Zhou Xun smiled warmly as he looked at the little one in his hand.

He thought of his old friend Shi Jingfeng from Qingyue Square in the past.

"Brother Shi, this is your bloodline. If you could see this, you would probably be very gratified!"

Zhou Xun said to himself, feeling an inexplicable emotion arise within him.

He paused for a moment, then made a decision.

"How about we call him Zhou Jing?"

Zhou Jingsong understood his master's intention immediately upon hearing this.

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing the name!"

"When Jing'er is older, I will definitely take him to Qingyue Square to pay respects to my father-in-law!"

Zhou Xun nodded in satisfaction.

This eldest disciple, although lacking somewhat in talent and cultivation, was truly commendable for his loyalty and sense of duty, which greatly pleased him.

Beside him, Shi Wanying also looked at her husband with a face full of emotion.

Zhou Xun thought for a moment, then patted his storage bag and took out a jade pendant and hung it around Zhou Jing's neck.

This jade pendant had the effect of gathering spiritual qi in a small range, which was very beneficial for infants.

In addition to this, the jade pendant also carried a Tier One High-Grade defense light shield.

It could automatically activate upon sensing danger, making it a highly valuable defensive treasure.

Unfortunately, Zhou Jing was still too young, and his body had not yet matured, so it was impossible to determine his spirit root talent.

Generally, testing for spirit roots required a person to be at least ten years old.

Of course, a cultivator's spirit root is not unchangeable.

It is quite common for spirit root sensitivity to increase with age before the age of eighteen.

Some cultivation clans even possess rare medicinal herbs and secret techniques to cultivate spirit roots for their young family members, enhancing their sensitivity.

This jade pendant from Zhou Xun would allow Zhou Jing to bathe in an environment with a higher concentration of spiritual energy, which would also promote the growth of his spirit root.

Subsequently, Zhou Xun sent the Zhou Jingsong couple away,

"Greetings, Master!" As soon as he saw Zhou Xun, Old Daoist Chuyun gave a grand salute.

Nowadays, he looked even older, with graying hair, appearing over sixty years old.

When the two first met, Zhou Xun was not yet thirty, and now, nearly twenty years had passed.

"We have been friends for many years, so there's no need to be so formal!" Zhou Xun waved his hand.

Looking at Chuyun's aged face, recalling his dedication over the years, Zhou Xun was moved and patted his waist.

A delicate three-inch medicine bottle appeared in his hand, and he handed it to Old Daoist Chuyun.

Chuyun looked puzzled.

"Master, what is this?"

"Danhai Pavilion's current condition is largely due to your efforts; inside is a Tier Two Middle-Grade Life-Extending Pill, which I am giving to you today!"

"A Tier Two Middle-Grade Life-Extending Pill!"

Chuyun was first shocked, then overjoyed.

The Life-Extending Pill could break the life limit for cultivators, making it the most sought-after treasure for those nearing the end of their lifespan.

As such, every time a Life-Extending Pill appeared, it would be quickly snapped up.

Even as the shopkeeper of Danhai Pavilion, he had only managed to obtain a Tier Two Low-Grade Life-Extending Pill through his connections.

Yet, here was Zhou Xun directly gifting him one.

Such a kindness left him feeling unable to repay the favor!

"Master, I..." Chuyun expressed his gratitude before putting the medicine bottle into his storage bag.

At the same time, he resolved to take good care of the Danhai Pavilion.

Nowadays, Danhai Pavilion had recruited apprentices and miscellaneous workers twice, now boasting eleven Tier One Low-Grade Alchemists, four Tier One Middle-Grade Alchemists, and one Tier One High-Grade Alchemist.

There are more than twenty apprentices now, and as for the miscellaneous workers, they number over ninety.

It is truly a large-scale pill workshop.

"By the way, how did the matter of stockpiling spirit medicines, talismans, and spirit materials turn out?"

"Master, since your last letter, I have used all subsequent profits to purchase them,"

"As of now, we have acquired five Tier Two Middle-Grade Talismans, thirty Tier Two Low-Grade Talismans, and nearly a hundred Tier One High-Grade Talismans!"

"As for spirit medicines, we have stocked enough for two years of use, most of which are healing and qi-restoring spirit materials,"

"We've also stockpiled a large batch of ore-type materials,"

"However, many forces in White Cloud Immortal City are doing the same thing as us, making recent purchases not very smooth!"

Old Daoist Chuyun explained.

"Turn over all the Tier Two Middle-Grade Talisman materials to me!"

"Store the rest in the warehouse for now!"

Zhou Xun instructed.

"As for the news about Hundred Savage Mountain, I asked many Demon Hunting Cultivators familiar with our Danhai Pavilion to investigate,"

"Indeed, as you said, the density of demon beasts has been increasing, and the death rates of these demon hunting cultivators have greatly increased. Therefore, they only dare to operate in the outermost regions now!"

"There are even rumors spreading about an impending beast tide!"

Old Daoist Chuyun proceeded to report all the information he had gathered to Zhou Xun.

"Master, is the beast tide really going to break out?"

Chuyun asked worriedly.

"It seems very likely, which is why I asked you all to prepare in advance!" Combining the information from Wang Erniu and Old Daoist Chuyun, as well as the records in the scriptures.

This further confirmed that a beast tide outbreak was imminent.

"White Cloud Immortal City has strong defenses, protected by a Tier Three Middle-Grade Array, and gathers numerous cultivators, making it extremely safe even if a beast tide occurs!"

Having collected the ten or so Tier Two Middle-Grade Talisman materials, Zhou Xun left directly.

...

His next stop was White Cloud Mountain, where he hoped to meet Zhou Buqi.

He wanted to inquire about the beast tide news.

As part of the upper echelon of White Cloud Immortal City, his information was sure to be more accurate and comprehensive.

Upon reaching the entrance of White Cloud Mountain, he took out his High-Ranking Guest Minister Token.

"Greetings, Senior!"

After verifying there were no errors, the guards let Zhou Xun in.

Soon, Zhou Xun met Zhou Buqi.

This was Zhou Xun's first visit to his cave mansion.

Located halfway up White Cloud Mountain, the spiritual energy concentration reached a Tier Three Low-Grade level.

In such an environment, Zhou Xun felt his mana circulate a few paces faster.

"Greetings, Chief Steward!"

Zhou Xun performed a salute.

"Haha, Daoist Zhou, you've finally arrived!" Zhou Buqi laughed heartily.

Then he patted his storage bag and took out a pitcher of Peach Blossom Brew.

"I've heard Daoist Zhou loves Peach Blossom Brew, so I exchanged for some. Please have a taste!"

Saying this, he personally poured a cup for Zhou Xun.

When the seal was broken, an astonishing spiritual energy diffused into the air.

"What is this!" Zhou Xun exclaimed.

"Hahaha!" Seeing Zhou Xun's reaction, Zhou Buqi revealed a knowing expression.

"My Peach Blossom Brew is made from the blossoms of the Spiritual Peach Mother Tree from the Yuan Family and only produces two pitchers every three years!"

"I had to exert quite a bit of effort to obtain it!"

The Yuan Family is Xui Country's most renowned Spirit Wine Family, with Peach Blossom Brew being their family's most famous spirit wine.

"Then let me bask in the light of the Chief Steward!" Zhou Xun raised his cup to Zhou Buqi, then tilted his head back and drank it all.

As the liquor slid down the throat, a fragrance of the spiritual peach permeated his entire mouth.

Immediately, a surge of pure spiritual energy spread from his abdomen traveling throughout his meridians.

Zhou Xun hurriedly operated the Spirit Wood True Technique.

He refined it into mana and integrated it into his dantian.

In no time, the spiritual energy from a cup of spirit wine was fully refined.

This cup of spirit wine actually saved him a full two months of arduous cultivation.

Indeed, it is the top-tier Peach Blossom Brew.

"Good wine!" Zhou Xun clapped his hands in praise.

While in high spirits, the two drank half of the pitcher together before stopping and starting to talk about business.

"I wonder how much time Daoist Zhou is away from becoming a Tier Two High-Grade Alchemist?"

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