"Correct." Li Fan was pleased that Liu San had answered the question for him.

"After several great calamities, cultivators in the current world live far shorter lives than they did in our time. Life-extending treasures are rarely found. Even something that extends life by just a hundred years can drive cultivators into a frenzy. 

“If we can resume mass production of the Longevity Pills and exchange them for enough techniques for all our disciples to cultivate, there is hope."

Li Fan spoke with confidence.

"It's simply a matter of resuming our old trade. With sufficient manpower, it isn't particularly difficult." Liu San retrieved a jade vial from his storage ring. "I still have nine high-grade Longevity Pills the Sect Leader gave me before I went under. Each extends...