Old Friends Arrive and Thousand-Year Profound Jade

Purple Moon Island, Welcoming Hall.

Han Zhangxiang sat in the seat of honor, his face wreathed in smiles.

Hundred Spirits Wanderer and Mu Xue sat to one side, both wearing respectful expressions.

Several decades ago, Hundred Spirits Wanderer had met Han Changming at an exchange gathering. At the time, Han Changming had yet to make a name for himself. Hundred Spirits Wanderer had traded pills with him, then later introduced Mu Xue to him. Mu Xue had asked Han Changming to refine Soul-Replenishing Pills for her.

Hundred Spirits Wanderer and Mu Xue were both Rogue Cultivators. Most cultivation resources in the Inner Sea were controlled by the major powers, and high-rank demon beasts were rarely seen. For the sake of their paths, they had gone to seek opportunities in the Outer Sea. Soon after arriving there, they heard of Han Changming's deeds.

Han Changming's alchemy was exceptional. He was a disciple of Lingxiao True Person, with a future beyond measure. Hundred Spirits Wanderer and Mu Xue had arranged to pay him a visit—first, to seek pills and advice on medicine; second, to keep in touch. No matter how deep a friendship was, it would fade without frequent contact.

"Fellow Daoist Dai, Madam Mu, your timing is unfortunate. Changming has gone out and has yet to return."

Han Zhangxiang spoke courteously. Rogue Cultivators were unrestrained and unfettered. Generally speaking, major powers tried their best to avoid making enemies of them. If that proved impossible, they would strike ruthlessly and cut off all future trouble.

At those words, disappointment appeared on Hundred Spirits Wanderer and Mu Xue's faces in unison. They did not know whether Han Changming was truly absent or simply unwilling to see them.

"Please do not misunderstand, Fellow Daoists. Changming truly is not on Purple Moon Island. How about