A sprawling manor stood here, its plaque bearing the three grand characters: "Heavenly Pill Garden." Two True Immortal Cultivators guarded the entrance, while the gates stood wide open.
A ruddy-faced Green-Robed Elder sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, looking utterly at ease. A tall, thin Golden-Robed Youth was reporting something to him.
"This Heavenly Pill Convention has drawn quite a few Dao Pill Masters. Treat them well. Hopefully, we can gather Third Rank materials capable of weakening the Lightning Tribulation."
The Green-Robed Elder gave his instructions.
Li Xuan, Primordial Unity Golden Immortal Middle Stage, Enforcement Elder of the Heavenly Pill Palace.
"Rest assured, Master. This disciple will do his utmost to gather Third Rank materials that can weaken the Lightning Tribulation."
The Golden-Robed Youth promised.
Chen Xun, Golden Immortal Late Stage.
"Let us hope so. Do what man can, then heed Heaven's decree. If it truly cannot be done, I will have to venture out and seek opportunities. Otherwise, I will not survive the next Minor Heavenly Tribulation."
Li Xuan's expression was solemn. Seeming to recall something, he added, "All right, go attend to your business."
"Yes, Master."
Chen Xun agreed and withdrew.
A month passed in the blink of an eye. In a quiet Blue-tiled Courtyard, more than a dozen Golden Immortal Cultivators gathered within a Cyan Stone Pavilion, drinking tea and chatting. Shen Long and Chu Buyu were among them.
"Madam Chu can actually refine Immortal Spirit Puppets. You and Daoist Qian truly are a match made in heaven."
A full-figured green-skirted woman praised her.
Chen Ying, Golden Immortal Late Stage, Dao Pill Master.
"You flatter me, Madam Chen. My success rate in refining Immortal Spirit Puppets is not high."
Chu Buyu replied modestly.
Over the past month, Shen Long and Chu Buyu had frequently attended gatherings