Looking down on others again

"Deacon Mei, you're being too polite. The reason we agreed to help the pillheart Pavilion refine pills this time is mainly because of the pillheart Pavilion's reputation in the alchemy world. If anyone can sneak into the pillheart Pavilion and pretend to be an Alchemist, wouldn't we be lowering our status as well?" As soon as he finished speaking, a thin old man among the guests stood up and echoed.

Don't be fooled by this person's unremarkable appearance, his voice was loud and full of vigor, and he was full of pride.

"That's right. We are all famous alchemists. If we associate ourselves with a junior who is only here for the first time, wouldn't it be beneath our dignity?" The others also agreed.