Tao Yaoyao's gaze shifted as she quickly looked Chen Shi'an over. "I've heard of cases like the one you described. But you wouldn't find one such person in a hundred."
"What a coincidence!"
The corners of Chen Shi'an's mouth lifted high. "You met one today."
Tao Yaoyao smiled faintly. "It seems my luck is good."
At this point, she changed tack. "Squad Leader Chen, you reached Martial Dao Entry-Rank at nineteen. Even across the entire Desolate Ruins, that counts as first-rate talent.
"It would be a shame to waste that talent by holing up in Windrise Stronghold.
"If you're willing to join our Hundred Flowers Pavilion, we can certainly offer you more opportunities and let you stand on a bigger stage."
Chen Shi'an chuckled softly. "I appreciate your kindness, Pavilion Master Tao.
"But my answer is still the same. We can work together for our mutual benefit in the future, but as for joining the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, forget it."
Regret appeared on Tao Yaoyao's face. "We took one wrong step back then. I never imagined it would cost the Hundred Flowers Pavilion a talented man."
She let out a long sigh. "You must have something to discuss, coming here tonight, Squad Leader Chen?"
Chen Shi'an nodded, took out a porcelain bottle, and held it out to Tao Yaoyao. "I'd like to sell this to your pavilion. What price would you offer, Pavilion Master Tao?"
Tao Yaoyao took the porcelain bottle and opened it for a look, then laughed helplessly. "The last time you came here, you were hoping to buy Marrow-Washing Pills. Now you're actually bringing one to sell to me."
After helping Du Gang and Pi Hou undergo Marrow-Washing and Bone-Tempering, Chen Shi'an still had one Marrow-Washing Pill left.
Keeping it served no purpose for the moment, so