This was taking far too long.
"Shopkeeper, we'll pay extra. Would that be all right? Please, could you arrange for us to move up the queue?"
The middle-aged shopkeeper gave a wry smile and shook his head. "Young man, it's not that I don't want to arrange it for you. There simply aren't any spots left."
"You know how many alchemists have gathered in Cangwu City for the Pill Combat Tournament these past few days. Not one of those alchemists is short of money. If I let you cut the line, my reputation would be ruined. Please understand."
After hearing this, Li Bufan sighed.
The shopkeeper was telling the truth. During the Pill Combat Tournament, alchemists from throughout the Eastern Domain had converged upon Cangwu City. Which of them was not wealthy? With the Teleportation Formation so tightly booked, it was only to be expected.
"All right." Li Bufan cupped his fists. "Thank you for informing me, Shopkeeper."
He turned to leave with Lin Zhiyan.
Seeing that he was about to go, the shopkeeper suddenly reminded him, "Young man, if you want to use a Teleportation Formation at a time like this, everywhere except the Pill Mystic Pavilion will probably require waiting. If you truly are in a hurry, I suggest you go take a look at the Pill Mystic Pavilion."
Li Bufan halted, then smacked his forehead.
"How did I forget the Pill Mystic Pavilion!"
He turned and cupped his fists to the shopkeeper. "Thank you for your guidance, Shopkeeper!"
With that, he pulled Lin Zhiyan along and quickly left Flourishing Harmony Residence.
As they walked along the street, Lin Zhiyan asked softly, "Bufan, is it really all right for us to go to the Pill Mystic Pavilion...?"
There was a trace of concern in her voice.
The Pill