After chatting with Deng Xiao for a while, Nie Yun finally understood.
Elder Shi Qin was that Fifth Rank Spirit Tamer, the eccentric overseer of the Pill Hall.
This man was indeed exceedingly strange. Not only was his temper peculiar, but his personality was also somewhat twisted. Whenever something displeased him, he would fly into a towering rage and kill people.
The reason Deng Xiao had survived for so long and even become a True Disciple was simple: she was an alchemist.
Although Spirit Tamers could refine pills, they were not true alchemists. Many pills still required an alchemist's hand to achieve their best effects.
It was precisely because of this advantage that she had been able to survive here. And because she had no shortage of pills, her advancement had been extremely rapid.
As for why she had not left after becoming a True Disciple, it was likely related to Elder Shi Qin. After all, no elder would offend him just to take Deng Xiao as a disciple.
"The Pill Hall is divided into four areas: east, west, south, and north. We can enter the western, southern, and northern areas, but the eastern area is Elder Shi Qin's residence. It is best not to go in there. Otherwise, even I won't be able to protect your life..."
Deng Xiao then continued explaining the rules and requirements to Nie Yun.
Just as she finished, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door. Hearing them, Deng Xiao's expression tightened. "Elder Shi Qin is here!"
Nie Yun turned to look and indeed saw an old man striding toward them.
The old man had a pale, beardless face. A vicious glint occasionally flashed through his eyes, and his skin was shriveled. One look was enough to tell that he would not be easy to deal