While Ji Tianxing sat for a cup of tea in the main hall, Xiao Changyu hurried back to the main hall.
He quickly walked up to Ji Tianxing, bowed his hands in a solemn expression and said, "Sir Ji, what you just said has been reported to my father.
I believe my father will be back soon, please be patient and wait for a while."
Ji Tianxing slowly put down the tea cup, nodded and said, "You are the one who needs to calm down a little bit. Since you believe that your father is just and fair, why are you so nervous?"
"This..." Xiao Changyu was speechless and didn't know how to answer.
"Because your reputation is so great, you will cause great disasters wherever you go and shock the world.
Even if my father is loyal to the Imperial Court and is an honest man, he will inevitably cause some trouble when he meets you.
Even the Divine General of Xihuang and the third prince of the Imperial Court fell into your hands, my father cannot withstand your torture!"
This was Xiao Changyu's true inner thought, but he could only keep it in his heart and did not dare to say it out.
The two chatted awkwardly for a few words, and Xiao Changyu sat down to drink tea with him, waiting with anxiety.
After Ji Tianxing finished his second cup of tea, footsteps were heard from the secret door at the back of the hall.
"Mr. Ji, you're welcome and safe!"
The footsteps gradually approached, and before anyone could be seen, there was a hearty laugh.
Ji Tianxing and Xiao Changyu turned their heads at the same time and saw Xiao Han, wearing a purple robe and a dark red cloak, striding into the hall.
When Xiao Changyu saw his father coming back, he was secretly relieved and hurriedly greeted him and saluted him.
"Father, you are finally back! Mr. Ji came to Wuyue City this time to investigate some things with you..."
He was worried and couldn't help but remind his father to be careful.
But he was only halfway through his words when Xiao Han waved his hand and interrupted, "Chang Yu, my father has to discuss business with Mr. Ji, please step aside."
Xiao Changyu looked like he was hesitating to speak, but he didn't know what to say, so he could only bow and leave, and left the reception hall.
After he left, Ji Tianxing and Xiao Han were the only two people left in the hall.
Xiao Han then sat down next to Ji Tianxing and asked with a smile: "Mr. Ji, if you have something to ask me, you can just send me a message directly. Why do you have to come to Wuyue City in person?"
Ji Tianxing explained: "This matter is of great importance. I can only come to Xiao's house in person and talk to you face to face."
Xiao Han nodded slightly and said calmly: "What is it? Mr. Ji just said it doesn't matter."
Ji Tianxing did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point, "A month ago, I went to Feilong City for a banquet. On Long Zaitian's birthday, I saw him take out a mysterious gift, which was contained in a treasure box from a thousand years ago.
Long Zaitian regarded it as a birthday gift and said that he would give the gift to whoever can break the sealing formation.
I cracked the treasure box's formation and got the gift.
According to Long Zaitian, that was your gift to him.
I would like to know the origin and information of that gift, and I hope God General can tell you the truth."
Xiao Han listened attentively, nodded calmly and said, "Mr. Ji is really here because of Long Zaitian's affairs, what? Could it be that Mr. Ji suspects that I am colluding with Long Zaitian?"
Ji Tianxing smiled and waved his hands and said, "Don't get me wrong, Lord General. I just want to know the origin of that treasure. This is very important to me."
Xiao Han obviously didn't believe it and asked: "Is it really just because of this?"
"It's absolutely true." Ji Tianxing nodded solemnly.
Xiao Han frowned in confusion, "That dog just sent a message to me, saying that Mr. Ji wants to investigate me and interrogate me about Long Zaitian and Xihuang Divine General..."
Ji Tianxing chuckled and said: "Don't misunderstand me, Lord General, I am just a temporary measure. Otherwise, why would City Lord Xiao be so anxious and call you back?"
Xiao Han suddenly realized it and shook his head in confusion, "That's it! Mr. Ji, those words of yours really scared the dog!"
You also know that our Xiao family has always kept aloof from the world and does not want to get involved in worldly disputes about fame and wealth.
Quanzi has dull qualifications. He is too conservative and not pioneering enough. He will not be able to take on big responsibilities in the future, so he will be frightened by you so easily..."
Ji Tianxing smiled and said: "City Lord Xiao is honest and upright, which is a good thing for Wu Yuecheng. He is also worried about you, so he believes what I say. As the saying goes, caring leads to chaos."
Xiao Han waved his hand and said: "Forget it, let's not mention this matter for now, let's continue talking about the treasure.
Since Mr. Ji wants to know, I will tell you directly.
That mysterious treasure box was handed down from my ancestors of the Xiao family and is said to be nearly a thousand years old.
However, the sealing formation on the treasure box is too special, even a strong person in the soul refining realm cannot break it.
No one knows what is in the treasure box, and the ancestors did not leave any information about this item, so no one pays attention to this treasure box.
When I was young, I won first place in a clan competition, and the family elders took out the treasure box to reward me.
It's a pity that this treasure box is too old and I couldn't crack it, so I kept it in the space ring and never noticed it for many years."
Ji Tianxing listened carefully and analyzed silently in his mind.
Although Xiao Han did not mention the Xiao Clan, he knew that the so-called clan competition and family elders refer to the Hidden Sect Xiao Clan.
Xiao Han continued: "More than a month ago, Feilong City suddenly sent me an invitation, inviting me to attend the third prince's birthday and go to Feilong City for a banquet.
To be honest, I have never had any contact with the Third Prince, and have heard of some of his deeds. I have always kept a respectful distance from him and will never interact with him.
But after all, he is the prince of the Imperial Court, and he sent his cronies to deliver invitations, inviting me to the banquet.
As a minister of the Imperial Court, it is not easy for me to refuse in person.
After much thought, I declined the invitation to the banquet on the grounds that I was busy with military affairs.
But I would like to give you a congratulatory gift to show my sincerity.
I have an estranged relationship with the third prince, so it is absolutely impossible for me to give him precious treasures and abundant resources.
Therefore, I rummaged through the space ring, found the treasure box that had been idle for decades, and gave it to Long Zaitian as a gift."
Having said this, Xiao Han showed a self-deprecating wry smile and sighed in a complicated tone: "I thought that there was nothing special about that treasure box and it must contain ordinary treasures.
Probably Long Zaitian also guessed this, so he took out the treasure box as a lucky draw to liven up the atmosphere of the birthday banquet.
But none of us expected that the treasure box actually contained star sand, the top weapon refining material!
Mr. Ji, I'm not afraid of your jokes. When I heard the news, I felt so regretful that my intestines turned green.
Fortunately, this treasure finally fell into your hands, and I feel a little relieved.
If the star sand falls into Long Zaitian's hands, I will really regret it for the rest of my life."