A trace of envy flashed across Huo Xuan's face. He had also reached the Dou Huang realm and greatly desired pills like the Imperial Pill that could increase one's strength. Now, watching Tie Wu obtain an Imperial Pill, Tie Wu might reach six-star or even seven-star Dou Huang within a few months. By then, the gap between them would grow even wider.
Gu He noticed, but he did not volunteer to refine an Imperial Pill for him. After all, his relationship with Jia Nan Academy was one of equals. If he took the initiative to refine pills for their instructors, he would be placing himself beneath them. It might even make Jia Nan Academy's higher-ups wary, believing he had some ulterior motive.
As for helping Jia Nan Academy resolve trouble, that was another matter entirely. If he encountered it, he would casually deal with it; if he did not, then so be it. There was no question of either side currying favor with the other.
Having obtained the Recovery Pill and about to receive an Imperial Pill, Tie Wu was in excellent spirits. He said to Gu He, "Since there is nothing else, Pavilion Master, please allow me to take my leave."
"Go." Gu He nodded.
Only after Tie Wu left did Huo Xuan respectfully say, "Thank you, Pavilion Master, for resolving this trouble for us."
Even setting aside Gu He's position as the leader of a top-tier faction, his status as a Sixth-grade Alchemist and the faintly revealed strength of a Dou Zong were enough to earn such respect. Any one of those three identities stood at the pinnacle of the Black Corner Region.
Gu He's expression became much more amiable when facing Huo Xuan. "It was merely a small matter. Where are you headed?"
"We are crossing the