Immortality and cultivation begin with alchemy and accounting.

"A magical artifact..."

Bai Xuanjing turned her gaze to the three mid-grade first-tier magic artifacts placed on the table.

"I have quite a few magical artifacts, but I'm only at the fourth level of Qi Refining. I estimate that using two mid-grade first-tier magical artifacts at the same time is my limit. If I use any more, I'll be biting off more than I can chew."

"I already have the Golden Tortoise Armor as a defensive artifact, and this small defensive shield doesn't look too worn; it's still in relatively good condition. Why don't I just give it to my sister-in-law?"

Bai Xuanjing muttered to himself.

He had originally planned to buy a mid-grade first-tier magic weapon for Wu Yuxiu before leaving, and now that he had this defensive shield, it couldn't be more suitable.

As for whether it's inappropriate to give away "second-hand religious artifacts"?

There is no such saying in the cultivation world.

"The hook-shaped magical artifact is quite worn... but you can give it to your brother as a spare. I can keep this short sword, though."

As the leader of the Clan Guard Hall, Bai Xuan Valley's highest-grade magic weapon is a first-tier top-grade one.

For him, a mid-grade first-tier magic weapon was merely an embellishment.

Bai Xuanjing's main offensive weapon is currently the Azure Scale Sword.

This short sword is also a sword, and its use should be similar to that of the Azure Scale Sword.

Moreover, the two lengths can complement each other.

Bai Xuanjing quickly made arrangements and was just waiting for Bai Xuangu and his wife to return home.

After making the arrangements, Bai Xuanjing put the magical artifact into her storage bag and then looked through the Demon-Feeding Pill Manual for a while.

"I've almost mastered the Demon-Feeding Pill technique. It's been a long time since I've refined pills, and I really miss it."

Before long, Bai Xuanjing got up and closed the pill manual.

Then, he took out the communication paper crane left by Bai Xuanle from his storage bag and activated it with a magic incantation.

He left a message attached to the communication paper crane: "Brother Xuanle, you've almost finished learning the Demon-Feeding Pill. Let's meet at Baiyu Mountain tomorrow morning."

Baiyushan is located on Daoping Island, and is the location of the alchemy hall of the second branch of the Bai family.

The underground fire chamber was also located there.

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As evening fell, Baek Hyun-gook and his wife returned.

Bai Xuanjing pulled the two of them aside and told them about Bai Qingyu's visit that day.

Then he took out several items.

"In the storage bag of that Daoist Zhan Yue, there were quite a few miscellaneous items, but the most valuable of them were these three mid-grade first-tier magic artifacts."

"My cultivation level is only at the fourth level of Qi Refining. I can't use too many magical artifacts, so I plan to keep only this short sword."

"This small shield is for my sister-in-law, and this hook magic weapon is for you, brother," Bai Xuanjing said.

Upon hearing this, Wu Yuxiu and Bai Xuangu exchanged a glance.

Bai Xuangu coughed lightly, "I don't need it. Give this hook magic weapon to your sister-in-law. Keep the short sword and small shield for yourself. They're perfect for you, one for offense and one for defense."

Wu Yuxiu also said, "Xuanjing, your brother is right. You are in the open sea, and the probability of encountering danger is high. This short sword and small shield are just right for you to use for self-defense."

Bai Xuanjing had anticipated this scene.

He had already prepared his explanation.

He smiled, tore open his clothes, revealing a golden tortoise-patterned armor underneath.

"To be honest with you, brother and sister-in-law, I already had defensive magical artifacts a long time ago. Adding the short sword, that's the limit of my artifact control; any more would be useless!"

As Bai Xuanjing activated his spiritual energy, the golden tortoise armor shimmered with light, clearly indicating that it was a mid-grade first-tier armor!

Bai Xuangu was immediately surprised: "Where did you get this magical artifact?"

Bai Xuanjing said, "Didn't I hand over the Huang Yudan the day Second Uncle came?"

In fact, my success rate in achieving the desired result is over 60%.

"I only sold some of the Yellow Jade Pills in the market, and with the spirit stones I had already accumulated, I exchanged them for this Golden Tortoise Armor."

This is half true.

When you really think about it, the Huang Yu Dan that Bai Xuanjing sold was actually spent on magical artifacts.

However, the magical artifact was a concealment cloak, not a golden tortoise armor.

But Bai Xuan Gu was naturally unaware of this.

He believed Bai Xuanjing's words.

Bai Xuangu quickly asked, "Then wouldn't your success rate for Huang Yudan be even higher? Why don't you bring it back to the family?"

If you bring back all the Yellow Jade Pills, you might even rank above Bai Xuanjin!

Bai Xuanjing shook his head. "Grandpa Qingbai's decision to guide the family disciples was only made recently. How would I have known at the time?"

His answer made Bai Xuangu's gaze sharpen. As if he had suddenly thought of something, he looked at Bai Xuanjing intently.

"Have you heard any rumors?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjing seemed somewhat puzzled.

He asked, completely bewildered, "Rumors? What rumors?"

Wu Yuxiu quickly tugged at Bai Xuangu's hand, frowned, and shook her head.

Seeing that Bai Xuanjing's expression didn't seem fake, Bai Xuangu realized he had been overthinking things.

"That's true. That person was someone who experienced it firsthand back then, and he and I have been close friends for many years. That's why he risked telling me about it. How could Xuanjing know?"

He thought to himself, and Bai Xuangu's gaze softened somewhat. He forced a stiff smile and said, "It's nothing. Although there is infighting among the different branches of the family these days..."

However, the Bai family is not yet on its last legs and will not bury its talents.

If you truly have the ability, it's best not to hide it; stand out from the crowd to receive more resources!

"With your family supporting you, you can go further."

Baek Hyun-kyung agreed with this statement.

However, he couldn't figure out why Bai Xuan Gu would suddenly say such a thing.

It feels a bit nonsensical.

He did want to ask further questions.

However, after speaking, Bai Xuangu seemed somewhat tired and upset.

Without further ado, he put away the magical artifact and planned to go back to rest with Wu Yuxiu.

"Brother, there's one more thing. Could you take a look at this for me? It's also something from that evil cultivator's storage bag. It looks like a demon beast's feather, but it seems to have been refined."

Bai Xuanjing quickly removed the feather.

Upon receiving the feather, Bai Xuangu's eyes gleamed with a crimson light as he examined it.

A moment later, he returned the feather to Bai Xuanjing: "This is a feather from a first-tier high-grade demonic beast, the Zhiyan Bird. The restrictions on it look... like they're for communication, but they're rather rudimentary."

"Although it doesn't seem to have a location tracking function, the cultivators from the outer seas are rather strange... You should leave this at home and not take it to the outer seas."

"The feathers of the smoking bird can indeed be used for refining weapons, but one feather is clearly not enough."

Bai Xuanjing nodded.

After saying that, Bai Xuangu returned to his room to practice.

This behavior is clearly different from usual.

Wu Yuxiu left a step later and smiled at Bai Xuanjing, saying, "The Clan Guard Hall has been a bit busy lately. Your brother isn't in a good mood today, so please don't mind."

Bai Xuanjing smiled and said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law, don't I understand my brother's personality?"

The two then chatted for a few more minutes.

Before parting, Bai Xuanjing remembered something: "By the way, sister-in-law, I'm planning to go to Baiyu Mountain tomorrow, so I'm afraid I won't be able to take Mingyuan and Ling'er with me."

"It's alright. Uncle Jingming has been free lately. We'll send Mingyuan and Ling'er to him tomorrow morning. You can go about your business." Wu Yuxiu nodded.