"How is your body recovering?" the elder put down the book in his hand, his tone and expression both extremely gentle, looking at Yang Xiao with eyes like those watching over a younger family member.
"It is recovering very well, thanks to your divine intervention!" Yang Xiao once again bowed deeply in respect.
Putting down the book in his hand, the elder nodded slightly, "I must thank you for the earlier incident. Not only did you help our Yang Family root out the traitor lurking within, but you also blocked that old ghost's backlash at the critical moment, sustaining severe injuries in the process. Yang Xiao, our Yang Family will keep your kindness in our hearts."
"I dare not take credit, your words are humbling. If not for your protection, I would have been dead long ago."
"No need for modesty, calling me 'Elder' so formally feels too distant. We are fated to be connected; just as the others, you should call me Clan Leader," the elder said.