"Gu He, you busy man, you've finally returned." Elder Shen Nong's tone carried a hint of teasing. He then turned his gaze to Lei Ying, who stood beside him, and asked, "And this is?"
He could sense that this unfamiliar man's cultivation surpassed his own. His strength had reached the level of the patriarchs of some weaker Ancient Races—namely, a Seven-Star Dou Sheng. Moreover, he could faintly sense a terrifying power within the man's body. It was even more violent than the power of the highest-grade Heavenly Flames he had ever seen. If this man fought a Seven-Star Dou Sheng from an Ancient Race, then despite the deep foundations of those Ancient Races, he felt that this man would have the better chance of winning.
"This is Lei Ying. The Nine Profound Golden Lightning gained sentience and joined the Pill Tower not long ago. He is now also a member of the Pill Tower." Gu He stepped aside and introduced Lei Ying.
Upon hearing the name Nine Profound Golden Lightning, the corners of Elder Shen Nong's and the Great Elder's mouths twitched slightly. Although the Ancient Races had relatively little contact with the Central Continent, they were still quite courteous toward people like them, whose strength had reached the Dou Saint level and whose alchemy had reached the ninth grade. When holding major ceremonies, they would sometimes invite them as well. Thus, they knew something of the experts of the major clans, and they also knew that the Lei Clan's patriarch was called Lei Ying. If he learned that someone had deliberately given a sentient Nine Profound Golden Lightning that name, then with his battle-loving temperament, he would probably come knocking immediately. Therefore, Elder Shen Nong tactfully reminded him, "It is a good name, but if word gets out, I'm