Speaking of this, Hong Changqing hesitated to express his desire to stay temporarily in Aurous Hill.


    Charlie observed him for a while without any clear oue, and then he smiled and asked, “Are you trying to say that returning would be pointless, so you intend to remain in Aurous Hill for a bit?”


    Hong Changqing’s face lit up with joy as he instinctively pped his thigh, eximing, “Master Wade is absolutely correct! That’s exactly what I mean!” After saying this, he looked at Charlie with anticipation, eager for his response.


    Instead of showing anger, Charlie smiled gently and replied, “Master Hong, let me rify this for you.” Hong Changqing quickly responded, “Master Wade, please enlighten me!”


    Charlie nodded and continued, “Your main reason foring to Aurous Hill was to discover who created the Rejuvenation Pill and Sanxue Jiuxin Pill, and now you’ve sessfully found me. Since your goal has been achieved, why are you still here?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Upon hearing Charlie’s undeniable logic, Hong Changqing felt a wave of disappointment wash over him. He began to tremble, his lips quivering, and his teeth shed involuntarily. It was clear that he didn’t want to leave, but he struggled to find the right words to speak to Charlie.


    He was also apprehensive that pushing too hard might cause Charlie to change his mind, which could lead to severe consequences for him.


    At that moment, Charlie shifted the conversation, asking, “By the way, Master Hong, how long have you been at the level of an eight-star warrior?” Hong Changqing replied respectfully, “Master Wade, I have been at the lower eight-star warrior level for sixteen years now.”


    Charlie inquired out of curiosity, “And how old are you this year?”


    Hong Changqing responded, “I will be sixty-two next year!”<fn15a2> Th?s chapter is updated by Find~Novel</fn15a2>


    Charlie remarked, “You reached the eight-star martial artist level in your forties? Your cultivation speed seems quite impressive!”


    Hong Changqing chuckled and said, “To be honest, while the alchemy techniques of Taizhen Dao may seem basic, my teacher passed down a fairlyplete set of martial arts mental methods, which is better than what most schools offer. This has certainly provided me with greater potential.”


    He continued, “Moreover, there are some remarkable elements in our basic alchemy techniques. One of our ancestors was a renowned alchemy master who somehow managed to refine a batch of panacea. This type of medicine not only strengthens the body and cures various ailments for ordinary people but also enhances the cultivation base for martial artists.”