Herb Pavilion, top floor.
In the elegant room, sandalwood incense wafted softly.
Liu Quan personally brewed the finest Spirit Tea for Chen Ye and his companion, and the usual slick smile on his face now had a touch of respect.
In the past, although Chen Ye was the steward of Lisong Valley, his position was nominally comparable to the Guardian of the Herb Pavilion... but that was only in name.
He and Chen Ye were both Qi Cultivation Stewards, essentially still cultivators of the same tier.
But now, everything is different...
"Steward Liu." Chen Ye picked up the tea cup, took a gentle sip, and spoke in a bland tone, "Steward Ma, went back to the sect for reporting duty?"
"In response... in response to the steward."
Liu Quan quickly bowed and truthfully replied,
"Recently, due to Lisong Valley, the supply of Spirit Plants has been delayed, so Steward Ma... returned to the sect because of this."
