Jian smiled slightly and returned the greeting. The other's cultivation was only one tier lower than Jiushao's. Although he lacked Jiushao's dazzling, striking looks, he possessed a rare, scholarly elegance that gave him an entirely different appeal. Baituan immediately stepped forward, hugged his father's leg, and babbled out an explanation, pointing from time to time at his fifth uncle, whose eyelids were beginning to flutter.
Jiumu had already taken in the complete mess of the courtyard at a glance. Hearing his son's words, he made a few guesses in his mind, flicked his sleeve to cast a Cleansing Spell that tidied up the entire courtyard, threw a protective barrier over his disgraceful fifth brother, and then cupped his fists in invitation:
"Many thanks to Immortal Jian for stepping in just in time to save my fifth brother today. We have been remiss. Please, come inside!"
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