The door of the alchemy room slowly opened, revealing a faint medicinal fragrance.

Great Elder Li Hailong held the pill that Li Shuidao had just refined, and walked towards the horse convoy where the elder group was located.

Several carriages enclosed a relatively enclosed space.

The elders of the Li family inspected the "Jade Heng Pill" that had just been refined one by one, and they were full of praise for the quality of the pill.

"This quality is absolutely excellent!" One of the elders exclaimed.

"Yes, the scent is pretty pure." Another elder agreed.

"It's just that this person used three parts of spiritual materials to produce three Jade Heng Pills, and the price is not as good as buying finished pills in the market."

Another elder pondered for a moment and said, "It's true that it's not a good deal, but we can't just consider whether it's a good deal. Li Shuidao is the glorious heir of our family, and his alchemy skills are self-taught. The family should support his development, which is for the long-term interests of the family. ”

However, there was also an elder with a thin face who sneered dissatisfiedly, "Hmph! That's too much to lose. Our family's resources are limited, so should we sacrifice other aspects of development for the sake of an alchemist? ”

"Don't forget, this spiritual mine is his credit."

"It's his credit, but his appearance is too ugly, if he is allowed to develop, he may have to break up in the future."

……

The elders disagreed and argued.

Suddenly, Great Elder Li Hailong interrupted everyone's quarrel and attracted everyone's attention.

"Don't argue, it's not three materials to refine three pills, but one material to refine four pills, he has already taken one pill, and these three pills are for the family." Li Hailong's voice was calm.

All the elders were silent, and they were all shocked by Li Hailong's words. The elder who was still making a big fuss just now stammered and asked, "You said that he only refined one furnace and produced four Jade Heng Pills?" ”

Li Hailong nodded.

Another elder couldn't help but ask, "Then why don't you refine the remaining two materials?" ”

Li Hailong replied: "He said that he only opened one furnace a day. ”

Another elder couldn't help muttering, "If you have the ability to lay golden eggs, why don't you give birth to more?" ”

Li Hailong shook his head and said: "He said that alchemy is a fine skill, and only by maintaining the rhythm of opening one furnace a day can we grasp the process of alchemy in detail, so as to ensure the success rate of alchemy, if the rhythm is disrupted, then the second furnace will inevitably fail." ”

The elders fell into deep thought, and they began to re-examine Li Shuidao's alchemy path.

"I once heard that some refiners, in order to refine a high-grade magic weapon, traveled the mountains and rivers, and for three years just to find an opportunity."

"That's right, I also heard that some high-level alchemists who can refine the Yin and Yang Spirit Pill only open one furnace of pills a year, and never open a second furnace no matter how much they are paid."

"But all alchemists or refiners with a level are particularly particular about rhythm, and I don't know why."

"Perception, Dao perception, you know!? Alchemy refiners all need to integrate the Dao perception into it, this kind of thing is mysterious and mysterious, and it is not easy for my layman to figure it out. ”

"Have you ever heard of the ultimate magic weapon slashing immortal sword? When the sword was formed, the refiner threw himself into the furnace, making the sword of the immortal slashing a peerless unique product that could not be copied. An elder added.

"That's right! The high-level refiners who have left their names in history have the ultimate pursuit of refining only one magic weapon in their lives. If you put it there and practice it every day, how can the best magic weapon be sold for tens of thousands of spirit stones, which is more expensive than the magic weapon. Another elder chimed in.

"Yes, this is the realm, the ineffable of the ultimate realm."

……

After the discussion of the Council of Elders, Li Shuidao's request was successfully achieved, which was a win-win ending.

Li Shuidao eliminates the tediousness of collecting alchemy materials, and only needs to open a furnace of pills very casually every day, not only to obtain what he needs for cultivation, but also to better comprehend the "Yin and Yang Toad Turn" in the process of alchemy.

The family not only supported the cultivation of the Glorious Heirs, but also made a small profit of spirit stones through this transaction, but unfortunately only opened one furnace a day, if it was alchemy day and night, day and night, it would be a great profit.

No one in the Council of Elders no longer thought that Li Shuidao was ugly, on the contrary, they still felt that he was humble and considered the family everywhere.

An alchemy master only takes one pill when refining a furnace of pills, which is already very face-saving.

Half a day later, Great Elder Li Hailong led the convoy to leave Tianchi Fort, and they took away all the spirit mines in Tianchi Fort, leaving only more than thirty people.

Among these more than thirty people, except for the three members of the Li family, the others were all monks of the Zhu family in Scorpio Valley.

Tianchi Fort originally had only more than 50 people, but it suddenly increased by more than 30 people, and accommodation and meals needed to be arranged.

The work of the housekeeping deacon and the kitchen became very busy, and all kinds of affairs were reported to Lee Shui Dao.

"Lord Castle, there are not enough accommodations, and there are still twenty rooms missing." An interior deacon reported to Lee Shui Dao.

Li Shuidao thought for a moment and then replied, "Let them sleep temporarily for a while, and then we will build a new house." The new house had to be built with stone, and we could quarry the stone nearby and build the house using the stone dug up when digging the ditch. ”

"Lord Castle, we don't have enough people to build houses and dig ditches." An interior deacon gave feedback to Li Shuidao.

Li Shuidao thought for a moment and replied: "Whoever enjoys it will build, build his own house and live in it." We provide the land, and the Zhu family monks have to work for us. ”

Another internal deacon reminded, "But those Zhu family monks only listen to the command of the deputy castle master. ”

Li Shuidao frowned, thought for a moment and said, "Then you call the deputy castle lord Zhu Hongling, and I'll talk to her." ”

The internal deacon said with some embarrassment: "But the deputy castle lord Zhu Hongling is pregnant, I'm afraid I don't want to come." ”

Li Shuidao pondered for a moment, and then said, "In that case, I'll go talk to her." ”

Another deacon said with some concern, "Lord Castle, why do you deign to go in person? ”

Li Shuidao smiled slightly and replied, "It's okay...... What's more, I also hope to be able to communicate with Zhu Hongling face-to-face, so that I can better understand their thoughts. ”

……

Tianchi Fort.

In an open space, Zhu Hongling sat under a big tree, surrounded by monks of the Zhu family.

Zhu Hongling was dressed in a light blue monk's costume, her face was ruddy, and there was no sign of pregnancy.

Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, and the breeze was blowing, gently stirring her strands.

The monks around him were of various ages, some were very old, with gray hair, and their faces were carved with the marks of time; Others are still young and childish, with curiosity and vitality shining in their eyes. They were dressed in plain gray robes.

Beside Zhu Hongling, an elderly clansman said with a solemn expression: "Hongling, you are the eldest daughter of the Zhu family, we are a family here, but you have to help us." ”

Another member of the clan continued: "I'm afraid that we won't get paid for our hard work in the fire and poison mines. ”

"That's right! I'm afraid that the Li family will treat us as hard labor and work for nothing. ”

Zhu Hongling nodded and replied seriously: "The elders of the Li family have already said this matter, and they will treat everyone equally. ”

"That's what the Li Patriarch will say, otherwise we wouldn't have come, but if Li Shuidao is one thing in front of one and one thing behind the other, what can we do?"

"That's right, he is the person in charge here, and besides, this is the Li family's property, and they have more people than us."

"That's right, the key is that there are no people in the account office, and they can deduct as much as they want, we don't know."

When Zhu Hongling heard these words, her brows furrowed. The clansmen's worries and demands seem reasonable, but when it comes to controlling the Li family's accounts, things are quite difficult to handle.

If Li Tianfeng's father and son were alive, they would have died so simply that they didn't even have a backer, if it weren't for the children in their womb, they would have been kicked out of Tianchi Fort long ago.

Zhu Hongling touched her stomach, and she didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

The people in front of me probably don't know that they are pregnant before marriage and their husbands die early.

After being silent for a long time, Zhu Hongling said, "I will have a good talk with Li Shuidao." ”

Suddenly, Li Shuidao came over with two deacons.

They were dressed in the black clothes of the Li family deacons, showing their identity and status.

Li Shuidao's expression was calm, revealing his bearing and demeanor as the lord of the castle.

Zhu Hongling took the initiative to stand up and greet Li Shuidao's arrival.

"Sit down, everybody." Li Shuidao smiled and motioned for everyone to sit down.

"It just so happens that everyone is here, I don't know what needs you have, Tianchi Fort will try its best to meet them." Li Shuidao said very gently, but everyone present did not dare to speak, and they all looked at Zhu Hongling.

Zhu Hongling frowned, and could only muster up the courage to say, "My clansmen, no...... is a member of the Zhu family, hoping to earn from his labor. ”

"This is natural, this is a matter that the Council of Elders has long decided, the income from mining will be treated equally, you don't need to worry about this matter." Li Shuidao said.

Zhu Hongling was silent for a moment, feeling the burning gaze of the clansmen, she took a deep breath and said: "I know that the castle lord will definitely treat him fairly, but the accounts and treasury are all from your Li family, in case ...... We would also like to be involved in the management of accounts. ”

Speaking of this, Zhu Hongling didn't dare to look at Li Shuidao.

This request is indeed a bit excessive, in case Li Shuidao turns his face and denies people, she is afraid that her current situation will be even more unbearable.

After listening to this, Li Shuidao was silent for a moment and said: "The family accounts are not suitable for publicization."

The two black-clothed deacons behind him smiled and nodded, how could such a request be granted?

"But as the deputy castle master, you can check the ledger." Li Shuidao said in a changed voice.

The two black-clothed deacons behind him stared out of their eyes.

"Think twice! The account books are all top secrets of the family, if they are leaked out and known by someone with a heart, wouldn't they know the income of our Li family? ”

"This has an extremely negative impact on the family, please ask the castle lord to take back his life." Another deacon also advised.

"So how do you say you can guarantee everyone's profits?" Li Shuidao asked.

Two deacons: "......"

"Lord Castle, don't embarrass the two deacons, we believe in you." An elderly member of the Zhu family said.

Li Shuidao waved his hand and said: "This matter must be made public, otherwise it is impossible to manage it, but it can't be directly disclosed to the account book, how to do it, I still have to go back and discuss it with the account room, in short, everyone rest assured, Tianchi Fort will definitely not deduct everyone's monthly money." ”

"Thank you, Lord Castle." Many Zhu monks saluted one after another.

Li Shuidao nodded: "In addition to this matter, what other needs do you have?" ”

Zhu Hongling shook his head and said that there is no longer for the time being.

Li Shuidao was silent for a moment and asked, "Are you in the habit of squeezing to sleep?" If you need to live in a separate house, then Tianchi Fort allows you to build your own house. ”

"The ...... we're used to"

"It's okay for us to squeeze into sleep."

Li Shuidao: "......"

After some deliberation, nothing was resolved.

Of course, it is not without any effect, at least the attitude is clear.

Li Shuidao decided to find an opportunity to discuss the expansion of Tianchi Fort with Zhu Hongling in the future.

Among the stone buildings.

Lee Shui Dao's study.

The two little girls met Li Shuidao.

Li Yiling: "I've seen the castle master." ”

Li Yifang: "I've seen the castle master." ”

"What did the family arrange for you to go to Tianchi Fort?" Li Shuidao asked.

"We are specially here to serve the deputy castle lord of Vermilion Ling, and the patriarch specially ordered us to come." Li Yiling replied.

"Are you geckos?"

The two little girls nodded at the same time.

"Okay, Xue'er, you take the two of them to register, give them fifty jade money every month, and then take them to Zhu Hongling." Li Shuidao commanded.

Xia Ruoxue nodded and left with the two little girls.

When they all left, Li Shuihong, who was holding a golden sword, broke into the study with a smile on his face.

(End of chapter)