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Chapter 257: Secret Record of Fortune Inheritance
"Thank you for your hard work."
Chen Beiwu took out an Azure Essence Pill and swallowed it, then could not help reaching out to stroke Iron Egg's head.
Even after a year apart, Iron Egg remained as sincere as when they had first met.
"Gurgle."
Golden Egg flashed over, coiled around Iron Egg, and patted the latter's head with a tail as well.
A treacherous courtier was still a treacherous courtier.
But after some time apart, Golden Egg honestly did rather miss having Iron Egg around.
"Greetings, Dao Child."
At this sight, Hall Master Sun's eyes flickered, and he led the Alchemists of the Alchemy Hall behind him in bowing together.
"No need for formalities."
Chen Beiwu waved a hand, signaling for the Alchemists in the hall to return to their duties.
Then he turned his gaze to Hall Master Sun. "Is Senior Sister in the hall now?"
"She is." Hall Master Sun took the initiative to lead the way.
After circling past three pill furnaces spouting flames and passing through two medicine rooms, Hall Master Sun stopped outside the deputy hall master's Alchemy Room.
"Woof, woof."
Iron Egg rushed forward with practiced familiarity and pressed a right paw against the taotie pattern to the left of the door.
"Hum!"
The door opened, revealing a petite figure inside the Alchemy Room.
"Oh, Master Chen, you're here too."
Li Wan'er turned to look at Chen Beiwu while her fingers flew through seals, constantly sending pill-refining incantations into the Pill Furnace, her eyes showing no awareness of Hall Master Sun's presence whatsoever.
Hall Master Sun was not surprised. He had long since grown accustomed to the deputy hall master's disregard for others. After silently bowing, he withdrew of his own accord, leaving the space