At this moment, Dan Yangzi completely ignored what Li Huowang was thinking. He was lecturing his terrified disciples.

"From now on, anyone with ulterior motives should remember what they saw today!"

Dan Yangzi's words made everyone's hearts tighten and fear filled their eyes.

Walking in front of his disciples with his hands behind his back, he swept his eagle-like gaze over everyone's faces.

"I tell you all, helping others become immortals is a great merit. If I become an immortal, I will not forget your kindness. But if anyone ruins my plans! Hmph!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly stopped in front of Li Huowang, examining this disciple who looked different from the others.

"You think I'm afraid of someone like you, a mere illusion? You are just a thought in my head!" Li Huowang thought to himself, meeting his master's gaze with calm eyes.

When Dan Yangzi raised his right hand, covered in mud from under his fingernails, the atmosphere in the cave became tense. Everyone's gaze turned towards this fellow disciple who dared to offend their master, waiting to see how their master would deal with him.

To their surprise, Dan Yangzi's expression suddenly relaxed. He raised his right hand and lightly patted Li Huowang's head, instantly dissipating the heavy atmosphere.

"Last night, those traitors invited you to leave with them. Why didn't you agree?"

This sentence seemed like a question directed at Li Huowang, but it was actually a praise.

Just as Li Huowang was about to speak, he saw Dan Yangzi raise his hand to stop him. "Don't say any nonsense. Although you didn't inform me in time, compared to those treacherous scum, you have done quite well."

His hand dropped and he continued, "I see that you have good talent. You don't need to work in the warehouse anymore. From now on, you will be my named disciple."

Li Huowang was stunned. His position was being elevated? But he quickly realized that with so many dead in the cave, this guy must be short of helpers.

"Oh, since you have become my disciple and joined our sect, you need a Dao name. Your title shall be Xuan Yang."

Li Huowang glanced at the round hole in the corner, and the image of the previous Xuan Yang flashed through his mind. In his heart, he thought, "Hmm, this name is really ominous."

Although Li Huowang didn't care much about the treatment, the others in the warehouse suddenly had envy in their eyes. Becoming Dan Yangzi's named disciple meant they wouldn't die.

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But this was not enough for Dan Yangzi. After giving the carrot comes the stick. That's how you hook people. "Xuan Yang, since you just joined our sect, I have a gesture to make."

As he called his name, Li Huowang quickly walked next to him, expecting that he would receive something.

Dan Yangzi poured out five dark pills from his gourd, placing them in Li Huowang's palm.

"Take them. These five pills are divine elixirs refined by me. They not only grant you an extra ten years of life but also temporarily enhance your strength and protect your life."

Li Huowang frowned and placed the pills in front of him. "These things weren't made using humans, right?"

Just as he was thinking this, Li Huowang suddenly saw one of the pills roll slightly, changing from a circle to an oval shape, as if something inside wanted to crawl out.

But when he looked closely, the pill showed no signs of change.

"What the hell, am I going crazy? Why do I care about things in my illusions? It's all fake. I definitely can't get caught up in it again."

Li Huowang frustratedly slapped himself on the head.

Ignoring Li Huowang's abnormality, Dan Yangzi turned his head to the remaining people. "See that? Going against me is a dead end, but anyone who helps me will be rewarded generously!"

Everyone's gaze shifted between Dan Yangzi and the pills. At this moment, each person had their own thoughts, but only they knew what they were thinking.

Achieving his goal, Dan Yangzi waved his filthy sleeves, letting everyone disperse and continue their work.

Li Huowang no longer needed to go to the warehouse. His title was Xuan Yang, and everything that belonged to the previous Xuan Yang was now his, including status, Dao robes, and even the unique small cave.

However, Li Huowang was troubled. An old problem confronted him once again, forcing him to face it.

"If I bring these pills out and they really have an effect when consumed, then is this place an illusion? What is happening to me?"

He had faithfully followed the doctor's advice, treating everything on the other side as an illusion. But now, these things appeared in front of him, shaking his beliefs.

If it was an illusion, why did these things become real, and what harm could they cause?

If it was another world over there, then...

The scenes of the mentally ill sister who was refined into a pill, and Xuan Yang being devoured by the black cauldron flashed through his mind, terrifying and horrifying him, making his breathing quicken.

"Ah! This is so annoying. I don't even have someone to discuss this with." Frustrated, Li Huowang scratched his head with both hands.

After venting, Li Huowang finally had to face the issue. After thinking for a long time, he finally decided on his approach.

Whether it was real or fake, he would continue to cooperate as if it were real. If it turned out to be real, he could protect himself.

If it was fake, then he wouldn't be harmed.

Currently, he would experiment with the authenticity and value of these things that were sent to him before making further plans.

With his approach determined, Li Huowang took a deep breath and used his index finger and thumb to pick up one of the pills, holding it in front of his eyes.

"No, it's too risky to take it myself." His gaze shifted towards the patients basking in the sun in the garden outside.

After a brief struggle, he dejectedly put the pill down. They were all unfortunate people like himself, how could he make them test the medicine? He would find a way to get a small white mouse later.

Then Li Huowang looked at the round jade pendant. Compared to the pills, dealing with this object was much easier.

"Alright, what do you want? I came over secretly. If this is a prank, hmph!" Yang Na clenched her small white fist and threatened Li Huowang.

"Little girl, I only called you here because I had no other choice. You know I can't leave." Li Huowang explained and walked to the door of the ward, closing it and drawing the curtains.