"Fellow Daoist Qu, you're too polite. Please, come in." Shi Yue smiled faintly and invited Qu Yulin inside.
As they stepped onto the Second Floor, a seven-colored cloud ladder appeared beneath their feet and carried them up to the ninth floor.
Qu Yulin had heard about it long ago, so he wasn't surprised.
Shi Mu had already prepared tea. Shi Yue and Qu Yulin sat down beside the tea table.
"Fellow Daoist Shi, Feiyan told me you're a man of good character and integrity, a rare and outstanding talent. It's the first time I've heard her praise someone like that. She hardly ever compliments anyone." Qu Yulin spoke with a warm smile.
"Fairy Qu flatters me. She's told me about you many times, Fellow Daoist Qu. Meeting you today, I see the reputation is well deserved," Shi Yue replied politely.
After exchanging a few courtesies, Qu Yulin looked troubled. He hesitated, as though something weighed on his mind.
"Fellow Daoist Qu, feel free to speak frankly. Unless your request is too outrageous, I can do it for Fairy Qu's sake."
Seeing Qu Yulin's expression, Shi Yue knew he wanted to place an order for Spirit Herbs.
It wasn't surprising. The minimum order at Immortal Herb Palace cost five million Spirit Stones, and ordering Rare Spirit Herbs required spending at least five hundred million. Even as a core disciple of the Qu Family, five hundred million Spirit Stones was an astronomical sum for Qu Yulin.
"Forget it. I don't want to put you in a difficult position, or Feiyan might blame me." Qu Yulin hesitated for a long moment before saying this.
Shi Yue was a little surprised. It seemed Qu Yulin cared a great deal about Qu Feiyan's feelings. No wonder she had praised him so highly.
"Brother Yulin, there's