"Chen, never mind one stalk of Spirit-Nurturing Grass-even if you gave me hundreds or thousands, I would never submit to your Windrise Stronghold!" Ba Dashan raised his voice.
A smile played at the corners of Chen Shi'an's mouth. "Let's not discuss whether you'll submit right now.
"For now, you two can set off for Windrise Stronghold.
"The living conditions at Windrise Stronghold certainly can't compare with Desolate Suppression City, but I can guarantee that I can provide you with alchemy facilities far better than those in Desolate Suppression City.
"With Windrise Stronghold's help, your alchemy will surely rise to new heights."
At this point, he waved a hand. "Take the two alchemists to the carriages first."
Several men from the Three-Killing Battalion immediately responded, dragging and hauling Ba Dashan and Zu Qingyan straight into the carriages.
Liu Qingyi looked worried. "Master, these two haven't submitted. Even if we forcibly take them to Windrise Stronghold, all our efforts will be wasted if they refuse to refine pills."
Chen Shi'an smiled faintly. "It's fine. These two enjoyed lofty positions in Desolate Suppression City. Now that we've forcibly abducted them, they're bound to feel the fall.
"Once they reach Windrise Stronghold and endure it for a while, their attitudes will change when they realize there's no hope of escape.
"What matters most to these alchemists is refining pills. As long as we ensure they have a good environment for alchemy, everything else can be discussed slowly.
"With Spirit-Nurturing Grass in our hands, there's no fear of them refusing to submit.
"Iron Bull is the best at taming hawks. Just take them back and hand them over to him. He has ways of dealing with them."
Liu Qingyi looked puzzled. "Master, aren't you returning to the stronghold with us?"
Chen Shi'an nodded. "Right now,