Thanks to He Yuan calling him out by name and the cultivators of Dan Emperor Mountain taking him under their wing, Luo Chen had earned a place among them today.
He still stood last in their ranks.
After all, he was only a low-level Pill Refiner. He could not hold a candle to the Pill Saint.
If he could follow along, hear a few words, and receive a pointer or two, the benefits might last him a lifetime.
To give him that chance, Dan Emperor Mountain had even assigned him the task of introducing Mountain Sea Palace, so he could show his face before the Pill Saint.
Then something happened that no one had expected.
"Who is that?"
Everyone followed the voice, momentarily stunned.
Taisu Lingjun's gaze also fell on Luo Chen. From the green Daoist robe he wore, she could tell he was one of her sect's disciples.
But on an occasion like this, Golden Core Cultivators could only watch from afar. They were not allowed near.
How had he slipped in?
Taisu Lingjun frowned at once and turned a questioning gaze on Elder Gu Mu.
Elder Gu Mu gave a rueful smile, then looked toward He Yuan.
"Lan Shi, explain."
He Yuan drew a deep breath and answered with utmost respect. "True Lord, this man is Xuan Luo, a Pill Dao Genius the Su Ling Sect may not see again for generations. This junior took the liberty of bringing him here today solely so he might witness your bearing, take you as his example, and work even harder in the future."
His explanation was measured and gracious, without falling short on respect.
Taisu Lingjun was very pleased. He Yuan was indeed worthy of being a head of one of her sect's Three Halls and Five Institutes.
Then she