Martial Cultivator Chapter 122: Before the Storm

When the carriage returned from Xie Family to the academy, there was already someone waiting at the entrance of the courtyard.

Chen Chao jumped off the carriage and looked at the middle-aged steward standing in front of the small courtyard. There was a complex emotion in his eyes, especially when he noticed several large boxes behind the steward.

The middle-aged steward came up and said with enthusiasm, "Commander Chen, this is a small gift from Xie Family to you. I hope that Commander will shine at the upcoming Myriad Willow Convention and bring honor to our Great Liang."

His smile was faint but it looked very genuine. Most importantly, he seemed unaware of the events that had transpired in the Xie Family.

Chen Chao clasped his hands and asked rather seriously "May I ask which member of the Xie Family sent this gift?"

The Xie Family was large and there were many voices, so their attitudes naturally varied.

The middle-aged steward smiled and replied, "It's from the Third Master. In terms of seniority, he's actually Miss' third uncle."

Chen Chao was unaware of the specific details of the Xie Family and the other party did not seem to insist on informing him. In any case, it was enough to have this explanation.

Chen Chao nodded and did not refuse the gift from the Xie Family. He also seemed to have already forgotten the unpleasantness from before at Xie Family. He simply smiled and said, "Then, I thank Third Uncle for his generosity."

This choice of address was rather subtle.

The middle-aged steward was a bit stunned. Even he had not expected Chen Chao to use this form of address to refer to the Third Master. However, being from a prominent family himself, he quickly regained his composure. After clasping his hands with a smile, he left the place.

It was only at this moment that Xie Nandu walked out of the carriage.

"Do you have a good relationship with that Third Uncle?"

Chen Chao casually asked as he sized up the gifts.

Xie Nandu shook her head. "He doesn't have much influence in the Xie Family. Altho

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