South of Jade Spring Mountain, behind the Affairs Office, high up on the cliff face was a Cave Dwelling.
The Cave Dwelling was spacious and bright. Forty or fifty people gathered in small groups, conversing in hushed voices.
Chen Mu stood in an inconspicuous corner, the True Hearing Technique hanging from his ears as he quietly listened.
The new Pill Treasure Pavilion Master had summoned everyone. All alchemists on Jade Spring Mountain had to attend, and Chen Mu was naturally no exception.
Before long, the former pavilion master, Zhu Yi, entered the Cave Dwelling.
Some stepped forward to greet him and exchanged warm pleasantries.
Others kept their distance, their expressions cold.
Seeing Zhu Yi chatting animatedly with those close to him, Chen Mu quietly took two steps into the shadows, using the figures in front of him to block the gazes directed his way.
"Zhu Yi still hasn't accepted it."
Chen Mu quietly adjusted his posture and breathing, reducing his presence.
He only wanted to cultivate in peace and had no desire to get dragged into this.
But just as he had hidden himself, he heard Zhu Yi asking the people around him about him, as though they were very familiar.
"I'm just a shut-in. Am I really that famous?"
Chen Mu sighed helplessly and took half a step to the side, revealing half his body.
Since the other party was actively looking for him, he could not keep hiding.
Besides, the Cave Dwelling was only so large. There was nowhere to hide anyway.
"Junior Brother Chen, it's been a long time." Zhu Yi beamed.
"Greetings, pavilion master." Chen Mu looked shy, like a reclusive alchemist unfamiliar with social dealings.
"I'm no longer pavilion master. I'm the deputy pavilion master," Zhu Yi said with a smile.
After exchanging concerned