After hearing Song Wen's plan, Shu Niang was still uneasy.
But she did not dare argue with Song Wen too much and could only change the subject.
"Deputy Hall Master, are we also to withhold the spirit herbs and rewards of the second-tier alchemists?"
"Of course," Song Wen said.
Shu Niang said, "This subordinate is only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, with meager strength. Why would those second-tier alchemists allow me to fleece them? If they fly into a rage and attack me, I fear my life may be in danger."
A Profound Yellow Pagoda suddenly appeared before Song Wen. It was the top-grade defensive spirit artifact he had obtained back when he was in the Beast Taming Sect.
"I'll give this to you for protection."
Then, ten high-grade spirit stones appeared before Song Wen.
"Take these spirit stones and buy a peak second-tier corpse puppet. With these two treasures, they should be enough to keep you safe and sound. If anyone truly shows you disrespect or attacks you, rest assured—I will seek justice for you."
Shu Niang accepted the pagoda and spirit stones, and the worry on her face lessened somewhat.
"Thank you, Deputy Hall Master. Rest assured, Deputy Hall Master, this subordinate will devote herself heart and soul."
After seeing Shu Niang off, Song Wen sought out the two third-tier alchemists.
He split the third-tier pills in the assignments evenly between them, keeping none of the tasks for himself. However, he did not touch a single bit of their spirit herbs or rewards.
In the days that followed, Song Wen focused on refining Blood Demon Pills and consuming pills to cultivate. He rarely concerned himself with matters of the Pill Hall.
This day.
Song Wen had just stepped out of the pill-refining room when he saw several