After Qu He left, Zhu Yu could not help but sigh. "Senior Brother Chen, Senior Brother Qu truly thinks highly of you!"
From what had just been said, it was clear that several True Disciples were competing over this pill. It was certainly extraordinarily valuable.
His tone carried sincere envy, along with a trace of pride at being associated with him.
Choosing to follow Chen Qing had clearly been the right move.
Chen Qing merely smiled and said nothing more.
The two chatted for a while longer about various trivial matters within the sect. Seeing that it was getting late, Zhu Yu rose to take his leave.
"Senior Brother Chen, then this junior brother will first..."
Before he could finish, a somewhat familiar voice came from outside the courtyard.
"Is Junior Brother Chen Qing here? Han Xiong has come for a presumptuous visit. Might we have a word?"
Zhu Yu's voice cut off abruptly, and he exchanged a glance with Chen Qing.
Han Xiong?
Why had he come knocking at this time?
Chen Qing's expression remained utterly calm. He rose, walked to the courtyard gate, and pulled it open with a creak.
Han Xiong stood outside alone.
"Something you need?"
Chen Qing spoke in an even tone, making no move to step aside and invite him in.
He knew this man perfectly well.
Ever since that gathering where Han Xiong had deliberately left him out, their respective positions had become crystal clear.
False pleasantries were completely unnecessary. Naturally, Chen Qing had no need to put on a friendly face.
Han Xiong paid no mind to Chen Qing's attitude and got straight to the point. "Junior Brother Chen, do you have a Pure Yang Gang Pill in your possession?"
His gaze deliberately, yet seemingly casually, swept across Chen Qing's sleeve.
"No."