Hai Bodong waved a hand in greeting.
Xiao Qing also gave a slight nod in return. His gaze swept over Nalan Jie, and he could sense that Nalan Jie's aura was much fuller than before. It seemed the pill had worked well.
"Clan Leader Nalan, your injuries seem to have fully recovered, and your cultivation appears to have improved as well. Congratulations."
Hearing this, the gratitude on Nalan Jie's face deepened. He hurriedly said, "It is all thanks to Master's benevolence! Nalan Jie was foolish before and offended Master. Yet Master not only forgave me, but even bestowed pills upon me. The Nalan Family will never forget this kindness!"
He spoke with complete sincerity. If not for Xiao Qing, let alone advancing in cultivation, his injuries might not even have healed by now.
Mu Chen watched from the side, and his estimation of Xiao Qing rose several notches.
To make the stubborn Nalan Jie submit so wholeheartedly, this young master's methods were indeed extraordinary.
As they chatted, the group entered the discussion hall within the pass.
As soon as they sat down, Xiao Qing directly stated his purpose. "We came this time intending to infiltrate the Chu Yun Empire and investigate the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect."
Nalan Jie and Mu Chen's expressions both changed at once.
Nalan Jie urgently said, "Master, Elder Hai, you must not! The Chu Yun Empire is heavily guarded now, and the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect is filled with experts. They are especially skilled in poison, making them impossible to guard against!"
"I have heard that their ancestor, Xie Biyan, has already emerged from seclusion. He is a Dou Zong expert! How could the two of you personally risk yourselves?"
Just as his words fell, a piercing alarm suddenly sounded from outside the pass!
A scout