"You don't know brother, he is also no saint." Xiao Han reply. There seems to be some story in the past.
What Cloud doesn't know is that the guard also tested Xiao Fan when he arrives.
His cultivation was low at that time so he suffered a little.
So Xiao Fan is just trying to get back at the guard.
Cloud look around the courtyard as he follows Xiao Fan in.
It is definitely more spacious and more luxurious now that Cloud seen the inside.
There is a small pond outside but the most important thing to notice is the abundant qi in the surroundings.
The qi is even more concentrated here than the outside.
Xiao Fan lead Cloud straight into the building instead of the sitting area outside.
The house is also quite spacious. There are a few rooms, a living room and a kitchen.
Xiao Fan lead Cloud to the living room area then sit.
"Sit brother, we have a lot to talk about."
Cloud sit opposite Xiao Fan following his approval. Or it would be rude otherwise since this is others home.
Then Xiao Fan excitedly asks Cloud about his experience this past few weeks.
They chat with each other for a little while, catching up with each other's stories.
Cloud told Xiao Fan about his experience, leaving only the matter of the cave. He would talk about it specifically later.
Cloud talk about the new deciple building, the one year deadline, and the required contribution points after becoming outer disciple.
Xiao Fan listened carefully. He knows some of the things that new deciple had to go through but he didn't know any details.
When he heard the story from Cloud, he is very interested. He is also a bit sad that he missed such an exciting thing.
He complained to Cloud about his experience instead.
"That's sounds so fun brother. I would prefer to do something like that instead actually. We could've hunted together like before." He said then sigh.
"Here, it's actually not that good. That old grandpa wouldn't let me out at all and force me to cultivate day and night. You know how hard it is? I can't even have a break. If this goes on I will grow to hate cultivating." Xiao Fan angrily said.
Hearing that from Xiao Fan sounds like hearing a complain from a spoiled second generation of a rich family.
He have everything but he complain about being not able to do anything.
But Cloud only listen with a smile to Xiao Fan's complain. He doesn't look down on Xiao Fan or judge him for complaining at all.
He knows quite a bit about Xiao Fan. He is quite a free spirited person. Being locked like this would definitely makes him suffer.
So his complain is actually came from his heart. He is not saying that to brag at all.
Cloud only thought that even a great opportunity came with its own hardship that must be endured through.
He silently pray for Xiao Fan in his heart while also laughing at his suffering.
"You just laughed at me didn't you brother?" Xiao Fan asked resentfully.
Although Cloud only laughed at him in his heart, Xiao Fan can pick that up and sense it.
When he heard Xiao Fan said that, Cloud cannot hold his laugh anymore and his laugh start leaking from behind his hand that is trying to cover it.
"Ah, you really laughing and enjoying my suffering too much. You're not a brother at all!" Xiao Fan said in irritation.
Cloud, while still laughing quietly quickly replies, "Don't be angry don't be angry. Aren't I here to help you. Actually, the reason I came might also help relieve your suffering."
Xiao Fan that were gritting his teeth in anger quickly turn interested when he heard that.
Anything that can relieve him of his boredom, he would be quickly interested.
"What is it? Quickly say! Don't hold something so interesting to yourself and share it to others." Xiao Fan said impatiently.
Cloud look right and left before he plan to say. He always sense that someone is watching him since he came here.
Looking at Cloud, Xiao Fan understand right away. He quickly moves to close all doors and windows before sitting back down.
"That old man wouldn't leave me alone at all! Don't I have any privacy here at all?" Xiao Fan complained.
He clearly knows that they were being watched.
Hearing Xiao Fan, Cloud quickly understand. It seems, he's not being watched in particular and it just happens because he visits Xiao Fan.
Cloud deduce that it's probably the Head Elder watching Xiao Fan to prevent him from running away. There must be a precedent.
After Xiao Fan closed all windows and doors, the sense of being watched became a lot weaker.
Cloud then start talking to Xiao Fan about his purpose of coming.