"You're too kind. It's been a thousand years, and your alchemical skills have also greatly improved. Congratulations!" Jiang Chengxuan smiled warmly and returned the bow to Lan Yu and the others.
During the thousands of years Jiang Chengxuan was in seclusion, Lan Yu and his companions had also been diligently improving their own skills.
The badges they wore now were slightly different, indicating that their status in the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild had been elevated due to their progress in alchemy.
"Not quite mastery, but we've made some progress, thanks to your help, Brother Chengxuan," Lan Yu replied modestly.
Amid laughter and conversation, Jiang Chengxuan invited everyone into his cave abode and hosted a banquet. During the feast, they shared many stories about the Thousand Stars Alchemy Guild over the past millennia.
