Brilliant light flashed in Xu Chuan's eyes. The deterrence offered by the Pill Hall was precisely what the Xu Household needed now.
In the future, they would have a clan-protecting grand formation within to withstand Foundation Establishment cultivators, and the Pill Hall's deterrence without to make others think twice before acting. So long as their own people caused no trouble and no natural disaster or human calamity struck, they could develop steadily for a long time.
As for spirit stones, if Xu Chuan truly threw himself into refining pills, seven or eight hundred spirit stones a month would be a conservative estimate, provided he had enough materials.
Seeing Xu Chuan lost in thought, Zhou Sen also urged him, "For a rogue cultivator, joining the Pill Hall is indeed the best choice. Even if you wish to establish a Qi Refining Clan someday, Fellow Daoist San Shu, you could protect your lineage for the rest of your life."
Xu Chuan let his interest show and looked toward Yun Zhongzi. "Senior, if I agree, will I need to undergo another assessment?"
Yun Zhongzi smiled faintly. "As chief, I have the authority to recommend attendants to the Pill Hall. You can refine Jade Sprout Pills, and you produced mid-grade pills from a mere twelve sets of ingredients. That is more than enough to qualify you as an attendant.
"With your current attainments in the Pill Dao, you could rank among our top five."
"Then thank you for your high regard, Senior Yun Zhongzi. I am willing to join the Pill Hall," Xu Chuan said, respectfully cupping his hands.
"In that case, set out with me for the Imperial Capital in two days. Even if you do not wish to remain in the Pill Hall long-term, you must be entered into our register and