At this time in the hall, various Pill Kings were gathered in groups of twos and threes, discussing the illness of the Thunder Valley Sect Master's wife. Just then, with an announcement, Thunder Valley's Sect Master, Liang Xiong, appeared personally to receive the assembled Pill Kings.
Liang Xiong's complexion looked somewhat haggard, but he still spoke with a voice as resonant as a great bell. "I thank you all for taking the trouble to come to our Thunder Valley. However, my wife is afflicted with a rare disease and cannot often meet with others. We can only inconvenience you by gathering you all to see her at the same time. I ask for your generous understanding."
The Pill Kings all returned the courtesy. Xi Jianwei, in particular, laughed heartily and said, "Sect Master Liang, you're being too formal. Thunder Valley and our Huanyue Sect are both top powers in Chaoyun Country. When Thunder Valley is in need, the Huanyue Sect will naturally lend a hand."
