Recruitment Preparations

"Hehe, at Fellow Daoist Nie's pace, two years would be nowhere near enough.

After all, Luo needs at least one jin of Silver Gang Sand!"

Luo Hong said, giving Nie Zhiqiou a slight shake of his head.

"One jin! Th-this... you need that much?!"

After a moment of astonishment, Nie Zhiqiou revealed a wry smile and sighed. "Fellow Daoist Luo, you must be able to see that I do not have much lifespan left. I fear I cannot keep this up for ten years."

Luo Hong knew that by this, the other man did not mean he had less than ten years left to live. Rather, if he devoted himself fully to refining Silver Gang Sand for Luo Hong, his remaining lifespan would be reduced to under ten years.

Refining spirit materials over long periods was extremely draining to one's vital energy. For a cultivator like Nie Zhiqiou, whose lifespan was already running short, it was indeed a tremendous burden.

Thus, Luo Hong had fully expected his tactful refusal.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Nie. Since you can provide something Luo urgently needs, Luo naturally will not treat you unfairly.

This bottle contains two Lifespan Pills, which can add twenty years to your lifespan—more than enough to make up for your losses!

Furthermore, I see that you cultivate an earth-element technique. I shall give you this Essence of Wutu.

After refining it, your magic power should become considerably purer. Therefore, make sure to deliver one jin of Silver Gang Sand to me within three years!"

With a flick of his wrist, a jade bottle and a jade box appeared on the table. Luo Hong then gave his instructions with an even expression.

"They really are Lifespan Pills! And Essence of Wutu as well!"

Nie Zhiqiou first seized the jade bottle, opened