Afterward, Qing Chen slowly rose, walked to the entrance of his cave abode, and opened the formation and the door.
Outside stood a young man in blue robes. It was none other than Qing Chen's good friend, Li Feiyu.
The moment Li Feiyu saw Qing Chen, surprise appeared on his face. He was clearly stunned by the aura of the seventh layer of Qi Refining emanating from Qing Chen.
Qing Chen greeted him with a smile. "Brother Li, long time no see."
Qing Chen noticed that Li Feiyu's aura was stronger than when they had last met. Clearly, he had already reached the eighth layer of Qi Refining.
A smile appeared on Li Feiyu's face. He looked Qing Chen over carefully and said in surprise:
"Brother Qing, you really have advanced to the seventh layer of Qi Refining! Congratulations!"
Qing Chen replied with a smile, "You flatter me, Brother Li. Your cultivation seems to have improved as well."
After they congratulated each other, Li Feiyu's expression grew solemn as he said to Qing Chen:
"By order of Hall Master Xu of the General Affairs Hall, Outer Sect disciple Qing Chen is to report to the General Affairs Hall at once."
At these words, something stirred in Qing Chen's heart.
He knew that the General Affairs Hall handled the sect's daily affairs, and it was also a place every Outer Sect disciple had to pass through to advance to the Inner Sect.
Now that Xu Jiuling had personally issued an order, could it concern my promotion?
He nodded and said to Li Feiyu, "Thank you for bringing the message, Brother Li. I'll head to the General Affairs Hall right away."
Li Feiyu waved a hand and smiled. "No need to be too nervous. My uncle broke through to the Foundation Establishment