The Star Empress introduced, "This is the Pill God, he saved me from Huoyan Gang. And this is... Ming Zhi Tian."
The tall and imposing Pill God stood with his hands behind his back, fearlessly facing Ming Zhi Tian, "Ancient divine artifact? Qianchen Shen's essence, Shen'an Longevity Art, the Eye of the Immortal Pupil? Not bad, not bad…"
Ming Zhi Tian couldn't help but glance at him again, a hint of apprehension in his eyes as his sword's edge intensified.
"Zhi Tian..." the Star Empress was about to speak.
Suddenly, the Pill God flicked his fingers, launching two projectiles that exploded! Ming Zhi Tian's blade was involuntarily deflected! His wrist trembled from the impact.
"Shun..."
Ming Zhi Tian retrieved the Fiery Light, confronting him again.
The Pill God held four colorful pills between his fingers. It was clear the projectiles were a combination of different pills, their explosive repulsion causing the blast.
He glanced at the worried Star Empress, then put away his pills, dusting off his sleeve, "While I dislike fighting, I detest having artifacts pointed at me."
Ming Zhi Tian admired such skill. Seeing no hostility from the other party, he retracted his ancient divine artifact and bowed, "Junior Ming Zhi Tian, my apologies."
The Pill God looked at him again, thinking, "On the surface, this lad appears impulsive, but within he is mature and steady. Truly unfathomable. He is naturally intelligent, a promising talent."
"Your arrival proves you eliminated Huoyan Gang. So be it. Evil deeds bring their own consequences."
Ming Zhi Tian said, "This place is scorching hot in all directions and withering day by day. How do you manage? Why not relocate?"
The Pill God walked to the edge of the pavilion, surveying the surroundings, "It has always been this way. The world is the same everywhere. We live normally. Relocate? To where?"
"Ancient texts record that the outside world has four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. A world with four climates simultaneously, how peculiar. How do they survive?"
"It is said... in spring it rains. Though clear and nourishing for the lungs, those with weak constitutions may catch colds or fevers from the dampness, or suffer from aching backs and joints, even gout."
"Summer is incredibly hot, perhaps a hundred times hotter than here. Droughts are rampant, and farmers' hard work yields no crops. Perpetual lack of rain leaves the populace in misery."
"Autumn arrives, animals prepare for hibernation, busy themselves. Plants begin to slumber, shedding leaves. The autumn season causes people to become melancholic and sentimental, a season of irritability. Look at the streets in autumn; workers sweep piles of fallen leaves again and again, yet they are never cleared."
"Winter comes, all is frozen, no crops are harvested. The dry cold makes the people suffer immensely. Drink plenty of water, for moisture is lost quickly. Without water, one becomes dry-mouthed and thirsty, leading to nosebleeds. Blood freezes, unable to flow, making one prone to various cold-related illnesses."
The Pill God preferred the current situation, "Conversely, although my Kongyan Realm is perpetually hot, having only one climate is actually better."
Ming Zhi Tian praised, "You seem to have visited our world?"
The Pill God said, "A great deity once visited this realm and left behind a few ancient books. I was fortunate enough to obtain a few pages."
Ming Zhi Tian nodded, "I disagree." He then listed the benefits of the four seasons, "Although the seasons have drawbacks, they also have corresponding benefits. Just as the Five Elements interact and overcome each other, so too do the seasons. After winter, spring arrives, ice and snow melt, and all things revive, a cycle of new beginnings."