The change in Xuan Kongzi's expression was naturally noticed by Xuan Yi and Tian Lei Zi at his side. Tian Lei Zi was a straightforward person. Even as the Great Elder of the Small Pill Tower, he would ask directly whenever he had a question, so he immediately asked, "What is it?"
Xuan Kongzi waved his hand. "Nothing!"
He had no intention of asking Gu He about his rapid increase in strength. Everyone had their secrets. As long as it did not harm the Pill Tower's development, there was no need to pry to the bottom of it. The main purpose of today's meeting was to determine why Gu He had suddenly wiped out Ice River Valley. Their investigation had naturally revealed that people from Ice River Valley had come to Sacred Pill City and monitored Gu He near his residence, but they still wanted to confirm Gu He's thoughts.
Tian Lei Zi glanced at Xuan Kongzi. Knowing his temperament, he did not ask further and continued looking at Gu He, a trace of curiosity rising within him toward the man who had caused Xuan Kongzi's expression to change.
However, in his eyes, Gu He truly qualified as an exceptionally outstanding person. Whether it was his profound cultivation or formidable soul power, even people like them could not have achieved such things in their forties. More importantly, he had heard that Gu He came from a barren land like the Northwest Continent, a wasteland for cultivation and alchemy. That made his accomplishments all the more remarkable.
At that thought, Tian Lei Zi's gaze toward Gu He softened somewhat. A talented person who strove to improve always made others want to protect him.
"Ahem. Little friend Gu He, the three of us asked you to come here this time because we