"A fourth-order treasure?"
Chen Ping'an's gaze fell upon the fiery red flying boat beneath the elder, where he sensed the aura of a treasure.
A fourth-order flying boat.
Rumor had it that alchemists possessed immense wealth, far surpassing others of the same realm. Seeing it today, the rumor was indeed true.
Treasures possessed the power to protect one's Dao. Even for Martial Dao Celestials, obtaining one was difficult. Only Celestials who had entered the Second Realm generally possessed such items.
But possession was one thing; that did not mean one could afford to use a treasure-grade escape artifact merely for travel.
Most Second Realm Celestials used their treasures primarily for defense or attack. Very few specialized in restriction or suppression. Someone like the elder was exceedingly rare.
"Master Gu."
Before the elder's fiery red flying boat had even landed, several streaks of light had already flown out to greet him.
The one at their head was none other than the Heart Inquiry Sword Pavilion's Sword Hiding Elder.
"Brother Gu, it has been many years. Yet seeing you today, your vigor remains undiminished." The Sword Hiding Elder clasped his hands in an ancient salute.
At the sight of the Sword Hiding Elder, Master Gu's face gained a few more traces of a smile.
"Brother Tong, had you not personally invited me, Gu might not have come to today's trading convention."
"Of course." The Sword Hiding Elder laughed heartily, his voice full and powerful. "You and I have known each other for centuries. Naturally, this old man understands your temperament. I must thank you for coming all this way to support us today. With you here, Brother Gu, my heart is far more at ease."
"Brother Tong, you and I met when we were still nobodies. Though we have not interacted often