Elder Kong's laughter boomed out, carrying an unmistakable sense of... unrestrained, overflowing delight.
That made one thing clear: some goal or expectation of Elder Kong's had been fulfilled.
And it had happened with Pill Master Lin's help or assistance.
A thoughtful look appeared on Bai Hengwan's exquisite face.
Although Elder Kong had contacted Pill Master Lin through her, he had not told her the specifics. Still, she had her suspicions. The only way Pill Master Lin could help Elder Kong was through pill refining.
What could two Pill Masters do together? Wasn't that obvious?
Bai Hengwan did not hurry away, but waited quietly outside.
A short while later.
"Xiang Girl, come in."
Elder Kong's call came from inside the hall. At the same time, the doors swung open with a boom.
Two figures appeared, one in blue and one in black.
Both stood before a table. Dressed in black, Elder Kong was looking down as he sorted something, while the Green-Robed cultivator beside him merely watched with his hands folded, his figure straight as a pine.
Hearing soft footsteps, Lin Changheng immediately turned, smiled at Bai Hengwan, and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Greetings, True Disciple Bai. It has been a long time."
Bai Hengwan dipped slightly in return and said with a faint smile, "Friendship isn't measured by how often we meet, or how long we spend together."
"Indeed."
Lin Changheng nodded at once. Naturally, he would not contradict or question words meant to draw them closer.
Only then did Elder Kong finish putting away the old and new deductions on the table. He turned toward the two, who were chatting warmly, and smiled.
"Xiang Girl, helping me contact Pill Master Lin this time was a tremendous favor."
"I now have a little more confidence in breaking through