The people present were momentarily stunned upon hearing these words. They exchanged glances but remained silent. Instead, it was the young cultivator who had not fully understood the situation and had come into the room to have tea in the evening who asked in surprise, "You don't recognize Shen Qiang as an alchemist just because he didn't greet you?"
"Nonsense!" The elder said harshly, "Which family's disciple are you? The Thirty-two Skillful Hands stand together, upholding heritage, etiquette, and integrity. When has Shen Qiang ever shown us any respect? Without presenting a name card or adhering to etiquette, why should we acknowledge him?"
"You must understand that alchemists in the Cultivation World are esteemed because of the reputation we built. Just because Shen Qiang can refine a few rotten elixir pills, does he think he can stand on equal footing with us?"
