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Chapter 220: Min Longyu's Proactive Approach, Unlocking the Storage Bag Seal
Chapter 220: Min Longyu's Proactive Approach, Unlocking the Storage Bag Seal
Beneath the laughter, a hidden murderous intent lurked.
Min Longyu trembled.
Looking at Luo Chen, he hesitantly said, "I don't think so."
"Oh?" Luo Chen's smile was enigmatic as he looked at Min Longyu, "You seem to know me well?"
Min Longyu lowered his head.
"Ever since the battle at Crescent Moon Valley, I've been paying attention to you. Especially after you reorganized the Mountain Breaking Sect and established the Luo Tianhui with your own strength..."
"You treated Millet well and took in female cultivators from the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion."
"Wang Yuan is just a Body Cultivator, yet you offered him the position of a Foundation Establishment Offering."
"Duan Feng has a grudge with the Duan Clan, and you attacked them."
"Zhou Yuanli and Liu Qiang are just mediocre, yet they hold important positions under you."
"I know Sima Sanxiu, an outsider, who holds a high position in the Luo Tianhui."
...
After a long while, he slowly raised his head, his hesitation replaced by determination.
Looking at Luo Chen, he said, "I admit that I'm not very perceptive, but I won't make the same mistake repeatedly."
"You are kind, benevolent, and friendly to your friends, but ruthless to your enemies. You value talent and are open-minded, treating everyone with respect..."
Luo Chen's eyebrows twitched.
Phew! I passed! I passed!
Where did all these compliments come from? I almost started to believe I was a saint.
"I believe you are a wise and benevolent leader!"
"Far superior to Millet and Wang Haichao!"
Who doesn't like to hear such flattery?
Luo Chen's heart leaped with joy, but his face remained composed.
"This isn't enough."
Min Longyu spoke earnestly, "During the Foundation Establishment Ceremony, you generously shared your Foundation Establishment Secrets, proving you're not stingy."
"You've already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, yet you boldly bid for a Foundation Establishment Pill at the Huo Family Auction. It's clear who that pill is for."
"I won't beat around the bush; I came to you for the Foundation Establishment Pill."
He finally revealed his true intentions!
Luo Chen's smile gradually faded.
Focusing on the tall and broad-shouldered Min Longyu, who had his own principles.
"In the battle at Crescent Moon Valley, you broke through the Earth Defense Array and led the attack on me."
"During the Highland Plain battle, you helped me but switched sides at the last moment, betraying Wang Haichao."
"Do you think, from my perspective, I should accept you?"
Luo Chen paused.
"Not publicly executing you is already my way of treating you with leniency for turning over a new leaf. Don't think I'm too kind."
There was enmity.
And there were character flaws.
Who would accept such a person?
Min Longyu opened his mouth, but for a moment, he was at a loss for words.
His eyes showed confusion and panic.
Whoosh!
A jade pendant dropped in front of him.
"Swear a Great Dao Vow to never betray me!"
Min Longyu hesitantly took the jade pendant, feeling even more lost.
He understood the Great Dao Vow.
But why use a jade pendant as a medium?
"Also, promise to provide array assistance to the Luo Tianhui without personal gain."
Seeing Min Longyu's hesitation, Luo Chen said calmly, "I'll also make a vow. Before your sixtieth birthday, I'll find a Foundation Establishment elixir for you. As for that Foundation Establishment Pill you bid for, forget about it."
Min Longyu was taken aback.
That Foundation Establishment Pill, he couldn't covet it.
But Luo Chen promised to find him another Foundation Establishment elixir?
Moreover, he would also take an oath?
Min Longyu took a deep breath, no longer hesitating, and immediately swore the Great Dao Vow.
He was decisive!
Seeing this, Luo Chen also swore the Medicine Seeking Vow.
As the vows were made, two ethereal lights flashed from their bodies and merged into the jade pendant.
Luo Chen performed a series of hand seals, and the jade pendant, after absorbing the ethereal light, became even more profound.
He summoned the jade pendant back and stored it in his storage bag.
With the Soul Binding Vow in place, both parties were bound, and a strand of connection formed between their souls.
However, the main focus of this vow was on Min Longyu's side.
Luo Chen only needed to fulfill the Medicine Seeking Vow to be released from the vow.
At that time, he would no longer be bound by this oath.
Min Longyu felt a sense of discomfort, as if he were under someone's control.
But that feeling quickly subsided.
He awkwardly twisted his body, "What about me now?"
"Go find Meng Luo Qinglian and Duan Feng. The former will register you, and the latter needs your array assistance."
Luo Chen smiled, "Our Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship looks intact, but its internal array is severely damaged. Now is the time for you to show your worth."
Min Longyu heaved a sigh of relief.
It was good to have something to do.
This way, he could quickly integrate into the Luo Tianhui and no longer face those strange gazes.
"Senior, I'll take my leave then."
"Go!"
The door opened, and sunlight poured in.
Although Min Longyu was bound, his steps seemed even more determined as he walked out.
Luo Chen watched his departing figure and shook his head.
This was probably the helplessness of a loose cultivator! So many things beyond one's control, and it's difficult to contend with fate.
But he could give Min Longyu a glimmer of hope for Foundation Establishment.
"A Foundation Establishment elixir? Hehe!"
This wasn't a difficult task.
Now, he had the cultivation realm, strength, and wealth.
At the auction, with just a hint of interest, he could compete for one.
Even if that didn't work, he could refine the Emperor's Flow Marrow and fulfill his promise.
However, the latter method should only be used as a last resort.
Luo Chen had seen through it.
The Foundation Establishment Pill at the auction was less about giving loose cultivators a chance and more about controlling them.
With this glimmer of hope, loose cultivators wouldn't risk everything and become enemies of the major sects.
And he also had the means to help others achieve Foundation Establishment.
Moreover, it was a method comparable to the Foundation Establishment Pill.
If this were exposed...
"The trouble it would cause would far exceed that of a proper cultivation pill like the Jade Marrow Pill!"
Luo Chen sighed, and the door slowly closed.
...
"Did the Chairman assign you a position?"
"No."
"Did he mention any salary?"
"No."
"Where are you from? What's your cultivation level?"
"From Heavenly Wave Immortal City, currently at the Qi Cultivation Great Perfection stage."
Meng Qinglian looked at the man before her in surprise.
He had actually joined the Luo Tianhui!
Even though she had expected it, she still found it unbelievable.
Since this man's debut, he had always stood on the opposite side of them.
Whether it was during the Mountain Breaking Sect period, when he cruelly killed Han Dang, or the Battle of Crescent Moon Valley, where he single-handedly broke the formation.
Many years had passed, and times had changed.
This man, on the contrary, had abandoned his dark past and joined the Luo Tianhui.
Moreover, despite being second only to the Chairman and the Battle Hall Master in cultivation realm, he had no official position or salary arrangement.
It seemed that this man's reason for joining the Luo Tianhui was very clear!
In her surprise, she asked for detailed information while carefully recording the corresponding details in the roster.
【Min Longyu: Realm: Qi Cultivation Great Perfection】
【Age: Fifty-six】
【Spirit Root: Gold, Fire, Earth, Three Spirit Roots】
【Skills: Formation Arrays】
【Position: Ordinary Member】
...
"I've recorded everything. For now, your treatment will be based on the basic salary for a Qi Refining Ninth Stage cultivator, which is not much. Only three hundred spirit stones and one bottle of Dust Transformation Pill per month. It might change in the future, but for now, this is the arrangement."
After hearing Meng Qinglian's words, Min Longyu was shocked.
Wasn't this a lot?
Although he currently had considerable wealth, he had secretly collected a batch of resources on the High Ridge Plain battlefield.
However, the Luo Tianhui's treatment for ordinary Qi Refining Ninth Stage cultivators clearly exceeded the standards of the Great River Gang!
Moreover, according to the words of Hall Master Meng, there might be further changes in the future?
Naturally, it wouldn't be for the worse; it would definitely be an improvement.
Shaking his head, he sighed, "I've always heard that Senior Brother Dan Chenzi treats his subordinates extremely well. I didn't expect that even the basic salary would be so generous."
Meng Qinglian smoothed the strands of hair that had fallen, and smiled lightly, "Of course. If you can take on the role of an Administrator, Elder, or even a Hall Master like me, your treatment will be even better."
"Oh?"
Meng Qinglian was a very smart woman.
In the early days, she was Qin Liangchen's wise and virtuous wife, and later, she managed the Medicine Hall of the Mountain Breaking Sect.
After that, she became the Merit Hall Master of the Luo Tianhui, in charge of personnel changes, merit evaluations, and other responsibilities.
After years of training, it was not an exaggeration to say that she was well-versed in human relationships and had a deep understanding of the world.
She saw things very clearly.
The reason why Luo Chen overlooked the past grudges and recruited Min Longyu was obviously not because of his Qi Cultivation Great Perfection realm.
No matter how high his cultivation was, it couldn't surpass that of Luo Chen and Wang Yuan.
It was because of his outstanding and radiant formation array prowess!
The current lack of a position and salary was just to test his character.
In the future, he would definitely be heavily relied upon.
Under these circumstances, she didn't mind helping Luo Chen.
The generous treatment was a tempting bait!
"Let me give you an example!"
Meng Qinglian smiled slightly, "As a Hall Master, I receive a salary of five hundred spirit stones per month. Additionally, I get one bottle of Dust Transformation Pill, a box of Calming Incense, and a portion of Essence Cultivation Elixir specially provided by the Chairman."
"I know about the Dust Transformation Pill and Calming Incense, they are very suitable for Qi Refining Ninth Stage cultivators to consume." Min Longyu nodded, then asked curiously, "What is the Essence Cultivation Elixir?"
He was aware of the Essence Cultivation Elixir on the market.
But those common ones shouldn't be specifically mentioned in the salary column, right?
As expected, Meng Qinglian's words made his breathing quicken.
"This Essence Cultivation Elixir is a special formula improved by the Chairman based on a market recipe."
"It has a remarkable effect on cultivators' essence, physique, and meridians."
"With long-term use, it is greatly beneficial for breaking through Foundation Establishment!"
Min Longyu's eyes lit up.
He believed that his preparations for Foundation Establishment were already very thorough.
Whether it was the purity of his spiritual power or the depth of his soul, he was considered the best among his peers.
The only aspect he couldn't improve was his physique.
The ordinary formulas on the market might be useful for early and mid-stage cultivators.
But for him, a Qi Cultivation Great Perfection cultivator, the effects would be minimal.
If he could obtain the Essence Cultivation Elixir bestowed by Luo Chen, wouldn't he be able to prepare for Foundation Establishment even more thoroughly?
He looked at Meng Qinglian with envy.
Min Longyu said, "I wonder when I can receive such treatment and enjoy the improved body cultivation elixir created by Senior Brother Dan Chenzi."
Meng Qinglian looked at him with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.
"If you only want the Essence Cultivation Elixir, it's not difficult."
"Oh? How so?" Min Longyu's heart skipped a beat.
"It's simple. Once you join, there's a merit-based system."
"If you can accumulate enough merit, you can exchange it for the Essence Cultivation Elixir with Administrator Sima Wenjie at the Merit Hall."
"Merit?"
Min Longyu murmured.
He was a person with strong goal orientation.
His execution ability was also exceptional.
When his family became useless, he followed Zhou Qing and went to Heavenly Wave.
When Wang Haichao was unkind, he turned against him and defected on the spot.
Now, following Luo Chen, he took the Great Dao Vow and joined the Luo Tianhui.
Everything was for Foundation Establishment.
So naturally, he couldn't let go of the Essence Cultivation Elixir, which was beneficial for Foundation Establishment!
"Accumulating merit is not difficult. Based on your strengths, you can contribute to the Luo Tianhui within your capabilities. Over time, you will accumulate merit."
"For example, growing spirit herbs in the Medicine Hall, refining pills in the Pill Hall, crafting magical tools in the Artifact Hall, and so on..."
Min Longyu's eyes lit up, and he remembered Luo Chen's recent instructions.
"Senior Brother Dan Chenzi said that the formation array on our Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship is severely damaged?"
He got it!
Meng Qinglian smiled and said, "Exactly. We urgently need your help."
"Within my capabilities, I'm more than willing to help!"
Min Longyu patted his chest immediately.
However, the formation array of a Superior Flying Vessel was not a challenge for him.
After saying this, he turned around and prepared to accumulate merit.
However, to his surprise, Meng Qinglian stopped him.
"Now that you're one of us, the Artifact Hall will soon customize an identity token for you.
"From now on... don't address me as Senior Dan Chenzi anymore."
Looking into those deep and meaningful eyes, Min Longyu was momentarily stunned.
Then, he nodded solemnly.
"It's only right, and if the Chairman accepts me, I won't let him down!"
With that, he turned and left.
Meng Luo Qinglian smiled slightly and put away the flower name list.
After these recent events, Luo Tianhui had once again experienced a period of growth and refinement.
The surviving cultivators had developed a strong bond to a certain extent.
It was even more impressive than some small sects.
After all, everyone had been through battles together, supporting each other along the way.
Even some loose cultivators with past grudges had begun to truly acknowledge the identity of Luo Tianhui's cultivators.
And with Min Longyu's addition, Luo Tianhui's weakness in formation arrays was finally addressed.
Duan Feng was indeed skilled in forging.
As for formations, he could only say he had some knowledge, but he was far from being an expert.
"If he can successfully reach Foundation Establishment, it will be a blessing for Luo Tianhui. Foundation Establishment... Foundation Establishment Pill..."
Meng Luo Qinglian's eyebrows furrowed.
Was Luo Chen going to give that Foundation Establishment Pill to Min Longyu?
But if so, wouldn't it go against his initial promise? In everything, there should be a first-come-first-served principle, or at least fairness in rewards and punishments.
If he did this, it might damage Luo Chen's reputation among the high-level cultivators in the sect.
"No!"
"What am I thinking?"
"He's the Chairman; he can give it to whoever he wants, depending on his mood. My overthinking is just unnecessary worry."
Meng Luo Qinglian shook her head and decided not to dwell on this matter.
However, she had made up her mind.
She would quickly cultivate to the peak of the Qi Condensation stage and then request to use that Foundation Establishment Pill.
As for the one that the Qin family originally had, she had never even considered it.
That was meant for her husband, Qin Liangchen!
...
The news of Min Longyu joining Luo Tianhui spread quickly among the sect's cultivators.
From the moment he joined, he spent his days on flying vessels, accompanied by several late-stage cultivators from the Artifact Hall, repairing formation arrays.
He even took out his own money to rebuild the Blue Mist Array for the Heavenly Eagle Flying Ship.
This array was a defensive formation that, when combined with the existing Wind Control Array, could create a wind barrier.
Its defensive capabilities were even better than the original defensive array.
The lower-level cultivators were naturally pleased with this development.
The better the flying vessel's defense, the safer they would be.
At least, they wouldn't find themselves in a predicament like before, where a single Foundation Establishment attack could send them plummeting from the High Ridge Plain.
However, for the numerous Qi Condensation stage 9 cultivators in Luo Tianhui, this was not good news.
Threat!
Min Longyu had just joined, and he was already so proactive.
Could it be that he loved this loose cultivator-formed sect?
Obviously not! He was doing this to please Luo Chen.
He was after that Foundation Establishment Pill! Because he had already reached the peak of Qi Condensation and desperately needed a Foundation Establishment Pill.
How could this be allowed! That Foundation Establishment Pill had been promised to them, but they hadn't cultivated to the peak of Qi Condensation yet.
Not everyone would trust Luo Chen as much as Meng Luo Qinglian did.
While they respected and admired Luo Chen, they undoubtedly had their own selfish desires.
This had nothing to do with moral character; it was simply human nature, which had been self-serving since the beginning of mankind.
In this situation, the Qi Condensation stage 9 cultivators in Luo Tianhui began to subtly harbor animosity towards Min Longyu.
Luo Chen, secluded in his meditation chamber, was unaware of these developments.
Even if he knew, he would just smile it off.
He had already made it clear to Min Longyu about that Foundation Establishment Pill.
If he were to reveal this matter, the undercurrents of discontent would naturally subside.
But there was no need!
With this bait, he could encourage a little competition and motivate them to cultivate harder.
Luo Tianhui lacked high-level cultivators!
If there were a few more Foundation Establishment cultivators, many things wouldn't require his constant attention.
He wouldn't need to work so hard to win over Foundation Establishment cultivators like Li Yixuan and Nan Gong Jin.
Five days had passed since leaving the High Ridge Plain.
In his meditation chamber, Luo Chen's eyes widened, and he maximized the Spirit Eye Technique.
He stared intently at the storage bag in front of him, his spirit sense weaving in and out like a shuttle, repeatedly probing.
Suddenly!
Luo Chen's heart stirred, and a thread of spirit sense penetrated the storage bag.
From the inside out, the seals crumbled!
"I've finally broken through Duan Qiankun's spirit sense seal."
Luo Chen rubbed his forehead, feeling a bit tired but immensely relieved.
It had been six or seven years since he obtained this item.
After reaching Foundation Establishment, he spent three and a half years, whenever he had time, working on unraveling the seals.
Now, he had finally succeeded.
He didn't rush to inspect the contents.
Instead, Luo Chen calmed himself and manipulated his spirit sense, focusing it on his own storage bag.
He infused it with spiritual power.
Soon, a miniature seal was created.
Seeing this, Luo Chen couldn't help but smile.
"It's not difficult to figure out what's inside the storage bag."
"But in the process of unlocking it, I've become familiar with some basic seal techniques, and my control over spirit sense has improved."
"At this point, if I were to study formation arrays, I might even find it easy."
Luo Chen smiled.
This was the expected outcome!
He had a strong soul foundation and had thoroughly studied the introduction to spirit sense that Gao Tingyuan obtained from the Soul Refining Hermit.
Later, to research the Fireball Spell, he learned some basic knowledge of talismans.
And with Duan Qiankun as his "teacher," it was only natural to have such progress after three years.
However, this was just the beginning.
To become proficient in this path, there were countless large and small seals to master, and to construct formation arrays, one needed to engage in persistent research.
That wasn't his ambition.
"Let me see what treasures the head of the Duan family left in this storage bag!"
(End of Chapter)
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