"Since Mr. Dongfang brought the ingredients for the Flesh-Regrowth and Bone-Repairing Pill himself, that's excellent. Better to hit the day than pick one, so I say we start refining the pills today. I've heard a little about Mr. Dongfang's exploits in the provincial city, and I don't want to let things drag on and invite trouble. What do you think?"
Prince Changning laughed heartily, looking at Lu Xiaotian with a hint of smugness in his eyes.
"Do we really have to start refining them today?" Lu Xiaotian asked, his expression darkening.
"Yes. I hope Mr. Dongfang can understand the difficulties my wife and I face." Prince Changning still wore a smile, but a chill had crept into it.
"My wife and I have enemies, too. We can hardly sit back and let me refine this pill in peace. If word gets out, we might well fail at the last moment. And Mr. Dongfang's methods—or other outside help—are impossible to guard against. Even the Cloud Cliff Auction and the Mang family were caught off guard. I know I can't compare with either of those powers, so it's best to make our move sooner and keep the goods in our hands. Mr. Dongfang is a smart man. Let's not make enemies of each other."
Prince Changning seemed to be explaining himself, but in truth, he left Lu Xiaotian no room to refuse.
"Very well. I'll meditate for an hour or two and get ready, then I'll start refining the pills." Lu Xiaotian was unmoved by Prince Changning's threat. Even if the other party attacked now, they couldn't do anything to him. He simply didn't want a petty matter like this to interfere with his recovery. His breathing was still unsettled, and if he fought before it was, he would only delay returning