloodline?"
When Hong Tianlan reported to Hong Qiang, his mind was still in a ss.
The insights of that young man were far too profound! He originally wanted to test the young man and probe his worthiness by asking a few questions. Instead, the answers he received entirely exceeded his knowledge.
In the end, he, a cultivator in the late-stage of Foundation Establishnt, had to concede, firmly convinced that this young man, although his realm is not high, must certainly have co from a distinguished family and is undoubtedly a person not to be trifled with.
Hong Qiang remained silent with a furrowed brow as he listened to Hong Tianlan's narration.
Elder Zhao who was by the side, looked at Hong Tianlan and asked, "Did the young man... ntion the word 'bloodline'?"
"Yes, he asked , do you understand bloodline?" Hong Tianlan responded subconsciously.
"How did you answer?" Elder Zhao asked seriously.
Hong Tianlan replied, "I said I understand. The offspring of a strong cultivator are generally powerful, that's the advantage of a bloodline!"
"How did the young man respond to you?" Elder Zhao asked.
Hong Tianlan scratched his head, "He didn't answer ..."
"Huh?" Elder Zhao looked at him.
"He just laughed and changed the topic," Hong Tianlan honestly answered.
"Sigh!" Elder Zhao sighed.
At this ti, even Hong Qiang, the family head, was sowhat confused looking at Elder Zhao, "Did Tianlan not respond correctly?"
Elder Zhao shook his head with a wry smile, "It's not about right or wrong, but ah, just rember one thing about that young man — do not provoke him! It's clear that he has no intention of complaining about our Hong family. This ti, Tianlan didn't get along well with him, did he? Very good, very good! It would be best to beco friends with him. But even if you can't beco friends, rember, never… never beco his enemy!"
"Why?" Hong Qiang was baffled. He rarely saw Elder Zhao being so solemn and it made him curious.
"This young man's background... is far bigger than we could ever imagine. The Jin family...hmph, they aren't even worthy to carry his shoes!" Elder Zhao said.
Hong Qiang was left dumbfounded. Their family was just like the Jin family in terms of status. Wasn't what Elder Zhao saying implying that their grand family, the Hong family of Jinxiu City, wasn't even worthy enough to carry his shoes?
Elder Zhao looked at Hong Qiang, "Family Head, if you don't believe , just wait and see!"
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