Lou Yi walked into the cave mansion and saw a familiar figure in a black robe standing ahead, smiling at him.
He appeared to be in his fifties, with a darker complexion, a slender black scar on his right cheek, and a wisp of goatee on his chin.
He didn't quite have the air of a Foundation Establishment Elder from a grand sect, but more like the leader of a gang.
It was Elder He, named He Xiang, also known as Yan Bozi, who had previously taught Lou Yi's batch of newcomers.
"Broken through to the Qi Cultivation Middle Stage?"
"In less than four years since you entered, you've broken through to the Qi Cultivation Middle Stage, faster than many with mid-grade Spirit Roots.
It's evident you've devoted a great deal of effort, without slacking."
"And I remember, when you first joined, you grasped the Rain Technique in just over ten days, a testament to your exceptional talent..."
