After some deliberation, Shu Changsheng finally decided to manufacture the new incense in secret, but not to distribute it for the time being.
"There are certain things you may not know yet. Demonic forces have been surging back repeatedly over in the Chang Kong Sea lately, and the situation is growing ever more rotten.
"If the worst really does happen and vast numbers of demonic corpse soldiers appear, this incense will come in handy.
"Using it against unorthodox rogue cultivators in the market towns for its first deployment would be using a mighty timber for a paltry task."
Given Shu Changsheng's position, he had no need to explain his arrangements. That he did so truly showed that he regarded Zhang San with special favor.
Zhang San froze briefly. Once he understood, he hurriedly declared, "I will follow all your arrangements, True Lord."
Shu Changsheng asked with a smile, "Does this incense have a name? According to our sect's custom, you may name it."
Zhang San asked, "Can I give it any name?"
Shu Changsheng said, "Naturally, it cannot violate any taboos. Ideally, it should not be too strange or obscure either, leaving people unable to make sense of it. This is a fine opportunity to leave your name in the annals of history. Future generations will be reading it."
After pondering for a while, Zhang San said, "Then let's call it Insect-Repelling Incense!"
Shu Changsheng's expression stiffened. Only after a long while did he say glumly, "Right. All that thinking for a lousy name, and another utterly uninspired one at that."
Regardless, the sect had recognized this new incense.
Shu Changsheng informed the Three True Lords and the others, then contacted the North Sea through secret channels, immediately assigning additional manpower and resources to its secret production.
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