Seeing Luo Zhenren's furious face, Bai Cang felt no emotion.

There was even an urge to draw my sword, for my sword is never ineffective.

The impulse became even stronger as Master Luo flew closer and Master Daoji's aura grew more and more intense.

He really wanted to see how much of a gap remained between himself and a Dao Foundation Real Person.

Bai Cang was unsure when this shift in mindset had begun.

Perhaps it was because he controlled the power of the pseudo-Dao Foundation, perhaps it was the Five Elements Escape Technique that gave him confidence, or perhaps it was the confidence he gained from slaying the white-scaled serpent at the pseudo-Dao Foundation level, or perhaps he simply "looked down on" Luo Zhenren, a "fake" low-grade Dao Foundation cultivator.

In any case, Bai Cang could be certain of one thing: he seemed to be becoming more and more like Lao Han.

The "dispelling of demons" from Daoji Zhenren was not something that could be accomplished overnight, but rather a result of gradual and subtle influence.

This gradual transformation, as his strength grew and he approached the level of a Dao Foundation True Person, eventually led to a complete explosion.

Just like climbing a mountain peak, the once unattainable Dao Foundation True Person naturally felt that "it's nothing special" after he climbed this "mountain".

It's not really fair to say that "one can reach the summit and look down on all the mountains below," after all, Dao Foundation Realm cultivators, especially those of low-grade Dao Foundation Realm like Luo Zhenren, are not worthy of the name "summit."

It's just a small, slightly undulating mound, not much different from Shilipo outside Guobei County.

But the feeling of chasing, climbing, and surpassing is truly intoxicating.

This is the allure of cultivation!

It is indeed a very pleasant thing when someone who was once an unapproachable figure in your eyes gradually becomes "amiable" or even "nothing special" as you chase after them.

However, Bai Cang did not draw his sword. Instead, he firmly suppressed the impulse in his heart and slashed away all the distracting thoughts that arose.

Strategically, we can be dismissive, but tactically, we must not be negligent in the slightest.

What he wants is complete and absolute control over his own power, not to be blinded by power and become an arrogant "puppet" who is influenced and controlled by power.

I can ≠ I must do it; the value of inequalities will never be outdated!

So he simply smiled faintly and said, "Master Luo, why have you come to this? Let's talk things out."

I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush.

"You caused trouble, then just walked away, leaving me to clean up your mess, and you're blaming me for not speaking to you properly?"

Master Luo glared angrily, puffing out his beard and staring, "Leaving everything else aside, hurry back to the Pill Academy with me. I'm going to keep a close eye on you and make sure you refine a sufficient supply of Nourishing Essence and Spirit Pills."

At this point, Master Luo couldn't help but ignite a rage.

The Dan Academy "kindly" cooperated with Bai Cang to withdraw from the "Nourishing Essence and Spirit Pill," and spared no effort to hype it up, making it the hottest elixir of the year, thus opening up a path to wealth for both parties.

As a result, Bai Cang suddenly "disappeared," leaving the Pill Academy with no pills to sell and damaging its reputation for no reason.

If that were all, it would be fine!

Although there is no such thing as "hunger marketing" in this world, similar tactics have long been used by merchants, and the Dan Academy is a prime example of this.

Scarcity drives up prices! For the sake of its reputation and sustainable development, Dan Yuan would certainly not "hoard goods for speculation" or "raise prices at the last minute".

However, the production of elixirs is scarce, leading to a supply shortage. If others insist on buying them on the "black market" through "black market merchants" at inflated prices, then the Alchemy Academy has absolutely nothing to do with them.

Moreover, when necessary, these bloated "black marketeers" can become bloodsuckers for the Alchemy Academy, which can not only restore the Academy's reputation, but also deter others with swift and decisive measures, and also fleece a large number of people during the New Year. It can be described as killing three birds with one stone and winning three times over with zero losses.

Dan Yuan won three times, while all the "losers" were gone, which naturally resulted in "zero losses".

However, this tactic is not applicable to the sales of "Nourishing Essence and Spirit Pill".

This was because Bai Cang cut off the supply to the Pill Academy while simultaneously showering out hundreds of "Nourishing Essence and Spirit Pills" under the guise of "returning the favor."

The promised "exclusive agency" for Dan Academy has become a joke.

After this series of actions, the Dan Academy didn't suffer any "losses," but Master Luo was humiliated and was thoroughly ridiculed by the other masters.

Fortunately, the Weapon Academy also yielded "nothing," sparing him from the brutal mockery of his old rival, Master Xiao. Otherwise, Master Luo would have been "enraged to death."

How could he not be irritable? And how could he possibly give Bai Cang a pleasant look?

But facing the furious Master Luo, Bai Cang simply smiled calmly, "I wondered what it was all about. Is such a trivial matter worth the Master's personal attention?"

"Where is Senior Brother Luo Jin? He can just give me a greeting. Why bother the Venerable One?"

See, you're in a hurry again. What's the use of being in a hurry? It's not like I'm the one in a hurry!

"His leg is broken, he can't come!"

Master Luo grunted irritably, glancing meaningfully at Bai Cang, "Who told him to be so ungrateful, daring not to give you the Bai Dazhen teleportation gift, making my Alchemy Academy lose so much face!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Cang cried out in protest, "Master, your words are utterly unreasonable! With the crowd so outraged, how could this disciple remain silent?"

"If this can be blamed on me, then the master might as well tie me up and imprison me in the Pill Academy as a pill slave."

Upon hearing this, Master Luo's expression immediately changed drastically.

The look in his eyes as he gazed at Bai Cang was filled with a dangerous intent.

Bai Cang's words were more than just soft with a hint of hardness; they were downright firm!

The implication is: You're using me as a pawn, and you're not even allowed to fight back?

Bring it on if you dare! Whatever tricks you have up your sleeve, I'll be ready to fight you to the bitter end!

Who gave him the audacity to speak so arrogantly in front of me, a dignified Dao Foundation True Person?

Master Luo was completely baffled, while Bai Cang remained calm and composed.

They seemed to completely disregard Master Luo, displaying remarkable confidence.

As the saying goes: "To forge iron, one must be strong oneself!"

If he could only rely on Lao Han's influence, Bai Cang certainly wouldn't dare to be so assertive in front of Master Luo.

As long as Bai Cang's cultivation path and life are not harmed, Han Qinhu would not bother with these trivial matters if Bai Cang simply suffers a little. He is not Bai Cang's babysitter.

Bai Cang always believed in the principle of "a wise man doesn't suffer a loss in front of him," so why would he want to cause trouble for himself?

His waist is incredibly flexible, and his legs are even more agile.

He dared to be so defiant in front of Master Luo because Master Luo could no longer do anything to him.

If Bai Cang really angers him, he wouldn't mind letting Luo Zhenren experience what it means to be "covered in dust" and "lost face".

The past is the past, and the present is the present. Don't mistake the past for the present.

I'm standing right in front of you. How much do I still look like I used to be?

Seeing Bai Cang's confident demeanor, Luo Zhenren's face visibly flushed!

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and managed to suppress his emotions.

"The San Du Council has just reviewed the matter of Majiazhai reported by Sanyin Temple."

Master Luo suddenly opened his eyes and said with a forced smile, "Because someone is absent and the other party has not truly provoked my Heshan Sect, the General Headquarters has decided to temporarily shelve this matter."

"You wouldn't want your territory to be left unattended under the threat of another Dao Foundation Realm cultivator, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Cang couldn't help but sigh: "The world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be!"

Even someone like Master Luo, with his "thick eyebrows and big eyes," has become Japanese.

It must be Luo Jin, this "rising star," who corrupted Master Luo.

After all, one becomes like the company one keeps!

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