The secret room was small, but it had everything one could need.
Besides a table and chairs, there was a sandalwood bookshelf about ten feet tall, lending the room an exquisite air.
"Since the two of you were sent by Immortal Master Li, you must be cultivators as well? I was rather rude in the reception hall earlier. I hope Immortal Master Han and Immortal Master Feng will forgive me!"
As soon as Qin Yan closed the door to the secret room, he respectfully apologized to Naruto and Han Li.
"It's nothing. You didn't know, so there's no blame to assign! Besides, we still need to keep up the act."
Han Li casually took a seat at the table and spoke without concern.
Naruto had already sat down, and the impatience on his face gradually faded.
His whole demeanor changed, returning to its usual relaxed ease.
"Thank you for your generosity, Immortal Masters!"
At these words, Qin Yan became even more deferential. He remained standing to one side without showing the slightest displeasure.
Qin Yan knew all too well what cultivators were. These people were practically living immortals.
Moreover, without Immortal Master Li's support, the Qin family would never have attained its current prominence!
Whether out of gratitude or common sense, Qin Yan dared not show them any disrespect.
"Please sit down as well, Patriarch Qin. There's no need to be so formal! The Immortal Master Li you mentioned is actually my master, so I'm hardly an outsider to the Qin family."
Han Li continued with a smile.
"I wouldn't dare. I'm only a mortal. How could I be discourteous to you, Immortal Masters? I'll simply stand here and await your instructions."
Qin Yan repeatedly waved his hands, refusing to sit.
After a moment of thoughtful consideration, Han Li stopped