The misty prison

Beast Realm.

"Sect Master, the Longevity Pill we worked so hard to refine is about to have almost half of its profits taken away by that fellow surnamed Jiao. Is this really okay?" A golden eyeball orbited around Xu Bai, spinning continuously. Fang Zaiji's somewhat resentful voice came from within it.

"Let old Fang go talk to him; I can definitely bleed him some more. Sigh, Old Liu is good in every way, except that he is just too honest. He gets scammed and yet foolishly speaks up for others."

Even though he had gradually grown accustomed to Fang Zaiji's typically "blunt" words, Liu San could not help feeling somewhat angry upon hearing this.

He reached out, wanting to grab the [Synoptic Eye] possessed by Fang Zaiji, but was nimbly dodged by him.

"Hehe, you still want to catch me. Am I, Fang Zaiji, the kind of person who would fall into the same trap twice? I've long since improved…"

Before his voice trailed off, he was suddenly pinched in Xu Bai's hand.

It emitted a humming sound, seemingly still struggling unceasingly. Only, Fang Zaiji's voice no longer came out.

"Mr. Fang need not mind. As the saying goes, to take, one must first give. If we didn't give that Jiao Xiuyuan such a large cut, how could he be so enthusiastic and proactively help us promote the Longevity Pill? To us, what is consumed is merely a few herbs within Longevity Valley. It can be said to be a business with zero capital and massive profits. It is merely a difference of earning a little more or a little less."

"Besides, this Jiao Xiuyuan has countless Clones spread across every corner of Xuanhuang World, and his strength is unfathomable. Does Mr. Fang really want to go reason with him?"

Xu Bai asked with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

The golden eyeball instantly stopped struggling.

Xu Bai loosened his grip, and shortly after, Fang Zaiji's weak voice came out: "Sigh, I was just saying that. Since you, Sect Master, have no objections, then forget it."

He paused and said again: "I heard that everything is sold inside Jiao Xiuyuan's Qianli Hall? Then there shouldn't be any problem if old Fang refines some small gadgets and puts them in there to sell, right?"

Liu San let out a cold snort: "Nowadays, the Magical Artifacts and Magic Treasures of the Myriad Immortals Alliance are all standardized and mass-produced, and their prices are far lower than they were in our time. Even if you could refine something, how much could you possibly earn?"

Fang Zaiji's somewhat impatient voice came over: "Old Liu, you know nothing about Artifact Refining, so stop worrying about so much. Sect Master, give me a word: will it work or not."

Liu San still wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Xu Bai extending a hand.

"Since Mr. Fang has such intentions, then feel free to go ahead and do it. If the Materials are not enough, you can also apply to Old Liu." Xu Bai replied with a smile.

"Sect Master is magnanimous!" The golden eyeball flipped up and down, seeming somewhat excited.

"Then just wait for my good news; it will definitely give you a huge shock!"

Having said that, the golden eyeball turned into a stream of light and fled into the distance.

"Young Lord, you are simply too soft-hearted. Constantly accommodating Fang Zaiji might lead to some kind of trouble in the future." Liu San sighed.

"It's fine, no major chaos will come of it. Old Fang may seem a bit unserious, but in reality, the matter I entrusted to him regarding strengthening the Medicine King True Cauldron has never been neglected. He just hasn't shown it in front of you, Old Liu." Xu Bai explained with a smile.

"Is that so?" Liu San was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

Without continuing on this topic, Xu Bai instead asked about the refining status of the Longevity Pill.

Liu San furrowed his brows slightly and said: "With the Myriad Immortals Alliance opening up the mist exploration this time, the Cultivators' demand for the Longevity Pill is simply too great. Over this period, the inventory we refined is almost sold out, and with only me outputting Longevity Green Force alone, the speed of Alchemy can far from keep up with the rate of consumption…"

Liu San paused and asked tentatively: "Young Lord, do you think we can consider awakening a few more?"

Xu Bai pondered for a moment and didn't answer immediately, instead asking in return: "Does Old Liu have a suitable candidate in mind?"

Within the Medicine King True Cauldron, there were originally a total of six Dao Integration Cultivators slumbering.

Liu San and Fang Zaiji had already been awakened, and now four others remained within the Grand Dream Spring and Autumn Formation.

Pondering slightly for a moment, Liu San gave his opinion: "I suggest waking Jiang Yushan, Elder Jiang."

Subsequently, Liu San explained to Xu Bai the reason for choosing her.

"The primary reason why all the Medicine King Sect Cultivators cannot be awakened at present is the restriction of incompatible cultivation methods. If those who simultaneously cultivate the World Saving Everlasting Life Scripture were to wake up together, I'm afraid a tragedy of mutual slaughter would occur on the spot."

"But if it is Yu Shan, I believe this slight Killing Intent cannot affect her at all." Liu San slowly said.

As it turned out, this Jiang Yushan was originally a Disciple of the Wandering Prison, one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects.

Wandering Prison was a relatively special existence among the immortal Sects. True to its name, rather than a Sect, it was actually a prison.

It suppressed countless Cultivators who had disobeyed the orders of the immortal Sects ever since the Ten Immortal Sects began ruling Xuanhuang World.

They were exiled to the same place, left to slaughter each other.

The space where these Cultivators were banished was ethereal and unstable, and aside from a very few Cultivators, no one knew the method to enter it.

Hence it was named Wandering Prison.

Jiang Yushan was originally a jailer of the Wandering Prison, responsible for guarding these extremely vicious villains and preventing them from escaping.

Having stayed in the Wandering Prison for too long, it was inevitable to be contaminated by the monstrous Evil Qi.

No matter how resolute a Cultivator's willpower was, there was no guarantee that they could maintain a clear head under such circumstances.

Therefore, every thirty years, the Wandering Prison would replace a batch of jailers.

The new jailers were selected through various methods. Although their cultivation might not be particularly high, their actual combat strength was bound to be extremely formidable, and their dispositions had to be ruthless.

Otherwise, it would simply be impossible to suppress the numerous ferocious criminals inside the Wandering Prison.

Ever since leaving the Wandering Prison, in order to resolve the Evil Qi entangling her, Jiang Yushan came to the Medicine King Sect.

Treating illnesses and saving people, accumulating merits and doing good deeds.

Concealing a heart of slaughter.

…

"Those substantive Killing Intents within the Wandering Prison could not affect Yu Shan's consciousness. If it's just the Killing Intent generated by two people cultivating the same Cultivation Technique, she should be able to easily resist it." Liu San said with absolute certainty.

Xu Bai remained silent, then suddenly asked: "Then what about you, Old Liu? The impact brought by incompatible cultivation methods affects both parties. Can you guarantee that you won't make a move against Elder Jiang?"

Liu San blurted out: "Even if I die, I will not make an enemy of Yu Shan…"

Xu Bai instantly smiled.

"Good, since that's the case, it is settled. However, we still need to prepare a little. Old Liu, please calm your emotions first; when the time comes, I will notify you." Xu Bai agreed.

"Good, good." Liu San appeared somewhat excited.

He conjured a water mirror and began to scrutinize himself within the mirror.

"Although this Jiang Yushan is an outsider and not very familiar with the affairs inside the Medicine King Sect, since I am now presenting myself with a Clone, the matter of impersonating Liu Yihang will not be exposed."

"However, we still need to guard against any eventuality."

Xu Bai's gaze flickered.