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Chapter 175: Nan Wa's Absence, Old Acquaintances in the Snow (Part 2)
Chapter 175: Nan Wa's Absence, Old Acquaintances in the Snow (Part 2)
And Zeng Wen? He wasn't suitable either. He was acceptable in his dealings, but in critical moments, he tended to drop the ball.
After much consideration, the most suitable person was still his sister-in-law, Mengmou Qinglian.
She had sufficient cultivation, high prestige, and was trustworthy in crucial moments, with a balance of strength and flexibility.
But!
She had been managing the Merit Hall for a long time, and if she also became Luo Chen's deputy, it would easily create the illusion of two masters on one mountain.
Even if Luo Chen was willing, Mengmou Qinglian herself would refuse.
She was a very smart woman.
After much deliberation, a woman popped into Luo Chen's mind.
Mi Junping! Although her personality wasn't great, and she was harsh towards others.
But as a subordinate, she was undoubtedly competent.
She had managed the massive Po Shan Gang efficiently, allowing Mi Shuhua to have ample time to deal with other powers.
She also had excellent control over finances; every time Luo Chen went to her for help, he had to plead to get even a little benefit.
"It's just a pity that the beauty isn't here!"
Luo Chen sighed.
Speaking of which, he had almost formed a fateful bond with this woman.
A woman?
Suddenly, a face flashed through Luo Chen's mind.
"Perhaps, she could do it?"
After some thought, Luo Chen nodded.
"Let's keep her as a backup for now!"
Once this pressing matter was resolved, Luo Chen could free himself from these trivial affairs.
The remaining two tasks were alchemy and cultivation.
"Alchemy..."
Luo Chen pondered for a while and quickly made a decision.
He still needed to refine the three types of pills, but he had to adjust their priorities.
The importance of the Jade Marrow Pill took a slight dip.
He would give way to the Path to the Netherworld Pill and the Blood-Boiling Pill.
The former was crucial to his own divine soul's foundation, and it was an investment that would never go wrong.
The Blood-Boiling Pill involved his cooperation with the Heavenly Star Master.
With the other party frequently showing goodwill, he couldn't afford to be sluggish.
Moreover, collaborating with such a mysterious power would significantly benefit him in other aspects.
Most importantly, they could obtain Foundation Establishment Pills! This was especially important given the absence of the Spirit Herb Pavilion, the lack of cultivators in the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, and the inability to hold large auctions.
"At the beginning of the month, I'll refine enough Path to the Netherworld Pills for at least a month's use. Then, I'll complete the Blood-Boiling Pill task, and for the remaining time, I'll focus on refining the Jade Marrow Pill."
The reason for downgrading the importance of the Jade Marrow Pill was that the current pill profits were already sufficient for Luo Chen's Qi Condensation Stage cultivation needs.
Any more would be hoarding wealth! He wasn't a miser; instead of holding onto tens of thousands of spirit stones without spending them, he preferred to use every spirit stone effectively.
The second matter was also decided.
It was the last and most important cultivation matter.
Due to the proficiency panel, Luo Chen had invested effort into various spells.
But in reality, some of them were unnecessary.
For instance, the second-tier spell, Mountain Collapse, which Luo Chen had once valued highly! Ever since obtaining this spell, he had high hopes for it and even spent considerable energy on the three prerequisite spells.
All because this spell had immense power and promising prospects.
Who wouldn't be tempted? But after careful consideration, Luo Chen realized he had made a mistake.
The Mountain Collapse technique is indeed powerful, there's no denying that.
However, learning it is already incredibly difficult, as one must achieve some proficiency in three prerequisite spells.
Even then, one is merely at the threshold of mastery.
At the basic level, the spell has numerous flaws.
It is fundamentally unsuitable for combat.
Only the perfected version can hold its own against other cultivators of the same rank, especially when facing magical tools and treasures.
To surpass magical tools and treasures, one must reach the MasterMasterIf one wishes to surpass, one must achieve the Master Level, or even the Great Perfection, to be precise.
"Back then, I shouldn't have spent so much time studying Mountain Collapse."
"This spell is something that Foundation Establishment cultivators should study. I've overstepped the boundaries far too much!"
"But fortunately, it’s not too late to mend the sheepfold."
Luo Chen planned to temporarily set aside the cultivation of Mountain Collapse.
Not just Mountain Collapse, but also the Healing Technique, Cleansing technique, Binding technique,Wave Technique, and Earth Mountain Technique would all be put on hold for a while.
In terms of pill techniques, the Breaking Jade Hand had already reached the Master Level, but it was still far from the Great Perfection. There was no need to rush it.
The Pure Heart Hand was still some distance from the Master Level. There was no need to deliberately spend effort on it. Becoming proficient in the alchemy process would sufficeThe Washing Palm and CloudCloudThe Cloud Transformation Palm were just acquired, and becoming proficient in the alchemy process would take time.
In other words, the alchemy techniques would not take up additional time.
In terms of martial arts, there was even less to talk about.
Cult contribution to strength was minimal.
The only technique that offered significant help was the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, but even then, only three methods had been mastered: the Primordial Bead Seven Beads. Thus, the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was stuck at the Perfect level.
To reach the Master Level, at least two more methods needed to be mastered.
Luo Chen did not plan to waste effort.
The decision was not because the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was useless.
But because his Pulling Technique had already reached the Great Perfection, and with the Great Perfection Spirit Eye Technique, his control over magical tools and treasures was already exquisite.
The Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was merely an embellishment.
Thus, after setting aside so many spell cultivations, it was clear where Luo Chen's focus would lie.
"A little bit of everything is better than Jack-of-all-trades, master of none!"
"The Grandfire Ball Technique still has room for development."
"I will combine the Fu Family’s tal technique, the Great Perfection Spirit Eye Technique, and fully focus on the Fire Ball Technique, aiming to refine it to the ultimate level, where no further improvement is possible."
"By doing soThe Blazing Sun Technique, born from the fusion, will become my true true true ace-in-the-hole at the lower realm."
After making this decision, Luo Chen felt a great sense of relief.
Previously, the cultivation of various spells was likeNow, like a fog lifting, he was back on the right path.
"In fact, this is the path I started on, isn’t it?"
Luo Chen smiled wryly to himself, recalling that initially, he had devoted all his efforts to the Fire Ball Technique.
Neglecting the Cleansing Technique, Binding Technique, and ultimately, the Fire Ball Technique had rapidly increased in proficiency.
Thus, he had created poor killing of Chen’s Fire Ball Technique to quickly kill powerful enemies like Chen Xiao and Gao Ting.
Later, when his cultivation advanced, he had deviated from the path of lesser cultivators.
Now, he might face the same powerful enemies, no longer longer the Foundation Establishment cultivators.
And treasures to the Blounding of those enemies, the Great Perfection will be the true choice.
The Blazing Sun Technique, the Blazing Sun Technique, will become my. true killer when facing enemies of the same cultivation level, especially when facing magical tools and treasures.
If one wishes to surpass, one must reach the Master Level, or even the Great Perfection.
"Also, the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, though useful, is stuck at the perfect level. To reach the Master Level, at least two more methods must be mastered.
Luo Chen did not plan to waste effort.
The decision was not because the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was useless.
But because his Pulling Technique had already reached the Great Perfection, and with the Great perfection of the Spirit Eye Technique, his control over magical tools and treasuresThe Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was merely an embellishment.
Thus, after setting aside so many spell cultivations, it was clear where Luo Chen's focus would lie.
The cultivation of various spells was
Previously, the cultivation of various spells was like a fog lifting, he was back on the right path.
"Actually, this is the path I started on, isn't it?"
Luo Chen's mind of the Heavenly MaidenThe cultivation of the Fire Ball Technique, when facing enemies of the same cultivation level, especially when facing magical tools and treasures.
Thus, the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was stuck at the perfect level.
To reach the Master Level, at leastThe Blazing Sun Technique, the true ace-in-the-hole, when facing powerful enemies of the same cultivation level, especially when facing magical tools and treasures.
To surpass, one must reach the Master Level, or even the Great Perfection.
The decision of the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was useful, but even then, it was stuck at the perfect level.
To reach the Master Level, at least two more methods must be mastered.
The Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, though useful, was stuck at the perfect level.
To surpass, one must reach the Master Level, or even the Great Perfection.
After making this decision, Luo Chen felt a great sensePreviously, the cultivation of various spells was like a fog lifting, and he was back on the right path.
"Actually, this is the path I started on, isn’t it?"
The cultivation of the Fire Ball Technique, when facing enemies of the same cultivation level, especially when facing magical tools and treasures.
The wishes to surpass, one must reach the Master Level, or even the Great Perfection.
The decision was not because the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was useless.
But because his Pulling Technique had already reached the Great Perfection, and with the Great Perfection Spirit Eye Technique, his control over magical tools and treasures was already exquisite.
The Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was merely an embellishment.
Thus, after setting aside so many spell cultivations, it was clear where Luo Chen's focus would lie.
The cultivation of the Fire Ball Technique, when facing enemies of the same cultivation level, especially when facing magical tools and treasures.
To surpass, one must reach the Master Level, or even the Great Perfection.
After making thisThe decision was not because the Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers was useless.
But because his Pulling Technique had already reached the Great Perfection, and with a Great Perfection Spirit Eye Technique, his control over magical tools and treasures was already exquisite.
The decision was not because the Heavenly Maiden The cultivation of the Fire Ball Technique, when facing enemies of the same cultivation level, especially when facing magical tools and treasures.
To surpass, one must reach the Master Level, or even the Great Perfection.
After making this decision, Luo Chen felt a great sense of relief.
Previously, the cultivation of various spells was like a fog lifting, and he was back on the right path.
"Actually, this is the path I started on, isn't it?"
The cultivation of the Fire Ball Technique, when facing enemies of the same cultivation level, especially when facing magical tools and treasures.
To surpass, one must reach the Master Level, or even the Great Perfection.
After making this decision, Luo Chen felt a great sense of relief.
Previously, the cultivation of various spells was like a fog lifting, he was back on the right path.
"Actually, this is the path I started on, isn't it?"
The cultivation of the Fire Ball Technique, when facing enemies of the same cultivation level, especially when facing magical tools and treasures.
To surpass, one must reach the Master Level, or even the Great Perfection.
After making this decision, Luo Chen felt a great sense of relief.
Previously, the cultivation of various spells was like a fog lifting, and he was back on the right path.
"Actually, this is the path I started on, isn't it?"
"Why didn't you continue this business later?" Sima Huiwang sighed, "It's not easy!"
"Oh? Tell me about it."
Through Sima Huiwang's explanation, Luo Chen finally understood the difficulties.
Although he had chatted with Sima Xian before, men often didn't want to reveal their hardships to outsiders.
Women, on the other hand, were more sensitive.
Sensing Luo Chen's interest, she explained in great detail.
In general, the closest market to Dahan Sect was the Snow Lotus Market, but Dahan Sect's business had always been closely connected with Tai Shan Market.
The reason was that the climate in Snow Lotus Market was vastly different from Dahan Sect, and throughout the year, two-thirds of the time, it was in a freezing climate.
They often encountered icy roads blocked by snow, making trade routes difficult.
Although Tai Shan Market was farther away, it was directly connected by the Lancang River.
By taking a large ship downstream, the journey wouldn't take too long.
At most, it would take ten to fifteen days to arrive.
"The demand for Dahan Sect's specialty, demonic beasts, is extremely high in Tai Shan Market."
"We can make a considerable profit each time we resell them."
"And some of Tai Shan Market's cultivation resources are also well-received in Dahan Sect..."
"But each trip also costs a lot of spirit stones. We always travel on the Great River Gang's ships, and when we encounter demonic beasts on the way, we have to help fight them."
Luo Chen nodded.
Nowadays, many wandering cultivators in Dahan Sect didn't want to leave because, in addition to the rich resources near the neighboring mountains, it was also due to the long journey to other places.
The Lancang River was not just a simple river; numerous demonic beasts lived there, including second and third-stage ones.
When Elder Pang Renxiong killed that Golden Core Demon Cultivator, there were many first-stage demonic beast corpses at the bottom of the Lancang River.
If wandering cultivators dared to venture into the river, they would also reap a significant harvest.
"Actually, the most profitable business is in Radiant Light Market."
"That place used to be a mine of Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, but after many years of excavation, there's not much left."
"During the three hundred years of mining, many factions emerged in the vicinity."
"But after the mine was exhausted, these factions had fewer resources, and with the scarcity of resources, conflicts became more prevalent."
"Every time we transport goods there, we make a good profit because they lack resources."
"However, there are too many pillage cultivators, which made us gradually reduce our visits."
Luo Chen didn't know much about Radiant Light Market.
Most of his knowledge came from Alchemist Gu Yue's autobiography and people like Wang Yuan, who had been to the outside world.
There were many pillage cultivators there, and they would kill and rob treasures without hesitation.
This was because it was the only market in the area without a Jade Cauldron Sword Pavilion.
Pillage Cultivators like Qiu Bai and Liu Han came from Radiant Light Market.
There were many more figures like them there.
"The reason we didn't continue this business was also because the outside world was becoming increasingly chaotic."
"The three of us siblings were always traveling outside, and sooner or later, something bad would happen."
Sima Huiwang sighed, "I won't hide it from you. Last year, right here in Dahan Sect, the three of us almost died at the hands of two pillage cultivators."
Luo Chen remained silent.
Of course, he knew about this incident, and in the end, he had to step in to save them.
"After that battle, my older brother and I were both severely injured."
"After recovering, we felt that things couldn't continue like this, so we thought of finding a sect to join."
Luo Chen smiled lightly, "Then why did you choose our Luo Tianhui?"
Sima Huiwang straightened her posture, understanding that this was the main point of today's conversation.
If she didn't answer well, she might leave a bad impression, or worse, be marginalized or even expelled from Luo Tianhui.
She said seriously, "At that time, Dahan Sect was in turmoil. Po Shan Gang was destroyed, Mysterious Unity Sect was in disarray, the major Foundation Establishment families were fighting amongst themselves, and many small factions rose, creating a chaotic situation."
"In fact, we also considered joining the Great River Gang."
"But the situation in the Great River Gang is extremely complex. From what we saw in Tai Shan Market, the Great River Gang not only cooperates with the Linked Cloud Commerce Alliance but also has conflicts or cooperations with several cultivation families in Tai Shan Market."
"If we joined the Great River Gang, we might become pawns in the gang's disputes."
Luo Chen nodded and continued, "Then why didn't you join the local cultivation families?"
Sima Huiwang sighed, "Those families generally prioritize their own clan members. Outsiders, unless they have profound cultivation and become offerings to the clan, will never be truly valued."
This was indeed the truth.
Most cultivation families were bound by blood ties.
They never truly relied on outsiders.
"To be honest, we don't think much of the other small factions. Their strength might not even be as strong as the three of us siblings combined."
"In this situation, Luo Tianhui, which inherited the bloodline of Po Shan Gang, was the best choice."
Luo Chen raised his eyebrows, "Oh, then tell me more."
Sima Huiwang didn't shy away from Luo Chen's questioning.
She said confidently, "It's simple. At that time, you were in a state of rebuilding and lacked manpower. If we joined, we would likely be valued, and indeed, that's what happened!"
Currently, her older brother, Sima Xian, is already an Elder of the Battle Hall.
With Wang Yuan not managing affairs, Duan Feng still cultivating, and leading people in forging, Sima Xian is practically the top leader of the Battle Hall.
Her younger brother, Sima Wenjie, is also doing well.
His impulsive personality has become more stable through the trials of personnel management.
"Moreover, our joining at the ninth level of Qi Condensation won't cause a situation where guests bully the host in Luo Tianhui."
"At that time, Luo Tianhui already had six or seven cultivators at the ninth level of Qi Condensation, and they wouldn't fear the three of us."
"As for the last reason..."
Sima Huiwang laughed heartily, looking at Luo Chen.
"With President Danchenzi's reputation, Luo Tianhui's development prospects are bound to be greater than those of many small factions."
"You've analyzed it very clearly, no wonder your brother and younger brother are willing to listen to you."
Luo Chen smiled wryly, never expecting that the reason they joined Luo Tianhui was because of him.
Indeed, the identity of an alchemist was always the most sought-after, no matter where one went.
Seeing Luo Chen's smile, Sima Huiwang couldn't help but relax.
It seemed like today's test was passed.
However, Luo Chen's next words made her freeze.
"Since you have such high hopes for Luo Tianhui, do you have any thoughts on further involvement?"
(End of Chapter)
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