Reality punishes those who are stubborn.
At this moment, Su Bai truly understood the meaning of this sentence.
After Su Bai personally guided them a couple of times, the twin sisters were already able to maintain a stable success rate for the Great Strength Pill.
At this rate, it wouldn't be long before the Great Strength Pills they refined would reach Medium Grade quality.
That is, they would be good enough to sell.
To think that when Lu Hong first mastered this Pill Formula, it took her several months.
...The gap in talent is truly terrifying.
Su Bai couldn't help but gasp.
Yu Rou was currently comparing the Great Strength Pills refined by Su Bai with those she had refined herself.
The Great Strength Pills refined by Su Bai were full and jade-like, and in addition to the exotic fragrance they emitted, there was also a faintly visible Pill pattern.
"Shopkeeper, your Alchemy skill must be superior even to those Alchemists from the Sects."
Yu Rou looked at her own Medicinal Pills compared to Su Bai's.
She covered her small mouth, exclaiming in continuous surprise.
Su Bai stood with her hands on her hips, head held high.
"Keep it low-key. I haven't witnessed the methods of Sect Alchemists, so I wouldn't dare to be arrogant."
"It's just a bit of experience, that's all."
But Su Bai's demeanor clearly told Yu Rou to praise her more.
Yu Rou looked at her Shopkeeper's expression and smiled even more happily.
However, this was just playful banter between the two of them.
It was a small adjustment to their Cultivation life.
Moreover, there were other Cultivators in Danfu Pavilion at this time, so it wasn't good to be too noisy.
"Alas, Brother Zhao, have you heard about that Hai Dongqing?"
"Who doesn't know about that! That Hai Dongqing is probably the number one Foundation Establishment Cultivator in this Southwest Sea."
"Indeed, I heard that Hai Dongqing single-handedly fought against ten fellow Foundation Establishment Cultivators without falling into a disadvantage!"
"What about that Hai Dongqing? Didn't he appear once last time, wiped out many Qi Refining Families, and then disappeared without a trace?"
"That's right, I remember someone saying that although Hai Dongqing escaped the encirclement, he was severely injured, and even if he didn't die, he would need to recuperate for one or two decades."
"Hehehe, I have reliable information. That Hai Dongqing seems to have reappeared, acting as a robber cultivators at sea!"
"..."
Su Bai was leaning on the counter when she heard the Cultivators in the shop discussing something.
It's just...
Wasn't that Hai Dongqing the nickname given to her by the Cultivators in the Market?
Although they didn't know Hai Dongqing's true identity, Su Bai knew very well that she was currently living a peaceful life and hadn't even left the Market.
What?
Were legends about her starting to circulate outside again?
However, from the discussion, it seemed someone was using her name to stir up trouble outside!
Su Bai listened for a long time with her ears perked up, then yawned boredly.
If someone deliberately impersonates her, let them.
It works out perfectly, because the robber cultivators outside is Hai Dongqing, and has nothing to do with her, the Shopkeeper of Danfu Pavilion.
Su Bai didn't want to know what the person impersonating her was thinking.
She didn't care about it.
Perhaps some brain-dead person, knowing that someone was impersonating an identity she once used, would be unable to resist their curiosity to see what the other party was doing.
They might even jump out and expose the other party directly, shouting something like, "I am Hai Dongqing! That person is an impostor!"
Then, with a burst of domineering aura, they would let others know how powerful they were.
Well, Su Bai's brain was normal.
She chose to watch the show.
Su Bai didn't even bother to inquire about this matter, as if it truly had nothing to do with her.
Of course, the appearance of Hai Dongqing was not a big deal in Xingluo Market.
As for Hai Dongqing's final outcome, Su Bai heard that the enforcement team was dispatched, and several Inner Sect Disciples from various Sects arrived.
That guy...
Got a good beating!
If he hadn't run fast, he probably would have been finished there.
Regarding this outcome, Su Bai could only shake her head and say, "If you don't have the ability, don't go around impersonating others."
"This show started strong but fizzled out."
What Su Bai wanted to hear was Hai Dongqing slaughtering all sides, beating the Sect Disciples to a pulp, and finally provoking the Sect Elder to come out, allowing her to witness the methods of a Core Formation True Person again.
After witnessing the great Divine Ability of a Core Formation True Person moving Spiritual Veins and setting up Formations last time, Su Bai had always yearned for the day she could also reach Core Formation early.
While Su Bai was enjoying the gossip and watching the show, a sound transmission talisman flew out from Ebony Island in the distance.
Lu Hong, wearing mourning cloth on her head, watched the disappearing sound transmission talisman in the sky, her pearly teeth gently biting her lower lip.
"Aunt Su…"
"..."
After Su Bai received the sound transmission talisman, she sighed.
She hadn't expected this day to come so quickly.
Lu Ning and Shen Fang had both passed away.
"Yu Rou, Yu Ying, I'm going out to see off some old friends."
"Yes, Shopkeeper."
Su Bai tidied her clothes and then flew towards Seven Stars Mountain.
A moment later, two streaks of light flew out from Seven Stars Mountain.
It was Su Bai and Xu Changge.
With the passing of old friends, they were going together to mourn.
In less than half a day, the two returned to Ebony Island and went directly to Purple Blue Garden.
At this time, the Lu Family was draped in white mourning cloth from top to bottom.
All the descendants of the Lu Family had sorrowful expressions on their faces.
Lu Hong had already been waiting at the front gate for a long time.
After Su Bai and Xu Changge arrived, she led them to her parents' tomb.
The tomb of Lu Ning and Shen Fang was built amidst a sea of flowers, with pleasant scenery, and they were buried together.
Xu Changge poured a cup of wine in front of the tombstone.
"Now that Lu Ning and Shen Fang are also gone, of the five allies who came to Ebony Island together, only the two of us remain."
Lu Ning and Shen Fang were a few years younger when they died than Old Daoist Yang was when he passed away.
Old Daoist Yang's life had been relatively smooth.
He was quite adaptable and rarely made enemies.
However, Lu Ning had toiled for a living in his early years, constantly dealing with Yao Beasts and suffering countless injuries during that time.
In his later years, he was busy for the Family, which led to chronic illness.
Finally, despite his Qi Refining Peak Cultivation, he could no longer hold on.
He peacefully closed his eyes a day earlier.
After Shen Fang discovered her husband's passing, she spent half a day arranging her affairs and then chose to self-destruct, following her husband.
This couple had supported each other until today, and their lives could be considered extraordinary.
Su Bai listened as Lu Hong recounted the circumstances of her parents' passing, and a ripple stirred in her heart.
Evidently, the depth of their relationship touched Su Bai.
"So that's how it is. To have such a companion in this life is truly worthwhile."
The Lu Family held the passing of their Old Ancestor in high regard.
Most of the Family members who could return had done so.
After Su Bai and Xu Changge finished their respects, they saw the Lu Family members gathered in small groups.
This sight made Su Bai frown slightly.
Xu Changge looked back at Lu Ning and Shen Fang's tomb.
"With the Lu Family's Old Ancestor gone, the younger generation below will scatter!"
Xu Changge was old and astute, managing the vast Xu Family.
She saw through the human heart below very clearly, discerning at a glance that the Lu Family descendants were not united at this time.
Su Bai looked at Lu Hong beside her.
As the former Young Miss of the Lu Family, besides her eldest brother, she was the highest-ranking person.
She should be able to manage things, right?
At this moment, Lu Hong was kneeling in front of the tombstone, a whisper coming from her lips:
"I have helped the Lu Family until now. Now that my parents have lived out their natural lifespan, from now on, I will…"
"Stay by Aunt Su's side, through life and death, never abandoning her!"
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