Xu Yang nodded. "I really should thank Steward Xiao. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have earned so many contribution points this time."
Xiao Chen said, "Uncle Lin and my father are good friends. It's only natural to look after you."
A shadow passed over his eyes. Neither he nor his father had expected that the very thing meant to sabotage Xu Yang would end up allowing him to perform a great service.
"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
Not wanting to see the two of them any longer, he found an excuse to leave and returned to the Outer Disciple residences.
There was no one in the courtyard; they must have all gone out on missions.
He unstrapped the saber from his back, took all his contribution points, and hurried to the Hidden Skills Hall without stopping. Soon, he saw the same Steward Liu from last time.
"This disciple greets Steward Liu."
Xu Yang cupped his fist in greeting, then secretly pressed a piece of silver into the steward's hand.
