Chapter 211: Qingyuan Miao Dan, Detoxification and Beauty
Chapter 211: Qingyuan Miao Dan, Detoxification and Beauty
In the hall, with its overall reddish tone, square tables and soft couches were arranged.
Luo Chen discreetly observed the attendees.
Apart from the maids, all were Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
Opposite him were Kang Dongyue and Yu Rou from the local immortal cultivation families, along with two Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Lingyao Pavilion and Ten Thousand Treasure Tower.
The Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the other regional sect industries were not present.
Or rather, on the Mount Tai Market side, they hadn't arranged for any Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the first place.
After all, Mount Tai Market wasn't as important as Da He Fang, and those major sects didn't have that many Foundation Establishment Cultivators to spare.
The white-haired old cultivator was likely from Xue Lian Market.
There was also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a waxen complexion; it was hard to tell his background, but he was probably a local Loose Cultivator.
Together with the four Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Da He Fang, they numbered eight in total.
This number was a bit excessive for a small market town.
But this was right after the auction.
Compared to Da He Fang initially, it seemed a bit lackluster.
"Hmm?"
As Luo Chen was sizing up the others, he suddenly sensed a gaze fixed on him.
He discreetly glanced at the source of the gaze with his peripheral vision.
"It's that Foundation Establishment Cultivator with the waxen complexion, why is he staring at me?"
Though it was a quick glance.
The sinister expression on the man's face still caught Luo Chen's attention.
"Since my Foundation Establishment, I haven't made many enemies. Why is he showing such hostility towards me... Qingyuan Miao Danfa?"
That's it!
In an instant, Luo Chen guessed the reason for the man's hostility.
During the auction, this man had competed with him for Qingyuan Miao Danfa.
Judging from his complexion, it wasn't the normal rosy complexion of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
Perhaps in his youth, or when he broke through to a new cultivation realm, he had damaged his foundation.
If he was so eager for Qingyuan Miao Danfa, then this injury might also be related to alchemical poison?
But in a moment, Luo Chen's mind raced with thoughts, yet he didn't make any move.
He quietly waited.
Soon, Huo Hu, with a radiant red face, appeared in the main seat.
"Thank you all for supporting the Huo family today!"
"This banquet is a token of our gratitude."
"Please take your seats!"
Wang Haichao, who had been standing and chatting, left Kang Dongyue and Yu Rou and returned to the Da He Fang side.
However, his position was now closer to the front and further away from Luo Chen and the other two.
This scene caught the attention of the three Da He Fang cultivators.
Everyone understood the implication.
After three rounds of drinks.
Huo Hu made some polite remarks, mainly expressing that he hoped everyone would take care of the future development of Mount Tai Market.
Finally, the topic shifted to the four major forces of Da He Fang.
Looking at Wang Haichao and the other three, Huo Hu's smile faded.
"Our Mount Tai Market is small and humble, and we can't afford to support too many Foundation Establishment Cultivators."
"So this time, we can only accommodate one of your groups to settle here."
"After much consideration, the Huo family, on behalf of Mount Tai Market, has made a decision."
"Wang Haichao's Great River Gang is skilled in water transportation business and can make good use of the Lancang River's geographical environment. Therefore, we can only allow the Great River Gang to stay."
After announcing the decision.
Huo Hu didn't say more, but smiled at everyone.
Nan Gong Jin's face darkened immediately.
Wang Haichao didn't hesitate and stood up at once, expressing that in the future, they would get along harmoniously with the three major families of Mount Tai Market and develop together.
Even though he had expected this outcome.
This scene still made Li Yixuan's heart sink.
She glanced at Luo Chen, but he remained calm and composed.
"That's right, since we already knew the result, hoping for a different outcome would only be deceiving ourselves."
With the Great River Gang's stay confirmed.
This banquet had essentially lost its significance.
Huo Hu shifted the topic and asked Nan Gong Jin and the others about their plans.
"Actually, if you don't have a good place to settle, I can recommend a location."
"Radiant Light Lane!"
"A hundred years ago, it was a bustling market town, but it declined after being disturbed by the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect. However, its foundation remains."
"Now, only the Bai family resides there, so there's room for others."
Nan Gong Jin was somewhat tempted.
Li Yixuan, however, showed hesitation.
The atmosphere there wasn't very good!
"Of course, I'm just making a suggestion; whether you go or not is up to you."
"But you probably can't stay in Mount Tai Market for long."
Li Yixuan and Nan Gong Jin exchanged glances.
This was an eviction notice!
Huo Hu was satisfied with the current outcome.
The auction was a success, and the Great River Gang would stay to support the Huo family.
He himself had also avoided getting involved in the war between the two Nascent Soul Supreme Sects of the Flame Alliance.
In a few years, when the Huo family grew stronger, he could return to the Flame Alliance to continue his cultivation, and everything would proceed smoothly.
As he scanned Nan Gong Jin's worried face and Li Yixuan's pensive expression, a smile appeared on his face.
They were just a bunch of stray dogs!
They still wanted to squeeze into Mount Tai Market.
Although it wasn't a top-tier cultivation site, it was the foundation of the Huo family.
However, when he saw Luo Chen, who remained silent and calm, his smile faltered.
This person, he really disliked him.
...
After the banquet ended, the Foundation Establishment Cultivators each descended from Scarlet Toad Mountain.
Luo Chen and Kang Dongyue walked to the side.
The elder took out a map from his storage bag and handed it to Luo Chen.
"This is the map you wanted. There are three safe routes to Celestial Wave City."
Luo Chen's eyes lit up, and he tightly gripped the map in his hand.
"Thank you, fellow cultivator."
Kang Dongyue waved his hand, "There's no need for formalities. I was thinking that after you settle down, you can continue to refine a large number of pills and continue our cooperation with the Kang Family's Golden Stone Pavilion."
"Definitely!"
"Also, I need to remind you. These three routes, although considered safe, are only relatively so. I've marked a few places where Tribulation Cultivators frequently appear, so you should also be cautious."
Luo Chen nodded seriously.
He had paid a significant price for this map.
In fact, he also had an incomplete route to Celestial Wave City, which was included in a loose cultivator's autobiography.
But that path, after a century or two, was likely to have changed beyond recognition.
The Kang Family had been operating in the nearby area for many years, and they would definitely keep their maps up to date.
So, it was necessary to obtain a new one.
"Fellow cultivator Kang, it's a long journey, and I hope we can meet again in the future." Luo Chen cupped his hands respectfully, his expression sincere.
Kang Dongyue smiled slightly and returned the gesture.
"Fair winds and following seas. May your future be as bright as brocade, and may longevity be within reach!"
Watching Luo Chen's departing figure as he rode on clouds, Kang Dongyue felt a surge of emotion.
Youth is truly wonderful!
After reaching Foundation Establishment, one is free from attachments and can leave whenever they wish.
Unlike him, confined to one place, becoming more reluctant to venture out as he aged.
"Fellow cultivator Kang, are you well-acquainted with that Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Da He Fang?"
A gentle voice sounded by his ear.
Kang Dongyue smiled, "I can't say we're very familiar, but he is indeed an interesting person."
Yu Rou stood by his side, her eyes showing a thoughtful expression.
"Do you want to meet him?" Kang Dongyue asked curiously.
Yu Rou quickly shook her head, "No, I'm just curious."
Kang Dongyue furrowed his brows, was it just mere curiosity?
...
When they returned to the ship, it was already late at night.
But the Luo Tianhui ship remained brightly lit.
"Chairman, when are we leaving?" Sima Huiwang asked curiously.
Luo Chen took out the map and placed it in her hands.
"First thing tomorrow morning!"
Sima Huiwang was surprised by the rush.
However, she didn't raise any objections. In the meeting, Luo Chen's words carried the weight of a solemn oath.
Since it was decided to leave early tomorrow, they had to get busy tonight.
Only then did Luo Chen take out the Qingyuan Miao Danfa.
Settling in Mount Tai Market? From the beginning, it wasn't his first choice! The place was small and lacking in resources, far inferior to Da He Fang.
Most importantly, this place didn't offer a suitable cultivation environment.
With his poor aptitude, if he wanted to form a pill quickly, he had to have a second-tier or even third-tier spirit land!
Mount Tai Market couldn't meet his requirements.
In fact, most market towns with owners couldn't satisfy these conditions.
Only in Immortal Cities, especially the Great Immortal Cities, could he find what he needed.
He had come here merely to safely pass through the initial stage of leaving Da He Fang and, along the way, train the Luo Tianhui cultivators.
After all, the beginning of a long journey was often the most troublesome part.
If they could become united from the start,
It would make everything more convenient later on.
Apart from that, Luo Chen's most important goal was the Toxin Neutralization Method in his hands.
"Qingyuan Miao Danfa"
"According to Kang Dongyue, this was obtained during the early conflicts between the two Nascent Soul Supreme Sects, from the legacy of a Foundation Establishment disciple of Qingdan Valley, an ally of the Flame Alliance."
"Qingdan Valley..."
Murmuring the name, Luo Chen was intrigued.
Most loose cultivators in Da He Fang only knew about the miraculous pills and elixirs of the Medicine King Sect.
However, almost all sects dabbled in pill refinement.
After all, auxiliary pills related to their sect's unique divine abilities and cultivation methods were vital, and they couldn't allow others to control them.
Just like how the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect specialized in Bright Light Elixir.
Qingdan Valley was a Golden Core Great Sect in the Jade Cauldron Domain, highly skilled in pill refinement, especially for the Foundation Establishment stage.
They had several unique products for this stage.
However, due to their limited sect strength, they couldn't expand their business across the entire Jade Cauldron Domain, and thus, they weren't well-known among low-rank loose cultivators.
Such sects researched various aspects of pill refinement to the best of their abilities.
Alchemical poison, though seemingly insignificant, had a significant impact on the value of pills, and they would undoubtedly invest a lot of effort in its research.
"According to the text, beginners can slightly neutralize trace amounts of alchemical poison."
"Minor success requires three years, during which the growth of alchemical poison can be suppressed."
"To completely eliminate alchemical poison, at least five years are needed."
"For major success, at least ten years are required, and it also depends on whether the cultivator is skilled in spell cultivation."
"However, after major success, there are numerous benefits. While taking pills, regularly practicing this method can neutralize alchemical poison at any time. It can even transform some of the pill's essence into absorbable spiritual energy, clearing the meridians, nourishing the foundation, and strengthening the body."
Time!
After some study, Luo Chen's realization was that this secret art required an extensive amount of time to cultivate.
No wonder this art wasn't widely spread among low-rank cultivators.
For low-rank cultivators, time was the most precious resource.
Ten years!
How many decades could a low-rank cultivator have in their lifetime? Moreover, even if they mastered this art, where would they find a large supply of pills to support their cultivation?
Not to mention Qi Refinement cultivators, even Foundation Establishment cultivators would find this art somewhat useless.
Those who could cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage, even loose cultivators, wouldn't have particularly poor aptitude.
Instead of spending time dealing with pill poison, it's better to strictly control the frequency of pill consumption and cultivation from the beginning, naturally avoiding the occurrence of pill poison.
"But I desperately need this art to neutralize the pill poison in my body."
"Moreover, my spellcasting talent far surpasses my cultivation aptitude and alchemy talent. Achieving great success might be challenging, but minor success should be within reach."
At the minor success stage, he could already suppress the generation of new pill poison.
By then, he could take pills to accelerate his cultivation.
Given a decade or so, with the Proficiency System's boost, achieving great success would also be achievable.
In ten years, he wouldn't have to face the tribulation of pill formation.
After resolving the aftermath of pill poison, he would still have ample time to prepare resources for pill formation.
Luo Chen had a long-term vision and didn't choose to give up just because of temporary difficulties.
He had spent a lot of time researching the Fireball Spell, innovating and updating it from scratch, even after reaching Great Perfection, he could still continuously improve it.
It could be said that he never lacked patience and determination.
After browsing through it once more, Luo Chen immediately started cultivating according to the instructions.
"The Qi Sea must remain pure, and the Foundation of Dao cannot be sullied."
"The path is eternal, and toxicity transformation has a pure origin..."
He mobilized a weak spiritual energy within his body, attempting to form a small vortex.
"Hmm!"
Luo Chen grunted softly, his face paling for a moment.
The first attempt failed.
Creating a spiritual energy vortex in the calm and peaceful Qi Sea would inevitably disturb the tranquil environment within the body.
That momentary disturbance caused his Qi Sea to fluctuate.
The consequence was the damage to countless tiny meridians connected to the Qi Sea.
"Fortunately, my Body Cultivation is at Great Perfection, so this minor injury won't affect much."
"If necessary, I can still take the Deficiency Supplementing Pulse Nourishing Elixir."
"But that's like drinking poison to quench thirst."
The medicinal power of the Deficiency Supplementing Pulse Nourishing Elixir needed to circulate through the meridians and Qi Sea to achieve its restorative effect.
Naturally, it would also produce a tiny amount of pill poison.
This was almost like detoxifying and poisoning oneself at the same time.
However, it was an inevitable choice under the current circumstances.
Taking a deep breath, Luo Chen tried again.
It must be said that Luo Chen's talent for spellcasting was genuinely exceptional.
After experiencing several failures, a tiny spiritual energy vortex suddenly formed.
Luo Chen focused his mind, controlling the vortex to rotate continuously.
...
A night passed, and white mist enveloped the area.
Luo Chen emerged from his arduous cultivation of the Qingyuan Miao Danfa, feeling slightly nauseous.
In just an instant, he smelled a disgusting odor.
"Huh?"
Luo Chen extended his finger, reaching into his clothes, and rubbed his belly.
A thin layer of wet, black grime appeared on his fingertip.
He felt uncomfortable all over his body.
Activating the Spirit Eye Technique, he observed that a thin layer of grime covered his entire body, especially around his navel, which was particularly nauseating.
"So, it's true that pores can defecate!"
Luo Chen chuckled lightly, feeling not bothered but rather pleased.
This meant that the Qingyuan Miao Danfa was indeed effective.
At this initial stage of learning, he was already expelling the excess pill poison from his body.
If he could cultivate it to a higher level, he would be able to dissolve the pill poison barriers solidified on the inner walls of his Qi Sea.
He took out a bottle of clear water from his storage bag.
After removing his clothes, he thoroughly washed himself from head to toe.
Then, he put on new clothes.
Psychological factors played a role, and even though he couldn't smell anything, Luo Chen habitually cast a Cleansing Technique on himself.
Only then did he feel truly clean, free from any dirt.
After a night's rest, Luo Chen's complexion had improved significantly.
Even his middle-aged skin had become fairer and smoother.
This Qingyuan Miao Danfa even had the effect of detoxifying and beautifying.
Luo Chen shook his head and walked out the door.
At that moment, a large flying ship hovered in the air above the Lancang River, shrouded in white mist.
Luo Chen moved and landed on the ship.
Looking around, he saw three towering mountains standing amidst the clouds, exuding a hint of the immortal realm's atmosphere.
Luo Chen pursed his lips and turned his gaze to the shore.
Li Yixuan and Nan Gong Jin, along with their respective family members, were looking up at him.
The commotion from Luo Tianhui last night couldn't be hidden from others.
Hence, this scene unfolded.
With his hands behind his back, Luo Chen faced the two Foundation Establishment cultivators.
There was no conversation between them.
Finally, Luo Chen nodded lightly.
In the vast sky, a golden light appeared in the distance, above the river.
"Let's go!"
(End of Chapter)
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