Over the course of a year, Shushan Sect had not changed. When Li Shiming appeared outside the Sect Formation, he sensed many attentive gazes.
"Master, I have returned!" He saw Elder Su waiting for him outside the sect and quickly stepped forward to bow and speak.
"Has your cultivation advanced to the Golden Core Middle Stage?" Elder Su asked in surprise, looking at his disciple.
Li Shiming was momentarily stunned. His advancement to the Golden Core Middle Stage should not be a secret; he had already informed the Beishu Trading Company.
Looking at Elder Su, it seemed he was unaware of his advancement to the Golden Core Middle Stage.
Little did he know that the Beishu Trading Company had intentionally withheld the information, given that he had not explicitly asked them to share this news with the Shushan Sect.
