"Just do your best."
Venerable Skyfire felt warmth in his heart and clasped his fists.
"Yes, Hall Master. I will certainly give it my all."
Just then, Xuan Kongzi suddenly walked toward Liu Bai.
His expression was respectful as he gave a slight bow.
"Hall Master Liu."
Liu Bai turned around, looked at him, and nodded.
"President Xuan Kongzi, is something the matter?"
Xuan Kongzi smiled and nodded, then turned sideways and made an inviting gesture.
"Please come with me, Hall Master. Someone from the Pill Tower wishes to meet you."
Liu Bai raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Oh? Who is it?"
Xuan Kongzi smiled faintly without answering directly, merely making another inviting gesture.
"Please come with me, Hall Master. That person is waiting inside."
Seeing how mysterious he was acting, Liu Bai could not help but laugh.
For one of the Three Great Heads of the Pill Tower, Xuan Kongzi, to personally come and invite him while being so secretive, there was likely only one person in the entire Pill Tower qualified for that.
"Then let's go meet them."
Liu Bai spoke calmly and started forward.
Qing Lin immediately followed, staying close behind him.
Venerable Skyfire was about to follow as well, but Liu Bai raised a hand to stop him.
"Skyfire, stay here and keep an eye on what's happening outside."
Venerable Skyfire immediately clasped his fists.
"Yes, Hall Master."
Liu Bai followed Xuan Kongzi toward the depths of the Pill Tower.
Along the way, Xuan Kongzi led the way in silence, maintaining a respectful attitude. Liu Bai did not ask further questions either. He merely strolled along leisurely, his gaze sweeping across the sights along the way.
The inside of the Pill Tower was even more magnificent than he had imagined, with traces of age everywhere. The ancient