Seeing Xuan Kongzi and the other two agree, Gu He showed a faint smile of delight and began further refining the plan with them, seeking to ensure that nothing went wrong when it was carried out.
More than two hours passed like this. Space atop the giant peak suddenly rippled, and Gu He sensed an aura as vast as the sea abruptly appear within the Small Pill Tower. Standing beside it was the Pill Tower Grand Elder.
Gu He knew that the Pill Tower Ancestor had arrived. He immediately rose to his feet and called to Xuan Kongzi and the other two, "The Ancestor has arrived. Let us go greet him!"
Xuan Kongzi and the other two hurriedly stood as well. They had lived for several centuries, yet aside from the few times the Pill Tower had faced a crisis, they had never seen the Pill Tower Ancestor at any other time.
The four reached the doorway and saw an extremely youthful-looking person walking ahead, heading directly toward their thatched cottage. The Great Elder followed behind him with a respectful expression.
"Greetings, Ancestor." The four stepped outside and bowed respectfully.
The Pill Tower Ancestor's gaze swept over Xuan Kongzi and the other two before lingering deeply on Gu He. From his youthful face came an aged voice. "Go inside."
A layer of cold sweat seeped across Gu He's back. He knew that the Pill Tower Ancestor had already seen through his true cultivation. Fortunately, he did not seem inclined to pursue the matter. If he truly intended to investigate, then with strength a full star above Gu He's, Gu He might be in danger.
Once inside, the Pill Tower Ancestor took the seat of honor and said, "Little Mo explained the situation to me on the way here. So, do