Under Huang Bao's astonished gaze, Zhang Yan walked to the edge of the ship and likewise cupped his hands in salutation toward the elder, saying, "You flatter me. I am Zhang Yan, merely a humble cultivator, not a great master."
The elder was slightly surprised to see that Zhang Yan was so young, but his expression quickly returned to normal. "Daoist Zhang need not be modest," he replied. "Your Long Yue Pill is odorless, colorless, smooth like a pearl, its properties clearly reaching the realm of 'subtle nature refined like dust, power condensed into one.' Even after being exposed to sunlight for a hundred days, its potency does not diminish in the slightest. It is truly an exceptional pill, a treasure indeed."
Zhang Yan had sent over this pill, as was customary among Pill Masters, to showcase his accomplishments and cultivation. This was a common etiquette in their circles.
