Before long, He Manlou strode into the hall with a hearty laugh, leading a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators and introducing them to Chen Sheng one by one:
"Brother Chen, this is the head of the Qingxu Li Clan, and this is from the Taiping Zhang Clan..."
"You know Elder Wu Qingshan, so I need not say more. This is Elder Zhang Qingsong of the Artifact Alliance, a Second-grade mid-tier Artifact Refiner..."
It was clear enough.
He Manlou's circle mainly consisted of aristocratic families and the Artifact Alliance. The people he introduced were all heads and elders of various Foundation Establishment Families, as well as elders from the Artifact Alliance.
Chen Sheng cupped his fists to each of them.
"Thank you all for honoring me with your presence!"
The Li Family head laughed heartily, raised his chin slightly, and looked at Chen Sheng with blazing eyes.
"Chief Chen, you are too courteous. I had long heard of your exceptional pill-refining skills. Not only are you a frequent guest at the Longxu Lecture Platform, but you have also earned Senior Longxu's appreciation..."
"Now that I have met you, you truly possess the bearing of a master."
Chen Sheng listened with a smile as the man recounted his "glorious achievements."
It was obvious.
This Li Family head had done his homework in advance!
The heads and elders of the other seven or eight Foundation Establishment Families hurriedly echoed him with forced smiles, then cupped their fists in congratulations. Their eyes burned with fervor as they offered eager words.
"I have long heard of the Chief's great name. Seeing you today, your reputation is indeed well deserved."
"The Chief's face is like polished jade, and his bearing is magnificent. You truly have the air of a great master of the Way of Alchemy."