Treasures are safe only when secured in one's possession!

Jia Ren had acquired many Spiritual Medicines and inheritances, which would only be truly safe once they were delivered to his Cave.

For a long time to come, I won't have to worry about Spiritual Medicines! I must say, the power of a group is indeed mighty.

No wonder so many cultivators liked to join Sects; having the support of a Sect really did have its perks.

The most thrilled were... the higher-ups within the Sect, the direct beneficiaries.

A vast number of Demon Cultivators working for oneself, resources flowing into one's hands—how could they not be wealthy?

Before that, first, I need to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill.

The Foundation Establishment Pill is a Second-Order Spirit Pill. It's not easy to refine; even veteran Alchemists can't guarantee a successful pill concoction rate.

Jia Ren was an exception. His Alchemy Skills were exponentially higher than those so-called masters, so for him, tackling the task of refining Foundation Establishment Pills was not difficult.

A week prior, he had studied the Foundation Establishment Pill Recipe many times, interpreting it in a way that suited him, and had it clear in his mind.

In the Alchemy Room, the Alchemy Furnace was blasted to a red-hot state by the Innate True Fire, slowly reaching the temperature needed.

It was time to start the Alchemy!

Jia Ren took out the materials needed to refine a single Foundation Establishment Pill and began the process with total concentration.

Though it was his first try at refining the Foundation Establishment Pill, he had rehearsed it countless times in his mind, and his movements were adept.

Removing impurities, liquefying, and merging the pill—all executed with precise accuracy.

「Three days later」

A faint fragrance wafted from within the Pill Furnace.

Successful? A success on the first attempt!

There were no failed attempts that he had anticipated. The Alchemy process went smoothly, and the occasional minor issues were easily resolved by his superior Alchemy Skills.

To succeed in refining the Foundation Establishment Pill on the first trial was astonishing.

Jia Ren opened the Alchemy Furnace, looking at the successfully refined Foundation Establishment Pill, yet there was no smile on his face.

The quality was average, similar to the Foundation Establishment Pill that he had taken himself.

Jia Ren, who had high standards for himself, was not satisfied with this outcome.

For the second batch of pills, he used the standard amount of materials and started refining a new batch.

「Another three days passed」

The second batch of Foundation Establishment Pills was also a success. Upon opening it, three exceptionally well-made pills emitted a strong fragrance.

The quality was a notch better than the first attempt, potentially increasing the probability of Foundation Establishment by twenty-five percent.

Again!

Jia Ren continued to attempt Alchemy, and each furnace steadily produced pills.

If the Great Sects knew of this scene, they would surely go mad.

Even the Alchemists of the Yuding Sect, who focused on refining Foundation Establishment Pills, could at most guarantee a 90% success rate. Yet Jia Ren achieved success with each and every furnace—a feat truly terrifying.

Every failure in refining a Foundation Establishment Pill would consume a vast amount of precious Spiritual Medicines.

The Spiritual Medicines needed for the Foundation Establishment Pills were rare and hard to gather. Otherwise, the Great Sects wouldn't choose to refine a batch only once every ten years.

Never failing in Alchemy meant more Foundation Establishment Pills produced each time, and with them, more Foundation Establishment Cultivators were added to the Sect.

The quality of the pills improved with each batch. Initially, it increased the chances of Foundation Establishment by 20%, and so far, the best quality achieved could reach 40%.

Every five percent increase in the effect of the Foundation Establishment Pill would cause the price to soar. Those with a 40% effectiveness were exceedingly rare.

The esteemed heirs of the Great Sects were willing to pay astronomical prices for such quality Foundation Establishment Pills.

Jia Ren expertly performed the Pill Spells, collecting the freshly refined Foundation Establishment Pills into vials.

Each vial contained one pill, and there were a total of twenty-two such vials.

Having focused on Alchemy for half a month, the materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill had been exhausted.

It's time for the agreed deadline!

Let's go!

Jia Ren took out two vials of average-quality Foundation Establishment Pills and handed them to the Insect External Incarnation to bring to the Blood Demon Sect's territory.

In between Alchemy sessions, the Insect External Incarnation had made several trips to the Blood Demon Sect's territory without incident.

「An hour later」

The Insect External Incarnation, having transformed into Elder Ying, had arrived at the Blood Demon Sect's territory.

"Elder Ying, is there any news about the Foundation Establishment Pills?"

Many Demon Cultivators were filled with anticipation, especially those cultivators who believed they had made enough special contributions.

Jia Ren said with a carefree smile, "The one-month period has arrived. Whose special contributions are the most plentiful?"

Yang Shengwu came forward, presenting a Jade Slip that recorded special contributions and several Storage Bags filled with Spiritual Medicines.

The competition was fierce, with the highest contributor amassing 12,000 points of special contribution, far surpassing the second place.

The Storage Bags contained a large number of Spiritual Medicines; their efforts over a month surpassed the Insect External Incarnation's harvest of over a year.

Jia Ren decisively took the Storage Bags and pulled out a vial containing a Foundation Establishment Pill.

"Where is Ma Xiu?"

Ma Xiu, the Demon Cultivator who had gathered the most Spiritual Medicines, stepped forward excitedly upon hearing this.

"All special contributions are reset to zero. Are you willing to accept this Foundation Establishment Pill?"

The pill vial containing the Foundation Establishment Pill that Elder Ying held was the very thing he had longed for in his dreams.

"I am willing!" he quickly nodded, his outstretched hand trembling uncontrollably.

Jia Ren threw the vial with the Foundation Establishment Pill to him, and he carefully caught it.

Upon opening the vial, a rich fragrance of the pills filled the air.

"It's undoubtedly a Foundation Establishment Pill, likely freshly refined. It's best taken at this time for optimal effect."

Many Demon Cultivators still harbored doubts about the Foundation Establishment Pills, but seeing this, they became excited, asking, "Elder Ying, when will the second Foundation Establishment Pill be available?"

"In a year, whoever makes the most special contributions will get the second Foundation Establishment Pill."

"One pill per year, fair and square for young and old!"

Jia Ren had many Foundation Establishment Pills but wouldn't let them flood the market.

The first Foundation Establishment Pill was the easiest to acquire, as it was meant to incite enthusiasm among the Demon Cultivators. However, the difficulty would significantly increase for subsequent pills.

Many Demon Cultivators realized this and deeply regretted it.

"I'll protect you during your Foundation Establishment!"

Merely giving out Foundation Establishment Pills wasn't enough. The Sect had to ensure the safety of the cultivators who received them so they would dare to collect herbs without reservation.

If you acquired a Foundation Establishment Pill and got robbed by a fellow Sect member right afterward, that would severely dampen the enthusiasm for herb collection.

"Thank you, Elder!"

Many ill-intentioned Demon Cultivators had no choice but to give up, reluctantly withdrawing their gazes.

The mood of even more people was ignited by the Foundation Establishment Pills, and they set out immediately to gather Spiritual Medicine.

Several Demon Cultivators had amassed a huge amount of special contributions and could exchange them for many treasures, but they were reluctant to spend a single penny.

This meant Jia Ren didn't have to spend a dime and was riding for free.

Jia Ren sent Ma Xiu into the Cultivation Room, had him take a Foundation Establishment Pill, and paid no further attention.

Yang Shengwu returned to his quarters, activated a soundproof barrier, and confirmed no one was eavesdropping.

"Brother Jia, you've actually refined a Foundation Establishment Pill! Truly a remarkable talent."

"Recently, there have been many cases of fighting over Spiritual Medicine in the Sect. They dare not act openly within the Sect, but outside, it's a different story."

"Several Demon Cultivators have approached me to negotiate, offering to increase the number of special contributions in exchange for a fifty-fifty split of Foundation Establishment Pills and treasures."

Not everyone was willing to follow the rules. Demon Cultivators often operated outside the law, preferring to take shortcuts.

If Yang Shengwu were not one of their own and trustworthy, someone would have already embezzled the Spiritual Medicine meant for Jia Ren.

"I'll leave this Sonic-Thief Mosquito King to you to control. Show no mercy to those who break the rules."

"Demon Cultivators respect force, not virtue."

"If we don't kill a few, I'm afraid some won't listen."

Jia Ren took a Second Order Sonic-Thief Mosquito King out of the Spirit Beast Bag and temporarily entrusted it to Yang Shengwu.

Yang Shengwu's strength at the Blood Demon Sect was not remarkable, lacking the power to intimidate. Jia Ren couldn't personally handle everything.

Temporarily entrusting him with a Second Order Sonic-Thief Mosquito King should suffice to keep the situation under control.

Regardless, this was a Second Order Demonic Insect that those below the Foundation Establishment level couldn't withstand.

As for dealing with Blood Demon Sect's Qi Refinement Cultivators, it was a piece of cake.

"Rest assured, as long as your Cultivation Level reaches Qi Refinement Completion, you'll get your Foundation Establishment Pill."

"Manage the Blood Demon Sect for me."

Jia Ren provided Yang Shengwu with the general direction but let him handle the details.

Storage Bags were opened one by one, revealing a dazzling array of well-preserved Spiritual Medicines within.

The Demon Cultivators of the Blood Demon Sect collected these according to Jia Ren's requirements, gathering exactly the Spiritual Medicine he needed.

Fish Saint Pills, Worm Saint Pills, and medicinal Elixirs for cultivation should be enough for a long time.

As long as I control the Blood Demon Sect, there will be a steady supply of Spiritual Medicines in the future.

The Insect External Incarnation had a range of 150 miles, but the Demon Cultivators' movements were unrestricted. Wherever there was Spiritual Medicine, that was their destination.

The main body stayed safely in the Water Curtain Cave Abode, while the Insect External Incarnation collected Spiritual Medicines brought by the Demon Cultivators, taking on no risks.

Nowadays, the situation was even more exaggerated.

Besides the Foundation Establishment Pill that Jia Ren would give out in a year's time, he didn't have to provide any cultivation resources and still had a continuous inflow of Spiritual Medicines.

Establishing a 'credit currency' has its advantages!

The special contributions of the Blood Demon Sect were equivalent to credit currency, built on the reputation of the Blood Demon Sect and Elder Ying.

As long as the credit didn't collapse, the exchange system remained fair and stable, and the safety of those exchanging for Foundation Establishment Pills was ensured, it could be sustained for a long time.

When it would collapse depended on when he decided to make a run for it...

Jia Ren, holding the newly acquired Spiritual Medicines, left behind a large amount of useless Monster Beast Meat and Demon Beast Blood, contentedly departing.

「In the following time」

The Insect External Incarnation appeared sporadically to assert its presence but otherwise stayed out of affairs.

Yang Shengwu controlled the resources and set quotas for special contributions for delivering Spiritual Medicines. His status became extraordinary, with countless people currying favor.

He smoothly became one of the most powerful figures in the Blood Demon Sect, second only to the Foundation Establishment Elders.

Especially after using the Second Order Demonic Insect to deal with a Qi Refinement Completion Cultivator who had assaulted a fellow Sect member, the status of the Blood Demon Sect was soaring.

A few firm actions ensured fairness, avoided any skimming or exploitation, and brought order to the Blood Demon Sect, leading to stable, positive development.

Every half a month to a month, Jia Ren's Insect External Incarnation would come to collect Spiritual Medicines and dispose of useless junk to assuage the cultivators' feelings.

The main body used the acquired Spiritual Medicines to refine pills, went into secluded cultivation, and worked on improving his Cultivation Level.

「Time flew by, and before long, it was time for the annual Foundation Establishment Pill distribution again.」

It was allocated again to the one with the highest special contributions, and their special contributions were reset to zero.

No one objected to this.

It was the easiest way for them to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.

After the Foundation Establishment Pill was awarded, protection was provided for the closed-door breakthroughs.

The success rate for Demon Cultivators breaking through was extremely low. Perhaps it was bad luck, but the ones who took the Foundation Establishment Pills also failed in their Foundation Establishment.

No new Foundation Establishment Cultivators emerged, which was a good thing for both Jia Ren and Yang Shengwu.

The Blood Demon Sect could be controlled for a long time.

「Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, two years had gone by.」

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