Jing Yan glanced at the long street on both sides, found a gap, and hurriedly arrived at the entrance of the Pill Tower.
"Thump thump thump!"
Jing Yan knocked on the door.
"We are not open for business recently!" A deep voice came from inside.
Jing Yan's heart stirred, recognizing the voice as that of Jing Chenxing.
"Uncle Chenxing, it's me!" Jing Yan called out with a slight boost of his voice.
"Ah?"
Inside the Pill Tower, there was first a sudden hush, followed by exclamatory cries, and then the sound of hurried footsteps approaching the door.
"Is that Jing Yan?" Jing Chenxing's voice came from behind the door, clearly recognizing it was Jing Yan, but to be safe, he called out again to confirm.
"It's me," said Jing Yan.
"Squeak!" The door was pulled open.
With a swish, Jing Yan entered the Pill Tower, and Jing Chenxing quickly closed the door behind him.