"Please do not take offense at our investigation into your identity. The Pill Tower was once infiltrated by the Soul Hall, so we have no choice but to carefully review Alchemists seeking to join us." Xuan Kongzi explained as he rubbed the parchment scroll in his hand.
The fact that one of the Pill Tower's giants had personally explained eased Gu He's mind considerably. Moreover, he knew what had happened, so he accepted the gesture and nodded. "You are too serious, President."
After thinking for a moment, Xuan Kongzi handed the parchment scroll to Gu He. "Ordinarily, a newly joined Eighth-grade Alchemist can only receive half of an ancient soul cultivation method. Whether they receive the other half depends on whether they can contribute to the Pill Tower. However, to express our apologies, we will give you this complete soul cultivation method in advance."
Gu He looked uncertainly at Xuan Kongzi. When he saw the sincerity in his eyes, he was genuinely moved. Forget that he already knew the reason—if he had truly been somewhat dissatisfied, it would probably have vanished upon receiving this soul cultivation method. However, he had no intention of refusing. With faint excitement on his face, he accepted the parchment scroll. At the same time, a subtle, strange feeling arose in his heart, and Gu He's voice became much more sincere. "Thank you, President. It is my honor to join the Pill Tower."
The Nameless Mantra he had originally cultivated had only allowed him to sense the Spiritual Energy between heaven and earth. After advancing to the eighth grade, it had become of little use. This soul cultivation scroll, however, could greatly increase the speed of his soul cultivation and help him advance further.
Xuan Kongzi nodded in satisfaction. Looking at the eight dazzling stars on