Chapter 290 Kennard Harding

• The people in the Fragrant Peach Tower's first floor dared not even breathe. Some of the more timid ones quietly slipped away. In the center of the lobby stood a display showcasing the Spirit Pill. Sophie had organized this display not only to elevate the prestige of the tower but also to give the alchemists within it a glimpse of something extraordinary. She hadn't anticipated the trouble it would stir up.
• Next to the display stood a man in his forties, exuding an air of self-importance. He carried himself with a commanding arrogance, a long sword strapped to his back. His attire immediately marked him as a member of the Proudsword Sect, but the oppressive aura he had just released had already sent a wave of unease through the crowd. Some had recognized him—the middle-aged man was none other than Kennard Harding, the headmaster of the Proudsword Sect.
• Sophie stepped forward, her tone icy as she addressed him. "Kennard, are you here to cause trouble?"