Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 304: This Child Has Deep Cunning, Every Move Has a Deep Meaning! - Novel Cool

Chapter 304: This Child Has Deep Cunning, Every Move Has a Deep Meaning!

Chapter 304: This Child Has Deep Cunning, Every Move Has a Deep Meaning!

In the end, the jar containing over a thousand portions of Netherworld Yin Aura fell into Wang Yuan's hands.

The price, however, was astonishing.

A whopping thirty thousand low-grade Spirit Stones, enough to purchase a beginner-grade low-grade Magical Treasure similar to the Mystic Flame Sword.

This item shouldn't have been sold at such a high price.

After all, it was merely Tier 1 and Tier 2 materials with limited uses.

The only advantage, or perhaps disadvantage, was its extreme rarity.

The value of scarcity, coupled with the large quantity in the jar, resulted in such a high bidding price.

After securing the item, Wang Yuan was eager to leave and have Luo Chen refine pills for him.

However, Luo Chen held him back and continued to participate in the remaining auction.

"Do you still have something you want?" Wang Yuan asked, puzzled.

Luo Chen pointed to a name on the list.

"A Daoist robe?"

Wang Yuan was confused, "Didn't you spend a large sum to buy a Crimson Cloud Robe from the Celestial Garment Tower? What's the matter? Do you have too many Spirit Stones and want to buy an excellent one to alternate wearing?"

Luo Chen shook his head and smiled.

Although he usually dressed well and looked good, he wasn't a show-off with a thick wallet.

As the chairman of the assembly, he needed to maintain a certain level of prestige.

He couldn't possibly go around looking shabby when dealing with others.

That would be disrespectful to others and himself.

Similarly!

As the chairman of the session, Sima Huiwang should also have this level of prestige.

"This is for Huiwang. I haven't given her a gift since she entered the Foundation Establishment stage."

Wang Yuan opened his mouth but said nothing.

Instead, a gentle look appeared in his eyes.

After spending a long time together, he had come to understand Luo Chen's personality.

Luo Chen had gained immense benefits from the labor of hundreds of his subordinates, causing his realm to soar rapidly.

However, he didn't exploit them.

On the contrary, within his capabilities, he treated his subordinates very well.

Before Foundation Establishment, he taught and instructed them meticulously.

After Foundation Establishment, he didn't hold back on his congratulations.

For example, when Wang Yuan first entered the Foundation Establishment stage, Luo Chen immediately gave him the recently unlocked Huo Hu's Storage Bag. At that time, Luo Chen was just a beginner in Foundation Establishment, and it would have taken a significant amount of time and effort to unlock a Foundation Establishment cultivator's Storage Bag.

Later, at the Tianlan Auction, Luo Chen secured a Body Cultivation Technique for Wang Yuan.

These were all Foundation Establishment gifts.

Luo Chen was probably also generous to Duan Feng and Min Longyu.

Not to mention, Min Longyu's Magical Treasure Formation Plate was clearly valuable at first glance.

It wasn't something Min Longyu could afford or had the means to purchase.

"Come to think of it, we didn't give him any gifts when he entered the Foundation Establishment stage."

Wang Yuan lowered his head and thought to himself.

Just as he was pondering, Luo Chen joined the bidding for the top-grade defensive robe.

Frost-threaded Robe!

Crafted by the Celestial Garment Tower.

It was made using a small amount of Ten Thousand Year Mystic Ice from the Ice Fortress, along with a large quantity of Jade Green Crystal, and various special silk threads from the Chen Family of the Celestial Garment Workshop.

The original intention was to craft a Daoist robe for a Magical Treasure.

However, due to the use of the Tier 4 material, Ten Thousand Year Mystic Ice, the attempt failed.

Speaking of which, Luo Chen's Ice Emperor Cauldron also succeeded and failed because of Ten Thousand Year Mystic Ice.

It seemed that the Ice Fortress lacked a proper handling method for this Tier 4 material.

The Magical Treasures they crafted with it almost always ended in failure.

However, despite being a failed product, it didn't diminish its top-grade Magical Treasure's power.

Under Shi Bo Ying's introduction and demonstration, the Frost-threaded Robe displayed excellent defensive capabilities.

The entire robe was crystal clear and white, adorned with a small amount of Jade Green Crystal color.

It seemed like the composition of the main materials had been completely reversed.

In the end, Luo Chen spent nine thousand Spirit Stones to win the bid!

This was the most expensive top-grade Magical Treasure Luo Chen had ever bought, and it wasn't even for his personal use.

Wang Yuan watched Luo Chen take out the Spirit Stones with a painful expression and couldn't help but laugh.

"Why bother putting on a show?"

Luo Chen rolled his eyes, "Do I look like someone who needs ten or twenty thousand Spirit Stones? Pfft, it's just a small amount!"

That's what he said.

But he couldn't help but complain to Shi Bo Ying after the auction ended.

"You really squeezed us today!"

Shi Bo Ying helplessly said, "It's not my wish. If I could, I wouldn't make it difficult for you. The truth is, these resources were entrusted to us by a Golden Core Elder of our sect. If we don't auction them at a suitable price, we will also be punished."

So that's how it was!

Luo Chen curiously asked, "Is it your sect's Golden Core Elder from the Absolute Emotion Lineage?"

"How could it be!"

Shi Bo Ying sighed, "It's Thin Frost Elder!"

After her casual explanation, Luo Chen finally understood the current situation of the Ice Fortress.

There was one Golden Core Late-stage, two Golden Core Mid-stage, and six Golden Core Early-stage cultivators.

The nine Golden Core cultivators were divided into five factions within the Ice Fortress.

The Absolute Emotion Lineage used to be quite powerful, but after the Absolute Emotion Immortal personally killed the traitorous Golden Core Dao Companion, their strength plummeted, and they became the weakest faction.

They were even sent to Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

It was supposed to be a position of authority, but in reality, they were exiled, excluded from the core power structure of the Ice Fortress.

Elder Thin Frost was one of the two Mid-stage Golden Core cultivators.

His influence was significant!

The tasks assigned to Stone Elder and the others left them with no choice but to accept.

The intricate internal struggles made Luo Chen's head spin.

However, he now understood why the Absolute Emotion Immortal cherished his Jade Dew Pill so much.

This pill could potentially enhance the strength of the Absolute Emotion lineage.

If she could cultivate another Golden Core Elder, she might have a chance to re-enter the core of the Ice Fortress.

When it came to the Absolute Emotion Immortal, Luo Chen was particularly interested in how she personally killed her Dao companion and even obtained the Absolute Emotion Dao Title.

Unfortunately, Stone Elder dared not delve too much into such gossip.

Luo Chen only learned from their conversation that the slain Golden Core Dao companion was named Shang Yun.

As they chatted, Luo Chen purchased some necessary materials in the Snow Lotus Pavilion.

Ingredients like the Illusionous Shadow Grass and First-grade Fox Blood, which were required for refining the Mystic Passage Pill, were specialties of the Ice Fortress with abundant reserves.

Just as Luo Chen was about to leave, he seemed to remember something.

He patted his forehead and took out a jade bottle from his storage bag.

"Stone, last time when Dantu secretly protected me, it must have been because you often spoke well of me behind my back."

"I forgot to thank you for that."

"This is just a small token of appreciation."

Stone Elder's eyes lit up, and she calmly accepted the jade bottle.

It seemed to be another Jade Dew Pill!

Bribery is something that happens either once or countless times.

She had already become accustomed to this practice.

Stone Elder personally escorted Luo Chen out of the Snow Lotus Pavilion, her enthusiasm growing.

"Farewell, fellow Daoist!"

Luo Chen waved goodbye with a smile and disappeared into the bustling crowd with Wang Yuan.

After they left, Stone Elder couldn't help but smile.

Her aged face was filled with joy.

Throughout her years of cultivation, Luo Chen was the most understanding and impressive person she had encountered.

His conduct was impeccable in every aspect.

"Perhaps only such a person can achieve success without the backing of any sect."

She sighed, then headed upstairs to tally the day's earnings.

As she passed by the counter, she saw Qi Liangyue busy with customers and frowned.

She wasn't fond of Qi Liangyue, another loose cultivator who had luckily been accepted into the Absolute Emotion lineage.

She hadn't realized it before.

But compared to Luo Chen, the difference was just too vast.

Qi Liangyue was so clueless!

Qi Liangyue was busy attending to customers and seemed to be unaware of Stone Elder's displeasure.

However, after Stone Elder left, Qi Liangyue lifted her head from the counter, her face filled with bitterness.

Stone Elder's dislike was obvious, and Qi Liangyue, having weathered many storms and encountered all sorts of people during her time as a loose cultivator, was well aware of it.

In fact, it wasn't just Stone Elder.

Most of the other Foundation Establishment disciples of the Absolute Emotion lineage also treated her with disdain.

She was powerless to change this.

In fact, she even regretted joining the Ice Fortress.

It wasn't as convenient as she had imagined, nor did she receive the dedicated cultivation guidance she had hoped for.

Instead, she faced contemptuous glances and endless trivial chores.

With her current conditions, achieving the Golden Core stage was nothing but a pipe dream.

"I thought that by transferring from the Market Street to the Immortal City, I would be closer to the Absolute Emotion Immortal and gain her favor."

"But now, I haven't even had the chance to meet her once."

"On the contrary, loose cultivators like Luo Chen and Wang Yuan, who were once at the same level as me, are thriving in the Immortal City, and they even receive special respect."

"Did I make the wrong choice?"

Just as she was muttering to herself, hurried footsteps echoed from the staircase.

Soon after, she saw Stone Elder rushing downstairs.

"Senior Sister, what's wrong?"

"It's none of your concern. Guard the Snow Lotus Pavilion, I'm going to find Senior Apprentice Dantu!"

Stone Elder didn't look back as she rushed out into the bustling crowd.

Qi Liangyue opened her mouth, then shook her head helplessly.

Once again, she had to endure the cold treatment.

The cultivators of the Ice Fortress were indeed cold, and no amount of warmth could thaw them.

...

Inside the crystal cavern, where snow and ice filled the air, Dantu held a pill that was entirely white. Even her usually cold and frosty face couldn't help but show her surprise.

"A Medium-grade Jade Dew Pill!"

"Yes, indeed!" Stone Elder couldn't hide her excitement as she continued, "As soon as I obtained this, I brought it here immediately. Senior Apprentice, should I notify the Master right away?"

Even though the Absolute Emotion Immortal had been sent to the Heavenly Wave Immortal City, she rarely managed trivial matters.

Instead, she delegated all authority to Dantu, her most favored and highest-cultivation disciple.

Unless it was a major issue, she rarely left the Ice Fortress.

Only Dantu could contact her.

Dantu suppressed her excitement and calmly asked, "Did Luo Chen give this to you?"

Stone Elder's excitement vanished as if splashed with cold water. Her face turned pale, and she felt a bit embarrassed.

"Yes."

"Most of the pills in this bottle are Low-grade Jade Dew Pills, with a Medium-grade one mixed in."

"I guess when he was collecting the pills, he was careless and accidentally put it in."

"I don't think he even realized it himself!"

Dantu acknowledged this speculation without confirming or denying it.

Perhaps there is a possibility.

But it is highly unlikely.

With Luo Chen's depth and experience, such a blunder is unimaginable.

This situation seems more like a deliberate act.

Then, what is his purpose?

Is it to demonstrate his ability to refine a Medium-grade Jade Dew Pill?

Using this as an opportunity to demand more benefits?

Or perhaps seeking stronger protection?

Or does he have other intentions?

Before understanding his motives, she dare not report this to her Master.

She is all too familiar with her Master's temperament.

Ordinary people wouldn't dare to provoke her.

In the past, when her Master's Dao companion showed signs of betraying the Ice Fortress, the Supreme Elder of the Ice Fortress wanted to take action, but her Master directly intervened and settled everything without hesitation.

It would be inappropriate for her to disturb her Master with uncertain matters.

Looking at the pill between her fingers, Dantai Jingou's throat twitched, and she subconsciously swallowed her saliva.

This is a Medium-grade Jade Dew Pill!

The Low-grade Jade Dew Pill had already far surpassed the effects of the Ascending Dragon Pill and Harmony Pill for her.

What more a Medium-grade pill!

If she were to take Medium-grade pills for an extended period, she is confident that within twenty years, she could reach the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment in one go!

At that time, she could represent the Absolute Emotion Lineage and return to the Ice Fortress to compete for the Dao Seed position.

If successful, the chances of Core Formation would be immense.

In the future, she could even support the Absolute Emotion Lineage alongside her Master, enjoying the best resources the Ice Fortress has to offer.

Deep in her heart, she had already made a decision.

Regardless of Luo Chen's intentions, she plans to agree to his request!

All for the Dao path!

Snapping back to reality, she turned to Shi Boying.

"Senior Apprentice Sister, we must not disturb Master's attempt to break through to the Mid-stage Golden Core until we have a conclusion."

Shi Boying was taken aback but quickly agreed, "Of course, Master's cultivation is of utmost importance!"

"But we can't ignore this matter," Dantai Jingou took a deep breath and said, "Whether Luo Chen's actions are intentional or not, it at least proves that he has the ability to refine Medium-grade Jade Dew Pills, which also means that Master's efforts in supporting him have paid off."

Seeing Shi Boying's nod, she instructed, "From now on, you will gather all the information about Luo Chen and the Celestial Assembly, big or small."

"Present it to me later, so I can respond to his extravagant demands."

Shi Boying was puzzled, "Is it necessary? Why not just ask him directly and get a straightforward answer?"

Dantai Jingou shook her head, "Luo Chen is a man of deep calculation, and every move he makes has a profound intention."

"Back then, he made a great concession by using a Low-grade Jade Dew Pill to form a contract with me."

"This time, with a Medium-grade Jade Dew Pill, he has a hold on my lifeline. His new demands might be outrageous."

"I don't want to be passive, so I must take the initiative!"

After hearing this analysis, Shi Boying felt like she had been enlightened.

Her face even showed a hint of embarrassment.

Despite her age, she felt like she had been living in seclusion, unaware of the outside world.

Not only was she inferior to Luo Chen, a rising figure who had climbed up from the bottom, but even her diligent Senior Apprentice Sister surpassed her in the intricacy of her thoughts.

After receiving the order, Shi Boying flew out of Tianlan Peak, gazing from afar at the direction of Luo Chen's cave mansion.

"In these short ten years at Tianlan, I've truly broadened my horizons!"

...

Room Seventeen-Eth Cave Mansion.

Luo Chen watched as Bai Meiling prepared the ingredients for refining the Imperial Stream Elixir, organizing them neatly in the most convenient location for him.

Then, he took out the body of the Frost Wolf from his storage bag.

Based on his previous experience, the blood, flesh, and bones from a single Second Stage Beast corpse were sufficient for ten refinements.

Moreover, he could even refine the Frost Wolf's Demon Core into it.

By doing so, the refined Imperial Stream Elixir would contain even more potent medicinal power!

It was because of this that after breaking through Foundation Establishment, he was able to rely on the residual medicinal power and advance straight to the second layer of Foundation Establishment.

Besides the Second Rank Upper-grade Cave Mansion on Luofeng Mountain, there were also two Foundation Establishment Pills and the residual power of three Imperial Stream Elixirs.

Especially the three Imperial Stream Elixirs, which contained the power of the Flame Cloud Phoenix's Demon Core.

That was the Demon Core of a Second Stage Beast! Even if it was only a tenth of it, the Spirit Energy contained within was enormous.

However, this made the refining process more complicated and increased the difficulty significantly.

Luo Chen wasn't too concerned about this.

In the past, during the Qi Condensation Period, he could refine Second Rank pills beyond his stage.

Now, his pill refinement skills were ten or even a hundred times better than before, and successfully refining it was well within his capabilities.

He wasn't worried about refining the Imperial Stream Elixir.

Instead, he was curious about one thing.

"Why haven't they sent a message from the Ice Fortress yet?"

"Could it be that Shi Boying hasn't discovered the Medium-grade Jade Dew Pill?"

"The Celestial Assembly is currently in a consolidation phase, and the support they can provide me is limited. I've placed my hopes on the benefits that the Medium-grade Jade Dew Pill can bring."

"Don't make me wait too long!"

Unlike Dantai Jingou's speculations, Luo Chen's request was simple and pitiful, merely wanting to earn more Spirit Stones.

It's often said that overthinking can be deadly.

(End of Chapter)

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