Chapter 1449 A High Price (1/2)

From within the mansion of the leader of the Tussle Region, its leader, Hood Li, personally came out to welcome his guests.

”Connor, please come in,” he said warmly.

Secretly, Hood Li was a bit surprised to see his old friend looking healthy. He had heard some rumors before, rumors saying that Connor was seriously ill and on the verge of death.

But of course, he wasn't going to ask about those things. No matter what Connor came here for, Hood Li planned on welcoming him with a smile.

”Hood, I'm sorry for coming here without prior notice. Can you forgive me?” Connor smiled playfully and cupped his hands in greeting.

”Not a problem. I'm so happy to see you, Connor!

Oh, where are my manners? Welcome, Darren!”

Hood Li greeted Darren warmly as well as soon as he recognized him by Connor's side.

Hood Li already knew who Darren was. After all, Darren had saved his life back in the Archean relic. And from the way he addressed him, it was as though he treated Darren as a member of the same generation.

It was somewhat of a big deal, as this was the first time that a cultivator at the Celestial God Realm had been viewed as a peer by the leaders of the various regions in the Primitive Wilderness.

But this was not unwarranted. After all, Darren had great potential. If everything went well, he would definitely surpass these leaders of regions in the future. Moreover, back then, it seemed that neither Lord Starry Sword nor Lord Feng had treated Darren as their junior, so of course the region leaders dared not view themselves as superior to Darren.

”I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Li.” Darren cupped his hands and bowed respectfully.

”Please come in. I'll have the kitchen to prepare a banquet right away. Tonight, we shall feast!” Hood Li gesticulated grandly.

”Please, don't bother,” Darren said quickly.

”What's wrong? Have I offended you, Darren?”