Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 239: Do You Wish Him Success? The Entry-level Jade Dew Pill - Novel Cool

Chapter 239: Do You Wish Him Success? The Entry-level Jade Dew Pill

Chapter 239: Do You Wish Him Success? The Entry-level Jade Dew Pill

Perfumed incense, winding smoke.

In a quiet room, a Taoist priest sat cross-legged, his hands moving in a seemingly ordinary Spirit Seal.

The smoke filled the room, but the Taoist priest's face was not as calm as it seemed.

Instead, it appeared somewhat distorted.

His lips were half-open, half-closed, and with each breath, two azure Spirit Dragons formed from the incense entered his nostrils.

In that instant, a great aura seemed to leak out from the quiet room.

This was a sign of an inability to control the release of Spirit Sense, a phenomenon that usually only occurred in those who had just entered the Foundation Establishment Stage.

To see it on Luo Chen now was quite rare.

Suddenly, Luo Chen grunted, his eyes opening as if lightning had flashed within the room.

Electricity generated in the void chamber!

He flicked his finger, and a Spirit Energy Finger Technique shot towards the half-burned incense.

Sizzle...

The incense extinguished, leaving only a lingering fragrance.

Luo Chen couldn't help but press his palm against his forehead, gently rubbing it.

"No wonder it's said that only those in the late Foundation Establishment Stage can use the Fiery God Incense!"

"The stimulation to the soul is indeed intense."

"If I hadn't woken up in time, I might have kept absorbing it, and my soul would have become overly excited, leading to extreme fatigue after the excitement."

He took a deep breath.

Looking at the half-burned incense, he pondered.

This Fiery God Incense was a type of Spirit Incense developed by the Fragrance Master of the Hundred Flowers Palace, and its use was strict and its price high.

But the effect was indeed worth every penny.

Just half of the Spirit Incense had put his soul into a state of excitement.

From being able to cultivate his innate technique only five times a day, he had improved to seven times.

An increase of two times.

If one were to consider the efficiency of the improvement, it was insignificant.

But if he could persist in this, the benefits to Luo Chen would be considerable.

"If I could absorb an entire Fiery God Incense, perhaps I could increase the number of times I can cultivate my technique to the limit of ten!"

"With this, even without the assistance of pills, I could increase my cultivation speed by a small margin."

"In the end, my somewhat self-proclaimed divine soul foundation is still not enough."

From the use of the Fiery God Incense, Luo Chen gradually realized the gap between his current soul foundation and that of other True Cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Stronger than the initial stage of Foundation Establishment.

Not as strong as the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

He should be in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, and in the upper tier, very close to the late stage.

"Somewhat regrettable."

"During Foundation Establishment, Spirit Energy flushes through the entire meridians, the Dantian transforms into the Qi Sea, and the soul can be released to form Spirit Sense. This is the best time to rebuild the foundation of the Great Dao."

"The stronger the soul foundation is at that time, the greater the increase in Spirit Sense will be after Foundation Establishment."

"I thought I was strong enough, but I didn't expect it to still be insufficient."

Shaking his head, Luo Chen stopped dwelling on the matter.

He felt a sense of regret but no remorse.

Initially, the most pressing matter was Foundation Establishment.

There was no reason to suppress his realm just to increase his soul foundation without limits.

If given the chance again, he would still choose to devote all his energy to breaking through Foundation Establishment without hesitation.

Moreover, there was still a way to make up for it! Others might only be able to wait and endure.

Enduring for decades or even centuries, letting time gradually accumulate their soul foundation and reaching the late Foundation Establishment Stage naturally.

But he had a shortcut!

The Spirit Gate Pill! It's just that the inferior grade one is useless.

What about the middle grade? The superior grade? Or even the supreme grade Spirit Gate Pill?

Luo Chen had made his decision!

While refining a large number of Jade Marrow Pills at Crimson Peak, he would also refine the Spirit Gate Pill to improve his proficiency.

And even with the hidden danger of entering dreams, this type of pill would still have a market.

If the middle and superior grades were useless, he could still consume them internally within the Luo Tianhui or sell them externally to recoup his costs.

His thoughts flowed without end.

Various ideas filled his mind.

The gradually excited mental state gradually calmed down.

Luo Chen looked within his Qi Sea, where the first layer had long been perfected, and in the second layer, one-fourth of the Spirit Essence had accumulated.

The efforts of the previous night had indeed yielded slightly more results than before.

The specific data still needed to be calculated.

But it showed that the Ascending Dragon Pill and Fiery God Incense had indeed been effective!

"Persevere!"

"Eventually, the ninth layer of the Qi Sea will be filled, and within that vast ocean of Spirit Energy, my Golden Core will be born!"

...

Three days later.

Outside Heavenly Wave Peak, a flying light slowly approached.

It was slow compared to the Foundation Establishment True Cultivators who frequently entered and exited this place.

In fact, compared to the lower-tier Qi Condensation Stage cultivators in first-rank superior-grade Immortal Caves, this speed was still faster.

This was because the owner of the flying light was Min Longyu, who had been in the Qi Condensation Stage Perfection for a long time!

As he flew, he looked at the towering peaks and the clouds swirling among the cliffs.

Hidden within the mist were numerous Immortal Caves.

There were spirit beasts climbing and immortal cranes dancing.

A majestic waterfall cascaded from the heavens, and amidst its grandeur, spirit fish leaped and danced, striving to swim against the current.

Yet, under the mighty force of nature, they could not resist the inevitable descent.

Amidst the dizzying spectacle, guided by the jade pendant, Duan Feng descended upon a platform.

The courtyard outside was seemingly vacant.

To say it was vacant would be inaccurate; it was merely adorned with flowers and plants that held no value to cultivators, planted purely for their aesthetic appeal.

This indicated that the owner of this residence had no intention of settling here long-term.

As if aware of his arrival, the clouds gradually dissipated, and the formation's effects faded away.

Min Longyu straightened his attire and strolled forward.

Upon entering, he spotted Luo Chen, clad in a dusty Daoist robe, bustling about in a room.

After observing for a while, Min Longyu exclaimed in surprise, "President, are you setting up a pill chamber?"

Luo Chen, without turning his head, continued his work.

However, he did respond.

"Heavenly Wave Peak provides an Earth Fire Outlet for every Second Rank Cave Mansion."

"I'll set it up first, and then we can have the cultivators from Bing Lan Palace draw up the Earth Fire when the time comes."

"Why not use it if it's available?"

Thud!

The three legs of the Four Symbols Cauldron landed firmly on the ground.

The Earth Fire Outlet was located right beneath it.

Though somewhat crude compared to the meticulous arrangements of the Ailao Mountain cultivators, it was still far superior to the pill chamber he had initially constructed.

Luo Chen turned around with satisfaction and clapped his hands.

"Did you bring everything?"

Min Longyu nodded eagerly and handed over a storage bag, presenting it respectfully to Luo Chen.

"Everything is inside."

"Some of the materials were carefully processed by Qu Lingjun and his team, as per your instructions."

Luo Chen didn't hesitate to open the storage bag in front of Min Longyu, emptying its contents onto the floor.

A dense pile of items filled one corner of the living room.

Luo Chen crouched down to inspect the processing of each medicinal ingredient.

After a while, he heaved a sigh of relief.

"Not bad, Lingjun's skills in handling materials have improved even further."

"There's no need to return them for repurchase."

Luo Chen glanced at Min Longyu, noticing his absent-mindedness.

With a quick thought, he understood what was on Min Longyu's mind.

Nevertheless, he asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Min Longyu replied absent-mindedly, "I was just thinking that the spiritual energy in your cave mansion is so abundant. If a Qi Condensation Stage cultivator were to cultivate here, they would surely achieve twice the results with half the effort and enter the Perfection of Qi Condensation Stage much earlier."

His words belied his true intentions!

Having already achieved Perfection in Qi Condensation, he had no further concerns in that regard.

Luo Chen smiled faintly and walked towards the entrance of the cave mansion.

Min Longyu followed instinctively.

Stepping onto the platform outside, their gaze fell upon a rock face across the way, slightly lower in elevation.

Luo Chen pointed, "Duan Feng is in there."

Gurgling!

The sound of saliva was distinctly audible.

Min Longyu stared at the spot, murmuring, "I wonder if he succeeded or not?"

"Do you hope he succeeds?"

"Of course!"

There was not a hint of hesitation in his response.

The answer came naturally, without a moment's hesitation, and it was sincere and resolute.

Luo Chen smiled.

If Feng Xa had answered this question, such a response would not have been surprising.

However, Min Longyu and Duan Feng were neither relatives nor close acquaintances.

Their absolute support for each other was intriguing.

Luo Chen scrutinized Min Longyu, his gaze filled with evaluation.

Suddenly, he asked, "Do you lack confidence?"

Min Longyu looked up in surprise, meeting Luo Chen's eyes, which seemed to see right through his soul.

He shook his head hastily, "No, how could that be? I'm full of confidence!"

"Really?" Luo Chen shook his head. "I don't believe you."

Min Longyu opened his mouth, then closed it, his expression turning somewhat dejected.

A bitter smile graced his face as he said, "President, your insight is like a torch, piercing through my innermost thoughts."

Luo Chen clicked his tongue.

He hadn't discerned this through his eyes alone.

It was Min Longyu's reaction that had revealed it to him.

Min Longyu's hope for Duan Feng's success was more heartfelt than anyone else's.

It wasn't driven by any personal gain or emotional attachment.

He simply wished that Duan Feng's success would bring him a boost of confidence when he attempted his future breakthrough.

That's all...!

After all, in terms of foundation, skills, and cultivation realm, Min Longyu was undoubtedly far superior to Duan Feng.

It made no sense for Duan Feng to succeed while he couldn't.

Hence, he hoped for Duan Feng's success.

"Sigh... The more I prepare, the more uncertain I feel."

"I've been in the Perfection of Qi Condensation Stage for over three years, and I can confidently say that my spiritual energy is purer than anyone else's."

"My divine soul is not weak, and even my weakest aspect, my physique, has gradually improved over the past year with the aid of Essence Nourishing Spirit Liquid baths."

"But..."

Min Longyu paused, his eyes filled with envy as he gazed at the cave mansion on the opposite rock face.

"I envy Duan Feng, who can directly strive for the Foundation Establishment Stage right after achieving Qi Condensation Stage Perfection."

"Not like me."

"The longer you drag it out, the more afraid you become."

Upon hearing these words, Luo Chen secretly nodded in agreement.

Cultivation is a slow and meticulous process, and the more solid the foundation, the better.

However, when it comes to breaking through realms, it has always been emphasized to do it in one go, with each subsequent attempt becoming weaker, and the third attempt exhausting all efforts.

Back then, after reaching the perfection of the Qi Condensation Stage, Luo Chen had no time for other matters and focused solely on advancing to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Although he had attempted Foundation Establishment five times, he held on to the determination in his heart, and eventually, he succeeded in one go!

Preparation should be done before reaching the perfection of the realm, not after.

There's no point in trying to cram at the last minute!

Of course, he wouldn't say this openly.

"Don't overthink it."

"A thousand people have a thousand different opportunities."

"Everyone's cultivation path is unique."

Looking at the anxious Min Longyu, Luo Chen spoke slowly, "You specialize in Array Dao, which emphasizes being thorough and well-prepared, right? When the great array arises, it dominates all."

"The same principle applies to your personal realm breakthrough."

Min Longyu was stunned.

He silently repeated Luo Chen's words, savoring them.

After a long while, he finally snapped out of his thoughts.

This time, his eyes shone with newfound confidence.

Before Luo Chen could react, Min Longyu bowed deeply to him.

"Thank you, President, for your guidance!"

Luo Chen paused, then waved his hand dismissively.

"It's just a few words, nothing more. I didn't really guide you."

"Alright, I have other matters to attend to. You should be on your way!"

Min Longyu acknowledged with a sound and rode his flying sword out of Heavenly Wave Peak.

Watching his departing figure, Luo Chen rubbed his itchy chin, feeling the stubble that had grown again.

Could those words have actually been useful?

He had only spoken them to comfort Min Longyu casually.

"But if they do have an effect, it's like unintentionally planting a willow and finding a shade tree."

"If Min Longyu succeeds in Foundation Establishment, it's a good thing for me."

Glancing at the cave mansion across the way, Luo Chen suppressed his anticipation and turned to enter his own cave mansion.

As soon as he stepped in, he saw a petite figure busy moving the stacked medicinal ingredients to the shelves he had prepared in advance.

One by one, she arranged them neatly and orderly.

The ingredients were categorized by grade and separated by their medicinal properties, with the most potent and dangerous ones kept apart.

The organized and eye-catching arrangement made Luo Chen feel like he had stepped into the Hundred Herbs Hall at first glance.

This method of organization was undoubtedly much better than his previous chaotic storage.

At least during pill refinement, he wouldn't find himself in the embarrassing situation of not being able to locate the required ingredients.

"I almost forgot, Xiao Ling, you used to be a servant at the Hundred Herbs Hall!"

Under the tall shelves.

Bai Meiling's ghostly body flipped upside down.

Hearing Luo Chen's words, her neck twisted a full 180 degrees, and she turned her head back in a bizarre manner.

"Is that so?"

"I just feel that this arrangement is the most comfortable and natural."

Her lively and adorable tone.

Even the way she spoke made Luo Chen feel uneasy.

"Next time, don't turn your head like that. Try to act like a normal person, okay?"

Gurgle...

Bai Meiling turned her small head back and, turning around, said matter-of-factly, "But I'm a ghost!"

Luo Chen's expression turned solemn, "No, you're a person. You may have cultivated a ghost body, but your heart remains human. On the path of cultivation, don't treat yourself as an outsider."

Bai Meiling pouted.

She didn't understand these words.

Luo Chen didn't intend to chat further, as Bai Meiling's main cultivation technique, Soul Refining True Art, was already incomplete, missing a core part.

This caused Bai Meiling to have emotional deficiencies even after recovering some of her memories.

Moreover, her self-perception was often skewed.

"Perhaps when she completes the Soul-Fixing Oath, the situation will improve."

As he muttered to himself, Luo Chen entered the pill refining room.

His gaze shifted between the Four Symbols Cauldron and the dazzling array of medicinal ingredients on the shelves.

With a flip of his palm, Hundred Flowers Dew appeared in his hand and was dragged by his spirit energy to a prominent spot on the shelf that Bai Meiling had intentionally left for it.

Now that all the ingredients for the Jade Dew Pill were complete, it was time to attempt the basic refinement.

"As a Second Stage Alchemist, how can I be stuck refining First Stage Pills every day?"

"Even without considering cross-stage pill refinement, I should have some aspirations!"

"Refine the Second Stage Jade Dew Pill and become a true Second Stage Alchemist!"

With a faint smile, Luo Chen produced a yellowed bamboo scroll and simultaneously opened his attribute panel.

[Jade Dew Pill, Second Stage Complete Pill Formula, Begin Entry-Level Refinement?]

"Begin!"

In the skill column, the term "Jade Dew Pill" slowly appeared.

With a thought, ten achievement points transformed into flowing light and infused into the term.

In an instant, the term glowed with brilliance.

After a moment...

[Jade Dew Pill Entry-Level Refinement 1/100]

The previous error in purchasing the Ascending Dragon Pill with spirit stones has been corrected.

It should have been 18,000 spirit stones, but it was calculated as 16,000, using 500 instead of 550.

This time, it was Xiao Yu who made the mistake.

(End of Chapter)

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