Chapter 21 021 Distribution

Zhe Shuang and Ling Yuyan were given special instructions before they set off.

The sect leader, Nan Yu, summoned the two of them, entrusting them with an important task.

Before the two set off, a distinguished guest arrived at the Tianchi Sect. His status was so high that even the sect leader, Nan Yu, had to serve him with utmost care.

However, this is not surprising, as the other party comes from a powerful immortal family in Yuan Yuan Tian and is extremely valuable.

That great cultivator did not want to see the Bixia Sect again, and even less did he want to see Shen Xiaochun coming and going in Yuanyuan Heaven.

But they didn't want to get their hands and feet dirty.

The Bixia Sect is just a small sect at the foot of Mount Sumeru, and there is no need for that great cultivator to get involved. This matter can be handled by the Tianchi Sect.

Of course, since the Great War of the Demons, there have been fewer wars and the four realms have also developed a system and rules, so it is not appropriate to be too cruel and domineering on the surface.

The sect leader of the Jiuyi Immortal Sect, Xie, spends his days seeking fame and reputation, waving his flag as a messenger of justice, attracting countless believers, but he is not one to tolerate any wrongdoing.

If you can't control Young Master Mu, can't you control the Tianchi Sect?

Xie Qingyu has countless admirers across the four realms, and is even called "Perfect Xie" by his followers.

With this "thank you person" around, everyone can't be too crazy or harsh.

Fortunately, there are always more solutions than problems. The presence of the young master Yulou as an elder in the Bixia Sect provided the Tianchi Sect with a perfect excuse to intervene in the Bixia Sect's internal strife.

However, although the two dared not slack off, they also felt that this task was not extremely difficult.

The two arrived riding on a sonic phoenix, taking in the envious gazes of the lower realm cultivators.

Then there's Shi Miaoxue, so aloof and shabby, yet she wears the gift Nan Yulou gave her.

The entire sect was incoherent, spouting nonsense and completely lacking any rhyme or reason.

Zheshuang and Ling Yuyan saw this and their contempt grew stronger. They were also convinced that these rabble were simply trying to curry favor with the upper realm.

But now he has been slapped hard in the face.

When the two came to their senses, they didn't think Shen Zhiwei was anything special. They just thought that these cultivators from the lower realms were shallow and had strong relationships with their sects and neighbors.

Shen Zhiwei was extremely vulgar, but he didn't need to paint any grand visions for those in the lower realms below the first level of Heavenly Control. It was just that his vulgarity suited the tastes of these cultivators from the lower realms.

The two exchanged a glance, both a little angry and annoyed at themselves for underestimating their opponent.

Both of them were at the Jade Liquid Realm, and with the addition of Nan Yulou, who was also at the Jade Liquid Realm, they were more than capable of controlling the situation.

Not only that, before the two went on their mission, Sect Master Nan bestowed upon them two more magical artifacts.

One is a peacock feather, and the other is the Heavenly Seal.

Both of these magical artifacts can be used by cultivators at the Jade Liquid Realm, and both can sustain the Half-Immortal Realm for two quarters of an hour.

As everyone knows, the first heaven is at the foot of Mount Sumeru, the lowest of the lower realms, and a barren land that even half-immortal cultivators would never set foot in.

With these two magical artifacts, it would be incredible. If activated, they would provide the combat power of two half-immortal cultivators within two quarters of an hour!

If placed at the foot of Mount Sumeru, it would be a situation of utter crushing!

When the sect leader bestowed the magical artifact, Zhe Shuang and Ling Yuyan were somewhat incredulous, thinking it was an overreaction and a case of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

The two secretly reviewed the situation and thought they understood. They believed that this reward was a recognition of their diligence and achievements. As for the claim that Bixia Sect was carrying out a mission, it was merely a pretext for bestowing a reward.

The two were a little excited about being key figures in the sect's cultivation program, and they even planned to make this mission even more successful.

With such a generous reward, what's wrong with being a good ox or horse?

Unexpectedly, due to underestimating their opponents, they failed to reveal their true strength, leaving both Zhe Shuang and Ling Yuyan somewhat unwilling to accept this.

It seems that doing things at the foot of Mount Sumeru requires a bit of extravagance.

Zhe Shuang's expression darkened slightly, and she suddenly said, "Now that the items have been allocated, Sect Leader Shen, why don't you open the treasury and take inventory of the medicinal herbs and spirit ores!"

Shen Zhiwei raised her clear eyes, seemingly somewhat surprised, and as if unwilling to show weakness, she simply smiled and said, "There's no rush."

Zhe Shuang snorted coldly, her anger deepening: "Not in a hurry? Even now, Sect Leader Shen is still making excuses and covering things up. Does he really intend to play tricks on the Tianchi Sect?"

Ochre was indeed angry, but he deliberately appeared to be angry. If he didn't show anger, how could he find a pretext to lash out?

If we don't find a reason to act, how can we demonstrate our strength?

Shen Zhi smiled and said, "There was no intention to play games. I just wanted to calm down and discuss things carefully. Wouldn't it be better if everyone got along peacefully?"

She is a beautiful woman with a stunning appearance and such a charming smile that she easily wins people's favor.

Zheshuang also admitted that Shen Zhiwei was good-looking, but the more beautiful she was, the more Zheshuang looked down on her.

This Shen must be used to being flattered, because of her good looks she is treated well everywhere.

But elites like Zhe Shuang from the Tianchi Sect are not like those spineless scoundrels who would fawn over female cultivators for mere beauty.

Even the most beautiful women are nothing more than withered bones in his eyes.

He wanted to slap Shen Zhiwei in the face and let him know that a mere physical body is nothing in the world of cultivators!

Zhe Shuang snapped, "You babbling on and on! You don't know what's good for you!"

He has already manifested the Heavenly Seal!

As expected, it is a top-grade treasure! A surge of abundant spiritual energy rushed in, allowing Zhe Shuang, who was in the Jade Liquid Realm, to experience the Half-Immortal Realm ahead of time!

The transformed Heavenly Seal rapidly expanded in the air, growing several times its original size, causing the wind and clouds to change and creating boundless pressure!

However, Shen Zhiwei did not have the same sense of helplessness as Zhe Shuang. Even those lower-class peasants whom Zhe Shuang looked down upon were more surprised than fearful.

She whispered softly, "Form ranks!"

The command was given softly, and the originally listless Bixia Sect disciples immediately perked up, their expressions becoming solemn.

Aside from the nearly two hundred new disciples, the remaining eight hundred disciples quickly and efficiently formed a defensive magic array.

Their formation resembled an eight-petaled lotus flower, and Shen Zhiwei stood precisely at the center of this lotus, displaying such elegance and skill.

She said, "Although there aren't many powerful cultivators at the foot of Mount Sumeru, the monsters are greedy and always graze on places with abundant spiritual herbs and minerals. Therefore, Bixia Sect has been the most frequently attacked by monsters over the years, and we are quite experienced in dealing with beasts."

Shen Zhiwei originally carried two swords, one blue and one red. Now he also drew a blue magic sword, which was crystal clear and exquisite.

Shen Zhiwei was already at the center of the formation. As the sword energy poured in, the spiritual energy of the formation could be seen spreading out, just like the veins of a lotus petal, with each strand of spiritual energy clearly visible.

Seeing things escalate like this, Nan Yulou's handsome face turned ashen, his expression grim, and he remained silent, pursing his lips.

Ling Yuyan also sighed. The anger in her heart had subsided a bit, and she felt only a little amused and helpless.

It's the Shen family who don't know what's good for them! What are they still putting on this show for? Who are they trying to impress with this melodramatic display of unity and solidarity? That kind of thing isn't popular anymore.

Ling Yuyan said calmly, "Sect Leader Shen, there's no need to be angry. Let's talk this out."

As Ling Yuyan spoke, she also activated the peacock feather bestowed by the sect leader, adding another half-immortal realm pressure!

Ling Yuyan was initially angry, but she quickly came to a clear understanding of Shen Zhiwei's situation.

Even if these few Tianchi Sect cultivators do nothing today, the Bixia Sect is destined to decline.

In another six months, the Nine Peaks Immortal Sect's low-priced and high-quality Qi-cultivating pills will begin to shift from wholesale to retail. How will the Bixia Sect, a small sect that mainly deals in pills, be able to continue operating?

By then, those Bixia Sect disciples who chose Shen Zhiwei will be filled with regret!

Upon further reflection, it becomes clear that the lower-level disciples of the Bixia Sect have nothing to fight over. The Tianchi Sect only needs to take away the spiritual herbs and minerals of the Bixia Sect and abandon it to fend for itself.

If the only goal is to support Nanyulou, then let Nanyulou abscond with the money.

The current commotion is simply because that important person wants to see the Bixia Sect being disrupted.

This important person is impatient and doesn't tolerate trivial matters. They'll slap someone in the face the same day they see them, and they just want something simple and straightforward, not all the complicated stuff.

Ling Yuyan and Zheshuang couldn't very well submit a report asking the noble lady to wait, since the Bixia Sect was doomed sooner or later anyway.

Therefore, Ling Yuyan also joined in this exaggerated performance.

In short, it was all work, with no personal emotions whatsoever!

Thinking three steps ahead for every one step she takes, Ling Yuyan had a very clever plan in mind.

After subduing Shen Zhiwei, it's not just about opening the storeroom that Shen Zhiwei has been keeping under control; it's also about letting the Bixia Sect disciples present make another selection.

Faced with absolute power, these disciples of the Bixia Sect naturally knew how to make their choice.

What followed was plunder and extortion. The Bixia Sect automatically disbanded due to insufficient number of disciples and assets, triggering a chain reaction.

Shen Xiaochun, who had already enrolled in Tianyuan Prefecture, lost her enrollment qualification due to the disbandment of Bixia Sect, and all her previous mission points were wiped out.

A brilliant young girl vanished without a trace, and from then on, the mother and daughter struggled against the odds at the foot of Mount Sumeru.

But no matter what storms arise, they won't bother the eyes of a certain noble person in Yuan Yuan Tian, ​​and he'll find it comforting and pleasant to watch.

Although Ling Yuyan was cold-hearted, she seemed to think that it was a bit too ruthless.

However, even if the Tianchi Sect didn't get involved, the Jiuyi Immortal Sect would still cut off the Bixia Sect's path to survival. Ling Yuyan felt a little pity, but not much, and soon her heart returned to stillness.

She unleashed her power, intending to break through the Bixia Sect's magic array together with Zheshuang. This mere mountain-guarding array was only for resisting some strange beasts and was nothing special.

But then, a gentle female voice rang out: "Yes, why is everyone so impatient?"

Si Yu, who had been accompanying Xiao Xing, suddenly stepped forward, speaking softly with a smile on his face, appearing very approachable.

If one's speech lacks a foundation, one's actions will not be; Si Yu's words transformed into a sword.

That sword looked like a withered tree branch, completely unremarkable and utterly ordinary!

However, a wisp of energy surged like ripples, initially gentle and shallow, but then it continued to expand, and that small ripple actually turned into a raging storm, and even a tsunami!

He's actually at the level of a half-immortal!

The female cultivator looked up, her extremely ordinary face clearly concealed by magic, but her eyes were remarkably bright.

Zhe Shuang and Ling Yuyan had some recollection of Si Yu, except that he had come today to acknowledge his family and had a younger sister with intellectual disabilities. They were quite taken aback when, seeing him as nothing more than a passerby, he suddenly pulled out a sword!

The two were unsure whether the female cultivator's half-immortal level was her true strength or something she had activated with a magical artifact. If she truly possessed half-immortal cultivation, had the Shen family stumbled upon such a huge windfall? Had they actually formed such a fortuitous connection?

Lin Lanyou was originally ordered to watch the play, and he was enjoying it immensely.

At this moment, Shen Xiaochun secretly ran over, raised her head, and asked curiously, "Isn't Uncle Lin a good friend of Sister Xiaoxing?"

Lin Lanyou: Hmm?!

Shen Xiaochun: "If we're just acquaintances, Mother said that Bixia Sect has to deal with family matters today and it's not convenient for outsiders to watch the excitement."

Lin Lanyou couldn't help but laugh: "Did your mother say that, or did you say it?"

He ruffled Chen Xiaochun's hair: "You're so clever for your age. You mean that since I'm the fairy's good friend, I should also help her?"

Shen Xiaochun feigned concern: "If your cultivation level is too far behind, you don't need to make things difficult for yourself. Getting injured is not good."

Lin Lanyou smiled, revealing a set of snow-white teeth: "Not too far off."

Fairy Siyu is a proud daughter of the third heaven. Although she is somewhat inferior to Lin Lanyou, the difference is not too great.

He was still looking at Shen Xiaochun, and without turning around, he had already raised his sleeve.

Two sword beams flew out from his sleeves, and as the blue light flowed, it transformed into a huge Dharma image. It was a blue-faced Asura with a black body, whose hands were clasped together at his chest, his power contained but not revealed.

Lin Lanyou had already turned her face away, her expression cold and menacing, yet concealing a chilling aura.

When the Dharma form was revealed, both Zhe Shuang and Ling Yuyan felt incredulous and their Dao hearts were shattered.

Only those who reach the level of a half-immortal can manifest a Dharma form, but not every cultivator at the half-immortal level has the ability to manifest a Dharma form.

Although Lin Lanyou before him concealed her appearance and was not particularly attractive, the fact that she had manifested a Dharma form indicated that her semi-immortal realm was not achieved through the use of magical artifacts.

Instead, it relies on solid, hard power.

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together, and the fairy Si Yu who was traveling with them was also very likely to be a pure, unadulterated half-immortal in terms of cultivation.

Thus, the two Tianchi Sect members who were forcibly pushing their cultivation levels here with the help of two magical artifacts became extremely uneasy.

The two were momentarily dazed and confused, completely unable to react, and never expected the script to be so absurd, utterly devoid of common sense.

At this moment, Shen Zhiwei sheathed her light blue magic sword, a smile on her face, and spoke softly: "Zhiwei has always treated people with sincerity and has never intended to play tricks. Didn't I just say that we should all calm down and discuss this carefully? Wouldn't it be better to do it peacefully?"

They were given a way out, and Zhe Shuang and Ling Yuyan put away their magical artifacts.

Si Yu and Lin Lanyou did not press their advantage. They smiled and withdrew their divine aura. Under the sunlight, the two still appeared unremarkable, yet they still secretly alarmed those present.

Zhe Shuang and Ling Yuyan exchanged a glance, both seeing fear in each other's eyes.

Before her departure, Nan Yu, the sect leader of Tianchi Sect, not only gifted her a magical artifact, but also subtly reminded her that if Shen Xiaochan continued her cultivation in Tianyuan Prefecture, she should at least be given some face.

This means that if the Bixia Sect cannot be defeated, there is no need for a fight to the death; it is best to leave room for maneuver.

Although Nan Yu was fond of women, as the leader of a sect, he naturally possessed some cunning and shrewdness.

Looking at the Bixia Sect from all angles, it didn't seem to have any real foundation, otherwise they wouldn't have brought Nan Yulou on as an honorary elder. In the eyes of Sect Master Nan, the biggest flaw was that they actually had the ability to offend that noble person from the upper realm.

For someone of Shen Zhiwei's status to be disliked by that important person is already quite an achievement.

There might be some inside story behind this.

Sect Leader Nan said so, but at first Ling Yuyan and Zhe Shuang didn't take it to heart. There were many ways to offend that important person. That Shen family member was frivolous, and Shen Xiaochan had been sent to Tianyuan Prefecture to cultivate. Didn't that fit the bill perfectly?

However, the fact that the Bixia Sect has actually produced two cultivators at the half-immortal level to assist them has secretly alarmed the two envoys from the Tianchi Sect, and led to many speculations.

Seeing that the situation had eased somewhat, Nan Yulou quickly jumped in: "That's right, we've known each other for a while, why be so tense?"

Zheshuang, unable to swallow her pride, remained silent, tacitly agreeing.

Ling Yuyan reacted faster, saving face for the two: "In that case, for the sake of Young Master Yulou, we can also have a chat."

It seems that she can't suppress Shen Zhiwei today. Ling Yuyan thought to herself that it would be more important to grab as much as possible during the distribution. Even so, Ling Yuyan's mind was not at peace. She secretly wondered if she should wait a few days to ask for some reinforcements from Tianchi Sect.

Are we, a sect from the upper realm, really going to suffer this injustice? Zhe Shuang must think so too; neither of them can swallow this anger!

Ling Yuyan wondered if Xiao Xing's older sister was just passing by and happened to come to recognize her relatives? Perhaps she wouldn't be here next time she came?

Thinking of this, Ling Yuyan's lips twitched slightly. How could that be?

She listened as Shen Zhiwei said, "Elder Nan is going to return to the Upper Realm, so he won't stay in the First Heaven. He probably doesn't care about the land that the Golden Core Sect merged into the Bixia Sect. But I think we should continue to manage it, so I'll keep holding onto it. Even though it's something that Yulou doesn't care about, I don't want to let him suffer a loss, so there will definitely be some compensation."

Ling Yuyan wanted to sneer! Shen Zhiwei really was someone who always got the better end of the deal!

This is quite a statement, implying that what she took was something Nan Yulou originally didn't want, and that Nan Yulou was so generous as to offer compensation. However, Shen Zhiwei said that she would only give a small amount.

This attitude! Shen Zhiwei belittled Nan Yulou's investment capital to the point of being worthless!

However, if a person is too calculating and greedy, they will ultimately suffer losses. Once the Nine Peaks Immortal Sect starts retail sales, where will the Azure Cloud Sect, which can only refine Qi-cultivating pills, find a foothold?

In another six months, the land that Shen Zhiwei has acquired will probably only end up being a burden on her own hands.

Ling Yuyan was happy to give the Bixia Sect's land to Shen Zhiwei, and the Tianchi Sect didn't care about such assets that were going to be wasted.

Even so, Ling Yuyan's face showed resentment, and she made it seem as if Shen Zhiwei had gotten a huge advantage.

Nan Yulou sighed again: "Back then, I didn't care so much. The sect leader said that we all needed to work together to overcome the difficulties, so I offered up all the assets I had. I thought that this friendship would never be betrayed. Sect leader, you know that I don't like to hold grudges."

Tian Xiyu also put on a tragic act: "Young master, you've really suffered. You've always been a sentimental person and never cared about these mundane matters."

Nan Yulou sighed, "You make it sound like I'm eager to leave the Bixia Sect. The sect leader has left me some land; why shouldn't I continue to run the Golden Core Sect?"

Li Yao was the quickest to respond: "How can that be? Elder Nan can wait, but how can Fairy Jiang wait? If she finds someone else, wouldn't that delay Elder Nan's wonderful marriage?"

Nan Yulou choked up, but before he could react, Shen Zhiwei preemptively said in a feigned tone, "Ayao, Tian Qi, what kind of occasion is this? How can you two be so disrespectful?"

Li Yao obediently agreed to the double act, and Tian Xiyu also reluctantly shut up.

Shen Zhiwei sighed, looking like she was not taking advantage of others but cherishing the past: "Back then, the Bixia Sect was the strongest. Later, it absorbed the Jindan Sect and the Honglian Sect, and incorporated the land of the two sects into the Bixia Sect. Miaoxue led the alchemists in the sect to improve the pill formula, while Yulou, as the young master of the Tianchi Sect, promoted the Peiyuan Pill to gain people's trust and open up sales channels. We have all been through thick and thin together, so why make such a fuss?"

When Shen Zhiwei started playing the emotional card, Nan Yulou wanted to complain that Shen was just trying to take advantage of people when she played the emotional card.

As expected, Shen Zhiwei revealed his true intentions: "Now that Miaoxue is willing to continue following me, along with the former alchemists from the Red Lotus Sect, I have roughly calculated that I will leave behind the Bixia Sect's land and alchemy furnace, and divide the current stock of finished pills, spirit ore, and medicinal herbs in the warehouse into 50% for Yulou. This 50/50 split is the fairest of all."

Shen Zhiwei's main plan was to elevate the sect's cultivation level.

For the Bixia Sect to upgrade from the first level to the second level, the following conditions must be met: the number of disciples must be at least 800; if the sect's main business is alchemy, it must have more than 20 alchemists of purple rank or above; and its annual business volume must exceed 100,000 spirit stones.

These are all hard requirements, but there are no specific requirements for inventory assets for sects advancing to the first level.

This was also Shen Zhiwei's original plan. She originally intended to give 70% of the inventory assets to Nan Yulou in order to get rid of Nan Yulou.

Seeing that she had the upper hand today, and that Si Yu was willing to lend a helping hand, and that Lin Lanyou had also joined in, Shen Zhiwei became more shrewd and said that she would only take half.

She left some room for negotiation, preparing to use about 60% of her inventory to deal with Tianchi Sect.

Of course, if Fairy Siyu were willing to stay at Bixia Sect for a long time, or if Yin Wujiu were to openly display his strength, Shen Zhiwei would not receive a single share.

Although Nan Yulou always prided himself on being cultured, he was amused by Shen Zhiwei and laughed in a fit of anger.

Shen Zhiwei seized the land, alchemy furnace and other fixed equipment, divided the warehouse inventory in half, and then acted as if he had suffered a great loss. How amazing!

Nan Yulou retorted sarcastically, "Isn't the sect leader being at a huge disadvantage by doing this?"

Shen Zhiwei wasn't surprised by the other party's reaction. The so-called "asking for the sky, then bargaining on the spot" means that you should start by bargaining down to the last penny. Shen Zhiwei was being too reserved, afraid of provoking Tianchi Sect. She could slowly negotiate the price.

At that moment, Shen Zhiwei suddenly had a flash of inspiration and remembered something, and immediately came up with a strategy.

She smiled and said, "That's right. Assignment is a big deal. If Yulou has any opinions, we can take a few months to discuss it slowly."

Nan Yulou frowned slightly. Was Shen Zhiwei using the stalling tactic?

Nan Yulou couldn't help but be suspicious, wondering if Shen Zhiwei was manipulating her and that she dared not neglect Fairy Jiang, so she couldn't stay at the foot of Mount Sumeru for too long.

Jiang Cui is beautiful and passionate, and her brother is at the height of his fame, with many suitors. Although Nan Yulou used tricks, it is said that there is a certain attraction between them upon first meeting.

If he were to be away from Jiang Cui for an extended period, it wouldn't be impossible for the fairy to develop feelings for him.

Thinking about it this way, Nan Yulou's heart skipped a beat, and she felt even more that Shen Zhiwei was despicable and hateful.

Shen Zhiwei did indeed have this in mind; he was betting that Nan Yulou couldn't afford to delay.

But that's only one aspect; the second aspect is the most important.

Shen Zhiwei, observing the expressions and demeanor, suspected that the envoy from Tianchi Sect might already know that Jiuyi Immortal Sect was determined to sell off its pills, which would be a major blow to Bixia Sect!

After all, Shen Zhiwei had connections to know about it, and Xie Qingyu even specifically mentioned it to Shen Zhiwei.

In any case, the movements of the Nine Peaks Immortal Sect six months from now are probably not a very secret.

As a result, in the eyes of these Tianchi Sect envoys, the land and alchemy facilities of the Bixia Sect were no longer worth anything.

If this drags on for several months, and the news reaches the lower realms, they will believe that Shen Zhiwei will not be so generous as to divide the stored resources 50/50.

Shen Zhiwei had such calculations in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She said in a friendly manner, "In the next few months, Tianchi Sect can send a few more envoys to Bixia Sect. However, I have always acted fairly and I am not afraid of people finding fault with me."

Nan Yulou was slightly taken aback, wondering if the two half-immortal cultivators would also stay at the Bixia Sect today.

Ling Yuyan's voice also carried a hint of impatience: "Stop nagging. It's just a small sect with no important resources. Let's divide it like this. Tianchi Sect has many affairs to attend to every day. We don't have much energy to waste on such a small sect."

Nan Yulou was stunned!

Indeed, Tianchi Sect is a major sect in the third level of heaven, but can Nan Yulou not explain what kind of behavior his own sect has?

The Tianchi Sect has always been known for its ruthless exploitation of every last drop of profit, believing that even the smallest mosquito is still meat and there's no reason to let it go.

Of course, this appearance must be extremely glamorous and prestigious.

Now that Ling Yuyan had actually given in, Nan Yulou felt quite awkward, thinking that it was probably because two half-immortal cultivators had suddenly appeared in the Bixia Sect.

Although Nan Yulou felt that such a major renovation would at most repay one or two favors, and it was impossible for him to stay at the Bixia Sect for long, he dared not say anything.

He looked at Xiaoxing; her skin was fair, and she seemed timid. Though she lacked a certain spirit, she wasn't unpleasant. Nan Yulou suddenly felt a pang of regret, regretting that he hadn't been able to do her the favor. Sometimes, putting on a show of politeness could have its advantages.

Shen Zhiwei seemed somewhat surprised as well. Her acting was quite nuanced; she first showed surprise, then a hint of calculation and hesitation, clearly weighing whether Sister Xiaoxing would stay at Bixia Sect for long. Finally, Shen Zhiwei, with a touch of impatience, said "Okay!"

Ling Yuyan thought to herself, "How could I not see through Shen Zhiwei's little scheme?" She couldn't help but sneer inwardly. This Shen family member truly lived up to her reputation for being meticulous and calculating, adept at leveraging power. It's just a pity she's trying to gain a small advantage but suffering a great loss in the end.

Once the Bixia Sect has finished dividing its members, she will immediately spread the news about the Jiuyi Immortal Sect. It's likely that the Bixia Sect will lose its unity.

It was quick; the two parties signed the contract immediately.

Shen Zhiwei is the head of the Bixia Sect, while Ling Yuyan and Zheshuang are authorized envoys of the Tianchi Sect, so they can also sign contracts on behalf of the Tianchi Sect.

Nan Yulou is both a respected elder of the Bixia Sect and a young master of the Tianchi Sect, and today the Tianchi Sect has also distributed assets on his behalf.

Nan Yulou was not very satisfied and thought he could have won more.

But since Ling Yuyan said so and Zheshuang didn't object, then Zheshuang also agreed with Ling Yuyan. In this way, Nan Yulou, observing the situation, couldn't cause trouble on her own.

He was dissatisfied, and Shen Zhiwei secretly felt it was a pity. Had she known that the Tianchi Sect envoy would agree so easily, she would have asked for only 40%, which was still too little.

The contract was established, and a ray of light from the contract streaked across the sky, flying towards the Primordial Mother Tree.

Therefore, it cannot be disobeyed lightly.

The Primordial Mother Tree is the Way of Heaven. Once a contract is made, anyone who breaks it will be punished by the Way of Heaven.

Shen Zhiwei also conjured a spirit key and handed it to Li Yao: "In that case, Yao, you open the storeroom and divide up the pills, spirit stones, and medicinal herbs inside. Be sure to count them carefully and divide them fairly and neatly."

Shen Zhiwei is a petty person, but he can talk a lot of nice things.

Nan Yulou is meticulous and calculating, but she is not a person with a fiery temper, and she is also very adaptable.

Since the contract was already a fait accompli, Nan Yulou felt she had been cheated, but she also thought that making a fuss would be pointless, so she put on a show.

He sighed, "The current division is a last resort. Thinking back, when the Bixia Sect and other alchemy sects were struggling to survive, it was Sect Leader Shen who gathered everyone to discuss countermeasures and persuaded them to merge. Such courage is truly admirable. Yu Lou remembers all of this, and every time he recalls it, he is filled with emotion."

He played Shen Zhiwei, and he acted as if everyone would reminisce about the past.

Shen Zhiwei's face immediately softened with emotion: "Elder Nan went to great lengths to persuade people to join him. No one expected that a small sect like ours at the foot of Mount Sumeru could produce a Qi-Nourishing Pill that is no less than that of the Nine Peaks Immortal Sect. Now, the Qi-Nourishing Pill produced by the Bixia Sect is not only highly regarded in the First Heaven, but can also be sold in the Second Heaven and even the Third Heaven."

"The Bixia Sect has achieved its current status thanks to the concerted efforts of everyone!"

After praising Nan Yulou, she then praised Shi Miaoxue: "The formula for the Bixia Sect's Peiyuan Pill was developed by Miaoxue through ten trials and failures. During that time, she endured countless hardships and despairs, but she persevered with her stubborn and unyielding nature."

Both harbored their own ulterior motives, but Shi Miaoxue, being the honest one, spoke her true feelings. Her voice was slightly sour: "Sect Leader, there's no need to say that. I know I'm not worldly-wise, I'm single-minded, and I act recklessly. It was the Sect Leader who fully supported me, borrowing money from all sides, yet never mentioned the difficulties to me, only asking what I lacked. Miaoxue remembers all of this."

Shi Miaoxue's eyes were red.

She couldn't possibly not follow Shen Zhiwei.

There are always sweet moments in the past.

Thinking about the past, she rolled her eyes at Nan Yulou, but she wasn't so angry anymore.

At that time, Nan Yulou admired her pills and her as a person. After the pills were refined, Nan Yulou promoted them everywhere, even going so far as to bring up her bloodline from the upper realm.

At that time, Nan Yulou encountered setbacks everywhere, suffered grievances, and was ridiculed by others.

Shi Miaoxue was also upset. Nan Yulou, with red eyes, gently comforted her, "Miaoxue, it's okay. They just don't understand how good you are."

He said, "Even at the foot of Mount Sumeru, one can refine a Qi-Nourishing Pill that is no less effective than those from the upper realm."

"They don't understand your goodness, nor do they understand the goodness of the pills you've refined."

"You and the pills you refined are both very, very good."

In terms of emotional value, Nan Yulou always gives a lot. He is good-looking and eloquent, with a lot of beautiful words.

Shi Miaoxue wanted to cry at that time.

Shen Zhiwei was her best friend, and Nan Yulou was her most beloved lover.

Therefore, Shi Miaoxue felt very happy. She thought the three of them could stay together forever, but all good things must come to an end.

Shi Miaoxue's eyes were slightly red, and there were hints of tears welling up.

Of the three former allies present, two were harboring their own ulterior motives.

Shen Zhiwei and Nan Yulou flattered each other while secretly criticizing one another.

Nan Yulou thought to herself, "That's right! How shameless is this Sect Leader Shen!"

Back then, during a time of crisis, Shen Zhiwei swindled and deceived people, making grand promises and extravagant claims about the future. People, whether they knew him or not, were all swindled out of spiritual stones and medicinal herbs by Shen Zhiwei and left with IOUs.

Shi Miaoxue failed several times in trying out the pill formula, but Shen Zhiwei didn't even blink. Spirit stones and herbs flowed in like water, and the pill furnace was upgraded several times.

Shen Zhiwei gave Shi Miaoxue whatever she wanted.

Once the pill formula was tested and high-quality Peiyuan Pills were produced, the Bixia Sect's storerooms were completely empty.

To expand production, more investment was needed. Shen Zhiwei was ruthless. Based on the principle that debtors are the boss, he once again extorted money from his former creditors, half-threatening that if the Bixia Sect collapsed, they would have nothing to repay.

This secured another source of resources, enabling the successful development of the Bixia School to begin mass production.

Shen Zhiwei thought to herself, "That's right! How hypocritical that Young Master Yulou was back then!"

They say he's the son of the sect leader, but he's actually the son of a maid. The Southern Sect Leader has countless lovers and numerous offspring. His bloodline as the sect leader is worthless.

Thus, he was relegated to the first level of heaven, taking advantage of the lower realm cultivators' perception of the immortal sects and aristocratic families of the upper realm, and shamelessly boasting that he was a fallen nobleman.

So he tried to imply and explicitly that he had powerful backers and influential figures behind him, including a father who was a sect leader of the third level of heaven! This sect leader Nan probably didn't pay much attention to his son, did he? To put it bluntly, Nan Yu might not even remember his own son's name.

But this guy is also a weirdo. Nan Yulou is not ashamed at all. When others have doubts about the Bixia Sect's ability to refine Peiyuan Pill, Nan Yulou acts high and mighty, as if he has the Tianchi Sect as his backer and the Tianchi Sect Master is his father. So tell me, is this Peiyuan Pill any good?

When others didn't buy into Nan Yulou's act, they mocked and ridiculed him, giving Nan Yulou a taste of the harsh realities of society.

The good thing is that this guy has a thick skin; he can quickly recover after being hit and become even more determined after setbacks. By casting such a wide net, some innocent people are bound to be fooled by Nan Yulou and end up being persuaded to sell the Bixia Sect's Peiyuan Pill.

The two appeared to be reminiscing about the past with expressions of emotion, but in reality, they were both complaining to each other.

Only Shi Miaoxue was truly moved.

The scene stirred Shi Miaoxue's emotions, and she spoke softly, "I've been learning alchemy since I was a child. If I weren't an alchemist, I wouldn't know what to do. In any case, in the entire First Heaven, only the Bixia Sect practices alchemy, can afford to support a Purple-Rank Alchemist, can operate a furnace, and can refine Qi-Nourishing Pills of quality that are no less than those in the Upper Realm. And back then, everyone thought it wouldn't work—"

Instead of feigning distress, Shi Miaoxue said, "I feel very proud of all of this."

She said, "I'm very proud of myself, and sometimes I even feel like I'm amazing."

Shen Zhiwei seemed to be taken aback for a moment, her beautiful phoenix eyes flashed, and then she smiled slightly: "That's right. Although our sect is located at the foot of Mount Sumeru, it is also a gathering place for many talents, and we have managed it very well. I am also, I mean, everyone is also extremely remarkable."

Despite the bizarre nature of the meeting, things still managed to get started.

Shen Zhiwei sighed with pride at her skill in managing her subordinates, even placing Nan Yulou in a very suitable position, which was indeed quite remarkable.

Miaoxue is absolutely right, she's truly amazing! Shen Zhiwei didn't want to say anything more; she was just too awesome!

She was good at being sentimental, and Nan Yulou was no less so, speaking even more cheesy and sentimental words: "Indeed, Yulou is also very proud of it. It is truly a great honor. I will never forget everything that happened in the Bixia Sect, and I will remember this period of time forever."

Several people were speaking with tears in their eyes. At the height of their emotions, Tian Xiyu leaned over and asked, "Sect Leader, Elders, how should this top-grade Purple Jade Mushroom be divided?"

Shen Zhiwei and Nan Yulou, sensing the scent, immediately came over, temporarily setting aside any sentimentality.

As for elixirs and spirit stones, there are clear quality standards in the four realms, their value is obvious, and they are easy to classify.

However, the raw materials used to refine elixirs are a very complex matter.

This top-grade Purple Jade Fungus is a precious and rare specimen among our stock. Its crown is as big as a washbasin, and it's not easy to cultivate it to such a high standard.

Nan Yulou blurted out: "It's such a small matter, why make a fuss? Just cut it open at the stem, weigh both sides, and try to make sure the weight is the same. That way, we can divide it fairly."

Nan Yulou spoke quickly, but Shen Zhiwei responded even faster: "The medicinal essence of this Purple Jade Fungus is all in the crown, and the medicinal power in the root is less than one-third of that in the crown. Yulou, if you only want the root, wouldn't that be unfair to you?"

Both sides are knowledgeable, so there's no need for pretense.

Shen Zhiwei pulled her daughter over, and in front of everyone, she put on a show of testing her daughter, asking her how to divide this.

Although Shen Xiaochun thought it was rather idiotic, she still forced herself to say, "Hmm, split it in half from the middle?"

Isn't this obvious?

As soon as she said it, everyone agreed, praising Xiao Chan for being so clever and a genius for coming up with such a brilliant idea.

Shen Xiaochun felt a chill run down her spine.

Not only that, Shen Zhiwei handed a small knife to Shen Xiaochan and coaxed her in a tone that made Shen Xiaochan's scalp tingle even more: "Xiaochan, why don't you try to divide it? Let everyone see how good you are."

Shen Xiaochun swallowed hard, a righteous and awe-inspiring expression rising on her face.

Performing silly acts in front of adults is an inescapable fate for children. With a wave of her hand, Shen Xiaochun perfectly split the Purple Jade Fungus in two.

Li Yao and Tian Xiyu each took out a small ruler and skillfully measured the thickness of the crown on both sides, and then measured the weight. They confirmed that the weight was indeed the same, and then praised Xiao Chan for being clever.

Holding the knife, Shen Xiaochun listened to the two men's praise and felt like she was about to die.

Lin Lanyou couldn't help but laugh as she watched, pressing her fingers down on the bamboo hat on her head to avoid ruining her aloof and unruly personal image.

The play was quite entertaining; I never imagined Xiao Chan would be like this at home. Also, this Sect Leader Shen was merely stunningly beautiful in Yuan Yuan Heaven, but once she descended to the mortal realm and connected with the earth's energy, she became much more vibrant.

Although she is not like a fairy from the celestial realm, she has a unique and shameless charm.

But Young Master Mu is still watching? Does he really enjoy watching that much? I wonder what he's noticed. Although this show is quite entertaining.

The Lord, who was cold and aloof all day, found a bit of warmth and humanity in watching some popular plays.

Lin Lanyou, as the clone messenger, was originally in a very relaxed state, but at this moment a voice suddenly rang in her mind: "Go kiss her."

It's Young Master Mu's voice!

Gentle, calm, resolute, and intolerant of dissent.

Lin Lanyou almost thought she had misheard.

But he didn't misunderstand.

Young Master Mu even added, "Give her a kiss."

"You go."

Because the two share the same five senses.

Young Master Mu didn't consider whether Lin Lanyou would explode or not, but in fact, Lin Lanyou did explode!