Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 198: Have you ever thought about personally erecting a monument for her in the future? - Novel Cool

Chapter 198: Have you ever thought about personally erecting a monument for her in the future?

Chapter 198: Have you ever thought about personally erecting a monument for her in the future?

"Three months later, we will leave Da He Fang!"

This sudden decision caught everyone off guard.

Even some of those who had just arrived thought they hadn't heard correctly, their faces filled with bewilderment.

Qin Liangchen asked in confusion, "Leave Da He Fang? Is it just you, President Luo, or are we all going together?"

The words were on the tip of his tongue, and they were supposed to be "Luo Chen."

But unconsciously, it became "President."

This unnatural scene, however, didn't seem to bother anyone.

Luo Chen looked at him and said calmly, "It can be just me, or it can be all of us together. It all depends on your choice."

His words implied that he, Luo Chen, had made up his mind to leave.

If the cultivators of Luo Tianhui were willing to follow him, they would leave together.

If they weren't willing, he wouldn't force them.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Why?"

The speaker was Duan Feng, who hadn't been seen for a long time.

After three years, his youthful vigor had faded, and he had become more composed.

A short beard had grown on his chin.

And his question was one that everyone wanted to ask.

Luo Tianhui had finally reached its current state after a long and difficult journey.

They now possessed two major spirit lands: Xiao Huan Mountain and Slanted Moon Valley.

The number of cultivators under their command had exceeded three hundred.

Their various businesses, connections, and territories were gradually getting on track.

But now, they were talking about leaving at a moment's notice.

Who would be willing?

Who could bear to leave?

Facing everyone's confusion, Luo Chen's expression remained calm.

But the words he spoke were extremely solemn.

"Within the Ghost City, there is a Ghost King-level existence. Although it is suppressed by the means left behind by the Golden Core Adept, breaking free from its confinement is just a matter of time."

"In my judgment, it will take at least six months, or at most a year, for it to escape!"

"Da He Fang is no longer a safe place!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

Amidst the shock, their faces turned pale with horror.

A Ghost King-level existence!

That was a powerful being comparable to the Golden Core realm of the Immortal Dao.

Moreover, unlike Ghost Cultivators who actively chose to cultivate the Ghost Path, the Ghost King in Da He Fang must have formed from a powerful vengeful spirit absorbing a vast amount of Yin Sha Qi after a person's death.

It was hard to say how much spiritual intelligence such a being possessed.

But it naturally had an aggressive nature towards all living beings.

If this was indeed the case, Da He Fang could no longer be considered an evil place.

In the future, it would undoubtedly become a land of death.

Sima Huiwang exclaimed in horror, "Could it be that the strange occurrence in the Ghost City yesterday was related to this?"

Instantly, everyone thought of the earth-shattering commotion in the Ghost City the day before.

At the time, all the nearby cultivators in Da He Fang had sensed it.

But later, the commotion gradually subsided.

Low-level wandering cultivators couldn't enter the Ghost City to investigate, so they could only keep their doubts to themselves.

Now it seemed that it was indeed a sign of the Ghost King's imminent emergence.

As Luo Chen nodded solemnly, everyone felt a sense of despair.

If this was truly the case, they would have to leave Da He Fang, the land they once called home.

Luo Chen didn't say a word, giving everyone enough time to accept this reality.

His gaze swept across the crowd.

Suddenly, his eyes paused.

At the end of the hall, a young man who looked somewhat familiar was tightly holding Mi Li's hand.

Luo Chen furrowed his brows and withdrew his gaze.

He spoke directly, "Although I estimate that it will take at least six months for the Ghost King to escape, we can't afford to be too rigid with our timing. Otherwise, we might not be able to handle it if it breaks free earlier, and that would be a disaster."

"Three months!"

"In three months, we will settle our affairs and leave Da He Fang to find another place to cultivate."

Luo Chen's words echoed throughout the hall.

After accepting the existence of the Ghost King, everyone's shock gradually dissipated.

They began to seriously consider where they should go from here.

Living as wandering cultivators, without any support or backing, was absolutely impossible.

Now that Luo Chen was willing to take them along, it was undoubtedly the best option.

As they listened to Luo Chen's words, everyone's mood gradually calmed down.

With a leader, many things no longer seemed so confusing.

The only thing that still puzzled everyone was one matter.

"Ahem..."

Granny Yuan asked tremblingly, "President, where should we go?"

...

"So, do you want to form a Daoist partnership with Mi Li?"

In the hall, there was only Luo Chen sitting high above and Qu Lingjun kneeling on the ground.

His calm words fell on their ears, heavy as a mountain.

Qu Lingjun's body trembled, and he gritted his teeth, saying firmly, "That's what I intend to do!"

Luo Chen looked at him indifferently, "How old are you this year? What is your cultivation level?"

"I'm eighteen this year, at the fifth level of Qi Condensation."

Luo Chen tugged at the corners of his mouth, "After twelve years of cultivation, spanning six years, and with the full support of Luo Tianhui, you've barely reached the fifth level of Qi Condensation."

"My talent is dull..."

"Since you yourself know that your talent is lacking, why do you still want to focus your thoughts on such worldly matters?"

"The latter part of your sentence is a bit harsh."

Qu Lingjun's body trembled slightly, not daring to meet Luo Chen's gaze.

He was afraid to see that look of disappointment in his eyes.

He only lowered his head and said, "Sister Mi Li has been very good to me since I was young. During the time you were breaking through the Foundation Establishment Stage, she was the one who diligently taught me how to refine pills."

"These past three years, my grandfather's health has been deteriorating, and I couldn't let you down. I had to work hard on my cultivation and pill refinement. Many times, it was her who took care of my ailing grandfather in my place."

"Two years ago, my grandfather passed away. That period was when I felt the most lost, and it was also..."

The old man, Qu Hancheng, had finally passed away.

He wasn't actually that old in age.

But due to a past injury from a fight, he had always appeared aged and frail.

During the pill refining hall explosion, he was severely injured while trying to save that Medium-grade Jade Marrow Pill.

During Luo Chen's three-year seclusion, he couldn't hold on any longer.

He passed away.

Qu Lingjun didn't even have a chance to see him off.

Since childhood, Qu Lingjun had been raised by his grandfather.

One can imagine how heartbroken he must have felt at that time.

Listening to these words, Luo Chen's expression turned helpless.

He didn't interrupt the other's words.

In fact, he knew that he hadn't been a very competent master.

He had never personally taught Qu Lingjun cultivation, and for pill refinement, he only gave him a book of pill refining insights after the initial assessment.

Compared to him, Mi Li was the true guide on Qu Lingjun's path of pill refinement.

Although Qu Lingjun had surpassed Mi Li in skill, he still considered her his master.

After years of getting along, even though Mi Li wasn't particularly beautiful, it was normal for the young man to develop feelings for her.

What made Luo Chen helpless was precisely this point.

At this age, it was hard to say whether such a decision was rebellious or independent-minded.

"Master, please grant us your blessing!"

Unbeknownst to them, the young man had already raised his head, his gaze firmly fixed on the man above.

Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed, and his cheeks tightened.

After a long pause, he sighed softly.

"I will ask you three questions, answer them, and then I'll make a decision."

"Please ask, Master!"

"Do you wish to grow old with Mi Li and be together until the end?"

"If we become Dao companions, we should hold hands and grow old together."

"Then I'll ask you, do you wish to establish your foundation?"

"Since I embarked on the path of cultivation, I've already dedicated myself to the Dao. When I became your disciple, your encouragement made my determination to establish my foundation unwavering."

"Hmm, very good. Then, I'll ask you one last question. In your judgment, does Mi Li have the aptitude to establish her foundation?"

"Her... it's hopeless."

Hearing the gradually lowering voice, Luo Chen shook his head.

"She is over ten years older than you, and her aptitude is so inferior, and she lacks the resources."

"If you establish your foundation at the age of sixty, extending your lifespan by two hundred years, she will have long passed away."

"How can you grow old together?"

"Have you ever imagined a future where you personally erect a tombstone for her?"

...

In the grand hall, the young man felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

His body stiffened, and he knelt on the ground.

His eyes were filled with bewilderment.

In a daze, he seemed to see a scene from a hundred years later, where he personally erected a tombstone for his beloved wife and planted a green tree.

By his ears, his master's sigh echoed for a long time.

"You're wavering."

"No, I just..."

He stammered, wanting to say something.

However, facing Luo Chen's deep gaze that seemed to see through his soul, his eyes lost their firmness.

"I understand your feelings, young man."

"But the Dao is long and arduous, and if your Dao companion can't keep up with your pace, how can you talk about holding hands and growing old together?"

"It's just seeking trouble!"

With a wave of his hand, the door slowly opened.

Outside, the sky had turned to dusk, and the fiery clouds filled the sky, making the sunset glow brilliantly.

A lone figure knelt outside the door, solitary and desolate.

Looking at that figure, Luo Chen's heart felt a twinge of pain.

This person was also pitiful!

"I won't stand in the way of your love."

"Come back and tell me your answer after you reach the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation!"

Qu Lingjun opened his mouth but could only manage a "Hmm" in response.

He bowed to Luo Chen and left the Universe Hall.

The hall was empty.

Luo Chen sat alone in the spacious chair, his expression filled with complexity.

What Qu Lingjun said was also an analysis of his own self.

Throughout his journey, his performance had become more and more outstanding, and he was no longer the weak and insignificant wandering cultivator that no one paid attention to.

With strength, status, and reputation, countless female cultivators showed interest in him.

Even his sister-in-law, Mu Ran Qing Lian, had once considered introducing him to female cultivators.

If the relationship were closer, there would be beauties like Gu Caiyi, who had a deep connection with him.

To say that he had never been moved would be impossible!

He wasn't a saint who could remain unmoved by such temptations.

Before his journey through time, he was merely a struggling corporate slave. Even his romance ended fruitlessly due to the high housing prices in the big city.

In contrast, the female cultivators in the cultivation world were all captivating, and few were unattractive.

In such circumstances, what kept him steadfast was merely a heart devoted to the Dao!

Not having reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, he intended to preserve his primordial masculine energy.

After achieving Foundation Establishment, his horizons suddenly broadened, and he no longer worried about temporary gains or losses.

In this situation, if he were to hastily settle down due to lust or the temporary warmth of a family, his future might very well be—

"In my courtyard, there is a loquat tree, planted by my wife in the year she passed away, and now it stands tall and lush."

He didn't want to witness such a scene.

Watching his lover age from youthful vigor to white-haired frailty and eventually dying in his arms—

Even without experiencing it, he knew it would be unbearable.

Thus, after achieving Foundation Establishment, Luo Chen secretly made a decision.

"Unless it's love at first sight or a deep emotional connection, I will not hastily pursue romantic desires."

This was his determination.

Yet, he also left himself a bit of leeway.

After all, love has its magic, and who knows if he'll have the resistance when it comes?

Luo Chen smiled lightly.

"In this life, even if I don't find a demonic cultivator or a great sect's immortal daughter, I should at least have a Dao companion who can keep up with my pace!"

...

A loose cultivator in Da He Fang suddenly noticed something.

It seemed like Luo Tianhui was about to leave. They were frantically selling off all kinds of medicinal ingredients and low-grade magic artifacts without considering the current market prices.

They even sold off some of their hunting grounds in the ancient mountain range to local loose cultivators and small forces.

Furthermore, they dismantled the defensive array protecting Slanted Moon Valley, which they had operated for a long time, appearing ready to depart at any moment.

These actions made the loose cultivators anxious.

Some insightful individuals even connected this to the sudden anomaly that occurred in Da Han Ghost City back then.

They also sensed something amiss.

Meanwhile, in Xiao Huan Mountain.

An alchemy conference was being held with great fervor.

Though called a conference, the main participants were still Luo Chen, Qu Lingjun, and Mi Li.

"Watch closely, the most crucial step in refining the Jade Marrow Pill is the processing of the main ingredients."

"To process Washing Jade, you must use the Breaking Jade Hand Technique in alchemy."

"Pay attention to my next move!"

In the massive alchemy chamber, the earth fire blazed as Luo Chen stood before the alchemy cauldron, his hands moving like butterflies flitting through flowers, constantly intertwining.

Under his guidance, strands of spiritual energy seeped slowly through the cracks on the surface of the Washing Jade.

Beside him, Qu Lingjun and Mi Li widened their eyes, watching this scene intently.

If there were other alchemists present, they would surely be puzzled.

It was only natural for Luo Chen to demonstrate alchemy techniques to Qu Lingjun, his disciple.

It's a matter of master-disciple inheritance!

But why was Mi Li, an outsider, given this privilege?

This was Luo Chen's way of repaying a favor.

Mi Li had substituted for him, teaching Qu Lingjun for many years, and her efforts were indeed commendable.

However, due to her limited alchemy talent, she could only refine simple Hunger-Suppressing Pills.

As a result, her treatment hadn't improved much over the years.

If she could gain something from Luo Chen's demonstration,

even if it was just a little, it would be immensely beneficial.

If she could refine first-grade pills on her own, that would be ideal.

Even if she couldn't, she could still assist Qu Lingjun as an apprentice.

This would give Luo Chen a reason to improve her treatment.

Glancing at the two with his peripheral vision, Luo Chen sighed inwardly.

"After all, Qu Lingjun values her, and Mi Li's father, Mi Shu Hua, also 'generously supported' me back then. If I can make her life a little more comfortable, I'll feel more at ease."

After the demonstration, Luo Chen stepped back.

He let Qu Lingjun complete the final pill collection process.

"Master!"

"Forty pills, all of them high-grade!"

Qu Lingjun was thrilled, holding the wooden tray with eyes full of admiration.

This was his master! With a single move, he could casually refine high-grade pills.

Even a master alchemist might not be able to achieve this level!

Compared to him, I am truly far, far behind.

Beside him, Mi Li's eyes sparkled as she looked at Luo Chen.

This was Luo Chen! This was Danchenzi!

Each time he made a move, it would leave people in awe.

It was the same when he refined the Hunger-Suppressing Pills and the high-grade Many Marvel Pills.

Now, even high-grade Jade Marrow Pills were within his grasp!

Luo Chen waved his hand dismissively.

Instead, he looked at Qu Lingjun with a serious expression.

At this moment, he lacked the previous firmness and maturity, filled instead with passion for the Dao of Alchemy.

"How much did you learn?"

(End of Chapter)

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