Immortality and cultivation begin with alchemy and accounting.

"I see." Bai Xuanjing understood.

Then he remembered that when Bai Qingshan helped him get rid of the fireflies, he mentioned Bai Xuanle.

Now that Bai Xuanle has deliberately sent over items related to beast taming, it seems that he has this intention as well.

He simply wanted Bai Xuanle to see him more often, so that he could ask for help if needed in the future.

Bai Xuanjing was not averse to this.

In life, many things cannot be done by one person alone; it is inevitable that one will need to rely on other people.

Take, for example, beast-taming resources.

If Bai Jingming and Bai Qingshan didn't have such a good relationship, it wouldn't be so easy for a third-generation alchemist to purchase beast-taming related supplies.

Social etiquette is indispensable!

A give-and-take approach is the way to long-term success.

Whether it was the wildfire worms or the beast taming techniques, Bai Qingshan was of great help.

Although it was out of respect for Bai Jingming, Bai Xuanjing had to accept this favor.

Since Bai Xuanjing had nothing to give back to Bai Qingshan, he naturally had to return the favor to Bai Xuanle.

Moreover, Bai Xuanjing only learned about the ranking of the younger generation of alchemists from Bai Jingming yesterday.

He really wanted to see the difference between himself and his fellow cultivators.

After a moment's thought, Bai Xuanjing said, "Okay, let's go together then."

"Alright, it's settled then!" Bai Xuanle cupped her hands in greeting.

"The specific time is seven days from now, at Qifeng Pavilion on your Daoping Island."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Bai Xuanle got up to say goodbye.

By evening, Bai Xuangu and Wu Yuxiu had returned from the clan guard hall.

Bai Xuanjing guessed that the two were busy with matters that might be related to the family war, but did not ask further.

However, Bai Xuangu mentioned, "Xuanjing, the family is going to use troops, but I cannot reveal the specific details to you."

But I must warn you, whether you are in the inner sea or the outer sea, you must be careful of the cultivators from Jinlan Island, and avoid dealing with them!

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjing felt a chill run down her spine.

Although Bai Xuan Gu didn't say it explicitly, some inferences can be made from his few words.

It seems that the Bai family's target for military action is most likely Cam Ranh Island.

Cam Ranh Island is tens of thousands of miles away from the Canghuang Islands.

The island was originally occupied by a group of independent cultivators, led by ten Foundation Establishment cultivators who had sworn brotherhood.

This group of rogue cultivators did not engage in production; they made a living by robbing rogue cultivators who went to the outer sea to hunt demons and by plundering the spirit ships of various families.

For the Liuyun Sect's strategy in the outer seas, Jinlan Island's location is quite crucial, blocking the key node for the Liuyun Sect's eastward advance into the Scaled Demon Sea.

The Flowing Cloud Sect could not allow such a group of forces to interfere with their route.

About thirty years ago, ten Foundation Establishment cultivators from Jinlan Island were recruited by the Liuyun Sect and announced that they would establish a family based on Jinlan Island and act in accordance with the summons of the Liuyun Sect.

Although before submitting to the Liuyun Sect, Jinlan Island was doing business without any investment and followed the path of evil cultivation.

However, after submitting to the Liuyun Sect, they, like the Bai family, became subordinate to the Liuyun Sect.

Logically speaking, the Bai family had no reason to use force against Jinlan Island.

After all, the two families are so far apart that they don't share much territory, so it's unlikely they're fighting over land.

Invading Jinlan Island from tens of thousands of miles away would only stretch the Bai family's battle lines, making it impossible to attend to both ends and disrupting resource transportation, which would not be a wise move.

unless……

Bai Xuanjing narrowed his eyes slightly, realizing a possibility.

Besides seeking to advance their own clan's interests, families might also be dispatched by the Flowing Cloud Sect to wage war.

In reality, even after submitting to the Liuyun Sect, the cultivators of Jinlan Island did not completely change their nature. Occasionally, some would disguise themselves as independent cultivators and go out to plunder.

This is something everyone tacitly understands.

As long as Jinlan Island doesn't touch Liuyun Sect's spirit ship, Liuyun Sect has always turned a blind eye to it.

"Jinlan Island has only been under the jurisdiction of Liuyun Sect for over thirty years, and it has already offended Liuyun Sect?" Bai Xuanjing thought to himself.

Although the Bai family is powerful, it only has thirteen Foundation Establishment cultivators and one Supreme Elder at the Pseudo-Core Formation stage.

Even if a long-distance expedition were to conquer Jinlan Island, it would inevitably result in heavy losses.

"It seems there might be other families involved!" Bai Xuanjing thought naturally.

If that's the case, the fact that multiple families can be united means that the Flowing Cloud Sect must be behind it all!

However, Bai Xuanjing is currently just an unknown first-level alchemist in the Bai family.

Whether it's the Liuyun Sect's plans or the family's movements, their connection to him is limited.

All he needed to do was refine the elixir.

……

With the clan's affairs keeping her busy, Bai Xuanjing took on the task of caring for the child after returning home.

Every morning, Bai Xuangu and Wu Yuxiu would leave early and not return until evening.

However, taking care of the child did not interfere with Baek Hyun-kyung's spiritual practice.

In her spare time, Bai Xuanjing would practice her magic, review the manual on demon-feeding pills and beast-taming techniques in the courtyard, while also keeping her nephews and nieces company.

Bai Mingyuan and Bai Ling'er were also quite interested in Bai Xuanjing's magic. They watched from the side while Bai Xuanjing practiced his magic, without disturbing him.

The Punishment Hall was quite fast.

this day,

Before the alchemy gathering even began, Bai Qingyu from the Punishment Hall arrived at Bai Xuanjing's residence.

"Xuanjing, your brother isn't here?"

Upon opening the door, Bai Qingyu saw only Bai Xuanjing with two young children and a demon beast in the courtyard and inquired about their whereabouts.

Bai Xuanjing didn't know much about this head of the Punishment Hall.

I've only heard that this person is rigid in his ways, inflexible, and difficult to get along with.

When Bai Qingyu was first seen outside Xiaoye Island, Bai Xuanjing's impression of him was that he was a hot-tempered and arrogant person.

Even towards Bai Xuan Gu, he didn't give him a friendly look.

But to his surprise, Bai Qingyu came in person.

Moreover, he was unusually kind and gentle to his junior, who was of low cultivation and status.

He's arrogant towards superiors but not domineering towards inferiors; he's quite an interesting person.

When Bai Mingyuan and his sister looked over, Bai Qingyu even managed a smile.

However, Bai Qingyu's appearance was rather indescribable, as if he were born specifically for punishment, and he had the effect of stopping children from crying.

In addition, his long-term involvement in criminal punishment had imbued him with an unapproachable aura.

Her smile seems even more frightening.

When Bai Mingyuan and Bai Ling'er first met this person, they didn't dare to breathe and carefully watched Bai Qingyu.

"My elder brother and sister-in-law went to the clan guard hall early this morning," Bai Xuanjing said after bowing.

"I see. The family is going to use troops, so they promoted him to commander before the battle. Xuan Gu will be very busy in the next few years!" Bai Qingyu shook his head.

His words contained a great deal of information.

Bai Xuanjing at least grasped one point: the family's military campaign against Jinlan Island would likely last for several years.

"I came to see you not for any other reason than it has something to do with Bai Xuanlin."

As he spoke, Bai Qingyu made a hand seal to block the two children's view, and then he took out a box.

A strong smell of blood immediately hit them.