The next day, Gu Yanshan emerged from seclusion.

The first thing he did was summon Qin Yi to the study for a discussion between master and disciple.

"Qin Yi, you've given me quite a burden."

Having reached the Elemental Infant Realm, Gu Yanshan's every step seemed to bloom with golden three-petaled lotus flowers beneath his feet. Yet, despite achieving this realm, he didn't appear particularly pleased.