Zhang Xiaohua lowered his head and pretended to think, then said solemnly, "Since that is the case, the two seniors should attend to your own affairs. There will be no need for you to come by for what follows. I will notify you once I have successfully refined the Crimson Flame Pill. How does that sound?"
Valley Master Nie glanced at Elder Zhang and nodded. "That is the only way. Young Hero Ren, you have worked hard. If you need anything, tell Xiao Yu without hesitation. Every last Herb in Hui Chun Valley is at your disposal."
Upon hearing the word "herbs," Zhang Xiaohua pointed at the jade cases on the table. "In a while, I will add the remaining medicinal ingredients into the pill furnace according to their portions. I will put away the leftover herbs first. What do you two think?"
Both men nodded without objection. This had been agreed upon beforehand; Zhang Xiaohua was merely putting them away first.
After chatting a little longer, Valley Master Nie and Elder Zhang prepared to leave, their hearts tangled with conflicting emotions.
Seeing the faint furrow that had remained between Valley Master Nie's brows, Zhang Xiaohua suddenly thought of the Incense-Passing Cult and immediately asked, "Uncle Nie, should the people from the Incense-Passing Cult be arriving soon?"
Valley Master Nie nodded. "By my reckoning, it should be around this time. But Young Hero Ren, please rest assured. This old man has not forgotten your matter and has already arranged everything properly. Even if the Incense-Passing Cult's people arrive right now, I will drag things out by hook or by crook until the Crimson Flame Pill is successfully refined."
Zhang Xiaohua sighed after hearing this. "The Crimson Flame Pill can be refined again in the future, but I do not wish