Zhang Xiaohua asked happily, "Could it be that someone from the Incense-Passing Cult arrived today?"
Valley Master Nie froze, then shook his head. "I'm afraid you'll be disappointed, Young Hero Ren. It isn't anyone from the Incense-Passing Cult."
He then explained, "Counting the days, the Incense-Passing Cult should indeed be sending someone soon. But their arrival time has never been fixed. Perhaps tomorrow, perhaps ten days from now."
Zhang Xiaohua asked curiously, "Then what did Uncle Nie wish to see me about?"
Seeing Zhang Xiaohua ask this, Valley Master Nie felt somewhat embarrassed. Rubbing his hands lightly, he said, "Hehe, these past days have truly exhausted you, Young Hero Ren. You've had to teach Xiao Yu that complicated formation every day, and now I've actually forgotten your agreement with Elder Zhang!"
"Ah, right." Zhang Xiaohua slapped his forehead. Several dozen days ago, he had indeed promised Elder Zhang that he would help Hui Chun Valley refine Crimson Flame Pills. But because of the Weapon Forging Gate's affairs, he had spent every day copying down the Great Evolution Five Elements Formation and had long since tossed the matter to the back of his mind. Had Valley Master Nie not reminded him, Zhang Xiaohua truly would have forgotten.
Zhang Xiaohua hurriedly apologized. "Valley Master Nie, it wasn't that this nephew did it intentionally. It's just that these past days..."
Valley Master Nie waved a hand. "I understand. Every morning, you copy the formation with Xiao Yu; in the afternoons, you still have to refine medicine; and at night, you must cultivate as well. If Elder Zhang had not repeatedly urged me, and if the Incense-Passing Cult's people were not about to arrive—their stay here will not be long—then there would have been no rush. If we wait until they arrive to refine