The main reason was that the three of them had nearly smiled themselves stiff. They had never expected so many people to come congratulate them after the alchemy competition ended.
And everyone had been incredibly friendly, chatting with them and trying to get close.
The three of them had originally wanted to look for Li Changsheng, but it seemed there was no need now. They would wait until the crowd dispersed.
The three had quickly headed toward the inn long ago.
As they walked, they kept looking around.
Whenever they noticed someone trying to greet them, the three hurried away and pretended not to see them.
After the three finally reached the inn and returned to Immortal Lord Miaoyi's room,
they finally let out soft sighs of relief.
"Oh my god, why are these people so enthusiastic after the competition? They're downright overenthusiastic."
Li Xue sat on a stool, looking utterly exhausted. In truth, cultivators would not normally tire so easily.
The main problem was that all those cultivators had crowded around and pestered them, leaving them worn out.
"Yeah, I never expected them to be this enthusiastic either. Before, they only greeted our master and tried to get close to him."
"Now, all three of us are being greeted and approached by them. They're much more enthusiastic than before."
Sun Hongyu spoke to Li Xue and Immortal Lord Miaoyi with lingering fear on her face.
"You're one to talk, Second Senior Sister. Isn't it because you got such a good ranking?"
"That's why all those cultivators came rushing over to fawn on us. I got dragged into this by the two of you, okay?"
Li Xue understood the situation perfectly, so she rolled her eyes at Sun Hongyu.
"How could that be related to me? They must be fawning