Behind the wooden table, Elder Chu lightly tapped the tabletop with his fingers. Two flashes of approval flickered through his half-lidded eyes.
This fellow... is rather interesting. He knows how to conduct himself and when to advance or retreat. With his former status as an alchemy attendant, accepting him would neither invite gossip nor cause trouble later if anything happened.
What a pity... his cultivation is a little too low. And I do not know how skilled he is at alchemy. If he knows nothing at all, there is no use keeping him.
These thoughts flashed through his mind, and in an instant, Elder Chu had made his calculations.
"Su Baiyun... so it was you, little fellow. When I saw you back then, you were still quite young. Who would have thought that after parting at Yellow Dragon Valley, you would have reached such an age?"
"This Pill Furnace is quite precious. It was thoughtful of you to bring it. If it were some other treasure, it would not be appropriate for this old man to accept it. But this Pill Furnace happens to be useful for my daily alchemy."
"This old man will reluctantly accept it and not stand on ceremony with you, little fellow. If you have any need regarding the Dao of Medicinal Pills in the future, you may come and ask me at any time."
As he spoke, Elder Chu opened his eyes and sat upright.
With a wave of his hand, he put away the Mid-grade Spirit Artifact Pill Furnace before him.
Then, his gaze fell on Su Shi'er. After pondering briefly, he continued.
"Besides, we have known each other before and share an old connection. Now that you have joined the Sacred Spirit Cult, if I did not show you some consideration, others would