Settling In and Cultivating

Upon hearing this, the three elders exchanged brief glances, and a flicker of delight passed through all their eyes. Naturally, they understood what Xiao Ling meant—he had made it clear that he did not intend to take Ancient Dragon Island's benefits for nothing.

Relying on the treasure-seeking talent innate to the Ancient Void Dragon Clan, after countless years of accumulation, the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures collected within Ancient Dragon Island's treasury had long since piled up like mountains.

However, while many precious materials were immensely valuable in themselves, the Ancient Dragon Clan could indeed consume them directly with their powerful physiques and convert their medicinal effects to improve their cultivation.

Yet this method was often inefficient, making it difficult to fully bring out the deeper effects of many materials.

Moreover, pill refinement itself involved skillfully blending different medicinal ingredients, purifying and refining them so that their strengths complemented one another and their flaws offset each other, thereby condensing exquisite pills far more effective than any single herb.

Now that they could establish a cooperative relationship with such a highly skilled alchemist as Xiao Ling and make full use of these resources, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous boost to Ancient Dragon Island's strength.

Furthermore, if Xiao Ling's circumstances permitted and he could refine some high-quality pills, they would be of great benefit to the three elders themselves as well.

Thinking of this, the elders felt even more genuinely satisfied. They found Xiao Ling's proposal both appropriate and truly considerate of their interests.

Seeing Xiao Ling so readily propose a solution that benefited both sides, First Elder Qing Shan nodded in satisfaction and said:

"Since young friend Xiao Ling has put forward such a sound proposal, there is naturally no reason to refuse. Once you have finished and properly adjusted