"Greetings, Elder Nie!"
Upon seeing the newcomer, Li Chenshui immediately cupped his fists in salute, his expression respectful.
Jiao Yuanlu did the same, looking somewhat ill at ease.
Seeing this, Chen Lin immediately realized that Huang Liu had spoken the truth. Nie Cangqiong was no longer the man he had once been. Otherwise, someone of Li Chenshui's standing in the Liangyi Sect would never have behaved this way.
He immediately cupped his fists as well. "Greetings, my lord. It has been many years. Congratulations on your tremendous increase in cultivation!"
Nie Cangqiong smiled as he looked Chen Lin over, a peculiar expression crossing his face. "Someone reported that a Void Refinement cultivator named Chen Lin had come asking for me. I thought it was merely someone with the same name, but it really is you. Your cultivation has progressed far faster than mine."
He then glanced at Li Chenshui and Jiao Yuanlu. "Are you here together?"
Li Chenshui hurriedly waved his hands. "You misunderstand, Elder Nie. We merely happened to run into each other. Please, go ahead and talk. We'll go report back to the sect leader first!"
Then he turned to Chen Lin. "Fellow Daoist Chen, let's talk another time."
"Please, go ahead, Elder Li."
Chen Lin cupped his hands and watched the two enter the Mountain Gate.
"Come along. Whatever you need, we can discuss it back at my residence."
Nie Cangqiong also glanced at their retreating figures before ushering Chen Lin through the Mountain Gate.
Upon entering his immortal cave, they took their seats as host and guest.
Nie Cangqiong had a maid serve spirit tea, then asked, "Where have you been all these years? It looks as though you've encountered some considerable opportunities!"
Chen Lin shook his head. "A few minor opportunities, hardly worth mentioning. I