He didn't expect that Lan Xuanyu and his team would return so quickly and couldn't help but praise their intelligence in secret. Having won the championship, they wouldn't lack tangible benefits, so what was the point of staying in Ascending Dragon City to bask in flattery?
Upon hearing of Lan Xuanyu and his team's return, he immediately paid a visit, personally expressed his concern for their wellbeing, and brought many heavenly and earthly treasures for Lan Xuanyu's healing. Lan Xuanyu feigned weakness and informed him that he was severely injured, with damage to his very foundation, and feared he would need to enter seclusion for a long period of recuperation. During this time, he would likely be unable to receive visitors. He then shared his thoughts on delaying his trip to the Dragon Realm with Huang Daoqi.
