Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 236: Good Person? Ruthless Person? The One Who Will Leave! - Novel Cool

Chapter 236: Good Person? Ruthless Person? The One Who Will Leave!

Chapter 236: Good Person? Ruthless Person? The One Who Will Leave!

To obtain Spirit Stones quickly, there are only two ways.

One is to kill and rob, after all, a horse without night grass won't get fat, and a person without sudden wealth won't become rich!

However, this is a perilous path, and one misstep can easily lead to one's downfall.

Tian Lan Immortal City is not a small place like Da He Fang or Liu Guang Fang.

You never know where a formidable expert might appear.

If things go wrong, not only will you fail to kill, but you might also lose your own fortune.

Luo Chen would never take such a risk.

The second method is to be truly good, and it's much more peaceful.

Pill Refinement!

Luo Chen has spent so much effort, even investing ten thousand Spirit Stones, to acquire Crimson Peak for a reason.

It's all for the establishment of Luo Tian Hui!

Without this backing, he can only rely on himself.

He once calculated that, taking the Superior Jasper Pill as an example, he could refine at most two batches of pills in a day without any assistance.

With the Superior Four Symbols Cauldron, each batch uses four portions of materials, which is eight portions.

Considering a fifty percent success rate, the profit would be around seven hundred Spirit Stones.

This means about twenty thousand Spirit Stones in a month and a few hundred thousand in a year, which is a lot!

However, the calculation is not that simple.

Before refining pills, one must purchase raw materials and specially process them, and this step alone takes as much time as the refining process.

So, the time cost doubles.

After refining, what then?

One must sell the pills, right?

Without assistance, one has to do it personally, every time.

It's like his experience as a wandering cultivator in Da He Fang, where he had to spend two to three days each month setting up a stall.

This further increases the time required.

Although it seems like one can earn twenty thousand Spirit Stones in a month, in reality, one can't even earn ten thousand Spirit Stones.

On average, it's only a few thousand Spirit Stones per month, slightly better than being a retainer for someone else.

But even then, being a retainer offers more free time.

After all, a lot of time is wasted on pill refinement.

This is extremely detrimental to cultivation, studying spells, and pill techniques.

What if there was support from a powerful force?

This is quite clear.

Throughout his journey, whether it was with the Mountain Break Gang or Luo Tian Hui, they have already established familiar patterns.

Dedicated personnel regularly procure raw materials.

Another group processes the raw materials.

During pill refinement, they can operate two, three, or even four cauldrons simultaneously.

Regarding sales, there's no need for him to worry.

The final profit will be several times higher than working alone.

Not to mention, in the three months since leaving Da He Fang...

Luo Chen dedicated himself to pill refinement and produced Superior Jasper Pills worth eighteen thousand Spirit Stones.

This is something an ordinary wandering cultivator could never achieve.

That's why it's said that pill refiners usually come from major sects and influential families.

They have integrated channels from cultivation to procurement, refining, market development, and distribution...

Making the pill refiners' lives much easier.

"A year has passed, and Luo Tian Hui is gradually getting on track."

"I can also restart my pill refinement business!"

"Moreover, with the help of a First Rank Earth Fire Grotto, efficiency might even be higher!"

Sitting in the flying vessel, Luo Chen pondered these trivial matters.

Usually, during cultivation, he would be fully immersed and never think about such mundane affairs.

Now that he's going out, he naturally needs to plan everything meticulously.

"Senior Luo, long time no see. Are you going out again?"

Under the drawbridge, Xu Jingnian, dressed immaculately, waved at Luo Chen.

Luo Chen smiled and nodded at him, then piloted the flying vessel, activating the flight mode, and soared into the sky, disappearing from everyone's sight.

Among the cultivators entering the city, some were acquainted with Xu Jingnian.

After Luo Chen left, they curiously asked Xu Jingnian.

"You're usually not this enthusiastic or polite to ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"Who is this person that you're treating so respectfully?"

Xu Jingnian rolled his eyes, "This person is not an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator!"

"Oh? Please explain."

Xu Jingnian took a sip of hot tea, "You know about Crimson Peak, right?"

"Could it be...?"

"Yes, this senior is an outsider, a powerful dragon crossing the river. He once single-handedly defeated three same-rank cultivators from Crimson Peak. Such an existence, shouldn't we treat him with respect?"

His friend suddenly understood.

Indeed, for such a formidable expert, being respectful is not excessive.

Perhaps, when his cultivation base rises, he will become a pivotal figure in Tian Lan Immortal City.

Cultivation base equals combat power, but it doesn't entirely equate to combat power.

There are indeed some high-cultivation but low-ability individuals.

Like Luo Chen, who dares to challenge three same-rank cultivators, indicating his exceptional combat talent.

As long as he continues to grow, he will never be weak among his peers.

"However, being respectful is one thing, but why be so enthusiastic? You're an Ice Fortress cultivator, it's not like you have to flatter everyone you meet."

Xu Jingnian chuckled, "That's because this senior is very generous!"

"How generous?" His friend was skeptical, as the Foundation Establishment cultivators in Tian Lan Immortal City were not known for their generosity.

They were stingy when it came to cultivation resources.

How generous could an outsider be?

"Do you know my little nephew?"

"Sixth child?"

"Yes! He was a guide for this senior for a while. The senior rewarded him with two thousand Spirit Stones."

"Wow! Such a generous gesture!"

"It doesn't end there. Senior Luo found Sixth Child to be resourceful and specially hired him as an outer gate elder of Luo Tian Hui, with an additional monthly salary."

Xu Jingnian clicked his tongue and sighed, "I've been working hard in the Ice Fortress for many years, but I couldn't even earn a decent living for my son."

"I never thought that just by asking him to be a guide, he'd find a proper job."

"This Lu Chen, he's truly a good man!"

His friend listened with envy.

A Foundation Establishment True Cultivator who is generous and doesn't hesitate to provide work opportunities is indeed rare. How come I never met someone like that?

But is he just a "good person"?

He had heard a little about the Crimson Peak incident.

Three rogue Foundation Establishment Cultivators, one of them was directly killed on the spot, and his fate was truly miserable.

This person is definitely not a kind-hearted softie!

He's a ruthless man!

...

Xu Jingnian's transformation from arrogance to humility.

Lu Chen remained calm.

He was well aware that as a newcomer, no one would particularly look up to him.

Even with the Foundation Establishment realm, others would only respectfully address him as "Senior" in words.

But once he displayed his strength and offered benefits enticing enough, genuine respect would naturally follow.

Bringing Xu Xiaoliu into the Luo Tianhui was actually not Lu Chen's intention.

It was Sima Huiwang! She had been busy establishing the Luo Tianhui in Heavenly Wave Immortal City, and there were many matters to attend to as she frequently went in and out.

During this process, Xu Xiaoliu had indeed provided considerable help beyond being a guide.

After a few interactions, Sima Huiwang had this thought.

After reporting to Lu Chen, he didn't refuse.

In fact, accepting local rogue cultivators was also a way to signal to the outside world that the Luo Tianhui intended to integrate into Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

Currently, this signal was still weak, and no one paid attention to it.

But if someone with a purpose inquired, it would catch their attention.

A streak of escaping light, like a meteor, tore through the sky from the horizon.

The cultivators in Green Mist Valley and Purple Mist Bamboo Forest subconsciously looked up.

Seeing it heading directly towards Crimson Peak, they averted their gaze.

That person should be the master of Luo Tianhui.

He was not someone they could afford to offend.

The Langqi Flying Vessel slowed down after entering Crimson Peak.

As Lu Chen flew, he used his keen eyesight to scan the entire mountain from bottom to top.

Numerous Spirit Fields were scattered across the mountain, starting from the foot and spiraling upwards.

Among them, many cultivators were busy working in the fields.

There were over a hundred First Rank Spirit Fields, each planted with high-quality Spirit Rice that could yield two harvests a year.

When harvested, it would barely be enough to meet the internal needs.

As for the other Spirit Fields, they were currently in the process of accumulating fertility.

It would take two more years for them to recover to First Rank quality.

During this period, only low-value crops like Celestial Silkworm Cloud Beans and Ten Fragrance Pods could be planted.

The main goal was to allow the land to absorb the surrounding Spirit Energy and promote its advancement.

In addition to the original Spirit Fields.

The Medicine Hall cultivators had also opened up twenty additional Spirit Fields in flat areas.

They were working on Spirit Field advancement in a similar manner.

One could imagine that in three to four years, these Spirit Fields would be fully operational.

At that time, whether it was planting high-quality Spirit Rice, medicinal herbs, or special Spirit Plants, it would bring tremendous benefits to the Luo Tianhui.

Besides meeting their own needs, they could even sell them externally.

"This is no longer a small-scale operation."

"Granny Yuan is truly planning to develop Spirit Plant cultivation to the scale of a small sect."

"She's doing her best, but unfortunately..."

Lu Chen sighed.

The flying vessel arrived at a secluded courtyard halfway up the mountain.

Outside the courtyard, various flowers and plants were planted, and in the midst of summer, they bloomed in vibrant colors, creating a lively atmosphere.

Inside the courtyard, it was also this kind of "liveliness."

Or perhaps, it shouldn't be called lively.

Because most of the people inside had sorrowful expressions.

Lu Chen landed the flying vessel and stepped inside.

"Chairman."

"Good day, Chairman."

"Chairman, you're here."

When Dongsheng Yuan respectfully greeted Lu Chen, Lu Chen paused.

"Wasn't it said that there were still two to three years left to live? Why so soon?"

Granny Yuan had told him a year ago how much longer she could live.

The scene was still fresh in his memory.

But he never expected.

"It's those twenty Spirit Fields." Dongsheng Yuan spoke with a choking voice, "My grandmother felt that the Luo Tianhui still had too few Spirit Fields to use, so she wanted to open up some more."

"But we didn't expect that beneath the ground, there was a dormant Black-Spined Stone Dragon."

"Startled from its slumber, the Black-Spined Stone Dragon, in its fury, injured many people. My grandmother personally intervened to subdue it but also disturbed her Primordial Qi in the process."

"So..."

The Stone Dragon, a common demonic beast.

Often captured by cultivators and made into a First Rank medicinal ingredient.

Generally speaking, it wasn't much of a threat.

But the Black-Spined Stone Dragon was different, belonging to an extremely temperamental species.

Either they would remain dormant, indifferent to worldly affairs, or they would be vicious and violent, attacking anyone.

Even second and third-rank demonic beasts would be met with its relentless ferocity.

One could imagine how much effort Granny Yuan had exerted to suppress it.

She was already old and frail, her vitality at its lowest point.

Such a major battle could only hasten her journey to the end of her life.

In fact, a month ago, Granny Yuan had already become bedridden and unconscious.

This was mentioned in Sima Huiwang's telecommunication talisman.

Lu Chen nodded slightly and walked straight into the room.

A strong medicinal scent rushed towards him.

It was even a bit choking.

Lu Chen seemed unaffected as his gaze fell on the bed.

The old man, who had previously been unconscious, suddenly opened his cloudy eyes and focused on Luo Chen.

At that moment, Luo Chen knew that the old man was awake.

He released his spirit sense, perceiving the old man's condition.

Luo Chen was shocked for a moment.

The weak soul, like a flickering candle in the wind, was on the verge of extinguishing.

Yet, each time it was about to fade, it stubbornly clung to life.

It was as if an incredible willpower was forcing itself to stay alive!

And the reason for her perseverance was clear.

There was no need for further pleasantries.

Luo Chen opened his mouth, feeling a dryness in his throat.

"Granny Yuan... Yuejiao Yuan! Luo Tianhui's Medicine Hall Master, serving for over seven years."

"During her tenure, she worked diligently. She managed medicinal ingredients for the Pill Hall, provided spirit rice for the sect, and during multiple major battles, she devoted herself to treating the sect's cultivators. Luo Tianhui is forever grateful."

"Currently, she has organized four hundred spirit fields and opened twenty new ones for Luo Tianhui at Crimson Peak, establishing an invaluable foundation."

"Today, Luo Tianhui's leader, Luo Chen, verifies her accomplishments and confirms their accuracy."

"As a special reward, she is granted twenty bottles of Superior Jasper Pills, ten portions of Nourishing Spirit Essence, and three Spirit Gate Pills. Additionally, a set of second-rank water attribute technique can be passed down as the Yuan family's legacy, and a magical tool... For the twenty new spirit fields, the Yuan family is entitled to half of the profits for life."

His words were calm and matter-of-fact, carrying an unquestionable tone.

Within these words, the last seven years of Yuejiao Yuan's life were given the most sincere evaluation.

Especially for organizing and opening four hundred and twenty spirit fields for Luo Tianhui, it was an undeniable great achievement!

Even if she were to pass away at this moment, these rewards would still be granted to her son, Dongsheng Yuan.

As Luo Chen spoke, the old man's eyes gradually brightened.

The cloudiness dissipated, and her eyes shone like stars.

Finally, Luo Chen whispered, "Rest assured, the spirit fields at Crimson Peak will be planted with spirit herbs every year, and the Yuan family's lineage will continue."

After saying this, he pursed his lips and quietly turned to leave.

Behind him, Dongsheng Yuan's sobs suddenly echoed.

Outside the courtyard, Mu Ran Qing Lian stood before him.

Luo Chen didn't look at her, his gaze distant, fixed on the flowers and plants in the courtyard.

"Did you remember it all?"

"Yes, I did. After the burial, all these rewards will be given to Dongsheng Yuan."

"Where is the mausoleum?"

"I've discussed it with the President, and we plan to choose the area behind Crimson Peak as the mausoleum. In the future, those who have made contributions to Luo Tianhui can be buried there after death."

"Alright, you take care of the burial arrangements. I trust you."

Luo Chen's gaze wandered from the flowers and plants to the people in the courtyard.

Xiu Gu held Xiao Yilong, sobbing outside the gate.

She had always been a member of the Medicine Hall, whether during the Mountain Break Gang era or after the establishment of Luo Tianhui.

Initially, it was Granny Yuan who encouraged her to overcome her prejudice against Ceng Wen and arranged their marriage.

Now that Granny Yuan had passed away, Xiu Gu was the most saddened, aside from Dongsheng Yuan.

Ceng Yilong stood there, dazed, watching the scene inside the house, unconsciously sucking on his fingers.

Luo Chen waved his hand, and Ceng Yilong broke free from Xiu Gu's hand and ran over.

"Come, let's go play with Uncle. Don't disturb your mother and the others."

Ceng Yilong turned back and saw Xiu Gu forcing a smile and waving at him.

The child smiled and held Luo Chen's big hand, leaving the courtyard.

Walking along the mountain path, the crying behind them gradually faded.

Ahead, the child was jumping and playing on the rocks, climbing trees, and hopping on the steps.

"He's six years old, right?"

"Let's see... I entered Foundation Establishment two years before he was born, then secluded myself for three years, and it's been a year since I came to Heavenly Wave Immortal City. This little one has grown up so fast, running and jumping around."

Luo Chen's heart felt a chill.

When a person dies, what do they leave behind?

Is it their lineage or their legacy?

Or is it the evaluation of their accomplishments in a few words? What if he were to die?

Suddenly, Luo Chen asked, "Xiao Long, what's your dream when you grow up?"

Ceng Yilong hung his hands on a tree branch, his round body swinging back and forth like a swing.

He shouted, "To earn spirit stones and marry a wife!"

"Uh..." Luo Chen's face stiffened, "Who taught you that?"

The child nimbly climbed onto the tree branch and, after steadying himself, said matter-of-factly, "It was Uncle Yuan who taught me. He used to say by Granny Yuan's side that he would marry a wife, have children, and carry on the Yuan family's legacy."

Luo Chen frowned.

But then, his brows gradually relaxed as he thought of something.

Yes!

Everyone has their own dreams and aspirations.

Qu Lingjun, influenced by Luo Chen from a young age, aspired to become a respected alchemist.

Ceng Yilong, raised by women since childhood and guided by Ceng Wen's family teachings, naturally had his ideals influenced by these constant reminders.

These are personal choices that cannot be forced.

What about himself? Compared to lineage and legacy, he, Luo Chen, didn't care for such things.

Immortality!

Only immortality!

There's still so much in this world that he wants to witness.

A hundred years is too short.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Chen pulled Ceng Yilong.

"You've been a bit wild lately!"

"Have you learned your characters? Studied your books?"

As Ceng Yilong pouted, Luo Chen led him towards the Luo Tian Grand Hall at Crimson Peak.

At the same time, Sima Huiwang, who was busy, felt a disturbance in her ear.

"Come see me immediately!"

(End of Chapter)

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