As Gu Lan was thinking this, a familiar figure suddenly appeared before him. The figure manifested silently, as if it had always been there. However, Gu Lan clearly sensed that the figure had been formed through the interaction of countless forces from the heavens and earth.
This ability to shape and evolve all things was something Gu Lan was more familiar with than anyone. He had experienced it firsthand when he infused the Nine Heavens Earth Essence into the Earthly Realm.
Therefore, upon seeing such a strange phenomenon, he was not the least bit alarmed.
When the figure fully materialized, Gu Lan recognized the person immediately. He cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Zhuge, long time no see!"
The person was none other than Zhuge Qingyun, dressed as a storyteller. He returned the gesture with a cupped fist and said, "Young Master Gu, long time no see!"