A public notice was posted seeking a wife, and a female saint from the Immortal Sect was found.

"Steward, these are three bottles of Spirit Gathering Pills. I have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage and have no need for these pills, so I brought them to present to you." Liu Can took out his three bottles of Spirit Gathering Pills without thinking.

No matter how precious the Spirit Condensation Pill is, it's useless to him. He might as well take the opportunity to offer it to Chen Yi, which would also win him a lot of goodwill.

Chen Yi paused for a moment, then asked Liu Can if he had anything else to say, wanting to see if Liu Can would reveal the matter of the Earth Vein Spirit Chrysalis.

Unexpectedly, Liu Can took out these three bottles of Spirit Gathering Pills. What a coincidence! He was thinking of exchanging a few bottles for Li Changqing, but now there's no need for that trouble.

Without any hesitation, Chen Yi took the three bottles of Spirit Gathering Pills and stuffed them into his pocket. He looked at Liu Can with great appreciation, nodding repeatedly: "Not bad, not bad, you're very thoughtful. Is there anything else you'd like to say?"

Liu Can was stunned for a moment, feeling extremely bitter. Two messages, plus three bottles of Spirit Condensation Pills, weren't they enough?

He dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "If you have any orders for me, I will do my utmost, even at the cost of my life."

He didn't want to think about it anymore. Chen Yi definitely understood what he meant by that sentence—"Just tell me what you want, and I'll do my best to achieve it."

Chen Yi immediately realized that Liu Can's desire to join him was extremely strong, but he also clearly did not want to give up on the Earth Vein Spirit Chrysalis.

Indeed, he wouldn't easily reveal an opportunity that could allow him to quickly achieve the Golden Core stage.

Thinking of this, Chen Yi pondered for a moment and said, "I can forgive and forget what happened in the past, but since you've come here this time wanting to rely on me, you should at least do something that will earn my trust from now on."

Without a second thought, Liu Can quickly clasped his hands in a salute: "Sir, I am willing to go through fire and water for you."

Chen Yi smirked and said, "You said I have three trusted men under Ye Nan'an and Li Hong. Then you'd better find a way to kill them. I'll give you three months. Is that enough?"

Liu Can froze, cold sweat pouring down his forehead. Chen Yi's words filled him with immense fear.

As fellow disciples of the outer sect, if he were to kill other disciples, would it incur the wrath of Master Zheng?

Another possibility is that if he really killed three people, and Chen Yi used that as a reason to kill him, what should he do then?

In an instant, Liu Can realized that his answer was dangerous, and that not agreeing would probably be even more dangerous.

"I won't kill those who truly work for me. As for my opponents, or those who dare to shirk my responsibilities, I won't show any mercy. Whether you trust me, this steward, is up to you," Chen Yi said.

He could easily see Liu Can's hesitation, but if Liu Can wanted to pledge allegiance to him, he had to do as he said.

After a moment of silence, Liu Can hardened his heart, knelt down on one knee once more, and said, "Sir, I obey your orders. I will kill those three people."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yi nodded and said, "Alright, you can go now. I'll be waiting for you to report back."

Liu Can bowed again before respectfully leaving.

Watching Liu Can's departing figure, Chen Yi had a slight realization: when one's status reaches a certain level, many things will naturally change.

He is currently only an outer sect steward. What would happen if he were to become an outer disciple of the Eastern Divine Sect one day?

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"Sect Leader Ye, you're too kind. How could I allow you to pour tea for me?"

The Purple Pill Sect, a nine-story stone pagoda.

Inside the third floor, Ye Nan'an, the sect leader of the Zidan Sect, who should have already begun his seclusion according to the plan, was actually entertaining guests.

Liang Shanlong, the head of Zongwu Hall, was accompanying him. As for the guest, he was politely taking the teapot and pouring tea for Ye Nan'an.

Liang Shanlong kept his eyes fixed on this guest who had surprised even him.

Li Hong, a cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

"Fellow Daoist Li, you are already an outer sect steward of the Eastern Divine Sect. It is only right for me, a sect leader of a minor sect, to pour you tea," Ye Nan'an said with a chuckle, his smile extremely polite.

After pouring the tea and setting down the teapot, Li Hong sighed and said, "Sect Leader Ye, you are too kind to me. No matter how proud I am, I know that within this three-thousand-mile territory, there are few who can rival you, Sect Leader Ye."

At this point, Li Hong casually added, "If I'm not mistaken, at least ten of the thirty disciples who joined the outer sect are your people, Sect Leader Ye, right?"

Upon hearing this, a fierce glint flashed in Ye Nan'an's eyes, but he then waved his hand with a smile and said, "Fellow Daoist Li has guessed wrong this time. There are not just ten people, but thirteen."

Now that Li Hong has noticed, Ye Nan'an no longer intends to hide it. He can also take this opportunity to let Li Hong understand his methods.

Upon hearing this, Li Hong was indeed taken aback. He had already tried his best to think highly of Ye Nan'an, but he hadn't expected to underestimate him.

Of the thirty people in total, thirteen were arranged by Ye Nan'an. In this area, Ye Nan'an could truly be considered to have absolute power.

The old man's hidden skills and power over the years are beyond imagination.

After considering this, Li Hong quickly said, "Sect Leader Ye's abilities are extraordinary; I am truly ashamed of my own inferiority."

Ye Nan'an glanced at Li Hong: "You're not bad either. As far as I know, three out of the thirty outer sect disciples are your people. Of course, there may be more, but I only know of three."

Li Hong fell silent. After a few breaths, he bowed sincerely and said, "Sect Leader Ye, I admire your abilities."

At this point, Li Hong decided not to waste any more words and went straight to the point: "I came here to cooperate with Sect Leader Ye. If we cooperate, we will both benefit. We can't let some insignificant kid take all the advantages we have accumulated over decades of cultivation."

It was obvious who these words were directed at. After hearing this, Ye Nan'an nodded and said, "That's right. Chen Yi is young, and there are some things that he shouldn't be involved in. He's blocking my way, and of course, he's blocking Fellow Daoist Li's way as well."

The two reached an understanding almost without discussion. They had worked diligently for decades, so why should Chen Yi receive an unprecedented opportunity at this crucial moment?

This opportunity should have been theirs.

After a moment of contemplation, Li Hong made a decision and stared at Ye Nan'an, saying, "Sect Master Ye, I have something else to say. I know of an opportunity that will condense a spirit pupa of the earth vein in about two months. I am willing to share this opportunity with you, Sect Master Ye. I think you know better than I do what a spirit pupa of the earth vein means."

Ye Nan'an's eyes suddenly flashed with a terrifying light. The earth vein spirit pupa, such an opportunity had actually been delivered to his doorstep.

He immediately asked, "Fellow Daoist Li, speak, what are your requirements? You are willing to share such an opportunity, there must be some conditions."

Li Hong smiled and said, "Too many people know about the Earth Vein Spirit Chrysalis; we need to kill one first."

"In addition, when the earth vein spirit pupa condenses, I also ask Sect Master Ye to guard it with me to prevent any accidents. These are my only two conditions."