Mu Yingluo stayed close beside Su Shi'er, nodding repeatedly with a smile. "Understood! Once Fellow Daoist Su gets settled, I'll immediately begin making arrangements."
No sooner had she finished speaking than a voice suddenly rang out beside them.
"Who are you people? This is the Medicinal Pill Hall's secondary residence. No idle outsiders are allowed to enter... Eh? It's you two?"
The newcomer's tone was rather hostile, but before she could finish, she let out a startled cry.
Following the sound, Mu Yingluo saw a plainly dressed middle-aged female cultivator approaching from ahead.
The newcomer was none other than the female cultivator they had encountered outside the Medicinal Pill Hall's main compound while inquiring for information.
Hmm? These two actually came out safe and sound. Could it be... they merely went in to watch the excitement before leaving early?
If so, they were rather clever.
Then... the cultivation resources on them...
As she eyed Su Shi'er and Mu Yingluo suspiciously, the middle-aged female cultivator recalled the low-grade Spirit Stones Su Shi'er had given her earlier. Though her expression remained unchanged, her thoughts immediately sprang to life.
With a thought, the middle-aged female cultivator's eyes rolled, and she hurriedly continued, "Fellow Daoists, this is the Medicinal Pill Hall's secondary residence. Those who are not Medicinal Pill Hall alchemists and do not possess a Medicinal Pill Hall token are not permitted to enter."
"Of course, if you two wish to come in and have a look, it is not entirely impossible. It's just that..."
At that, the middle-aged female cultivator abruptly stopped speaking. The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, and her eyes revealed a look that plainly said, You understand.
Her meaning could not have been clearer.
Su Shi'er smiled without speaking in haste, simply handing over the Medicinal Pill Hall