On the raised platform, Gu Chenfeng sat cross-legged in meditation.
After briefly steadying his mind, he opened his eyes and looked toward a corner where the crowd was dispersing.
A sword-bearing youth and a red-dressed young woman stood there.
Gu Chenfeng met the youth's gaze, nodded to him, and offered a friendly look.
The youth merely nodded slightly in response, then turned and left with the young woman.
"Senior Brother, that man seems to know we helped him."
"His Spiritual Power is extremely strong. In terms of talent for alchemy, I'm afraid only that 'freak' in our sect could compare to him."
The red-dressed young woman was somewhat startled.
"Is he really that good?"
The youth nodded. "To think we would encounter someone like him on this trip to the Great Li Dynasty's Imperial Capital.
"If we didn't still have an important mission to carry out, I would certainly get to know him.
"Once we finish our mission, we can find a way to approach him.
"If we could invite him to join the sect, that would be a great achievement too."
Meanwhile, inside the Exquisite Pavilion's lounge.
"Who dared to club me from behind?!"
"Hiss, my head hurts."
Steward Chen and Alchemist Huang finally slowly Su Xing.
The Exquisite Pavilion's attendants had carried them back from the roadside.
They had been knocked unconscious and had also inhaled some special sleep-inducing drug.
Only after taking Detoxification Pills did they finally Su Xing.
Upon waking, the two were just about to fly into a rage when they saw, seated at the head of the room,
a handsome young man in spotless white robes, with an otherworldly air.
"Young Master!"
Both were startled and hurriedly rose to bow.
"Young Master, today..."
Steward Chen trembled with fear, his voice quavering.
"I already