Mu Yunyao had never imagined that after coming to the Eternal Land, she would work so hard at cultivating, only for Chen Changan to eventually overtake her in cultivation.
Yet Mu Yunyao was also deeply curious. Chen Changan needed a huge amount of energy to break through. How could he have made so many breakthroughs in such a short time?
Was it because he had so many Eternal Stones at his disposal?
But absorbing and refining Eternal Stones took time too.
Seeing the confusion in Mu Yunyao's eyes, Chen Changan smiled. "I'm pretty exceptional, after all. Isn't it only natural that I cultivate a little faster?"
"I get the feeling that you all focus on my strength and overlook how exceptional I am, as well as how quickly I break through."
"That's not good. You're letting your preconceived notions get in the way."
Hearing Chen Changan's words, Mu Yunyao's expression froze. She said helplessly, "You... would you feel uncomfortable all over if you praised yourself one less time?"
"How is that praise? I'm just telling the truth. It's all facts."
"After all, I'm—"
"Honest and Reliable Young Master. We know. No need to say it. That title has followed you through who knows how many worlds by now."
Just then, the ancestors of the Yu Family and Heavenly Pillar Tower hurried over.
"Young Master, you've come out of seclusion."
Seeing how excited the two of them looked, Chen Changan smiled and asked, "How have things been? Has anything happened while we were in seclusion?"
"Reporting to you, Young Master, business at the Miracle Treasure Pavilion has been steady over the past two years or so. The pills you left behind have been more than enough for regular sales."
"Also, perhaps many people know that you need heavenly treasures to refine