"How addictive is this Immortal Ascension Heart's-Desire Pill?" Li Fan asked, weighing the jade bottle in his hand with keen interest.

"The closer one is to the legendary True Immortal realm, the greater the craving after taking it." Liu San's expression was grim.

"Perhaps someone with extraordinary willpower could resist the temptation of another dose, but..." Liu San shook his head. "At least in our era, I rarely heard of such a person."

Li Fan's gaze flickered, and he tucked the jade bottle away.

"Old Liu, if you refine this pill again in the future, keep them. They might prove useful in critical moments," Li Fan instructed.

Liu San nodded.

"By the way, Mister Fang, I need you to forge a few protective artifacts for me," Li Fan said, turning...