After talking with Wufu, Ah Jiu finally went over to pay his respects to Zhou Xueli. The whole family was gathered in the same room, and outside, guards were keeping watch.
The imposing display he brought with him made everyone in the room unspeakably terrified; seeing him come in, they were all at a loss, their faces full of bewilderment.
Ah Jiu first cupped his hands to Old Lady Zhou, then made a deep formal bow to Zhou Xueli. "Uncle, it's a blessing to have you. I will remember in my heart this kindness of shelter you've given me."
Zhou Xueli was extremely ill at ease, moved slightly aside from him, and kept saying that it was not proper, that he was not worthy of such courtesy.
The man before him was the Regent King of a nation; the Emperor of Beiyan was still young and not yet in power, and it was Ah Jiu who held the reins and made the decisions!
