Within the Inner Region of Sacred Pill City.
On a bustling street, a middle-aged man dressed in magnificent golden robes was heading north.
The middle-aged man looked fairly young, seemingly in his thirties. His features were strikingly regular, giving anyone who saw him the impression of an upright, righteous man.
His aura was also vast and imposing, suggesting that he was a powerful expert. Yet his cheerful, hurried manner could not help but arouse curiosity.
After quite some time, the man stopped before a residence. Looking up, he saw the plaque above its entrance.
Xiao Residence.
This residence belonged to the Pill Tower's Ninth Elder, a man of considerable renown throughout the Pill Region. Ordinarily, no one dared linger at its gates, though certain powerful experts were exceptions-such as the gold-robed man standing there now.
Given Brother Xiao's temperament, he probably wouldn't be wandering around. Hopefully, I haven't come all this way for nothing.
Thinking of Brother Xiao, whom he had befriended a year ago, the man smiled faintly, walked up to the gate, and knocked with the door ring.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
"Brother Xiao! It's me, Chen Ye!"
Chen Ye shouted at the top of his lungs, looking just like an ordinary townsman dropping by a neighbor's house, utterly unconcerned with his image.
Before long, the gate opened, and a white-robed youth walked out. He visibly froze for a moment when he saw Chen Ye.
"Brother Chen, what brings you here?"
At the youth's question, Chen Ye chuckled. "What, can't I drop by to cadge a drink? Come on, come on, let me in. Ever since I tasted your Pill Marrow Nectar last time, I've been craving it."
Seeing how impatient Chen Ye was, the white-robed youth smiled and welcomed him into the residence.
"No one visits the temple