Immortality and cultivation begin with alchemy and accounting.

After a brief reminiscing, Bai Xuanjing asked first, "Brother Jinyan, what brings you to the Canghuang Islands?"

Speaking of which, Bai Xuanjing thought of the Thick Earth Toad Spirit that Lu Jinyan had previously inquired about with the rogue cultivator, and had some guesses.

Thick Earth Toad, a mid-grade first-tier demonic beast.

The pouch on its back contains a liquid called the Thick Earth Toad Essence.

The refined essence of the Toad Spirit can be used to make elixirs.

Generally speaking, any medicine that uses the essence of the earth toad is an antidote.

Lu Jinyan's next words confirmed Bai Xuanjing's guess: "Our Lu family is going to refine a batch of first-grade high-quality detoxification pills."

However, since the family doesn't have a suitable top-grade first-level alchemist, we thought of finding Xuan Gu and having him find a top-grade first-level alchemist in your Bai family to refine a batch of pills for us.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjing understood.

Although the Lu family is also a Foundation Establishment family, there is only one Foundation Establishment cultivator in the family, and its strength is not even comparable to that of a branch of the Bai family.

Moreover, the Lu family is a family that has only developed in the last hundred years and has little foundation. They may be good at hunting demons, but their alchemy skills are very weak.

The Lu family does not have the ability to independently refine many kinds of elixirs.

You either have to spend a lot of money to buy finished pills, or you have to collect materials and find an alchemist to help you refine them.

Bai Xuangu holds a high position in the Bai family, especially among the younger generation.

Therefore, he has influence in many places.

It would be feasible for him to find a first-grade high-level alchemist from the Bai family.

Given the relationship between the two families, if Lu Jinyan personally intervenes, Bai Xuangu will most likely not refuse, as long as the request is not excessive.

Lu Jinyan continued, "After we arrived at Xuan Gui Market, we first purchased some gifts, which we plan to take to the Bai family."

Then I browsed around the various stalls and found the Thick Earth Toad Essence that our family needed, so I negotiated the price.

"I just happened to run into you in this Xuan Gui Market..."

As they spoke, Lu Jin abruptly changed the subject, "What are your plans?"

"Come straight back to the Bai family with us? With me protecting you, your cousin definitely won't dare to follow!"

"Moreover, the tracking method he used is not sophisticated. The reason you can't see it is simply because your cultivation level is too low. I can easily erase it for you."

Bai Xuanjing shook his head. "If I hadn't happened to run into Brother Jinyan and you guys, my life would really be in danger!"

"Since Baek Hyun-rim is so heartless, then don't blame me..."

As she spoke, Bai Xuanjing looked at Lu Jinyan.

Lu Jinyan frowned slightly, looking somewhat troubled, and expressed his concerns, "Although your cousin has ill intentions, he is, after all, a cultivator from the Bai family. It might be inappropriate for us to take action."

The Lu family and the Bai family are not even in the same league.

Lu Jinyan dared not provoke the Bai family.

"In my opinion, brother, you're overthinking it!" Lu Jinxiu said at this moment.

"The Bai family is not incapable of distinguishing right from wrong. Their clan rules strictly prohibit infighting among members of the same clan. If we lend a hand, we will certainly not be blamed."

"Furthermore, we don't need to kill Bai Xuanlin. We just need to capture him and those two evil cultivators, and have Xuanjing deliver them to the Bai family!"

"At that time, let the Bai family's punishment hall investigate. Once the truth comes out, they will naturally give Brother Xuanjing a fair arrangement."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jinyan's brows twitched slightly. He said, "That's a good idea..."

He then looked at Bai Xuanjing and asked, "However, what is your cousin's status in the Bai family? If he has an elder in an important position, don't let his unreasonable behavior end up making you the one in the wrong!"

Bai Xuanjing shook his head. "He is a mortal descendant of the Bai family. He was found to have spiritual roots when he was young, which is why he was sent to the clan's territory and given a generational name!"

"I see." Lu Jinyan nodded, her expression greatly relieved.

He naturally wanted to help Bai Xuanjing, but he didn't want to get involved in the internal affairs of the Bai family because of this.

After all, compared to the behemoth that is the Bai family, not to mention him, even the Lu family is no match for them!

He came to the Canghuang Islands to do business for his family, not to cause trouble for them!

Upon hearing that this person had no special background and that instead of killing him directly, he would be sent back to the Bai family, a heavy weight was lifted from his heart.

The three then plotted in the alley.

To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, Bai Xuanjing did not spend too much time talking with Lu Jinyan and his sister.

After finalizing the details, he quickly returned to the inn.

……

Shortly after Bai Xuanjing returned, there was a knock on the door.

"Brother Xuanlin!"

Bai Xuanjing opened the door.

Bai Xuanlin was somewhat surprised to see Bai Xuanjing.

He knocked on the door casually, not expecting that Bai Xuanjing was actually in the room.

"You didn't go to the market today?" Bai Xuanlin quickly adjusted his expression.

Bai Xuanjing nodded, a look of joy on her face. "I've bought what I wanted!"

"Oh!" Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanlin's face also lit up with surprise.

"That's a good thing!"

He immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said, "In that case, let's head back to the family now. Staying another night will cost another three and a half low-grade spirit stones!"

Having said that, Bai Xuanlin unabashedly revealed his embarrassment, "To be honest, brother, unlike you, I don't have any elders to support me. The spirit stones I've spent on lodgings these past few days have already made me feel a bit heartbroken!"

Bai Xuanjing didn't refuse again, but instead cupped his hands in greeting: "That's exactly what I was thinking too. Speaking of which, I really have to thank Brother Xuanlin for his company these past few days!"

After saying that, the two packed their things and headed towards the exit of the market.

……

More than 300 miles from Xuan Turtle Island, in the sea area

A deserted island,

Bai Xuanjing and Bai Xuanlin sat cross-legged, meditating to replenish the magical power consumed by traveling by water.

"Brother Xuanjing, to be honest, I'm really envious of you!"

Bai Xuanlin suddenly spoke, his expression strange.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjing's heart stirred slightly, but she calmly asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Bai Xuanlin sighed deeply, his expression sorrowful and genuine. "Your father was a steward of the Clan Guard Hall, your second uncle was a steward of the Alchemy Hall, and now your elder brother is also a rising star in the Clan Guard Hall..."

"Someone like you is born with no shortage of resources for spiritual practice."

"On the contrary, what about me? If we're talking about cultivation talent, am I not superior to you? Yet you've already reached the fourth level of Qi Refining before me!"

As he spoke, Bai Xuanlin's face twisted, his jealousy growing stronger.

"Over the years, I have been diligently studying alchemy, hoping to reach a higher level so that my descendants can have an easier time than I have in the future."

"Now the opportunity has arrived! I'm determined to obtain the No. 8 Fire Vein!"

Bai Xuanjing remained silent for a moment.

It seems that Bai Xuanlin's actions against him were partly driven by jealousy.

What Bai Xuanlin said wasn't wrong; for some cultivators, their future is pretty much determined at the moment of birth.

However, Baek Hyun-rim forgot one thing.

Bai Xuanjing's father and brothers, whether in the Clan Guard Hall or the Alchemy Hall, were not cultivators who received salaries without working; they earned their resources through their own efforts.

In fact, the Bai family's current prosperity is the result of the planning and strategies of generations like Bai Xuanjing's father.

On the other hand, look at Baek Hyun-rim.

To put it bluntly, without the Bai family, Bai Xuanlin might never have been able to embark on the path of immortality, let alone be in his current situation.

He has been supported by his family since childhood, and now he has only been away for a few years. The profits he has earned for his family through alchemy are far less than the family's early investment in him.

Even so, he still harbored ulterior motives.

"Human greed is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant," Bai Xuanjing sighed inwardly.