Shushan.
In the early morning, the sun emerged like a newlywed bride stepping outside for the first time, blushing and bashful.
Only a few days remained before Shushan would recruit new disciples.
Qingfeng, the master of Heaven-Reaching Peak, emerged from seclusion.
A lavish spread of dishes covered the table, along with quite a few exquisite pastries.
There was a large basin of Little Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms, carp stewed with eggplant, a plate of pickled vegetables, fried peanuts... and three jin of braised beef.
The meat gleamed a rich reddish brown, its fragrance wafting everywhere.
Of all the delicacies under heaven, none smelled as good as the food here.
Qingfeng chewed great mouthfuls of braised beef and said, "As the saying goes, such flavor belongs only in heaven; how rarely can it be found in the mortal world!"
"My dear disciple, I missed you to death while you were away."
Qingfeng blinked his big, kawaii eyes, acting cute.
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"Little Ping'an, hurry and tell your master.
What new and curious things did you encounter on this trip? I was bored to death here in Shushan."
Li Ping'an calmly chewed his peanuts and told Qingfeng what he had seen and heard over the past few years.
Most importantly, he had also learned the art of pill refining.
"Master, I'm planning to build an Alchemy Room soon. What do you think?"
"Good, good! Heaven-Reaching Peak is far too empty otherwise."
Qingfeng agreed without hesitation.
Li Ping'an added, "Shushan will be recruiting disciples in a few days. Do you have any plans, Master?"
"Plans?" A limpid stupidity shone in Qingfeng's eyes. "Eat, sleep, and beat up Run Tu~"
Run Tu, off to the side: ...
Li Ping'an felt helpless.
Forget it. Asking him is a waste of breath.
His master was good for