The name Mei Guyu is unlikely to be known by ordinary Magic Sect disciples or even high-tier sorcerers like Qian Guran. The sorcerer information provided by Jiang Daozhen to He Kao does not include elder-level sorcerers.

Many Magic Sect disciples only know that the current Sect Leader of the Alchemy Sect and the Ancestral Hall Elders have the surname Mei, and they are referred to as the Meihua Immortal. That's all, they don't even know whether she's male or female, or her age.

Because of the Zeng Hongye and Wu Yanjun case after the Spring Festival this year, Elder Jiang had privately mentioned this name, which is why He Kao has an impression of it. Looking back now, he wonders if Old Man Jiang did it on purpose.

Mei Guyu is the youngest among the seven elders of the Magic Sect, a generation younger than the other six elders. According to seniority, Qian might have to call her Junior Sister.

However, Old Qian probably wouldn't dare address her that way; he would have to respectfully call her Elder Mei.

Five years ago, the Alchemy Sect elder Qi Nansheng, due to his old age, decided to go into seclusion in hopes of breaking through to Tier Seven during his lifetime and resigned from his elder position...

The official statement from the Ancestral Hall is like this, but in reality, he was scolded away by the Observing Body Sect's Elder Wild Phoenix.

With Qi Nansheng stepping down, at the time, only Mei Guyu in the Alchemy Sect was qualified to take over the elder position. She became a Tier Six Alchemist at a young age and was a leading genius among the younger generation of the Magic Sect.

Qian Guran originally didn't know Elder Mei's real name or age. After she became an elder of the Ancestral Hall, her personal information became a secret within the Magic Sect.

After receiving the application materials of the new employee recently, Qian Guran saw the copy of her ID card and found out that Elder Mei's name is Mei Guyu, she is twenty-six, the same age as He Kao.

As for whether the information is true, Qian Guran isn't sure; in any case, that's the name.

On a side note, Wild Phoenix's real name is Ye Qi. Only a few close people and the high-ranking members of the Magic Sect know this.

Elders Jiang Daozhen and Li Xiuyuan's surnames are real, while "Daozhen" and "Xiuyuan" are titles given later. They are not fake, but not their original names in the secular world either.

As for Elders Zong Zheng, Gu Chun, and Kang Rulin, they use their real names within the Magic Sect.

It is said that Mei Guyu is a Dao fanatic, focusing solely on cultivating techniques, uninterested in mundane affairs. After becoming an elder of the Ancestral Hall, the sect affairs of the Alchemy Sect were managed by stewards like Wan Zhongle.

Mei Guyu spends most of her time cultivating in the Immortal Pot Grotto Heaven. Over two years ago, she announced that she was in seclusion in the Grotto Heaven to comprehend how to break through to Tier Seven.

Mei Guyu has come out not because she has broken through to Tier Seven, but, if pushed to explain, it was He Kao who unintentionally caused this.

This January, He Kao saved Wu Yanjun in the Forest Sea Snowfield at the Northeast Border and captured the Xingshen Sect sorcerer Zeng Hongye who was tracking him, secretly informing Elder Li Xiuyuan.

Gu Chun reached Maoluo Country abroad, interrogated, and dealt with Zeng Hongye captured by He Kao. The investigation by the Ancestral Hall revealed that the case was related to the Alchemy Sect's Supreme Elder Qi Nansheng.

This matter was related to Qi Nansheng, but he was not directly responsible. The true mastermind was Qi Nansheng's disciple, the former steward of the Alchemy Sect, and Tier Five cultivator Yu Pingzhou.

The specific process of the incident was such that Wan Zhongle brought a copy of the "Tan Xian's Walking Stick Painting" made by Zhang Yanfei to Qi Nansheng for authentication.

Qi Nansheng identified it as a fake and ordered Yu Pingzhou to find the real version.

The order itself wasn't problematic, but Yu Pingzhou's method of finding the genuine item was highly questionable. He instructed Zeng Hongye to frame Wu Yanjun, claiming Wu Yanjun was on the run to avoid punishment.

Their plan was to secretly capture Wu Yanjun and force a confession... but their plan was thwarted by He Kao, which alarmed the entire Ancestral Hall.

Even Elder Mei Guyu, who hadn't intervened in worldly matters for a long time, came out and, alongside Jiang Daozhen, went to Taihua Mountain where Qi Nansheng lived in seclusion to investigate the matter.

The Ancestral Hall ultimately publicly dealt with Yu Pingzhou, though some inside details remain known only to the higher-ups. However, Jiang Daozhen specifically told He Kao and casually mentioned Mei Guyu's name.

This incident has been over for nearly half a year, yet it was unexpected that Mei Guyu didn't return to the Immortal Pot Grotto Heaven to continue her seclusion, but instead came to work in Qi Yuan!

Upon hearing the name again and seeing Qian Guran's reaction, He Kao realized it couldn't be a namesake; the new employee joining the branch must be Elder Mei from the Alchemy Sect.

Someone probably specifically informed Qian Guran not to reveal Elder Mei's identity, nor would she require special care, and that she should be treated as an ordinary employee and so on.

Qian Guran indeed did not disclose Elder Mei's identity; he only mentioned the new employee's name. Seeing He Kao's reaction, it was clearly already guessed by He Kao, so it was no longer his concern!

He Kao was inexplicably a bit frustrated. Was coming to work really that appealing? Besides, of all places, why did Elder Mei choose to join the Tengxin Group's Qi Yuan Branch to work and be He Kao's colleague?

He Kao looked at Qian Guran with questioning eyes. Qian Guran rolled his eyes, then tilted his head and glanced at He Kao, to which He Kao responded with a glare.

The two shared a tacit understanding, already reaching a level where they could communicate with just eye contact, translating their intentions—

He Kao: What's going on, why is Elder Mei coming to work at our company?

Qian Guran: You ask me, who should I ask? If she wants to come, how could I refuse? I was planning to ask you, anyway, it definitely isn't because of me. It's certainly because of you! With an employee like you, I, as a leader, have to worry constantly!

He Kao: I have nothing to do with this matter and don't want anything to do with it.

After staring at each other for a long time, He Kao finally spoke, "President Qian, I have a request. If there are any external tasks or business trips in the branch recently, please assign them to our department and then to me."

Qian Guran: "If this Mei colleague is indeed coming because of you and I let you hide away, would that be appropriate?"

He Kao: "According to what was just said, treat her as a regular employee. There's no need for special treatment. So what does the Business Division President's arrangement for other departments have to do with her?"

Qian Guran: "Because she came, I specifically sent you on a business trip. Isn't this special treatment? Don't deceive yourself!"

He Kao: "Just tell me whether to send me or not!"

Qian Guran slapped the table and said, "The branch does have many business trips, such as on-site technical support for clients, which requires technical personnel like you to handle, but we have to consider the reasonableness. After all, I'm the leader..."

He Kao waved his hand and said, "I understand, your position is too high to manage these matters directly. So as long as it's the intention of any level of leadership, just send me out reasonably. There's also an allowance for business trips!"

Qian Guran was noncommittal and changed the topic, "Brother, you don't need to worry too much. It's said that this person is only obsessed with cultivation and is not interested in other matters, perhaps she's here just for cultivation."

He Kao: "Is our company some kind of feng shui treasure land? Is it more suitable for cultivation than a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land?"

Qian Guran said meaningfully, "That's not certain! I broke through to Tier Four after coming here, and I heard the highly respected Elder Jiang also broke through to Tier Seven cultivation in Qi Yuan. He is quite connected with you.

If someone is at the brink of breaking through Tier Seven, hearing the news might make them want to come and see.

One can always think positively, for example, having such a grassroots employee stationed in our company, who would dare cause trouble? It might also bring some peace, and many matters in the Magic Sect might become more convenient."

He Kao, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, immediately raised his voice to retort, "Peace? Where's the peace! Have you thought about what would happen if she, with her status, comes here to be an ordinary employee..."

According to He Kao's view, who is Mei Guyu? The most outstanding genius of the younger generation in the Magic Sect, and the youngest elder in the Sect Law Hall! On ordinary days, let alone flattering, you can't even see her face.

The elders of the Sect Law Hall are all reclusive masters, and you've never heard of anyone having a nine-to-five job. Even Old Man Jiang back then, no one could predict on which day he'd set up his stall!

Mei Guyu, however, took a job here as a regular employee. Wouldn't those who get wind of it rush over? Even if you could leave her with a slightly favorable impression, it might be immensely beneficial.

If one could seize the opportunity to befriend her, or even go further and form an alliance, that would be even better.

For example, not to mention the identity of the Hidden Moth, but if He Kao struck a friendship with Lin Qingshuang and pleased this senior, the benefits would be plenty, let alone someone like Mei Guyu?

Another example, the chessboard set up by Old Man Jiang, the small bamboo stool he sat on, and the seeds from the parasol tree overhead, are not ordinary items!

Old Man Jiang never revealed his identity; only two other elders knew where he'd set up his chess stall. Otherwise, there would always be people squatting at the Pugang Town market entrance twenty-four hours a day, waiting for opportunities.

With Mei Guyu's arrival, one can imagine how many will try to sneak into this company. Elder Mei doesn't want to reveal her identity, so everyone will just act along with her, treating each other as colleagues and at least getting familiar.

If they can't get into the company, they can wait nearby, as Mei Guyu might shop, buy vegetables, or even cross the street at red lights, presenting opportunities for accidental encounters and introductions.

At that time, let's see. The surface here might remain calm, but secretly it could be bustling!

Although a soundproofing spell was cast, Qian Guran still used a downward pressing gesture and leaned over to whisper, "You're speaking too early! You, I, and nobody else know about this.

Remember, this matter must not spread. It at least shouldn't be leaked from us. How do you know this isn't the Sect Law Hall fishing? If someone is loitering around daily, there will naturally be people questioning why they came.

The Magic Sect's methods aren't limited to technique; the tricks are quite deep."

Listening to Old Qian, He Kao realized that not only did he think too much, but he also thought too little. Elder Mei joining the company without wide announcements, and even ordering that relevant personnel must not spread the news.

If someone hears the news and comes to try their luck, the Sect Law Hall might as well investigate their source of information.

He Kao got up and said, "I'll pretend not to know about this. Let leadership handle the arrangements. I'll go make a phone call first!"

Qian Guran pulled him back, "Don't rush off; I want to discuss something with you. A new employee has arrived, and we need to find a place for her to stay. Where do you think is appropriate for her to live?"

He Kao: "President Qian, you've got too many plays. Since she's an ordinary employee, do you need to worry about this? Is she going to live at your house or mine? She found a job herself, so let her rent a house herself."

Qian Guran: "That's exactly what I wanted to tell you. If she rents a house herself, our company might recommend during onboarding. Most likely, she will live at Sesame Apartment, as it already has a cooperation agreement with our company."

He Kao sighed and said, "If she insists on living in Sesame Apartment, I can't help it."

Qian Guran: "Don't you have an empty apartment in the Guanliu District...? Why hurry to leave? Can't you make a call here?"

He Kao calmly replied, "I'm calling a certain elder, and it's inconvenient for you to overhear some things."

Qian Guran: "Then go quickly!"

He Kao went to the fire escape, walked down several floors, probably out of Old Qian's divine sense range, and then dialed Jiang Daozhen's audio, casting the soundproofing spell.

Why did He Kao have such a big reaction earlier? He just broke through to Tier Four cultivation, discovered the mystery of 'Tan Xian's Walking Stick Painting', and then Mei Guyu seemed to arrive, wasn't it too much of a coincidence!

Among the Seven Great Magic Sects, He Kao had the worst impression and most feared the Alchemy Sect.

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