The day of the Dragon Abyss Gathering drew near.
As Gu Chenfeng walked through the streets of the Imperial Capital, he noticed that there were indeed many more people from the martial world about.
Many wore sect uniforms bearing various emblems, and there was no shortage of powerful martial artists among them.
But when Gu Chenfeng arrived at the Myriad Treasures House,
he was surprised to find its doors firmly shut, despite it clearly being business hours.
Several men stood outside, dressed in yellow robes embroidered with a golden mountain on their chests.
They were all at the Source Sea Realm, each wearing an arrogant, distinctly unfriendly expression.
Passing pedestrians gave them a wide berth.
Surprised, Gu Chenfeng stepped forward and asked, "Gentlemen, why isn't the Myriad Treasures House open today?"
A burly man in yellow gave him a sidelong glance. Seeing Gu Chenfeng's unremarkable appearance and ordinary clothing, he immediately snorted.
"Our Myriad Treasures Sect's young master is here for an inspection today. The Myriad Treasures House is closed to put its internal affairs in order. Anyone without business here is to leave at once."
"The Myriad Treasures Sect's young master?"
Gu Chenfeng was taken aback. Even an inspection from headquarters hardly warranted such a display.
He immediately produced a token. "I am Ge Hong, the Myriad Treasures House's chief alchemist. I have business with Steward Liu."
"Oh?"
Seeing Gu Chenfeng's token and learning his identity, the Myriad Treasures Sect disciples looked surprised.
They exchanged glances before the slightly older man in yellow leading them softened his expression somewhat and said,
"So it's Alchemist Ge. My apologies, Alchemist Ge.
"The young master has personally come to inspect the Imperial Capital today. Steward Liu must receive him herself and report on her work. I'm afraid she has no time to