Everyone rushed to answer. Xu Yi raised a hand to quiet the uproar. "From now on, Shi Qinglai will answer every question first. If he doesn't know, then the other Human Immortal experts may answer. I gave you your chance, and you let it slip. Now you want to make up for it? It won't be that easy." As he spoke, he glanced at Shi Qinglai. "Commander Shi, speak when you need to, and keep the others in line. If anyone refuses to obey, just give me his name. But if you don't dare to manage them yourself, you won't hold on to this commander's position for long."
Shi Qinglai hurriedly apologized and said, "Three-Harmony Meteorite Iron is highly malleable and hard in texture. To build a large hall five zhang long, wide, and tall, we'd need at least ten thousand jin of it. This material isn't especially precious, but buying so much would still be a substantial expense. I think three or four blue Star Spirit Essences should be enough to secure it."
Xu Yi nodded. "Then I'll make a trip to Ruolan Cave City. Commander Shi, come with me."
Shi Qinglai clasped his hands. "My lord, when it comes to knowing Ruolan Cave City, Daoist Brother Yang Wufang is far more familiar with it than I am. In the past, Commander Yang was the one who went there to purchase resources. I've only been a handful of times. I wouldn't dare let my own interests interfere with your business. I ask you to consider this carefully."
He was a man who knew how to read a room. His position wasn't secure yet; if he acted arrogant and self-important now, he wouldn't hold it for long. He didn't dare claim all the favor for himself. Sharing some of it