The moment they reached the entrance, a late Emperor Realm figure radiating overwhelming pressure strode up with delight on his face. "Brother Xuan Ming, it really is you! That day, a distinguished guest used your identity token to purchase supplies. I knew then that you had come to Starfall City."
This man was Shen Yuan, Deputy Alliance Leader of the Vast Sea Merchant Alliance in Starfall City. He wore a brocade robe with dark patterns, had a square, dignified face and a short beard beneath his chin. His eyes were deep and sharp, while his aura remained tightly restrained. Every gesture carried the composure and bearing of a high-ranking Merchant Alliance official.
The Great Elder smiled as well. "Brother Shen Yuan, I'm afraid it has been ten thousand years since we last met."
"Haha, indeed! The last time we met seemed to have been at this Merchant Alliance's Ten Thousand Year Auction as well. It seems Starfall Academy's affairs are so numerous that even a busy man like you has had no chance to go out and about." Shen Yuan laughed heartily.
"I have indeed been busy. To be honest, the new student recruitment I am overseeing has yet to conclude. Once the auction ends, I must return to the Academy to handle the follow-up matters." The Great Elder shook his head helplessly.
The two seemed to share a close relationship. They chatted at length, from amusing stories of their past discussions on the Dao to the current state of the various realms. Only when other late Emperor Realm supreme experts arrived did Shen Yuan excuse himself apologetically and go greet them.
As they entered the auction venue, the Great Elder suddenly turned his head and asked, "Shen Yuan only exchanged pleasantries with me just now and did not speak