"Since Sister Xu has said so."
"Your younger sister will naturally not let you down."
Xu Changge once took Su Bai to a Secret Realm.
Although it was for her own Foundation Establishment Breakthrough, she also secured a Foundation Establishment Pill for Su Bai afterward.
From gifting a Spiritual Vein to gifting a shop.
Xu Changge always thought of Su Bai behind her on her path forward.
Looking back occasionally.
Su Bai knew she had received many favors from Xu Changge on her Cultivation path.
So, within her capabilities.
Su Bai didn't mind helping the other party if she could.
After leaving Xu Changge, Su Bai returned to her Danfu Pavilion.
After several pointers.
Lu Hong was already able to refine Low Grade first-order Medicinal Pills of decent quality.
Next, she should prepare to refine Medium Grade first-order Medicinal Pills.
With someone guiding, progress is indeed fast.
Back then, Su Bai had to figure everything out herself.
"Aunt Su, you're back."
"Hmm, Lu Hong, has anything happened at the shop recently?"
"No, it's just that the number of Loose Cultivators has been increasing recently, and Medicinal Pills are selling too quickly. Although I can replenish some Low Grade Medicinal Pills, I can't do the same for the High Grade ones."
This was indeed a problem.
Lu Hong, as a Cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage - Late Phase.
Plus with Su Bai's guidance.
With a large accumulation of Spirit Medicine, she should be able to become a High Grade first-order Alchemist within five or six years.
But the shop only had two people.
Su Bai also had Patrol Team duties.
She needed to recruit some assistants.
Or directly ask Xu Changge to borrow some people from the Xu Family.
"Hmm, I know about this. Go do Alchemy. Strive to become a formidable Alchemist quickly and be able to handle things independently."
"Hehe, I understand, Aunt Su."
"Oh, right, take some of the Spirit Stones from the shop's income. Don't neglect your Cultivation either."
Watching Lu Hong run towards the backyard, Su Bai directly called out to her.
She opened the Restriction on the counter.
She took out a Storage Pouch from inside and threw it to Lu Hong.
"Thank you, Aunt Su~"
"Thank me for what, you girl? How could I mistreat you while you're with me, Aunt Su?"
Just as Lu Hong was about to leave.
A tall, burly man entered the Danfu Pavilion.
Seeing this, Lu Hong stopped her steps towards the backyard.
And came before the strong man.
"Fellow Daoist, are you here to buy Medicinal Pills or Talismans?"
"This old man will just look around."
"Alright, if Fellow Daoist needs anything, just say so."
Lu Hong glanced at Su Bai.
Su Bai waved her hand at her.
Meaning she would watch things here, and Lu Hong should go practice Alchemy in the back first.
After Lu Hong left.
Su Bai touched her Storage Pouch.
Inside was the Foundation Establishment Spirit Medicine Xu Changge had given her.
With Su Bai's current strength, she could completely refine a Foundation Establishment Pill with a Pill Mark.
With a Pill Mark, the Medicinal Pill's effect would be stronger, at least increasing the chance of Foundation Establishment by another half a percent.
But that would be too conspicuous.
A High Grade Foundation Establishment Pill was sufficient.
She could just say she was lucky, and during Alchemy, she had a sudden inspiration and performed exceptionally, refining a High Grade Foundation Establishment Pill.
While Su Bai was thinking about things.
The strong man slowly walked to the counter.
His body was too burly.
Just standing in front of Su Bai, his figure completely enveloped her.
Seeing him approach.
Su Bai looked up.
"Fellow Daoist, which Medicinal Pill have you taken a liking to?"
"This old man is here to do business with Fellow Daoist. Let me introduce myself first, I am Shan Xiao."
Hearing this name, Su Bai then carefully looked at the strong man in front of her.
He was burly, with a simple, honest Face.
His whole being gave off the feeling of a Body Cultivator.
But this was a disguise.
Su Bai, who had been disguising herself for years, immediately noticed the incongruity.
"Fellow Daoist Shan Xiao's disguise is excellent. I didn't even sense anything amiss at first."
Given Shan Xiao's reputation, this person must be tainted with Evil Qi.
But at this moment, Shan Xiao only gave off a simple, honest feeling like a farmer.
Completely unrelated to a heinous robber cultivators.
"Hehe, just some unorthodox methods. This time, this old man personally came to show sincerity."
"I hope Fellow Daoist Su will give me some Face."
Su Bai took out a stool from her Storage Pouch and made a 'please' gesture.
Seeing this, a sharp glint flashed in Shan Xiao's eyes.
He knew that his visit this time would likely be successful.
Meanwhile, Su Bai was contemplating.
She had just returned from Xu Changge, and Shan Xiao followed right after.
He was probably keeping an eye on her nearby.
"This Face is not given by me, but depends on Fellow Daoist Shan Xiao's sincerity."
Su Bai was very straightforward.
She also didn't like beating around the bush.
She told Shan Xiao directly.
You want me not to trouble you, let's see what you can give me.
Shan Xiao naturally couldn't agree immediately upon hearing this.
Everything involves bargaining.
"Fellow Daoist Su, as long as I, Shan Xiao, have a bite to eat, I will never forget you."
Shan Xiao didn't specify anything.
Su Bai tapped the table.
"I'm not alone here. I have subordinates who need to eat, and there are superiors watching. Everyone needs a share."
"Fellow Daoist Shan Xiao, is your capability sufficient?"
"..."
Shan Xiao thought for a moment.
He directly set up a sound-proof Restriction and then transmitted his voice into Su Bai's ear.
After hearing the compensation.
Su Bai thought for a moment and also replied to Shan Xiao with a message.
Hearing what Su Bai said, Shan Xiao looked at Su Bai in surprise, then nodded and agreed.
Subsequently, the two discussed some other matters.
After their discussion, Shan Xiao bought two bottles of Fasting Pill and left.
Su Bai half-reclined on the chair, her arms crossed.
She had just asked Shan Xiao about something.
That was whether there was a black market nearby.
Shan Xiao's answer was yes.
He said that black market was established at the same time as the Xingluo Market.
However, from Shan Xiao's meaning, although there were some dirty things in that black market, it only contained items that were not easily seen by others, such as Evil Cultivator's Magical Artifacts or Cultivation Techniques. It would be difficult to find good treasures there.
After all, the black market's scale was not large enough.
Instead of taking that risk, it was better to buy legitimate items in the market.
So Shan Xiao presumptuously asked Su Bai if she wanted any rare items.
If possible, he could do it on her behalf.
After all, Shan Xiao himself was involved in being a black hand for some Family Sects.
He was considered a very dedicated Cultivator.
And because he had been a black hand so many times, his reputation was also good, and he had remained safe all these years.
Su Bai thought it was acceptable.
So she entrusted Shan Xiao to find a second-order Immortal Cultivation Legacy.
If the Legacy was complete, Su Bai could even give him some compensation.
For example, personally refining Medicinal Pills or giving life-saving Talismans.
Shan Xiao was naturally happy about this.
Normally, those Alchemists were all very arrogant.
They were skilled, but few were willing to associate with people like Shan Xiao.
Now that he could get to know an Alchemist, he was naturally willing.
He even felt he had profited.
After all, it was a connection with an Alchemist.
Moreover, he had just walked around the Danfu Pavilion.
He also knew that the Medicinal Pills and Talismans sold by Su Bai were all of very good quality.
"Shan Xiao is also a channel."
"In that case, collecting second-order Legacies should be much faster."
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