And this man was none other than Xiao Che, who had been the first to head to Giant Spirit City that year.
Chen Xun's seemingly casual gaze also fell upon this junior. Xiao Che had shed much of his youthful immaturity and high spirits from back then, gaining a little more steadiness and weathered experience.
Even though great waves churned within his heart, his outward appearance remained as steady as an old dog.
Xiao Che took a deep breath and silently cupped his fists toward Chen Xun from the very back. He already knew that the Dao Ancestor was likely traveling the world once again.
But the old man was still as ruthless as ever when it came to running a shop...
Xiao Che silently sighed within. He did not go forward to disturb them. The younger generation seeking immortality had their own blessings and fortunes; if he stepped in and disrupted them, it would instead be not beautiful.
Chen Xun smiled and nodded.
At some point, he had come to enjoy watching these Immortal Realm Beings slowly grow—from immaturity to maturity, then on to shelter one region or complete their own splendid path of immortality.
An hour later.
"Shopkeeper, pardon our disturbance!"
"Should the shopkeeper encounter danger in the city, you may invoke the name of our Heaven Ruins Sect of the Five Elements Immortal Domain. No rampant insignificant people would dare come here and cause trouble."
"Indeed. We will come again next time."
The Heaven Ruins Sect disciples spoke with faces full of righteous resolve. Their word was their bond—since they said they would bring immortal stones to buy paintings next time, they would definitely come.
"Hehe."
Chen Xun and Xiao Che laughed in unison.
Chen Xun laughed because they at least had good taste. Being able