Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 302: Cool Moon Immortal, Tales of the Great River Market - Novel Cool

Chapter 302: Cool Moon Immortal, Tales of the Great River Market

Chapter 302: Cool Moon Immortal, Tales of the Great River Market

"These two are my esteemed guests from the Ice Fortress."

"I'll be hosting the auction later, so I won't be able to entertain them. Cool Moon, please take good care of them and introduce them to the main treasures that will be auctioned at the Snow Lotus Pavilion."

"Don't neglect them!"

Shi Bo Ying said lightly, his tone lacking the enthusiasm he had shown earlier towards Luo Chen.

This difference in treatment made it clear that this Foundation Establishment female cultivator named Cool Moon did not hold a high position in his heart.

Facing this disparity, Qi Liangyue didn't seem to mind, as if it were only natural.

She turned to Luo Chen and Wang Yuan, extending her hand in invitation.

"Fellow Daoists, please follow me."

Luo Chen and Wang Yuan exchanged a glance and silently followed behind.

...

The Snow Lotus Pavilion was large, but compared to the Ice Wave Palace, it was several times smaller.

As the three of them walked towards the auction hall, they naturally struck up a conversation.

"May I ask how you two Daoists are addressed?"

"My name is Luo Chen."

"Wang Yuan."

"So, you are Daoist Luo and Daoist Wang! I am Qi Liangyue, a disciple of the Ice Fortress and currently an executive at the Snow Lotus Market."

Qi Liangyue introduced herself.

Then, she took out a thin list, preparing to introduce the resources that would be auctioned later.

However, as soon as she opened the list, she looked up in confusion.

"Wang Yuan?"

"Hmm, what is it, Daoist Qiu?" Wang Yuan asked lightly.

Qi Liangyue furrowed her brows, feeling that she had heard this name somewhere before.

She thought for a moment and asked hesitantly, "The Great River Market? Are you from the Great River Market?"

Wang Yuan did not hide it and nodded immediately.

Luo Chen, sensing that Wang Yuan was ready to speak freely, quickly took over the conversation.

"We did come from the Great River Market a few years ago, so we can be considered your neighbors."

The Snow Lotus Market was located just upstream of the Great River Market, making it very close.

For example, the Nan Gong family that Luo Chen was familiar with had initially moved from the Snow Lotus Market.

With this 'neighborly' connection, the atmosphere between the three became more amicable.

It was a joy to meet an old acquaintance in a foreign land!

Qi Liangyue smiled, "I thought the name Wang Yuan sounded familiar, and indeed, there was a Qi Condensation Period cultivator in the Great River Market who was known as the first in combat strength, also named Wang Yuan. I didn't remember it wrong."

"I never expected that after so many years, you would have reached Foundation Establishment as a loose cultivator."

Wang Yuan glanced at Luo Chen and remained silent.

Luo Chen perked up, "Daoist Qiu, you are no exception. I remember that Cool Moon Immortal was one of the most renowned female loose cultivators in the market towns."

"Not only have you achieved Foundation Establishment, but you've also joined the Ice Fortress. It's truly admirable!"

Qi Liangyue felt a sense of pride in her current achievements.

However, with Luo Chen's Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivation level, she couldn't possibly compete.

After a few words of modesty, she couldn't help but sigh.

"Foundation Establishment is indeed extremely challenging for us loose cultivators."

As the three of them walked and talked, Luo Chen felt a sense of empathy.

"You speak the truth, Daoist."

Qi Liangyue smoothed her loose hair and sighed, "In order to achieve Foundation Establishment, I traveled far and wide, almost visiting all the nearby market towns, and attended countless auctions of all sizes, but I couldn't find a single Foundation Establishment Pill."

"Especially the Great River Market, where people are unpredictable and even more dangerous than the Radiant Light Market, known for its Plunder Cultivators."

Luo Chen chuckled, "After all, it's close to the Million Peaks Mountain Range, and they deal with beasts daily, so the people there are a bit savage."

Perhaps after achieving Foundation Establishment, one's accomplishments are uncelebrated, and hardships go untold.

At this moment, Qi Liangyue was in a talkative mood.

"Once, I acquired some resources at a black market."

"Before I could get far, I was robbed by a barbaric Plunder Cultivator, forcing me to detonate a precious blood talisman I had obtained with great difficulty."

Hearing this, Luo Chen's mouth twitched.

He casually agreed, "That's indeed a bit dishonorable."

Wang Yuan, who had been expressionless, also stiffened at this moment.

Qi Liangyue looked at Luo Chen, and she had remembered who he was.

He was the most sought-after Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Heavenly Wave Immortal City! Fire Spirit Lord - Luo Chen! His name was well-known! She sincerely said, "I believe that such Plunder Cultivators are only a minority among the tens of thousands of loose cultivators in the Great River Market. If Fire Spirit Lord had been there, with your righteous heart, you would never have turned a blind eye."

Wang Yuan turned his face away at the right moment, looking at the shadows cast on the ice-block walls.

His bald head gleamed, and his jaw clenched tightly!

Luo Chen put on an expression of "deep regret" and vowed, "At that time, I was busy cultivating and wasn't very familiar with these matters."

"As you said, if I had been there, I would have severely punished that barbaric thief, letting him know that the Great River Market is not a lawless place!"

Crack!

A sound of cracking joints could be heard.

Qi Liangyue looked at Wang Yuan curiously.

Wang Yuan forced a very strained smile, "Just stretching my hands, nothing serious."

Qi Liangyue nodded.

Then she continued,

"But it's true that disaster turns into a blessing!"

"After barely escaping that barbaric Plunder Cultivator, I was chased by other Plunder Cultivators from the Great River Market. In my panic, I fled into a nearby mountain."

"Unexpectedly, I stumbled into a Foundation Establishment cultivator's Crystal Cavern left behind by an Ice Fortress cultivator!"

"Not only that, but I also luckily obtained a Foundation Establishment Pill from his Storage Bag."

"Later, after successfully achieving Foundation Establishment, I was able to join the Ice Fortress with the help of that senior's token."

Qi Liangyue was filled with emotion, as if she had gone through bitter hardships and finally reached a sweet outcome.

"Now, I'm no longer alone."

Luo Chen politely cupped his hands, "That's indeed a cause for celebration!"

Qi Liangyue laughed, "It's not exactly a celebration, but if I meet that barbaric Plunder Cultivator who once pushed me to the brink, I'd like to thank him.

"Friend, you are truly magnanimous and open-minded!" Luo Chen gave a thumbs up.

"It's a different matter. The gratitude is for the Foundation Establishment opportunity. But after expressing gratitude, one must casually kill to complete the task; otherwise, how can the thought be conveyed?"

Qi Liangyue casually replied, carrying a hint of her early habits as a Loose Cultivator.

What a dramatic turn of events!

Luo Chen glanced at Wang Yuan and coughed twice.

He quickly changed the subject.

"Since you've traveled so far to come to Heavenly Wave, you must have passed through Great River Market along the way! What's the situation there now?"

Mentioning the current state of Great River Market.

Qi Liangyue's expression turned solemn.

"That's no ordinary place!"

"Can you elaborate?"

"There's no harm in doing so!"

...

The auction hall of Snow Lotus Pavilion was fan-shaped.

There were no VIP boxes, and everything was kept simple.

After all, Snow Lotus Pavilion mainly sold various specialties from the Ice Fortress, and auctions were not their primary business.

Only occasionally, when valuable resources accumulated, they would hold auctions to sell them at high prices.

In terms of quantity, there weren't many.

Luo Chen and Wang Yuan were seated by Qi Liangyue at the best spot in the back row.

From there, they could overlook the entire venue.

Additionally, the auctioneer could easily detect the participants' locations, ensuring they weren't too far away.

After taking their seats.

Luo Chen and Wang Yuan watched Qi Liangyue's back as she left, silently communicating their relief when she disappeared from sight.

Luo Chen casually cast a Soundproofing Technique, enveloping the two of them.

"Did we get exposed?"

"I disguised myself, so it's impossible to be exposed!"

"That's good, that's good!"

Luo Chen heaved a sigh of relief, looking at Wang Yuan, and couldn't help but laugh.

"A barbaric Plunder Cultivator?"

Wang Yuan looked at him speechlessly, "A chivalrous heart?"

"Hahaha..."

As soon as Qi Liangyue appeared, Luo Chen and Wang Yuan recognized each other's origins.

It was the same Loose Cultivator who had stumbled into Luo Chen's trap against the Fu family in Great River Market.

At that time, Luo Chen had released a blood talisman forged by Wang Yuan through the Zhen Long Black Market, which she acquired.

Later, Wang Yuan ambushed her, forcing her to detonate the blood talisman.

In this way, they framed the Fu family with a false accusation.

Luo Chen was the mastermind, never revealing himself, but he certainly couldn't be described as chivalrous.

Wang Yuan was the barbaric Plunder Cultivator mentioned by Cool Moon Immortal.

"What a coincidence."

After laughing, Luo Chen gradually composed himself.

According to Qi Liangyue, the current Great River Market had become a ghost realm spanning a thousand li in radius!

Demon King Pang Renxiong broke free from his confinement.

The thousands of Loose Cultivators who died in the inner city were all enslaved and controlled by him.

The ghost realm expanded directly from the inner city, encompassing a thousand li in all directions.

Places like Little Heavenly Ring Mountain and Sloping Moon Valley were also engulfed.

Moreover, some beasts that ventured into the realm were devoured and transformed by the Demon King.

Now, within the vast ghost realm, there was not only a Demon King but also dozens of powerful Demon Generals!

And the ghost realm seemed to have a subtle tendency to expand further.

A Golden Core Elder from the Ice Fortress had ventured inside to investigate but nearly lost his life to Demon King Pang Renxiong.

Now, that place had become a forbidden zone!

Loose Cultivators couldn't enter, and even Foundation Establishment Cultivators from sects dared not approach lightly.

The Ice Fortress didn't want to deal with this mess; after investigating, they let it be.

As the ghost realm continued to spread downstream, it posed less of a threat to Snow Lotus Market.

When passing by, one could simply take a detour.

Upon learning about the current situation in Great River Market, Wang Yuan couldn't help but feel relieved.

"It's a good thing we listened to you and insisted on leaving Great River Market. Otherwise, we might have become part of those countless evil ghosts."

Luo Chen sighed lightly, "I wonder when Jade Cauldron Sword Sect will send people to deal with that ghost realm. Great River Market is indeed a prime location. If we could occupy it, it would become a Dragon Ascension Land."

As a large market city facing the East Wasteland's Million Peaks Mountain Range.

Great River Market's geographical advantages were indeed superior.

The resources collected annually were immense.

This was evident from the fact that the six Nascent Soul Upper Sects didn't hesitate to establish their bases there despite the long journey.

Due to his previous cultivation realm, Luo Chen hadn't come across higher-tier resources.

However, even among the lower-tier resources, there were many valuable items.

For example, the Eight-Hundred-Year-Old Heaven Earth Root, a Spirit Herb that could be directly used for Foundation Establishment.

There was also the Six-Petal Heavenly Emperor Lotus collected by Uncle Mi in his early years, a Supreme Resource that could increase any cultivator's lifespan by sixty years, regardless of their cultivation level!

These valuable resources couldn't be found in a "commercial center" like Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

Wang Yuan casually said, "Even if it's restored, it's unlikely we'll benefit. Moreover, isn't Luo Tian Assembly doing well now?"

Luo Chen was taken aback, then laughed.

"Indeed, I was too greedy."

Setting aside this topic, Luo Chen took out a bamboo slip that Qi Liangyue had given him before leaving.

It recorded most of the resources that would appear in the auction.

His attention immediately fell on the names of the five Tier 2 Beasts!

To profit, one didn't necessarily need to own a large market city like Great River Market.

As long as one had enough talented individuals, more profits could be created.

And Luo Chen had the means to "manufacture" talent.

Looking at those names, Luo Chen muttered to himself.

"With so many resources harvested, it's impossible to fully digest them in a short time. In the end, there's still a lack of enough talented individuals who can stand on their own."

"It's time for Luo Tian Assembly to have more Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"If it were someone else, they might be powerless to do anything."

"But I have a natural advantage!"

"Imperial Stream Elixir..."

(End of Chapter)

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