'Looks like I've come at just the right time.'
Seeing how reasonable Lu Chuan was, Xu Yunfan relaxed slightly, though he kept his expression respectful.
"Thank you for your understanding, Senior Brother."
Next, Xu Yunfan clasped his hands in a salute toward the Nine Immortals Mountain in the sky.
"And I thank the True Monarch for his grace."
'This bootlicker... He's even better at this than I am.'
Lu Chuan cursed inwardly but gave a slight nod. Then, his expression changed as he fixed his gaze on Xu Yunfan.
"Now that you've emerged from seclusion, your foundation is stable and your aura is condensed. I must admit, I'm a bit surprised. It seems your gains in the Celestial Realm were truly remarkable."
He didn't directly point out that Xu Yunfan had already advanced to Late-Stage Foundation Establishment, but his scrutinizing gaze and slightly astonished tone revealed it all.
'How long had it been since Xu Yunfan was at the Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment?'
