With the start of the new year, Tinglang Island had regained some of its liveliness.
However, still feeling the effects of the recent gales, most of the visitors were local cultivators, so the island wasn't crowded.
The Treasure House inside the Feiye Commerce Association was thus relatively quiet. After all, it handled high-value trades, auctions, and appraisals, so it rarely saw casual visitors.
So when Xiao Chen arrived, he was immediately given an enthusiastic welcome.
"This way upstairs, Senior!"
"I'm a senior Appraiser with the Feiye Commerce Association. If you don't mind, I can handle the appraisal of your items."
"Kuang is also in today. Please wait a moment; I'll go get him now."
It didn't take long for Xiao Chen to see Kuang Ruihong.
The man was still wearing the same gray robe, but he looked somewhat older and less vigorous than when they had met last year.
"Ah, it's you, Xiao."
