Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 228: Inventorying the Spoils of War, A Bountiful Harvest - Novel Cool

Chapter 228: Inventorying the Spoils of War, A Bountiful Harvest

Chapter 228: Inventorying the Spoils of War, A Bountiful Harvest

"Senior Li!"

"It's Huiwang. Are you looking for Luo Chen?"

"Yes, the President informed me to come today."

Since they were renting the same cave mansion, the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Da He Fang were quite close, almost on the same cliff face.

Just as Li Yixuan was about to go out, he happened to meet Sima Huiwang, who was coming over.

After exchanging a few words, Sima Huiwang hurried into Luo Chen's cave mansion.

Looking at her capable figure, Li Yixuan couldn't help but feel a surge of envy.

If only the Li Family also had such a person who could manage everything inside and out with impeccable order.

Then he wouldn't have to rush off to handle the Li Family's trivial matters before even warming up his cave mansion.

Li Ao was still too young and his cultivation realm wasn't high enough to shoulder such responsibilities.

Luo Chen had it easy, with Sima Huiwang around, he didn't have to personally handle many matters.

"Perhaps, I can consider having Little Ao move into the cave mansion and start his Foundation Establishment soon."

"That way, I can also put aside trivial matters and focus on cultivation?"

Thinking of the abundance of talent in Luo Tianhui, Li Yixuan's envy deepened.

Even a formation expert like Min Longyu had joined them.

There was no doubt that Luo Tianhui's strength had received a significant boost.

"Not just Little Ao, but several other clan members should also improve their strength."

"We must catch up to Luo Tianhui!"

...

While Li Yixuan was envying Luo Chen.

Inside the cave mansion, Sima Huiwang was taking out the record book and meticulously introducing Luo Chen to Luo Tianhui's assets.

"Since the battle at Gaolingyuan was an ambush and a breakout, many participating cultivators didn't have time to collect spoils during the fight."

"Therefore, most of the spoils were eventually collected and handed over."

"The specific reward and punishment standards haven't been finalized. However, Hall Master Mu Rong has already recorded the corresponding merits in the books."

"After we sort things out on our side, the President can decide whether to implement them or not."

Luo Chen nodded.

He took the record book from Sima Huiwang and started reading it carefully.

Unlike the battles with the Fu Clan and Xiaohuan Mountain, the sudden battle at Gaolingyuan had its spoils collected after the battlefield was cleared.

It was possible that some people secretly hid some items, but over ninety percent of the spoils were within his absolute control.

The first page of the record book listed the number of storage pouches.

A total of seventy-five!

"So many?" Luo Chen asked curiously.

Sima Huiwang shook her head, "Actually, there are even fewer. When the Great River Gang cultivators fled, they took many with them. Some were also severely damaged during the fight and couldn't be used. In the end, we were left with only these seventy-five."

Seventy-five was still quite a lot!

If they strictly followed the market price of 10,000 spirit stones, it would be a huge fortune.

However, Sima Huiwang gave him some not-so-good news.

"The storage pouches in Heavenly Wave Immortal City are very cheap!"

"Oh?" Luo Chen raised his eyebrows.

Sima Huiwang explained, "Yesterday when I went out with some people, Xu Xiaoliu introduced me to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Ten Thousand Treasure Tower. He said that if we purchase more than a hundred storage pouches at once, we can enjoy the sect price of 3,000 spirit stones each."

Hiss!

Even though Luo Chen knew that storage pouches were severely overpriced, he never imagined they could be this cheap.

His eyes flickered, and Luo Chen realized something.

Ever since the two Nascent Soul Supreme Sects started their war, Ten Thousand Treasure Tower... no, Tian Fan City!

Behind Ten Thousand Treasure Tower was another Nascent Soul Supreme Sect outside the Jade Cauldron Region, Tian Fan City.

In this war between the two supreme sects of the Jade Cauldron Region, Tian Fan City seemed particularly active!

Even during the Da He Fang period, a large number of magical tools manufactured by Tian Fan City had flowed out from the Zhenlong Black Market.

Magical tools like the Telepathic Thousand Crane were mass-produced.

Now, it seemed that even storage pouches were being sold in bulk.

And the buyers weren't just limited to the seven sects of the Jade Cauldron Region, but also included smaller forces like Luo Tianhui.

"Indeed, war profits are always the most lucrative, and such opportunities are rare in a century."

"Tian Fan City isn't stupid... Hmm?"

Luo Chen vaguely sensed a possibility.

Could it be that this war, initiated by Luotian Sect, had the backing of Tian Fan City from the start?

"In terms of spirit stones, the number is enormous, totaling a whopping 130,000!"

"Most of them are inferior-grade spirit stones, but there are also 300 middle-grade spirit stones. My suggestion is..."

Sima Huiwang's report reached Luo Chen's ears.

Luo Chen suddenly snapped out of his terrifying speculation.

The schemes and struggles between supreme sects had nothing to do with him.

With his second-layer Foundation Establishment cultivation, he couldn't even participate.

The urgent task at hand was to manage his own affairs!

"130,000!"

Luo Chen pursed his lips, his eyes filled with excitement.

This was undoubtedly a huge sum, even exceeding the 50,000 spirit stones he currently possessed.

Yes, only 50,000 spirit stones were left after paying three years' rent for the cave mansion yesterday.

It was undeniable that war profits were insanely lucrative!

And this was without even considering the potential spirit stones in the storage pouches of Wang Haichao, Tu Shan, and Huo Hu.

If those were added, the amount would likely skyrocket.

If it were a crazier cultivator, they might even be eager to engage in more such wars.

But Luo Chen quickly suppressed this inappropriate thought.

In this ambush, Luo Tianhui had lost more than half of its cultivators.

Even Zeng Yilong, that old friend, had died inside while protecting his wife and child.

Luo Chen wasn't willing to initiate a war lightly.

He preferred to cultivate quietly.

"Additionally, there are over a thousand Magical Tools, most of which are intact, but many are damaged and currently unused."

"As for the rest, there are countless medicinal pills, talismans, magical robes, materials, and various other miscellaneous items."

"We've collected over a hundred cultivation techniques and secret arts, but most of them are similar. After sorting through them, we only have about thirty, with five of them being second-tier..."

"In summary, that's about it."

"The personal belongings of the fallen cultivators in our sect have already been claimed by their families. The rest are recorded in the previous account books."

"Oh, and I also brought three alchemy manuals."

The miscellaneous report went on for a long time.

It was only because Luo Chen had experienced such matters many times before that he was already accustomed to it.

If it were any other Foundation Establishment Cultivator, they might have felt overwhelmed.

Taking the three alchemy manuals from Sima Huiniang, Luo Chen flipped through them briefly.

Most of them were written by first-tier pill masters and weren't particularly remarkable.

However, he took note of the two first-tier pill formulas recorded in them.

"These can be added to the Pill Hall as a foundation."

"In my free time, I can study them and extract the essence while discarding the dross!"

Luo Chen smiled faintly.

"Huiniang, you've done well."

Sima Huiniang also smiled.

"It's only what I should do!"

Luo Chen shook his head with a smile, "There's no need to talk about what should or shouldn't be done. The world is driven by self-interest, and all actions are motivated by it. Your outstanding performance deserves a reward."

He spoke naturally.

But Sima Huiniang's heart was stirred.

Looking at Luo Chen's warm smile, Sima Huiniang thought to herself:

"It's not just about self-interest for me. I can't forget the life-saving grace you've shown me, even if you don't mention it."

But these thoughts were best kept to herself, and there was no need to voice them.

Actions speak louder than words.

Sima Huiniang's quiet demeanor made Luo Chen feel a bit uncomfortable. He had expected to see some excitement on her face.

However, this was also good; her ability to control her emotions indicated that she had matured significantly.

"I've observed that among the cultivators at the ninth layer of Qi Condensation in our sect, you and Duan Feng are the closest to reaching the peak of Qi Condensation."

"You must not interrupt your daily cultivation."

"Once you reach the peak, that Foundation Establishment Pill will be yours. Additionally, when you establish your foundation, I will protect your cultivation path with all my strength, and you can even use this second-tier cave mansion."

Hearing these words, Sima Huiniang, who had been calm, couldn't help but show her excitement.

Was this a promise? A Foundation Establishment Pill!

The full support of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and even the use of a second-tier cave mansion.

How wonderful was this?

When she was a Loose Cultivator, she had never imagined such a marvelous opportunity.

Back then, just the thought of gathering enough spirit herbs for Foundation Establishment was enough to make her feel fulfilled.

Who could have predicted such a dramatic turn of events in her life?

Without hesitation, Sima Huiniang knelt on one knee, her long hair falling forward.

"Thank you so much, President Luo!"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, realizing that her Qi Nourishing cultivation was not yet perfected.

However, under these circumstances, it was understandable for any Qi Condensation cultivator to feel agitated.

"Alright, get up!"

"Now, follow me to Bing Lan Palace."

After saying this, he stood up and walked outside.

Sima Huiniang followed without hesitation.

Watching Luo Chen's back, Sima Huiniang's emotions surged.

"Meeting him might be the luckiest thing that ever happened to me!"

They exited the cave mansion.

Luo Chen activated the formation, concealing it from view.

Without his permission, no one could enter the cave mansion.

Only when the rent was overdue and the payment was not made on time would the Tian Lan Immortal City's Ice Fortress cultivators forcibly break in.

Luo Chen made a gesture with his fingers, and a white cloud formed beneath his feet.

He waved his hand.

"Come up!"

Sima Huiniang carefully stepped onto the cloud, feeling a soft and supportive sensation under her feet. Her entire body trembled.

The cloud floated slowly towards the mountain below.

A massive waterfall plummeted from the sky, crashing onto the ground with a thunderous roar.

In Luo Chen's ears, his voice was clear and distinct.

"The Cloud Riding Technique is a spell that transforms spiritual energy into clouds, derived from the internal spiritual energy cloud formed during the ninth layer of Qi Condensation."

"There's no need to resist."

"Attach your spiritual power to your feet and use it to make contact with the cloud, just like stepping on solid ground, firm and steady."

Sima Huiniang followed his instructions.

Soon, she no longer felt the instability, and she stood firmly on the cloud.

Only then did she have the chance to look back.

The silver dragon, descending from the heavens, was awe-inspiring.

The numerous cave mansions hidden within it resembled a celestial wonderland.

"Don't be envious."

"After you establish your foundation, I'll improve your treatment. At that time, renting a cave mansion here will be easy for you."

Sima Huiniang pursed her lips and nodded slightly.

Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at Luo Chen's profile—his sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and spirited gaze.

The solemnity and sternness from his time in Da He Fang had diminished, replaced by a more relaxed and confident demeanor.

Sensing someone's gaze, Luo Chen turned his head.

Sima Huiniang opened her mouth awkwardly and asked, "President Luo, why are we going to Bing Lan Palace?"

"Why?"

Luo Chen raised the corners of his mouth, "To rent some land."

...

"Senior Luo Chen, you're here!"

Before they even entered Bing Lan Palace, a sweet voice called out from a distance.

Then, they saw Shi Lan, the young girl, running towards them with her high ponytail swinging.

Arriving beside Luo Chen, she blinked her big, fluttering eyes, staring intently at Luo Chen as if afraid he'd run away.

Her behavior naturally caught the attention of Sima Huiniang.

It seemed like she already knew Luo Chen's intentions?

"This is Sima Huiniang, the President of Luo Tianhui," Luo Chen gestured to his side, introducing her briefly.

Shi Lan glanced at Sima Huiniang in surprise.

"The president is also the judge, but why not call her the sect leader? She's in charge of the sect's affairs."

Luo Chen shook his head, "My Luo Tianhui is just a small sect, how can we be called a sect?"

"Senior, you've achieved Foundation Establishment at such a young age. Reaching the Golden Core stage is just around the corner. When that time comes, choosing a mountain to establish a sect will be a matter of days!"

This little girl sure knows how to sweet-talk! Shi Lan buttered her up and then warmly introduced herself to Sima Huiniang, "President Sima, I'm Shi Lan, a disciple of the Ice Fortress. In the future, if Luo Tianhui needs anything in my area, just find me!"

"Then I won't be polite and will bother you a lot in the future."

"Haha, you're too kind."

As the three of them talked, they entered Bing Lan Palace.

At this time, there were also Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had come to rent cave mansions and shop fronts.

But Shi Lan ignored them all, leaving it to the other female disciples to attend to.

She devoted herself to staying by Luo Chen's side, fearing that others would approach him.

"Please come this way, Senior. We're going upstairs!"

Luo Chen followed without hesitation, climbing up to the second floor behind her.

Then, a huge sand table appeared before their eyes.

In the center of the sand table stood the vast Tianlan Immortal City!

Surrounding it were scattered mountains and rivers, like a chessboard.

Many places were marked with red dots, some even with corresponding names.

Luo Chen took just one glance and recognized familiar names like Tianyi Tower, Peach Mountain, and Divine Craft Sect.

In addition, there were still a few white dots emitting faint light.

The three of them immediately focused on these white dots.

Unclaimed land!

Or perhaps it shouldn't be put that way. These places were nominally under the jurisdiction of Tianlan Immortal City.

But in reality, there were no corresponding powers occupying them.

Shi Lan picked up a long jade ruler and flicked her high ponytail.

"I heard from Senior Luo Chen that he wanted to rent a place with a first-grade Spirit Vein."

"After returning, I specifically checked and found seven of the most suitable places for Luo Tianhui to settle in."

"First is Mirror Lake! It used to be the territory of a talisman-making family, but unfortunately, the Foundation Establishment ancestor passed away, leaving no successors. Ten years ago, they stopped renting it out, and it's been vacant ever since."

Mirror Lake's Fu Clan.

A barely noticeable smile curved Sima Huiniang's lips.

"This place has a natural first-grade Spirit Vein, a Spirit Spring. Strictly speaking, it's also a first-grade branch vein derived from the third-grade Spirit Land of Tianlan Peak."

"This place can support the daily cultivation of over a hundred Qi Condensation Stage Cultivators."

Sima Huiniang curiously asked, "How much is the rent?"

Shi Lan raised her finger, "One hundred thousand Spirit Stones per year, with a minimum lease of ten years!"

"So expensive!"

Sima Huiniang was startled.

This price was almost on par with a second-grade cave mansion on Tianlan Peak.

"There's a reason for the high price, President Sister."

Shi Lan smiled sweetly, pointing the jade ruler at the white dot on the sand table.

Instantly, a lake covering several acres appeared in the air above the sand table.

"Mirror Lake is home to twenty-seven types of Spirit Fish and various aquatic Spirit Plants."

"The reason the Fu Clan became famous for their talismans in Tianlan was their use of paper made from three types of aquatic plants as talisman skins, which could enhance spells. The effects are several times better than ordinary talismans."

Sima Huiniang suddenly understood.

She even understood why the Fu Clan had moved repeatedly but didn't stop in the middle of the city, heading straight for Da He Fang.

Da He Fang, due to the Lan Cang River, was also home to various aquatic Spirit Plants.

After absorbing the beast skin talismans, their future would undoubtedly be brighter.

Unfortunately, they hadn't had a chance to flourish before being crushed by Luo Tianhui in their cradle.

Shi Lan was confident. Mirror Lake was a place she specifically recommended.

The original owner had left not long ago.

The buildings and facilities inside only needed a quick clean-up to be usable.

If she could sell it, she could make a fortune in Spirit Stones! Unfortunately...

"Let's look at another one!"

Luo Chen shook his head, unsatisfied with Mirror Lake.

Shi Lan scratched her head and pointed the jade ruler elsewhere.

"Bamboo Sea, an area so vast it borders Qingdan Valley. Inside, there are seven Spirit Bamboos, and it's also rich in Bamboo Rice, which has a stronger taste and spiritual energy than ordinary Spirit Rice. However, cultivating and harvesting it is very time-consuming and requires a large workforce. If this were the foundation..."

"Let's see another one!"

"Wutong Mountain, a spiritual mountain rumored to be imbued with phoenix energy. Within it lies a first-grade Earth Fire, with the only drawback being the mountain's small size..."

"Let's keep it in mind."

"Yue Ning Bay, adjacent to Luo Sha Market, is a crucial transportation hub, ideal for business. However, it's often disturbed by Raid Cultivators, so it hasn't been rented out for a long time. The rent is eight thousand Spirit Stones per year."

...

One vivid scene after another appeared above the sand table.

Suddenly, Luo Chen pointed to a gray-white light ball.

"Introduce this place."

The jade ruler touched the gray-white light ball, and a towering mountain bathed in seven-colored radiance immediately appeared before their eyes.

(End of Chapter)

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