He paused, then continued.
"If it were merely an ordinary Seventh-Grade Alchemist, a single invitation from the Valley Master would be enough to invite him into the Burning Flame Valley. That would already be giving him face. But a Tier 8 Alchemist... if we merely sent an invitation, he might think we were slighting him."
Tang Zhen fell silent for a moment before slowly nodding.
"The Great Elder is right. I did not think this through."
He rose to his feet and paced back and forth through the hall. After a while, he stopped, his gaze resolute.
"In that case, I will make a trip to Holy Pill City myself."
The elders were all slightly startled upon hearing this.
"The Valley Master will go personally?"
Tang Zhen nodded.
"Yes. Grandmaster Liu Bai is publicly refining pills in Holy Pill City now, and people seeking pills line up every day without end. If I go in person, it will show our sincerity, and I can discuss the matter of pill refinement with him face-to-face."
He paused, then continued.
"Huo'er's injuries cannot be delayed any longer. As long as I can persuade Grandmaster Liu Bai to act, what does it matter if I make the trip myself?"
The elders exchanged glances and nodded in unison.
"The Valley Master is wise."
Tang Zhen waved his hand.
"Enough. It is settled, then. I will depart for Holy Pill City tomorrow. During this time, I will leave the affairs of the valley to you all."
Everyone clasped their fists.
"We will obey the Valley Master's command."
Holy Pill City, Liu Bai's courtyard.
Inside the alchemy room, Liu Bai sat cross-legged, with the jade slip sent by the Burning Flame Valley placed before him.
He casually toyed with the jade slip, a faintly amused smile on