Fang Qianyuan had the household servants carefully carry the Scorpion Bugs inside.
The Jiang Residence was enormous, with a separate garden even in front of Brightheart Pavilion, so there was more than enough room.
Fang Qianyuan did not rush to begin. Instead, he summoned Uncle Fu and had him arrange food and lodging for the four Bug Masters. Only after settling their temporary stay did he ask whether they wanted to rest first.
Qi Tian glanced at the others and said, "No need, I think. We can begin at any time."
"Right."
"It makes no difference to us. We can start whenever you like."
Wang Wei, Lin Baiyang, and Chang He naturally voiced their agreement.
Fang Qianyuan considered briefly, then said, "All right. Let's get started as soon as possible."
These Scorpion Bugs were all unusual natural breeds or creatures that had developed spiritual powers. Their prices were calculated in spirit stones, or even spirit jade, rather than worldly gold and silver.
Thus, none had been killed or injured during transport, and they were still as lively as dragons and tigers.
At Qi Tian's suggestion, Fang Qianyuan first took out several pieces of spirit jade and had the four men work together to lay out a simple Spirit-Gathering Formation to maintain a supply of spirit qi. Only then did he have someone bring over several earthenware jars the size of washbasins.
These jars were called Combat Basins. They were not ordinary vessels, but magical artifacts specifically intended for Combined Refinement.
They could hold all manner of Scorpion Bugs and Gu Worms, preventing them from escaping during the process and causing accidents.
Using his status as a True Disciple, Fang Qianyuan had borrowed five from the sect's Administrative Affairs Institute. The deposit alone had come to over three thousand. They were