"This..."
Wang Ba could not help looking up at Bai Yu, somewhat taken aback.
Bai Yu did not look at him. He filled another bowl of wine for himself and said casually:
"Elder Lu said the materials given to you are all incomparably precious. Anyone would feel the pinch at having a Qi Refining cultivator like you use them. Better to simply give you a chance to reach Foundation Establishment and put these things to good use."
"But the same warning stands. If you produce no results... you probably won't want to try the methods of the Blood Bone Dao and the Profound Puppet Dao."
"Yes, I understand! I certainly won't disappoint you or Elder Lu, Senior Bai."
Wang Ba hurriedly lowered his head respectfully.
"All right, put it away. You're lucky there aren't many people in the sect skilled at raising spirit chickens. Otherwise, this would never have fallen to you."
"Yes, yes. It's also thanks to your care, Senior."
The atmosphere soon returned to its usual ease over drinks.
Because of the spirit chicken breeding and the Black Crystal Peach Spirit Wine, Bai Yu had visited many times, and the two had long since become familiar with each other.
With fine wine for company, they began chatting as usual.
Mostly, however, Bai Yu spoke while Wang Ba listened, occasionally asking questions.
"What a pity. I doubt the Eastern Saint Garrison will remain as peaceful as it is now for much longer."
Bai Yu suddenly sighed.
Something stirred in Wang Ba's heart, and he asked with a puzzled expression, "Why is that?"
"The Incense Dao remains active outside, and those people from the Eastern Saint Sect show their faces from time to time. Everyone in the sect has their own concerns, so the Eastern Saint Garrison hasn't made any