"Who goes there?" As Xiao Yan stepped into the Medicine Pavilion, two heavily armed guards at the entrance asked with solemn expressions. It was obvious that entering the pavilion required careful inspection.
"I'm here to buy medicinal herbs." Xiao Yan nodded slightly at the sight, knowing that this vigilance was a sense of alertness cultivated by the two fellows through long years of professional habits.
"Please show your relevant credentials, Your Excellency," the two guards said.
"Relevant credentials?" Xiao Yan asked in surprise.
"The Medicine Pavilion has three layers. The first layer is accessible to anyone, but the second layer requires some identity verification because the people on the second layer are all prominent figures," the two guards explained.
"What about the third layer?" Xiao Yan asked casually.
"The third layer is a place for big shots to enter and exit. The items auctioned in there fetch astronomical prices, and the third layer also contains the residences of quite a few powerhouses. Therefore, the security there is extremely high, and the conditions for entering are even harsher." Although powerhouses with the qualifications to enter the third layer were rarely seen even once in several months or days, the two guards still spoke up.
"What is required to enter the third layer?" Xiao Yan asked.
"An Immortal Grade Alchemist's credential... or perhaps the strength of a Four-star Dou Xian powerhouse." Looking at Xiao Yan's weak aura, the two guards immediately felt helpless, yet they still spoke out. After all, they were no fools; since they acted as gatekeepers, they would naturally and respectfully fulfill their duties.
"Here." Hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded slowly, and the Immortal Grade Alchemist tier badge flashed in his hand and vanished in an instant.
"An... an Immortal Grade Alchemist?" The strength of the two guards was