When the steward saw Xiao Peng step forward, he hurried over to greet him.
However, when he saw Xiao Peng's youthful face and the Second-grade Alchemist badge on his chest, a trace of barely perceptible disappointment flickered in his cloudy old eyes.
Though the man's age surprised him somewhat, his rank did not meet the requirements.
The old steward revealed a gentle smile and said with a smile, "This young brother, I am the steward of the Nalan Family. I presume you have also come to see whether you can treat our old master, Nalan Jie?"
Xiao Peng nodded slightly and said to the old steward, "I have a way to treat him. Here is my letter of recommendation."
As he spoke, he handed the letter of recommendation to the old steward.
The old steward took the letter and glanced at its writer. After hesitating for a moment, he chose to let Xiao Peng enter.
After passing through the main gate, a pretty maid hurried out from the side. She spoke softly to Xiao Peng for a few moments before leading the way ahead.
Xiao Peng followed at an unhurried pace, observing his surroundings at the same time.
Quite a few people were hidden around the area. If anyone dared to force their way in, they would be shot full of holes.
After walking for a while, Xiao Peng arrived in the main hall.
More than ten third-grade alchemists were seated in the spacious hall.
When Xiao Peng saw one particular person, he could not help but freeze. He had never expected her to be here as well.
That person was Nalan Yanran.
Logically speaking, Nalan Yanran should not have been here.
Even if he had wiped out the Mo Family, it was unlikely that Nalan Yanran would have learned