Immortality and cultivation begin with alchemy and accounting.

Upon hearing Bai Jingyu mention Bai Jingyuan, Bai Jinghe felt a surge of annoyance.

After a long while, he looked up at Bai Jingyu and said, "Ever since Xuan Gu was promoted to the position of commander of the clan guard, there have been some rumors circulating within the Bai family."

He said that back then, when I went on a mission with Bai Jingyuan... I killed him!

These words struck like a thunderbolt from a clear sky, immediately shocking Bai Jingyu.

He had naturally heard of the rumors Bai Jinghe mentioned.

The rumors were quite detailed and convincing.

However, he had been by Bai Jinghe's side since childhood and believed that he knew Bai Jinghe's character very well. He always thought that Bai Jinghe would not do such a thing.

However, judging from Bai Jinghe's attitude towards the Bai Xuangu brothers recently, it seems that this rumor is not entirely unfounded.

"Did you really kill him?"

Bai Jingyu's voice was low and deep, as if afraid that someone would overhear the conversation, and he looked at Bai Jinghe in disbelief.

"How could that be?" The complex expression on Bai Jinghe's face slowly faded, and he chuckled, his eyelids lowered.

"Leaving aside what kind of person I am..."

"Bai Jingyuan's younger brother is now the steward of the third branch of the family. His two sons are now the commander of the clan's guard hall and a prominent alchemist."

"If I really killed him... if I could so cruelly kill a fellow clansman whose cultivation was no less than mine, how could I let his brother's son live so smoothly?"

"Moreover, as you know, the Supreme Elder is a pseudo-core cultivator and possesses a treasure left by the Sixth Patriarch, which allows him to see into people's hearts."

"If I were to do it, I wouldn't be able to get past the Supreme Elder."

As he spoke, Bai Jinghe pointed in the direction of Nianzu Island.

Bai Jingyu followed Bai Jinghe's finger and thought that what Bai Jinghe said made sense.

If the rumors were true, the Bai Xuan Gu brothers probably wouldn't have been able to grow up peacefully in the Bai family to this point.

Moreover, if Bai Jinghe really killed his own clansmen, he would certainly not be able to get past the Supreme Elder.

He also knew something about the methods of the Bai family's Supreme Elder.

Thinking of this, Bai Jingyu felt a little relieved.

Bai Jinghe continued, "I think this rumor is clearly a divisive tactic used by the eldest branch of the family, nothing more than an attempt to sow discord within our third branch."

Bai Jingyu nodded, agreeing with Bai Jinghe's statement.

After a moment of hesitation, he said softly, "I just feel that my brother is doing things in a somewhat contradictory way."

"Damn it..." Bai Jinghe shook his head and gave a wry smile: "This matter has nothing to do with you. Third brother, just pretend you know nothing about today's events and don't overthink it."

After saying that, Bai Jinghe didn't look into Bai Jingyu's eyes, but instead looked up towards the outside of Daoping Island.

The mountain range where he was located was the highest on Daoping Island. Looking out, there was almost nothing to obscure the view, and he could see Nianzu Island, which was hidden by the sea fog, at a glance.

……

Since the completion of the Bishui Dan training, Bai Xuanjing's life has gradually become quiet, and he spends most of his days cultivating and refining pills.

It wasn't much different from when I was on Autumn Maple Island.

What he refined was naturally a demon-feeding pill.

With the clan gathering approaching, he wouldn't have much time left at home after it ended. Since he had promised Bai Xuanle, he naturally had to fulfill Bai Xuanle's request.

Baiyushan Fire Chamber

Bai Xuanjing sat cross-legged.

The alchemy furnace in front of him was none other than the mid-grade first-level mackerel alchemy furnace.

"The Mackerel Pill Furnace truly lives up to its reputation as a mid-grade first-tier furnace. My demon-feeding pill refining skills are now nearly 70% complete!"

Bai Xuanjing raised his hand and cast a spell to open the lid of the alchemy furnace. He then put the three demon-feeding pills inside into a small bottle, his face beaming with joy.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, two clusters of light representing the rewards for his alchemy efforts that day had appeared.

The increased success rate of alchemy is certainly due to advancements in alchemy techniques, but it also relies heavily on auxiliary tools like the alchemy furnace.

However, the Demon-Feeding Pill is not even the pill he is most skilled at making.

From this perspective, if the Azure Water Pill or Yellow Jade Pill is refined, the success rate of pill formation will be higher!

"In addition to the success rate of pill formation, the speed of extracting and fusing medicinal properties has also been greatly improved, which has saved a lot of time."

Bai Xuanjing's heart stirred slightly.

If he had continued at the original pace, he would never have been able to finish refining the pills today.

However, with the help of the Mackerel Alchemy Furnace, the alchemy task was completed ahead of schedule.

"It really is a wonderful treasure."

Bai Xuanjing stroked the still-warm mackerel cauldron with an appreciative expression.

Then he began to estimate the time in his mind.

Although the Earth Fire Chamber was shrouded in darkness, he had a good grasp of the passage of time, as he spent many years refining elixirs in the secluded chamber.

"It should be noon now. Now that the Demon-Feeding Pill is finished..."

Bai Xuanjing's eyes flickered slightly, and she made a plan in her mind.

In addition to refining pills these past few days, he also successfully completed a contract with the Stop-Fall Turtle.

After forming a contract, you can easily put the spirit beast into your storage bag once you are in sync with its mind.

Although Bai Xuanjing knew from conversations with his clansmen and from the records of demon beasts that the Stop-Fall Turtle was extremely fast.

But exactly how fast?

How much of an improvement is this compared to his original method of traveling by water?

He had no idea either.

Therefore, he decided to give it a try.

This is also a good opportunity to develop a better understanding and cooperation with the Zhilu Turtle, so that when you leave the family, you can immediately use this demon as your mount.

This afternoon that I saved today is perfect.

Thinking of this, Bai Xuanjing put away the alchemy furnace and planned to leave the Earth Fire Chamber.

As Bai Xuanjing gathered magical power at her fingertips and struck the Earth Fire Token, the incantation changed, and the door to the Earth Fire Chamber opened.

Bai Xuanjing glanced at the values ​​on the Earth Fire Token.

The token still has eight hours and a quarter of an hour remaining.

Stepping out of the Earth Fire Chamber and into the corridor protected by the array, a familiar sense of exploration washed over me.

Immediately afterwards, a voice transmission reached Bai Xuanjing's ears.

It was an old man's voice, "Third-generation cultivator Bai Xuanjing, Hall Master Bai Qingbai instructed me to inform you that after you finish refining the pills, go to his cave to see him."

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjing was immediately taken aback.

The Earth Fire Chamber has detection and sound transmission capabilities, and is always overseen by the three clan elders.

Therefore, even though she hadn't encountered the elder guarding the underground fire chamber, Bai Xuanjing knew that her every move in the passageway was being monitored.

"Grandpa Qingbai is looking for me... Could it be about the No. 8 Fire Vein?"

Bai Xuanjing's heart stirred slightly, and she began to guess.

He originally planned to test the speed of the Falling Turtle.

But since Bai Qingbai had summoned him, he had no choice but to put it aside for the time being.

Although he didn't know which elder was guarding the Earth Fire Chamber, Bai Xuanjing still bowed respectfully as a junior and said to the secluded spot, "This disciple has remembered, thank you for informing me!"

The cultivators of the Bai family who guard a place or pavilion are called garrison commanders, and are of the same rank as stewards.

Deep within the Earth Fire Chamber, in a cavern.

In the center of the cave, a cluster of eerie blue flames danced and swirled with a certain rhythm.

The flames were surrounded by glowing red spirit ore.

The surface of the spirit ore was engraved with restrictive runes, branching out into numerous veins that densely extended out from the cave.

As the ghostly blue flames flickered, a cluster of flames traveled along the veins of the restriction runes, surging towards the various fire chambers above.

Before the flames sat an old man with a bare upper body, strong muscles, and short white hair and beard, sitting cross-legged.

He was holding a formation plate in his hand.

Noticing Bai Xuanjing's actions, the man smiled and shook his head.