"Forget it. If immortals really were helping us from the shadows, then we owed them a favor."
At the end of the day, what mattered most right now was that these spiritual pills, which could enhance comprehension and improve learning ability, landed safely in his hands.
"Oh, right, Broom Star—can mortals take these immortal pills directly? Will they be unable to handle them?"
"Reporting to Your Excellency, according to that Immortal Official in Charge of Books, these immortal pills have mild medicinal properties and are not of a high grade, making them ideal for mortals to consume. Before contacting you, this minor deity also specifically sought out the Plague Lord to inspect them. The Plague Lord said there was nothing wrong with the medicine."
"Good. Since Master said so, there's no problem. You've rendered great service this time! Thank you!"
"What are you saying, Your Excellency? It is this minor deity's duty to share Your Excellency's burdens."
Though he said that, Broom Star's pleased expression was impossible to hide within Lu Chen's sea of consciousness.
Lu Chen nodded slightly, then changed the subject. "I'm afraid you'll have plenty to keep you busy from now on. I've decided that, from this day forth, I'll spare no effort in boosting the incense offerings for my three divine offices. When the time comes, I'll make special arrangements for the divine office of Plague-Wielding Young Lord."
"Thank you, Your Excellency!"
Broom Star was delighted. According to the rules for guardian deities, if the Plague-Wielding Young Lord received flourishing incense offerings, then he, as its guardian deity, would receive a sizable share as well.
After sending Broom Star away, Lu Chen took the Spirit-Link Powder outside.
"All of you, assemble!"
At Lu Chen's command, all the disciples immediately gathered around him.
"Master! Senior Brother!"
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