Chen Huo smiled. "Don't worry. In Sacred Pill City, my name still carries some weight."
With that, he led Gu He south through the outer region. After flying for nearly ten minutes, the two finally descended before an exceptionally spacious courtyard, though the inside was rather messy.
"Someone who asked me to refine pills gave this to me not long ago. I only come here a few times a month, so it's been left empty and gotten a little messy. Don't mind it," Chen Huo explained awkwardly as he looked at the cluttered courtyard.
"It's fine. Having somewhere to stay is already good enough." Gu He was not particularly particular about accommodations. Otherwise, he would not have lived in the Small Valley for so long.
"Alright, then I won't clean it up. Who knows when I'll come back next time!" Chen Huo nodded and entered the courtyard.
The two rested in the courtyard for the night, then headed toward the inner region of Sacred Pill City early the next morning.
After flying for more than ten minutes, Gu He could sense that the alchemists appearing nearby were of a higher grade than those outside. Most were Sixth-grade Alchemists or above. Compared to the bustle outside, this place was much quieter as well. He knew they had more or less entered the inner region.
The moment they set foot in the inner region, they saw a black tower several hundred zhang tall rising from its central area. Like a small mountain peak, it gave off a towering, majestic feeling. Chen Huo led Gu He straight toward the enormous black tower.
Everyone they encountered along the way saluted Chen Huo and cast curious looks at Gu He. However, since Gu He had been brought by Chen Huo, and the Eighth-grade Alchemist badge