Although Chen Lin understood True Person He's desire to quickly strengthen the foundations of the immortal city, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable.
The man had brought someone over without even discussing it with him beforehand, which showed that he did not take Chen Lin seriously at all.
Despite his displeasure, Chen Lin did not let it show. Beaming, he said, "So you're Master Lv. Your joining us is wonderful news! Now the Pill Hall will truly be worthy of our Silver Immortal City!"
"Haha, you flatter me. Though my talents are modest, I can still refine a few kinds of Golden Core pills. I certainly won't tarnish the immortal city's reputation."
Lv Yuan laughed heartily, his tone bold and forthright. He seemed quite straightforward, but he was actually trying to put Chen Lin beneath him.
Chen Lin sneered inwardly. In truth, he had little attachment to his position as Enforcing Elder of the Pill Hall. What he sought was the Dao of Longevity, not power or wealth. Still, the man's manner was truly repugnant, and he wanted to see how True Person He would handle the relationship between them.
After leaving the Pill Hall, Chen Lin returned to his shop.
He had assumed True Person He would discuss Lv Yuan's placement with him. Whether Chen Lin or the other man would be in charge, there had to be some explanation. Yet several days passed without any word.
Nor did Lv Yuan appear again.
A few days later, Chen Lin went to the Pill Hall to handle some business and discovered that the man was refining pills in an Earth Fire Chamber.
This puzzled him. Foundation Establishment cultivators all possessed true fire and could refine pills in ordinary Pill Refining Chambers. Only Qi Refining stage pill masters relied on Earth Fire