A few moments later, following Jiang Chen's instructions, Zhang San and the other death warriors politely excused themselves and left.
Gu Ran stood as well, preparing to leave. He bowed slightly and said, "I must return to focus on my cultivation. I bid you farewell."
"Hold on a moment, young friend Niu Qing." Feng Hongbo interrupted with a bright smile. "There's one more thing I'd like to discuss."
Gu Ran paused, tilting his head in curiosity. "What might that be?" he asked, his face showing confusion. But inside, he smirked to himself, This old man is finally about to show his true intentions.
Feng Hongbo's expression grew serious as he held out a small bottle. "Young friend Niu Qing, are you absolutely sure you want to turn down our Feng Clan's offer?"
He held up the bottle, his tone enticing. "Inside is a pill that can immediately help you reach the Inquiring Journey realm. Just say the word, and it's yours."