Ji An studied the cultivator before him for a few moments and said gently,
"This one's Daoist name is Xuanqing. I am a cultivator of the Golden Spirit Sect. Hong Ming is now a Golden Core True Person and also the deputy hall master of the Artifact Refining Hall."
Gu Zhonghe's eyes lit up. He had not seen his son in many years.
"Haha, our Gu Clan line will flourish from now on. Senior, let us speak in the reception room upstairs. This way, please."
The two went up to the second floor and took their seats. Gu Zhonghe sent out the spirit seed, then asked,
"Senior, does Hong Ming have a dao companion now?"
The last time they met, his son had said he would not seek a dao companion before reaching Golden Core. Gu Zhonghe had said that if he would not take a dao companion, he could at least take concubines, but his son had refused, putting it off for later.
Ji An glanced at him. "You should ask him that in person."
He did not know about such matters, nor would he take the initiative to ask.
After a pause, he changed the subject.
"Has the matter of the Primal Spirit Mud formula been exposed?"
At those words, Gu Zhonghe's expression darkened sharply.
"I cannot be certain, but there is a strong chance that someone with ulterior motives has guessed it."
True Person Biyun had been highly purposeful. Otherwise, why would he come to the Artifact Refining Hall to purchase Artifact Refining Materials in bulk?
"What will you do from now on? I can help you for a while, but not for a lifetime. Once I leave this place, your troubles will likely return. Do you know about the True Demon Tribulation?"
Once the True Demon