Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 322: Sometimes, one must be brave. - Novel Cool

Chapter 322: Sometimes, one must be brave.

Chapter 322: Sometimes, one must be brave.

"Strange?"

"It's been two months, and Tao Yisheng still hasn't emerged from seclusion?"

Standing before the Ethereal Cave, Luo Chen gazed into the distance towards Tao Yisheng's cave, feeling perplexed.

However, no matter how perplexed he was, he had no intention of personally seeking out Tao Yisheng.

Since he had decided to employ the strategy of letting the prey escape to capture it later, he had to stick to it.

Otherwise, in subsequent negotiations, he would likely be at a disadvantage.

At the moment, by remaining calm and unhurried, he might have a chance to take the initiative.

And this calm and unhurried attitude of Luo Chen was precisely due to his doubled cultivation speed after achieving the Hundred Meridians Unblocked! He roughly estimated that he had the opportunity to reach the Foundation Establishment stage before the end of his lifespan.

He was only in his early forties now.

Even among the major sects, his cultivation speed was on par with his peers.

With over two hundred years ahead of him, he was confident that even without the high-grade pills from Qingdan Valley, he could find other ways to further increase his cultivation speed.

If that was the case, why rush? Moreover, he had many things to do in his daily life.

Not to mention anything else, just the Bloodwrath Pill and Jade Dew Pill, these two second-grade pills, still had room for improvement.

"Currently, my proficiency in refining the Bloodwrath Pill and Jade Dew Pill has reached the Master level."

"Let's max out these two first, so I can free up more time!"

Luo Chen chose to focus on the Bloodwrath Pill first.

There was no other reason!

He didn't have many more portions of the raw materials left.

If he refined them with all his might, it would only take him about half a month.

Although both he and Wang Yuan had already achieved Hundred Meridians Unblocked and didn't need the Bloodwrath Pill to unblock their meridians, this pill was still immensely beneficial for Wang Yuan's body refinement. Luo Chen could also gain an achievement point, so there was no reason to waste the raw materials.

In the following days, Luo Chen adjusted his schedule and devoted his energy to refining the Bloodwrath Pill.

Half a month later, Luo Chen looked at the empty Yinchen Wood, shaking his head regretfully.

The Yellow Spring Yin Slaughter Energy had been completely consumed.

It had barely managed to raise his proficiency in the Bloodwrath Pill to the Great Perfection level.

As a result, Luo Chen earned five achievement points from start to finish, achieved Hundred Meridians Unblocked, and now had over two thousand additional Bloodwrath Pills in his possession.

Most of them were of superior grade, but there were also many of middle and inferior grades.

There were even several dozen supreme-grade Bloodwrath Pills!

Luo Chen planned to keep only a few of these pills as spares and give the rest to Wang Yuan.

After all, the raw materials for refining the Bloodwrath Pill were all painstakingly collected by Wang Yuan over the years.

He had almost spent all his savings.

Recently, he had been relying on the Celestial Assembly's salary to get by.

Among the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Celestial Assembly, he was one of the most frugal.

However, with this batch of high-quality Bloodwrath Pills refined by Luo Chen, Wang Yuan wouldn't need to worry about external resources for a long time.

"If I also had a suitable pill formula for my cultivation, that would be great."

Amidst his joy, Luo Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of regret.

If he had a suitable second-grade pill formula, why would he have to go out of his way to befriend the Tao siblings?

He could have focused on developing the Celestial Assembly, earning resources, and buying raw materials to refine pills for himself.

Suddenly, a thought popped into Luo Chen's mind.

"If Ice Castle doesn't work out, perhaps I can try asking the Tao family for a cultivation pill formula?"

"The Tao family's ancestor, the renowned pill master, South Mountain Daoist..."

Muttering to himself, he tidied up the pill room.

Then, he left Celestial Wave Peak.

It had been a while since he last visited the Celestial Assembly, so he occasionally needed to show his face and make his presence known.

...

Outside the Transmission Hall.

On the white jade platform, there were few people around, except for a young boy practicing a set of boxing techniques under the scorching sun.

Luo Chen descended from his cloud.

"Xiao Long!"

The boy's eyes lit up when he saw Luo Chen, "Uncle Luo!"

Just as he was about to run over, a small pebble flew through the air and hit him on the back.

The intense pain made him feel like he had been struck hard.

"Finish this set of Bright Divine Five Qi Fist first!"

A cold voice came from inside the hall.

Tears welled up in Zeng Yilong's eyes, and he looked at Luo Chen with a pitiful expression.

"Listen to your master!"

Luo Chen shook his head and smiled, walking towards the hall.

As he passed by the boy, he patted his head.

"Come find Uncle later, I have a gift for you."

Zeng Yilong's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly.

Then, he began practicing the boxing techniques with precision.

Although he still looked a bit stiff, his arms and legs were trying their best to stretch, and the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be slowly flowing into his body.

Luo Chen pondered.

This set of boxing techniques seemed to combine body refinement and Qi cultivation, but the speed of absorbing spiritual energy was somewhat slow.

Could it be Wang Yuan's latest researched cultivation technique?

Entering the hall, Wang Yuan looked up at him, "You're here."

"Yes, I'm here."

Luo Chen responded and pointed to the boy practicing outside, asking, "What boxing technique is that?"

"Didn't you just hear? It's the Bright Divine Five Qi Fist."

Luo Chen sighed, "You know that's not what I meant."

Wang Yuan put down the book in his hand, "Although I can't create second-grade cultivation techniques yet, the accumulation of these years is enough for me to integrate a first-grade technique."

"It combines both body cultivation and Qi cultivation?" Luo Chen asked, voicing his inner doubts.

"Yes!"

Wang Yuan nodded, a rare look of satisfaction flashing across his face.

"This set of techniques, the Divine Illumination Five Elements Fist, integrates the Divine Illumination Evil Annihilation, the Five Viscera Cultivation Fist, and various other cultivation methods into one."

"It can both temper the physique and absorb spiritual energy in places abundant with spiritual Qi."

"In this way, it lays an incredibly solid foundation for dual cultivation practitioners during their early stages of cultivation."

Luo Chen gazed at the sweating boy practicing his fist techniques.

A thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

This set of fist techniques clearly combined several advantages from the cultivation methods Wang Yuan mentioned while discarding conditions like evil energy and limited spiritual energy.

During the initial foundation-building stage, it was indeed quite effective.

However...

"It seems a bit slow in terms of cultivation speed?"

Wang Yuan nodded, "Indeed, this is the biggest flaw of this cultivation method at present. But for Xiao Long, who possesses a dual spirit root aptitude, slightly slowing down the cultivation speed to establish a solid foundation is definitely beneficial without any harm."

"Can it be promoted to other low-level cultivators in the Celestial Assembly?" Luo Chen asked, getting to his most pressing question.

At this question, Wang Yuan furrowed his brows.

He pondered for a moment, then spoke with some uncertainty, "Perhaps, but we may need to create an abridged version."

"Hmm? Why is that?"

"The current Divine Illumination Five Elements Fist, under the premise of dual cultivation, requires excellent natural talent and abundant external resources. Most people simply don't have these conditions."

Luo Chen understood.

Zeng Yilong's conditions were naturally exceptional.

Before his father's death, he had left him with powerful connections.

His mother, Xiu Gu, also held an important position in the Celestial Assembly.

With Wang Yuan as his master, his initial cultivation resources were undoubtedly guaranteed.

But for others, it wouldn't be possible.

Moreover, there was the innate condition of aptitude.

"I'll research it later and see if I can come up with a simplified version!"

Wang Yuan spoke nonchalantly.

Researching cultivation methods was something he always enjoyed; otherwise, he wouldn't have readily accepted the position of the Pavilion Master of the Transmission Pavilion.

He turned to Luo Chen, curious, "Usually, when you come to Crimson Peak, you look for President Sima first. Why did you come to me today?"

"I brought you something."

Luo Chen's gaze fixed on Zeng Yilong outside, but his hand casually handed Wang Yuan a storage bag.

Wang Yuan subconsciously released his spiritual sense, probing inside.

Then he was stunned.

Bloodwrath Pills!

Countless Bloodwrath Pills!

He took out a few, his shock beyond words.

"Superior-grade Bloodwrath Pills!"

"There are even supreme-grade ones!"

He swallowed, saying without thinking, "Did you refine all these?"

"Who else could it be?" Luo Chen retorted.

Wang Yuan shook his head vigorously.

"No!"

"Although I'm not very familiar with pill refinement, how could you refine so many superior and supreme-grade pills in just a few years?"

"This is terrifying!"

Luo Chen naturally understood the impact of refining such a large quantity of a single pill.

However, some things were better left unsaid.

He smiled slightly, "The pill refinement time is short, but I've researched this pill formula for a long time! You've gathered all the materials, so it's naturally easy for me to start refining."

He made it sound effortless.

But Wang Yuan still found it hard to believe.

To refine superior and even supreme-grade pills with such ease...

Such an existence in the cultivation world would surely be a renowned pill refinement master!

This was no ordinary first-tier pill.

It was a second-tier pill!

Looking at Luo Chen's nonchalant attitude, he suddenly realized that Luo Chen might be trying to hide something.

Understanding this, he didn't ask further.

Instead, he exclaimed, "With these high-quality Bloodwrath Pills, my cultivation in the Blood River Realm will likely advance by leaps and bounds!"

"Then congratulations!" Luo Chen smiled.

Wang Yuan shook his head, holding the incredibly light yet heavy storage bag.

"You've helped me so much, and I truly don't know how to repay you..."

"Stop!"

Luo Chen extended his palm, stopping him mid-sentence.

"Between brothers, such formalities are meaningless."

Wang Yuan chuckled, "It's me who should be more casual."

Luo Chen nodded.

With the items delivered, there was no reason to linger.

Luo Chen obtained a copy of the Divine Illumination Five Elements Fist from Wang Yuan and left the Transmission Pavilion.

When he arrived at the Benevolent Heart Pavilion, a meeting was in progress.

The attendees were few, mainly Sima Hui Niang, Gu Caiyi, and Qin Liangchen.

Luo Chen stood outside, using his powerful spiritual sense to eavesdrop on the meeting's content.

It seemed to be about business expansion plans, personnel arrangements for the Golden Hall and Radiant Light Pavilion, and the Celestial Assembly's intention to open shops in the Heavenly Robe Market and Raksha Shop.

The details were somewhat tedious.

However, as the three inside the pavilion discussed them carefully, a sense of bountiful harvest joy permeated the air.

Time slowly passed, and the meeting within the hall was about to conclude.

"Qin Pavilion Master, next month you will be arranged to breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment stage. Remember to hand over the affairs of the Danxia Hall."

Sima Huiniang's voice echoed through the hall.

Qin Liangchen felt a mix of anticipation and nervousness, but his face remained composed.

"Rest assured, I will not neglect the affairs of the sect!"

Then, after the meeting, the sound of footsteps could be heard as two figures exited the hall.

As soon as they stepped outside, Qin Liangchen was surprised to find Luo Chen leaning idly against the outer wall of the hall, as if he had been there for quite some time.

"President, when did you arrive?"

"I came when you were discussing the first batch of Amber Silk," Luo Chen smiled.

Qin Liangchen let out an 'oh,' realizing that he had indeed been there for quite some time.

"By the way, this is for you. It's Superior Grade Life-Reviving Water. When you breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, remember to use this. Its life-preserving ability is several times better than the Inferior Grade one!"

Luo Chen took out a bottle and handed it to the astonished Qin Liangchen.

Patting Qin Liangchen's arm, Luo Chen said, "Don't let your hand become a burden during the breakthrough. At the very least, your life can be preserved."

Qin Liangchen couldn't help but feel embarrassed as Luo Chen's words hit the mark, touching on the worries that had been weighing on his mind recently.

But as he held the jade bottle, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It was undeniable that Luo Chen's gift had truly touched his heart.

"Thank you!" he said, deeply moved.

Luo Chen smiled slightly, graciously accepting his gratitude.

Then, he turned his gaze to Gu Caiyi, who had been standing silently by the side the whole time.

She had been staring intently at Luo Chen the entire time.

When Luo Chen looked over, she instinctively averted her gaze, shifting it to another direction.

But as soon as she did, a sudden surge of heartache filled her.

Why am I running away!

She forced herself to turn her face towards him, meeting Luo Chen's scrutinizing gaze.

By her ear, she heard Luo Chen's words of approval.

"Not bad, your spirit energy fluctuations are much denser than before. In a year or two, you'll reach Qi Condensation Grand Completion, and Foundation Establishment will be within reach!"

These were the same old words he had always said.

Gu Caiyi bit her red lips and spoke words that surprised Qin Liangchen, "Don't you have anything else you want to say to me?"

Luo Chen was taken aback, then suddenly realized what she meant.

With Gu Caiyi's expectant look, he also took out a jade bottle and placed it in her palm.

"It's the same as before, one pill a month. Use the method I taught you to carefully absorb the medicinal power."

After saying this, he nodded to both of them and entered the Benevolent Heart Pavilion.

The contrast between the light inside and outside the hall seemed to engulf his figure.

It was as if it also engulfed Gu Caiyi's heart.

She tightly clenched the bottle containing the Inferior Grade Jade Dew Pill, her face pale.

Qin Liangchen was a straightforward man, but not a fool. Especially as an outsider, he understood the situation better than anyone.

Seeing the woman's expression, he could guess what was on her mind.

He shook his head and said as if in passing, "Sometimes, people need to be a little braver."

"When I breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, I can't hesitate or be indecisive. Only then will I not disappoint my brother, Luo Chen."

Gu Caiyi was startled, and when she looked up, Qin Liangchen was already walking away.

She turned to look at the imposing Benevolent Heart Pavilion one last time, and her gaze finally fell on the jade bottle in her hand.

"Am I too cowardly?"

"It was me first, whether it's getting to know each other or living in the same courtyard, why did someone else get there first?"

"I wasn't like this before."

"When did I become so insecure in front of him?"

Her thoughts surged like a tide.

Her footsteps felt so heavy.

...

Inside the Benevolent Heart Pavilion.

Sima Huiniang looked at Luo Chen with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

"You gave her the Jade Dew Pill?"

Luo Chen casually squeezed onto the chair next to her, his large, round buttocks taking up space.

"What's wrong, are you jealous?"

"Haha, when do I have the time, and when would I dare to be jealous of the great President?" Luo Chen smirked.

"I gave her the Jade Dew Pill, but it's only Inferior Grade. Caiyi's current cultivation level is insufficient, and she can't digest the higher-grade pills. Even with the Inferior Grade Jade Dew Pill, it takes a long time to digest each one."

Sima Huiniang sighed helplessly.

She was well aware of the relationship between Luo Chen and Gu Caiyi.

Back when Luo Chen was the President of the Celestial Assembly in Sloping Moon Valley, she had often seen Gu Caiyi peeling melon seeds for Luo Chen during their cultivation discussions.

That level of intimacy had long signaled a deep connection between them.

"There's no need to explain, I don't care about these things."

"Then what do you care about?" Luo Chen turned her face towards him and stared into her eyes, "Your brother's Foundation Establishment attempt failed, and his life is in danger. Why didn't you tell me?"

Sima Huiniang's face instantly paled.

Looking at Luo Chen's concerned expression, she murmured, "People have their own fates and methods. What you've given is already more than enough. How could I trouble you over such a small matter?"

Luo Chen let out a humph.

"I know you've been avoiding this, but Sima Xian is not just your brother. He's also the Battle and Combat Pavilion Master of my Celestial Assembly."

"Let's go!"

"Take me to see him."

(End of Chapter)

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