While the lead disciple of the Pill-Refining Hall was speaking, the disciples of Wuming Hall, led by their own leader, also arrived at another resting place. This place was clearly somewhat higher than the cave where the Pill-Refining Hall disciples stayed.
Watching the outer sect disciples swagger away, Zhang Xiaohua jumped down from the carriage behind Lu Chaoxian and could not help laughing inwardly. This Incense-Passing Cult really does pay attention to hierarchy. Ordinary Pill-Refining Hall disciples live in caves at the foot of the ridge, while Wuming Hall disciples live higher up. Then what about those caves at the very top? Could they be where the inner sect disciples live? Are Peacock, Chen Chen, and the others staying there?
There were many caves at the bottom of the ridge, more than enough for the Pill-Refining Hall disciples. Zhang Xiaohua was not picky and simply followed Lu Chaoxian into one at random. The moment he entered and saw its arrangement, he immediately understood what Lu Chaoxian had meant on the carriage by "you'll know once you get inside." Other than the necessary stone beds, jade cases filled with medicinal herbs were piled all along the cave walls!
Seeing Zhang Xiaohua's surprise, Lu Chaoxian smiled and pointed at the jade cases. "See? Our seniors anticipated your difficulty long ago and prepared these jade cases in advance. Tomorrow, just take a few more."
"Mm, I understand, Senior Brother Lu. For the sake of our seniors' painstaking efforts, I should take some as well."
"Fine. When we leave tomorrow, have them help you carry them. Mm, I'll be staying next door. If anything comes up, come find me."
With that, Lu Chaoxian turned to leave.
Zhang Xiaohua asked curiously, "Senior Brother Lu, you aren't staying here?"
Lu Chaoxian also burst into laughter. Turning