Sixty years of blacksmithing, a single hammer blow forging a celestial being.

It seems we still need to find a way to obtain a cultivation technique!

Without cultivation techniques, no matter how much spiritual energy one absorbs, it will only have a minor effect beyond strengthening the body.

Li Ping'an pondered in his heart and practiced the Body Tempering Fist Technique again. He felt that he had gained a lot of insights and understanding, and the fist technique seemed to have become even more refined.

Early the next morning,

Li Ping'an was already sitting quietly on a recliner in the courtyard, waiting.

However, even when the rooster crowed and the sun shone into the courtyard, Steward Wang still did not come.

It seems that after Qingyue's warning yesterday, Steward Wang will not dare to make any rash moves for the time being.

It has to be said that Qingyue does indeed wield some influence within the sect.

This steward, who was so eager to kill me, now has to temporarily back down for Qingyue's sake.

A cold laugh escaped Li Ping'an's lips.

Just because Manager Wang didn't take any action today doesn't mean Fang Qi has done anything.

I've already had some contact with Manager Wang and I know very well that he won't give up until he gets what he wants.

Moreover, this matter also has the support of Zhang Lu, the chief disciple of the inner sect.

Given Manager Wang's personality, wouldn't he be determined to punish him severely?

Forget it.

In the blink of an eye, Li Ping'an stopped thinking about it.

Anyway, we'll deal with whatever comes our way, whether it's soldiers or water.

Li Pingan slowly stood up.

Since Steward Wang isn't coming, I can't just sit idly by.

Soon, Li Ping'an arrived at the meeting hall, ready to find some work to do.

Upon arriving at the site, I found that many of the former disciples had already begun sorting the garbage.

Li Ping'an chose the dirtiest and most difficult job.

The toxic gas is deepest here, but for me, the energy is definitely the most abundant.

"Mr. Li, why don't you switch to something easier? Your body probably can't handle it!"

A young disciple couldn't help but offer a reminder.

Li Pingan shook his head: "No need, leave these dirty and tiring jobs to this old man. You just need to busy yourselves with your own things."

"I've done all the dirty and hard work, so you young lads can find something easier."

The young disciple was deeply moved upon hearing this.

Li Ping didn't waste any more time talking that night, but instead started working frantically, quickly finishing his task.

Li Ping'an enthusiastically approached the other disciples and helped them finish all their tasks.

This scene left countless people speechless.

"This old man is acting strange. Not only is he stealing our jobs like crazy, but he seems to be enjoying it?"

"Yes! I wasn't mistaken, this old man is really enjoying himself. This isn't right, who would enjoy doing dirty and tiring work for no reason?"

"Who says otherwise? I also find it strange; it really does seem a bit out of step with Dapu!"

With Li Ping'an joining the team, the day's work in the meeting hall was quickly completed.

Seeing that it was still early, Li Ping'an prepared to go down the mountain.

"Manager He, I would like to go down the mountain to ask for leave."

Manager He's face lit up with joy upon hearing this: "What? You've finally come to your senses? Approved! Hurry up and go down the mountain, stop dawdling."

Seeing Manager He's pleased expression, Li Ping'an felt completely bewildered.

But it's good that it's approved.

Just as he was about to descend the mountain, Steward He suddenly ran over and grabbed him, inexplicably stuffing a few broken spirit stones into his hand.

"I have some spirit stones here, take them, you'll need them on the road."

As he spoke, he began to sigh deeply again: "Brother Li, we may meet again someday, perhaps by chance."

With that, he turned and left, somewhat reluctantly.

Seeing this, Li Ping'an was completely dumbfounded.

Dude, are you kidding me?

However, feeling the heavy spirit stones in his hand, Li Ping'an still felt a warmth in his heart.

Regardless of the circumstances, Manager He is definitely a very good person and would never have the intention to harm me.

Although two spirit stones are not much, they represent Manager He's good intentions.

In this fantastical continent, ten broken spirit stones are equal to one low-grade spirit stone, ten low-grade spirit stones are equal to one mid-grade spirit stone, and ten mid-grade spirit stones are equal to one high-grade spirit stone.

For these disciples who do odd jobs, their monthly salary is only one or two spirit stones.

Carrying some supplies with him, and carefully tucking the few pills he had collected over the past few days into his pocket, Li Ping'an descended the mountain.

There is a market town at the foot of the mountain.

The market was a melting pot of all sorts of people, including disciples of sects and independent cultivators from all over the country.

The market sells everything imaginable: talismans, elixirs, magical artifacts, cinnabar, array flags, array plates, spiritual herbs and medicines, and all kinds of cultivation practices.

Li Ping'an wandered aimlessly through the market with his hands behind his back.

To onlookers, he would just look like an old man out for a stroll.

In reality, Li Ping'an's small eyes were constantly scanning his surroundings; he was looking for a shop that could buy medicinal pills.

He thought about it and realized that he currently had eight Body Tempering Pills, but he didn't know how much a single Body Tempering Pill was worth on the market.

Since I'm new here and don't know the market, it's best to test the waters first.

After walking for a while, he finally stopped in front of a medicine shop.

Let's go in and ask about the price.

Li Ping'an walked into the store.

The shop owner wore black-rimmed glasses, had a mustache, and looked shrewd. Upon seeing Li Ping'an enter, he put away his abacus and greeted him with a neither warm nor cold response.

Do you buy medicinal pills here?

"Received."

"That's what the shopkeeper replied."

"Then can you take a look at this pill for me? How much will you pay for it?"

Li Ping'an handed over a Body Tempering Pill.

The shopkeeper casually accepted the pill, but his eyes widened when he saw that it was a complete and high-quality Body Tempering Pill.

He couldn't help but take off his glasses and examine the pill closely.

"This is actually a top-grade Body Tempering Pill!"

He exclaimed in surprise.

He then realized he had lost his composure, so he coughed to regain his composure.

The main reason was that Li Ping'an was just an old man, yet he actually pulled out a Body Tempering Pill, which did surprise him.

"Ahem... Well, as a customer, if you're willing to sell this Body Tempering Pill, I sincerely offer ten spirit stones. What do you say?"

Ten spirit stones?

Upon hearing this, Li Ping'an raised an eyebrow, feeling his heart skip a beat.

He knew that pills were very expensive in the cultivation world, but he didn't expect them to be this expensive. Ten spirit stones were needed to buy just one Body Tempering Pill.

You should know that this is equivalent to the lifetime salary of a menial disciple. It truly is a case of the rich feasting while the poor freeze to death on the streets.

Li Ping'an felt a pang of emotion, but on the surface he remained unmoved, appearing calm and collected as he looked the shopkeeper up and down, making the shopkeeper very uncomfortable.

"Are you sure you can only offer ten spirit stones? Take a good look; this is a top-grade Body Tempering Pill!"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper was puzzled.

Could it be that this old man has misjudged me? That shouldn't be the case!

The shopkeeper coughed and looked at Li Ping'an curiously:

"May I ask, sir, where did you get this Body Tempering Pill?"

Li Ping'an said calmly, "I have done an excellent job in the sect, and this is just a special reward from the elders."

"Take a good look. This is a top-grade Body Tempering Pill. I think it should be worth more than this price, right?"

"Don't think that just because I'm old, I'm easy to bully."

Upon hearing that the other party had no background and that he had not refined the product himself, the shopkeeper's arrogance returned.

The shopkeeper glanced at it casually and said indifferently:

"Although this pill of yours is of superior grade, it's not a particularly high-grade pill. Giving you ten spirit stones is already quite generous!"

"Seeing how hard you've worked, I can give you twelve spirit stones!"

Upon hearing this, Li Ping'an turned and left.

"Huh?"

The shopkeeper of the medicine shop immediately became anxious and hurriedly called out to him.