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What's even more troubling is that Wuji Heaven doesn't even have a mountain-protecting grand formation... It truly makes one lose sleep and appetite."

Kong Xuan bowed his head upon hearing this: "I shall diligently cultivate the Hunyuan Great Dao and swear to protect this Daoist field to the death."

Lu Changqing waved his sleeve and said: "It's just... without a mountain-protecting grand formation to support it, it ultimately appears shabby."

Yuanshi's eyes twitched.

Shabby?

Looking across the Primordial World, which Saint's Daoist field was more magnificent than Wuji Heaven?

What's more, five Hunyuan experts were stationed here!

Even we Three Pure Ones wouldn't dare to act presumptuously here.

This mountain-protecting grand formation is simply superfluous!

Upon hearing Lu Changqing mention alchemy again, Yuanshi's scalp tingled.

This is bad...

This guy isn't planning to trick Laozi and Tongtian into becoming laborers, is he?!

"Fellow Daoist Changqing,"

Yuanshi forced a smile, "a mountain-protecting grand formation is indeed unnecessary."

Who in the Primordial World would dare to cause trouble in Wuji Heaven?

Lu Changqing, however, remained troubled: "Alas, fellow Daoist, you don't understand."

"A mountain-protecting grand formation is a matter of face, it's indispensable!"

"Tell me, which Saint's Daoist field doesn't have a grand formation?"

Yuanshi muttered inwardly.

Others set up formations because they are the sole offspring of a Saint,

and there might be unforeseen changes if they leave their Daoist fields.

But you have a full five Hunyuan experts here!

What are you afraid of?

Which blind fool would dare to court disaster?

Suddenly, Yuanshi had an epiphany, narrowed his eyes, and said: "Fellow Daoist Changqing, you don't... simply want to squander Merit, do you?"

He stared intently at the other's expression, already convinced:

This show-off must be tired of having too much Merit and is finding ways to waste it!

Otherwise, why would he want to set up a formation and refine pills for no reason?

Lu Changqing was deeply moved, clasped his hands, and sighed: "It's hard to find a soulmate, only you, Fellow Daoist Yuanshi!"

Yuanshi: "..."

Did I actually guess right?!

This is outrageous!

This fellow squanders without restraint, yet his Merit only increases the more he uses it?

While we poor Saints...

How unfair is the Heavenly Dao!

He thought again, the Heavenly Dao was even on brotherly terms with him, it was like his own father.

Lu Changqing immediately sent a message to Laozi and Tongtian, falsely claiming he had a world-shattering matter to discuss.

On the coast of the East Sea.

Tongtian was leading the disciples of the Intercepting Sect in expanding the borders of the Primordial World.

Over the years, their territory had expanded by more than 30%.

This filled him with drive.

Continue to expand the territory!

Continue to conquer land!

At that time, the Intercepting Sect's destiny will surely surge!

Suddenly, he heard Lu Changqing's urgent summons:

"Fellow Daoist Tongtian, hurry here! Wuji Heaven is in danger!!"

Tongtian's face turned ashen.

Even Lu Changqing said it was critical, This must be a world-ending catastrophe!

He immediately shouted to Duobao and the others, "Your master will return shortly. You must not slack off!"

Duobao patted his chest and guaranteed, "Master, rest assured!

We will definitely go all out."

As Tongtian vanished into the void, he inexplicably felt:

Is this like working for someone?

Just an illusion!

Where else can one earn Merit while working?

Inside the Eight Sceneries Palace.

Laozi was brewing tea and discussing the Dao, When he received the message, he was so shocked that his teacup overturned.

He hastily tore through the void and rushed to Wuji Heaven.

Two beams of Saintly light cut through the firmament, Laozi and Tongtian arrived together.

"What in the world has happened?!"

Tongtian's voice arrived before he did.

Upon entering the great hall, The two were instantly stunned speechless—

They saw Yuanshi buried in a pile of magic treasures, With mountains of artifact refining materials piled around him!

"Are those... all newly refined magic treasures?!"

"How many heavenly materials and earthly treasures must this have consumed?!"

The two looked at each other.

They were summoned here in extreme urgency, Was it to help with artifact refining?

But they weren't skilled in that either!

Looking again at the scene in the hall, Where was the crisis?

Laozi's expression was subtle.

No wonder I haven't seen Yuanshi for years,

So he's been secretly amassing wealth here.

But these mountains of materials before me,

Might take a thousand years to refine!

Tongtian was even more dumbfounded.

No wonder I never saw Yuanshi when expanding our territory,

So he was slaving away here?

Looking closer at those heavenly materials and earthly treasures,

Each one is a Primordial World supreme treasure!

Just how deep are his coffers?!

Beside him flowed a golden river of Merit,

At least tens of millions!

Could this all be Lu Changqing's private property?

Good heavens...

Even if the Saints of the three teachings were to go bankrupt,

They wouldn't even cover a fraction of this treasure mountain!

Laozi looked at the busy Yuanshi and frowned, "Junior Brother, why are you fiddling with these objects here?"

This is unacceptable.

How much Merit can be gained from refining magic treasures?

Why not join me in creating a new heaven, or go cultivate the wilderness!

Tongtian also nodded in agreement: "Senior Brother speaks the truth, artifact refining ultimately cannot achieve greatness."

Why not create worlds together?

For a Saint, creating worlds is the shortcut to accumulating Merit.

Even as a fallback, cultivating the wilderness yields far more than artifact refining.

Upon hearing their persuasion, Yuanshi's expression was rather amused.

Asking him to cultivate the wilderness and create worlds?

It's simply absurd!

The Merit he gains from dedicating himself to artifact refining far surpasses such crude endeavors by a thousandfold.

Brother, please listen to me...

As Yuanshi was about to explain, Laozi waved his hand with deep distress: "No need to say more!

Your brother knows it's not easy for you!

But with such arduous artifact refining, when will you ever accumulate enough Merit?

Listen to your brother's advice, the path of artifact refining is unfathomably deep, not something you can master!

Only creating worlds is the true path!"

Laozi spoke earnestly, hoping Yuanshi would see the error of his ways.

Lu Changqing listened from the side, his brow furrowed.

He hadn't expected Laozi to be so verbose.

He coughed lightly: "Fellow Daoists, I have a crucial matter to entrust to you today."

Laozi finally stopped speaking, but still looked at Yuanshi with a look of pity, causing Yuanshi inner turmoil.

"Fellow Daoist, please speak freely!"

Laozi cupped his hands and said.

Tongtian also asked: "What urgent matter is it?"

The two originally thought the situation was dire, but saw that Wuji Heaven was peaceful.

Lu Changqing said calmly: "To be perfectly honest."

"The spiritual roots and treasures in my manor are piled up like mountains, it would be a shame to discard them."

"I wish to refine them into pills to make full use of them."

Laozi was overjoyed to hear this: "Fellow Daoist indeed has a discerning eye!

When it comes to the Dao of Alchemy, no one in the Primordial World can surpass me!

If I claim second, who dares claim first?"

Lu Changqing raised an eyebrow: "What is your attainment in the Dao of Alchemy?"

Laozi said proudly: "Peak perfection!"

"How specifically?"

Laozi gestured with his hands: "Around this level!"

Lu Changqing remained silent.

"Do you find it amusing?"

His expression turned cold.

Behind him, East King Duke and the others immediately exuded surging auras.

Laozi hastily put on a smile: "It was just a joke!

Just to liven up the atmosphere."

Lu Changqing got straight to the point: "Seventy million Merit."

"To refine all these items into pills."

Laozi's body trembled.

Seventy million Merit!

What a grand undertaking!

"Leave it to me!"

He then hesitated: "But... isn't this too generous?"

Lu Changqing said: "There are many items that need to be refined."

Laozi laughed, "Fellow Daoist, you underestimate me! How many pills can you make?"

Seeing his confidence, Lu Changqing nodded slightly.

He turned to the three of them, "Go and retrieve the spiritual materials."

Not long after, the three returned, each carrying a mountain of spiritual fruits.

With a thunderous crash, the three treasure mountains landed.

Laozi and Tongtian were dumbfounded.

They saw that the mountains were piled high with rare treasures like innate spiritual fruits and Three Lights Divine Water.

Only then did Laozi understand the scale of what was meant. If all of them were made into pills, there would likely be hundreds of thousands! Such a foundation was truly terrifying.

Tongtian also realized—no wonder Yuanshi was obsessed with artifact refining.

"Although the quantity is large, Fellow Daoist, you can rest assured!"

"Considering our friendship..."

East King Duke and the others sneered inwardly. Friendship? Clearly, he was coveting Merit!

At this moment, Yuanshi said slowly, "Senior Brother, refining pills is probably not your main profession. Perhaps you should give up."

Laozi's expression turned grim. Good for you, Yuanshi! Trying to sabotage this!

Lu Changqing, however, said, "There is indeed something amiss."

"Fellow Daoist Laozi is the foremost Saint under Hongjun..."

Laozi was extremely anxious. "It's no trouble! Your business is my business!" He said with utmost sincerity.

Lu Changqing shook his head, "No. Add another ten million, for a total of eighty million Merit."

Laozi had originally thought the other party would lower the price, but he was stunned to hear this. It's this again! Lu Changqing's habit of reverse bargaining! It's really the same as always.

Tongtian and Yuanshi exchanged glances. This method of bargaining was truly baffling.

"This is the one, the familiar recipe," East King Duke and the others stifled their laughter, but they still couldn't figure out this maneuver. If we could understand it, would we still be the Great Masters?

"Forget it. Fellow Daoist, rest assured, leave it to me!" Laozi agreed immediately. Are you kidding me! An extra ten million Merit! A full eighty million! If I don't accept quickly, won't I be losing out big time? Besides, who would complain about having too much Merit? He was now at the ninth level of Hunyuan Great Luo Golden Immortal, and with more accumulated Merit, perhaps he could one day attain the Hunyuan Limitless Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Thinking of this, Laozi's heart burned with passion. At the same time, a thought surfaced: Doing business with Lu Changqing will never lead to a loss. He immediately used his divine sense to transmit a message to his two disciples, opening a spatial passage.

He directly pulled out Master Xuandu and True Person Du'e, who hadn't reacted yet.

Let's get to work!

"I'll leave the simpler elixirs to you."

After Laozi gave his instructions, Xuandu and True Person Du'e immediately got busy.

This was naturally to seek some opportunities for his disciples.

Perhaps if Lu Changqing was pleased, he might even give more Merit!

The three began to refine pills with great enthusiasm.

Spiritual roots and spiritual fruits were thrown into the pill furnace one after another.

Yuanshi was by the side, and seeing that Laozi had even called his disciples to help, he teased:

"Senior Brother, it's one thing that you're neglecting your own cultivation, but why are you dragging your disciples into it too? Are you not planning to cultivate anymore?"

Laozi knew Yuanshi was mocking him and replied with a straight face:

"No one will think you're mute if you don't speak."

What a joke!

This was serious business, and besides, what was shameful about earning Merit?

One refined artifacts, the other refined pills, and both were doing exceptionally well.

Only Tongtian was left standing there.

So you're all going to earn Merit, what about me?!

Wuji Heaven.

Watching Laozi and Yuanshi busy themselves with great joy, Tongtian stood alone, looking bewildered.

We came together, and am I the only one with nothing to do?

Then why did you call me here?

"Fellow Daoist Changqing, there's nothing for me to do here, right?"

"Then why did you call me here?"

Tongtian asked dejectedly.

It couldn't be to watch the fun, could it!

That's unlikely!

Lu Changqing chuckled, "Of course, I need your help, Fellow Daoist, and I can't do without you!"

Hearing this, Tongtian's eyes immediately lit up.

"So my task is this important? And the Merit must be considerable too, right?"

"Just give the order, Fellow Daoist, it's on me!"

Tongtian patted his chest and assured him.

Lu Changqing nodded, "I don't think Wuji Heaven is safe enough yet."

"Fearing an invasion, and for the sake of prudence, I'd like to ask Fellow Daoist Tongtian to help set up a mountain-protecting great formation."

"The stronger the better, and I'll provide all the materials you need."

After hearing this, Tongtian was completely stunned.

"What did you say?"

"Listen to yourself?"

"There are so many Saints in Wuji Heaven, and you're telling me it's not safe?"

"This place is safer than the Dao Ancestor's Purple Heaven Palace!"

"If this place isn't safe, then there's no safe place in the Primordial World!"

"This is too much bragging!"

Yuanshi and Laozi couldn't listen any longer and were completely speechless.

Wuji Heaven isn't safe?

Saying such a thing was purely toying with them!

Not only the Three Pure Ones but even East King Duke and the other two were stunned.

Wuji Heaven isn't safe?

This was simply a colossal joke!

The current status of Wuji Heaven in the Primordial World is comparable to that of the Heavenly Dao.

Supreme!

With so many Saints stationed here, and Lu Changqing, the top figure in the Primordial World.

Hongjun wouldn't stand a chance of moving against Wuji Heaven.

Because the Heavenly Dao would be the first to refuse!

So how could Wuji Heaven possibly not be safe?

Tongtian looked helplessly at Lu Changqing: "Fellow Daoist, although I, Tongtian, am straightforward, please don't insult my intelligence."

Can you speak the truth?

Yuanshi and Laozi also cast questioning glances.

This excuse is too fake!

They didn't believe it at all.

Who in the Primordial World would believe such a statement if it were spoken?

Unless that person was an idiot!