Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 318: As Night Falls, Let's Not Go Back - Novel Cool

Chapter 318: As Night Falls, Let's Not Go Back

Chapter 318: As Night Falls, Let's Not Go Back

"Ten years of dedication, unwavering loyalty, and outstanding contributions."

"Spirit Herb Pavilion Master Bian Zhen, with his accumulated merits and achievements, has reached the Qi Condensation Grand Completion stage."

"Today, we bestow upon him a Foundation Establishment Pill and a bottle of Life-Reviving Water."

At the Crimson Peak, within the Benevolent Heart Pavilion.

During the morning assembly, numerous high-ranking members of the Heavenly Realm watched as Bian Zhen, overwhelmed with excitement, carefully accepted a jade box from Sima Hui Niang.

His cautious demeanor contrasted sharply with his usual calm and unhurried manner, creating a striking disparity.

However, none of the cultivators in the Heavenly Realm showed the slightest hint of laughter.

Instead, they gazed upon the scene with intense envy.

A Foundation Establishment Pill!

Even though everyone was aware that the Heavenly Realm had accumulated a considerable number of Foundation Establishment Pills,

it was still unbelievable to receive one as a reward from the President's hands.

Especially!

Bian Zhen was different from Wang Yuan, Duan Feng, and the others.

He didn't accompany the President from the time he was weak, but joined as a wandering cultivator after the President's Foundation Establishment and during the Xiao Huan Mountain period.

His time in the organization was even shorter than Sima Hui Niang's.

Under these circumstances, he had earned the Foundation Establishment Pill solely through his accumulated merits.

It was truly astonishing!

Such an event would never occur within the wandering cultivator factions.

Only long-established major sects would experience this.

Bian Zhen, panting heavily, bowed excitedly.

"Bian Zhen thanks the President for his gracious reward!"

Sima Hui Niang spoke indifferently, "There's no need to thank me; you should thank the generous President."

At this moment, Luo Chen was not present.

But Bian Zhen didn't hesitate, "Bian Zhen expresses his utmost gratitude to the President for his kindness. Regardless of whether I succeed in Foundation Establishment or not, I will forever be indebted to the President."

Sima Hui Niang nodded slightly.

"The Heavenly Realm is currently in a period of rapid development, and we are in dire need of talented individuals."

"Therefore, I'm giving you only half a year to solidify your Foundation Establishment."

It was a bit nerve-wracking, but it was enough.

Bian Zhen had no objections.

"Before you go into seclusion, hand over the Spirit Herb Pavilion's work to Feng Xia temporarily."

"I don't want your seclusion to cause the Spirit Herb Pavilion to come to a halt."

Bian Zhen nodded eagerly, "That's only right, please rest assured, President. I will arrange everything before attempting Foundation Establishment."

After saying this, he suppressed his excitement and returned to his original position, his heart filled with joy.

Sima Hui Niang glanced at the others in the hall.

Then she proceeded to discuss other matters.

The morning assembly gradually came to an end.

As the assembly dispersed, Sima Hui Niang specifically asked three people to stay behind.

"Are you wondering why I gave the Foundation Establishment Pill to Bian Zhen first, instead of to you?"

In the grand hall.

Qin Liangchen and his wife exchanged puzzled glances.

Sima Xian remained silent.

They were undoubtedly filled with doubts at this moment.

Based on their close relationship, their advanced cultivation, and the magnitude of their contributions, they should have been given priority over Bian Zhen.

Moreover!

Luo Chen had previously hinted at this to them.

Could it be that Sima Hui Niang was creating obstacles? But even if she disregarded Qin Liangchen and his wife, she wouldn't hinder Sima Xian's Foundation Establishment, would she?

He was her elder brother! Without waiting for the three to respond.

Sima Hui Niang stood up and waved her long sleeves, "Follow me to the Celestial Wave Peak!"

The three, still perplexed, followed her onto the flying boat, heading straight for the Heavenly Wave Immortal City.

Upon arriving at Luo Chen's cave abode.

Bai Meiling, having received instructions beforehand, had already come out to greet them.

"Qinglian, you're here!"

Looking at Bai Meiling's solid physique, clad in plain white cultivation robes, almost indistinguishable from an ordinary person, a gentle expression appeared on Murong Qinglian's face.

She asked with concern, "How have you been lately?"

Bai Meiling giggled, "I'm doing well. Look, I've already reached the ninth layer of Qi Condensation."

Murong Qinglian was astonished.

Using the Spirit Eye Technique, she examined closely and indeed, Bai Meiling's cultivation was around the ninth layer of Qi Condensation.

Could a Ghost Cultivator advance so quickly?

She was unaware that Bai Meiling had absorbed the Imperial Stream Plasma containing Dark Yin Energy.

It took her nearly several months to finally stabilize her cultivation.

Moreover, due to absorbing that trace of Dark Yin Energy, her ghost body had undergone a subtle and mysterious transformation.

Sima Hui Niang didn't interrupt their reunion.

She knew the identity of this little ghost.

In her previous life, she had been a neighbor in the President's courtyard.

She should have perished in the Great River Ghost City, but she was fortunate to encounter the President and escaped death.

Usually, she followed the President, managing his cave abode and handling various daily chores.

This was a good thing.

With Sima Hui Niang stationed in the Heavenly Realm, she couldn't help with the President's daily life.

Having a thoughtful person to take care of household matters allowed the President to focus solely on his cultivation.

Ever since the Crimson Peak celebration night.

Sima Hui Niang had subtly positioned herself as someone close to Luo Chen.

Even though she wasn't officially his Dao companion, she believed she could do more than a Dao companion.

After the group had caught up with each other.

She finally asked, "Is the President still in seclusion, cultivating?"

Bai Meiling shook her head, "No, he's bathing. It's been an entire night; you might have to wait a while longer."

Bathing?

The group was taken aback.

Surely, bathing wouldn't take that long!

...

In the milky white liquid, a robust body soaked, immersed in it.

The previously cracked skin slowly healed under the soaking of the milky fluid.

If Kang Xianqiong were here, she would be amazed.

This was because the liquid used for bathing not only contained Vitality Nourishing Spirit Liquid but also a large amount of Kang family's supreme gold-quality jade liquid.

It was unknown how Luo Chen had combined them.

It had the miraculous effect of healing the body.

This immersion had lasted an entire night.

After a long time.

Luo Chen slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling his rejuvenated body, he couldn't help but sigh in relief.

"Fortunately! Fortunately!"

"Using the pure Wood Spirit Energy refined from the Eternal Youth Sutra as a medium, I combined the supreme gold-quality jade liquid and the improved Vitality Nourishing Spirit Liquid, achieving the effect of a second-tier spirit liquid."

"Otherwise, these injuries would have greatly hindered my cultivation."

Not long ago.

After consuming the Bloodwrath Pill, he used the method of controlling the evil energy from the Divine Illumination Evil Annihilation technique to guide the powerful medicinal effects to impact his meridians.

The results were extraordinary!

In one go, he managed to connect several secret meridians.

However, with such great achievements came a troublesome aftereffect.

When he woke up, his skin was cracked, his veins were ruptured, and remnants of Yin Slaughter Energy were still trying to attack his five viscera.

Fortunately, he had been cultivating the Five Viscera Cultivation Fist all along.

His organs were unharmed.

But even so, these injuries were quite troublesome.

After all, his physique was extremely strong, and he was at the second stage of body refinement.

He had already completed Body Healing Vajra, Golden Muscle Jade Bone, and Sinew Transformation Marrow Washing.

The stronger the physique, the harder it was to destroy, and the more difficult it was to naturally heal.

The Qi Condensation Grand Completion's Healing Technique could only have a minimal effect.

Luckily, he found another way and refined a medicinal liquid comparable to a second-grade spirit medicine, which he used in a medicinal bath to slowly restore his body.

The inspiration came from the Fire Fusion Secret Technique.

Through association and his deep foundation in pill refinement, Luo Chen was able to solve this problem.

"This Bloodwrath Pill truly lives up to its reputation as a demonic pill."

"Its violent nature is rarely seen in the world."

"It also has extremely high requirements for the practitioner's physique."

"Brother Wang's suggestion almost got me into trouble."

Luo Chen shook his head, not really blaming Wang Yuan.

This time, he had indeed been reckless.

Wang Yuan's physique was so strong that he could even stimulate the Mingjin prematurely, something Luo Chen couldn't match at his current stage.

His experience was not applicable to Luo Chen.

"It seems that using the Bloodwrath Pill to open the meridians requires a gradual approach. It can't be rushed."

Luo Chen exhaled a mouthful of turbid air and stood up from the wooden barrel.

He cast a Cleansing Technique to remove the residual medicinal and bloody aura, then simply put on his outer garment.

He had already sensed the arrival of Hui Niang and the others.

Leaving the room.

Several voices called out, "Chairman!"

Looking at the group, Luo Chen waved his hand.

"Follow me!"

Qin Liangchen and the other two subconsciously followed him into the secret chamber.

Only Sima Hui Niang and Bai Meiling remained in the main hall.

...

Inside the secret chamber.

Under the gaze of the three, Luo Chen took out three green gourds that seemed to drip with freshness.

He didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point.

"You three, Sima Xian and Brother Qin are both over sixty, and Sister-in-law, you've also failed Foundation Establishment once before."

"If I give you a Foundation Establishment Pill with a violent nature, success is one thing, but failure will come at a tremendous cost!"

Murong Qinglian felt a deep resonance with these words.

That one failure in Foundation Establishment almost took half her life.

If not for Luo Chen's timely rescue and continuous use of the Healing Technique, her cultivation would have been lost.

Even so.

For the following year, she relied on her husband Qin Liangchen's meticulous care to gradually recover.

If she were to attempt Foundation Establishment with the pill again.

Success would be one thing.

But if she failed, even Luo Chen might struggle to save her from the brink of death.

Pointing to the three green gourds in front of him.

Luo Chen spoke directly, "These are three portions of Foundation Spirit Medicine. Although their medicinal effects are slightly inferior to the Foundation Establishment Pill, they also increase the chances of successful Foundation Establishment."

"The most crucial point is that their nature is relatively gentle."

"Even if Foundation Establishment fails, it won't excessively endanger your lives."

Upon hearing this.

The three were all shocked.

Could there be such a miraculous medicine in this world?

After the initial shock, an uncontrollable desire emerged.

Even Qin Liangchen, who had long given up on Foundation Establishment, felt a strong urge to try it.

Why not give it a shot?

If it fails, they can still keep their lives and enjoy family bliss.

If they succeed, it would be too wonderful.

Seeing the three's eager expressions, Luo Chen continued, "But this treasure will inevitably attract the attention and jealousy of major sects."

"Once it's exposed, it will bring disaster not only to the Celestial Assembly but also to me!"

Before the three could express their loyalty.

Luo Chen's expression turned solemn, "Therefore, I need to use a method on you to prevent the existence of this medicine from being leaked."

"It's not that I doubt your loyalty."

"But some methods of high-level cultivators are beyond your imagination."

"Interrogation is just the beginning. If there are techniques like hypnosis, illusion, and soul-searching, no matter how strong your will is, you will reveal the truth."

"So, do you still want this Foundation Spirit Medicine?"

After saying this, he remained silent.

The secret chamber.

Instantly became quiet.

Every change in their expressions was noticed by Luo Chen.

The first to speak was Sima Xian.

"I want it!"

His words implied that he didn't mind Luo Chen using a method to protect the secret on his body.

Qin Liangchen glanced at Murong Qinglian and then asked, "If we give up this Foundation Spirit Medicine, what about today's matter?"

Luo Chen calmly replied, "I will use a technique, along with the Forgetfulness Pill, to erase your memories of today."

It wouldn't harm them.

With this, Qin Liangchen was completely reassured.

Without much hesitation, holding Murong Qinglian's hand, he said directly, "We want it too!"

Luo Chen smiled.

Three jade locks flew out of his storage bag.

"Let's make an oath first!"

...

Around afternoon, the door to the secret chamber slowly opened.

Qin Liangchen and the other two, looking exhausted, followed Luo Chen out.

They no longer had the green gourd containing the Imperial Stream Plasma.

Luo Chen had given it to Sima Hui Niang.

Currently, the Celestial Assembly was short-staffed, and they couldn't afford to lose multiple high-level members at once.

Even Foundation Establishment had to be scheduled one by one.

For now, they had to wait until the Spirit Herb Pavilion Master, Bian Zhen, completed his Foundation Establishment before it was their turn.

"You guys go ahead; I have some matters to discuss with the Chairman."

Sima Hui Niang accompanied Luo Chen in seeing the three off from the cave abode.

They didn't linger and immediately descended from Celestial Wave Peak.

As they left, Murong Qinglian subconsciously turned back to glance at the couple standing side by side, her expression slightly unusual.

On their way back.

The three didn't discuss today's events at all, keeping them buried deep in their hearts.

Upon returning home, facing Qin Liangchen's excitement and anticipation, Murong Qinglian couldn't help but ask, "Are Sima Huiniang and Luo Chen together?"

Qin Liangchen, who was already thrilled by the gentle Foundation Establishment spirit medicine, froze upon hearing this.

"No way?"

"How could it be impossible?" Murong Qinglian rolled her eyes at him, "You big oaf, some things are obvious to us women at a glance."

Qin Liangchen scratched his head and subconsciously asked, "What about Gu Caiyi?"

In the eyes of the earliest group, Gu Caiyi was the one who was a match for Luo Chen.

The recent changes had indeed caught everyone off guard.

Facing this question, Murong Qinglian couldn't help but sigh.

"She probably knows it in her heart!"

Qin Liangchen still couldn't quite understand, "Luo Chen doesn't seem like the type to be promiscuous, how could he get entangled with Sima Huiniang?"

"Who should I ask then?"

Murong Qinglian helplessly replied, "Moreover, they are both Foundation Establishment true cultivators, and Sima Huiniang is quite capable. She can help Luo Chen in many ways. It's not unacceptable for them to be together."

"As for Caiyi... I hope she can take it lightly!"

However, Qin Liangchen had a different opinion.

He waved his hand, "Luo Chen just called me big brother! As his little brother, I'm destined to be the dragon among men. Having three wives and four concubines is not excessive. Why bother letting go when we can be together!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a slender hand twisted his waist.

"You're taking advantage of the situation to make excuses for him!"

"Hey, Old Qin, I never knew you had the idea of having three wives and four concubines. Come on, have you been tired of me for a long time and want to find a new wife?"

"Don't hide, stand still for me!"

"I'm counting to three..."

...

On Tianlan Peak, Luo Chen rubbed his forehead.

He simultaneously used the Soul Capturing Technique on the three of them and imposed a divine soul restriction with the Soul-Binding Oath.

Even with his powerful late-stage Foundation Establishment divine soul foundation, he felt a bit tired.

However, success was all that mattered!

In the past, he naturally didn't have such means.

But after studying the divine soul restrictions of several Foundation Establishment true cultivators and learning some basic formation knowledge from Min Longyu.

With the powerful divine soul and the Soul-Binding Oath as assistance.

He could now truly employ divine soul restriction techniques.

Especially with the full cooperation of Qin Liangchen and the other two, who were completely unprepared.

By his side.

Sima Huiniang described the recent changes in the Celestial Assembly.

The inheritance system had already been initiated.

Min Longyu had taken on two disciples and imparted formation knowledge, passing on his legacy.

Duan Feng had also been consciously cultivating the disciples of the Forge Hall.

Now, he had simply selected three outstanding disciples from within.

Wang Yuan's situation was much simpler.

He directly took the disciple that Luo Chen had chosen for himself.

Zeng Yilong! The son of Zeng Wen, who was the young child that held the sword for Sima Huiniang during the Foundation Establishment Ceremony.

The child was now twelve years old and could begin cultivation.

During the spirit-testing ceremony, he was found to possess the rare water and earth dual spirit roots among the scattered cultivators.

This was likely due to both his parents being Qi Condensation Period Cultivators.

Wang Yuan's reason for taking this disciple wasn't for the spirit roots but because of the child's young age and strong receptiveness.

Moreover, since childhood, this child had been dearly loved and showered with various foundational spirit objects.

As a result, he had developed a robust physique.

This made him very suitable for body refinement.

Regarding Wang Yuan's acceptance of a disciple, Zeng Yilong's mother, Xiu Gu, had no objections and was even quite pleased.

Firstly, Wang Yuan's combat prowess was exceptional, earning him great prestige within the Celestial Assembly.

Secondly, Xiao Long had lost his father at a young age and was dearly loved by many, even to the point of spoiling.

Over the years, his personality had become somewhat pampered.

As a mother, Xiu Gu couldn't bear to scold or punish him.

Letting the ruthless Wang Yuan cultivate him would help temper his arrogance and prevent future troubles when he grew up.

Upon hearing that Wang Yuan had taken this disciple, Luo Chen didn't say anything. His first disciple, Qu Lingjun, had just reached the seventh layer of Qi Condensation, and his alchemy skills at this age were quite impressive.

Even if Luo Chen didn't take on any disciples this time, no one would say anything.

It was Sima Huiniang who took on a female disciple.

"It's the girl who held the feather duster for me during the celebration."

"Her parents were logistics cultivators in Slanting Moon Valley. They died in the valley, leaving behind their infant daughter, who didn't even have a name yet."

"These years, she has been raised by Granny Yuan."

"After Granny Yuan passed away, she followed Yuan Dongsheng's family. But now that Yuan Dongsheng has married, it's not convenient for her to stay at home."

"After all, she's already thirteen or fourteen, a tall and graceful young lady."

Luo Chen rubbed his forehead and remembered the girl standing behind Sima Huiniang during the celebration.

Indeed, she was quite tall, a head taller than Zeng Yilong.

It was good that Sima Huiniang took her as a disciple.

By keeping her close and teaching her various things, she would have a way out in the future.

"What's her name?"

"Yao Mingyue, a name given by Granny Yuan, inspired by Slanting Moon Valley."

Luo Chen nodded.

A good name.

Simple and elegant, easy to understand.

Seeing Luo Chen constantly rubbing his forehead, Sima Huiniang paused her work report.

She walked behind him and gently massaged his forehead.

"You look tired, have you encountered any troubles in your cultivation lately?"

Luo Chen closed his eyes and exhaled deeply.

He casually replied, "How can there be no troubles in cultivation? With my talent, I was born with a late start compared to others. I work tirelessly, sparing no effort, just to catch up."

"Tired? It's just a bit of hardship on the path of cultivation."

Sima Huiniang smiled slightly and gently massaged him.

Her gentle and serene demeanor contrasted greatly with her previous image as a capable and efficient strong woman.

The atmosphere gradually quieted down.

At some point, Luo Chen held her slender hand.

"It's getting late, let's not go back tonight."

"Mhm."

(End of Chapter)

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