After a while, Ji Tianxing followed Xiao Han into the main hall of Tingfeng Garden.
The guard went to report the news, and the two of them sat down in the hall to drink tea and waited patiently.
Not long after, the guard left and returned, supporting an old man with white hair and a white robe.
The old man was six feet tall, with a stooped body, a cane in his hand, and a slight stagger in his steps.
His face was dry and old, and he looked like he was in his final years and on the verge of death.
The vicissitudes of the old face is covered with wrinkles, and the eyes in the deeply sunken eyes are somewhat dim, and the mana aura all over his body is also vague and very dim.
Ji Tianxing could tell that this old man was an extraordinary and powerful person in the Soul Refining Realm.
However, the old man is already old and suffers from hidden injuries and hidden diseases in his body. Therefore, his energy and blood are withered, his soul power is weak, and his time is running out.
When Xiao Han saw the old man's appearance, he immediately stood up with an expression of disbelief on his face and called out in a worried tone.
"Third Uncle! Is your old man's injury...recurring again?"
As he spoke, he hurriedly went up to him, helped the white-haired old man, and sat down at the front seat.
The white-haired old man was the third elder. After he sat down slowly, a smile appeared on his withered old face. He looked at Xiao Han kindly and nodded: "Xiao Han, you are back!"
We haven’t seen each other for more than twenty years, but you haven’t changed at all. Seeing that you are getting better and better, the old man is relieved, cough cough cough cough..."
As he spoke, the third elder began to cough violently.
He covered his mouth with a handkerchief, and a faint trace of dark red blood appeared on the white silk, which was shocking.
Xiao Han became more and more worried and asked quickly: "Third uncle, you have been recuperating in the clan, why did your injury suddenly relapse and become worse? Is something wrong?"
The third elder forced out a kind smile, waved his hand and said: "Nothing happened. It's just that the third uncle is old and frail and can't bear it anymore..."
Before he could finish speaking, the guard beside him couldn't help but murmured: "The third elder was already in poor health, and the clan needed a set of six magic weapons. The third elder could only work hard to refine it. For this
Hurt your vitality.
But those young masters and ladies have been begging the third elder to refine magic weapons for them every day for three days, so that they can get good rankings in the Holy Fire Festival assessment..."
This guard is the guard captain of Tingfeng Garden and a close confidant of the third elder. Of course he knows the real reason.
He was very aware of the Third Elder's injuries and situation, and he was worried and angry, so he couldn't help but speak out.
When Xiao Han heard this, he immediately frowned and said angrily: "These little bastards are so outrageous! In order to gain a chance to leave the Xiao clan, they actually came up with such a method!
No wonder, Third Uncle, your injury has worsened... What are the names of those little bastards? I will go and settle the accounts with their elders!"
The guard quickly replied: "There is Master Xiao Chong in the second room, and Miss Xiao Xue in the fifth room..."
Before he could finish speaking, the third elder raised his hand and interrupted him, "Shut up! Isn't it that the younger generation of disciples who work hard in cultivation are just to see the outside world?
These little guys are very good, how can I bear to reject them?
Xiao Han, please stop pursuing this matter and let them go."
"Third uncle! But your body..." Xiao Han was still angry and refused to give up.
The third elder shook his head slightly and said: "Let's forget about this matter! Xiao Han, you haven't introduced me to me yet, but the person next to you is..."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Ji Tianxing, with a kind smile on his old face.
Xiao Han quickly introduced: "Third uncle, this is Mr. Ji whom I mentioned in my letter before, the emperor's most respected Lord of Tianchen Territory, and the most outstanding emperor's son in the emperor's palace!"
Ji Tianxing bowed his hands to the third elder and said, "Junior Ji Tianxing has met the third elder."
The third elder's eyes suddenly shone with light, and he nodded with joy: "Okay! He is indeed the number one genius in the human race, what a brave genius!"
Ji Tianxing showed a kind smile and said modestly: "The third elder is overly complimentary."
The third elder leaned on crutches and said to Xiao Han in a serious voice: "Xiao Han, although everyone knows the identity of Mr. Ji, he cannot be mentioned to others in the Xiao clan.
Regarding the matter of meeting the ancestors, several other clansmen have always opposed it.
I fought hard and got everyone's consent to allow you to see your ancestors."
Xiao Han nodded to show his understanding and said, "Thank you, Uncle San, for taking your time."
The third elder waved his hand and warned: "However, our ancestors will not see you until after the Holy Fire Festival is over.
For the next few days, you should stay in Tingfeng Garden and have a good rest."
After that, the third elder ordered the guards beside him: "Take them to the guest room."
Xiao Han could only bow and leave, exiting the main hall with Ji Tianxing, and followed the guards to the guest room in the side courtyard.
After Xiao Han and Ji Tianxing left, the third elder couldn't help coughing a few more times, and his withered face turned sallower.
At this time, another guard rushed to the entrance of the hall and reported respectfully: "To the third elder, Master Chen and Miss Ling'er are back and are asking to see you outside the hall."
When the third elder heard this, he quickly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said calmly: "Let them come in."
The guard turned and left, and soon led a young man and woman into the main hall.
This young man and woman are Xiao Chen and Xiao Ling'er.
After the two entered the main hall, they came to stand in front of the third elder, smiled and bowed obediently.
"Chen'er pays homage to the third elder!"
"Ling'er has met Third Grandpa!"
The third elder looked at them kindly, nodded slightly, and said in a pleased tone: "You two are finally back. Fortunately, you are safe and sound...have you found the Spotted Cloud Beast?"
Hearing these words, Xiao Ling'er's expression suddenly changed, and she subconsciously asked: "Third Grandpa, how did you know that we were looking for the Spotted Cloud Beast?"
The third elder smoothed his white beard and said with a smile: "I still don't understand your thoughts? Those little guys have asked me to refine magic weapons, how can you sit still?
I knew you were out two days ago, so I asked the guards to inquire about it, and naturally they knew everything.
The Spotted Cloud Beast is a powerful monster with the strength of the Soul Refining Realm. If you can come back safe and sound, could it be that you haven’t even found the Spotted Cloud Beast?”
Xiao Chen said with excitement and expectation: "Third Elder, we have..."
As soon as he was halfway through speaking, Xiao Ling'er glared at him.
Then, she nodded pretending to be disappointed and said to the third elder: "Third Grandpa, you guessed it right again. The Spotted Cloud Beast is so powerful, how could we find it so easily?"
Xiao Chen immediately swallowed the second half of the sentence, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.