"One of these days, I'll definitely report him to the Ancestor!"
Despite his fierce cursing, Zhang Xuanhe's hands did not slow in the slightest. He picked up the Realm-Breaking Pill and inspected it carefully. Once he confirmed there was nothing wrong with its potency, he immediately tucked it into his sleeve with utmost care.
After putting the pill away, his eyes shifted slightly.
Something's not right.
That iron rooster Lu Qingshan actually handed out a Tier Four Realm-Breaking Pill without a second thought. Perhaps the Sect Master is making a fortune clearing out old stock, and he seized the opportunity to wheedle it out of her.
In that case...
I can't let that old fellow leave so easily.
I've got to squeeze a few more things out of him!
At that thought, Zhang Xuanhe raised a hand and ordered, "Let him in."
The moment the words left his mouth, he thought better of it and hurriedly stood.
"Never mind. I'll go meet him myself!"
Zhang Xuanhe swept his sleeves aside and strode down the mountain.
Before long, he appeared at the entrance to the cave abode, his face beaming. His earlier fury had vanished completely, and his smile creased his entire aged face.
"Ah, Junior Brother Lu!"
"What wind blew you all the way to my doorstep today?"
"Oh, get out of here!"
Lu Qingshan bristled and glared, showing him not the slightest warmth.
"Old Ghost Zhang, spare me that act."
"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You think I just wheedled this pill out of Junior Sister and brought it here to show off, don't you?"
Zhang Xuanhe's expression stiffened. He nodded instinctively, then hastily shook his head.
"Not at all, not at all!"
"Others might not know what you're capable of, Junior Brother Lu, but how