"Since that is the case, I shall arrange accommodations for you all. The Pill Gathering will not begin for a few more days, so you may rest at the Pill Tower first."
Liu Bai nodded.
"Thank you for the trouble."
Xuan Kongzi personally led the way, taking the three of them deeper into the Pill Tower.
Behind them, countless gazes remained fixed on them, unwilling to look away for a long while.
The news spread through Holy Pill City as swiftly as if it had grown wings.
Liu Bai, Hall Master of the Blood Fire Hall, had returned!
He was going to participate in the Pill Gathering!
And he had declared that Three Thousand Burning Flame was his for the taking!
The entire Holy Pill City erupted into excitement.
On the streets, in taverns, teahouses, and even in the plaza before the Pill Tower, everyone discussed the same topic.
"What? Grandmaster Liu Bai is participating in this Pill Gathering? Is that true?"
Someone's eyes widened in utter disbelief.
"Of course it's true! I personally saw Grandmaster Liu Bai step out of a spatial rift just now. The Three Great Heads of the Pill Tower welcomed him in person!"
"My heavens! I never expected Grandmaster Liu Bai to compete! Does that mean we'll get to witness his brilliance with our own eyes this time?"
Some young Alchemists flushed red with excitement.
"That is Grandmaster Liu Bai! Just how far has his alchemy advanced by now?"
"It's not just his alchemy. Don't forget that Grandmaster Liu Bai is now the Hall Master of the Blood Fire Hall! His status is extraordinary!"
Someone reminded them, his tone carrying a trace of awe.
The Blood Fire Hall.
It was one of the two halls standing alongside the Soul Hall, a true colossal power.
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