Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 350: Good Intentions Gone Awry, A Timely Reunion - Novel Cool

Chapter 350: Good Intentions Gone Awry, A Timely Reunion

Chapter 350: Good Intentions Gone Awry, A Timely Reunion

"Foundation Establishment, it's simpler than I imagined, but also more challenging."

"The three tribulations you mentioned before, I passed them all without a flaw. My divine soul was strong, my essence energy was pure, and my physique was robust. My preparation was perfect."

"I was so afraid of rushing and making mistakes that she made me wait for three more months after I reached the peak of Qi Condensation. Only after she personally checked that my divine essence energy was sufficient did she give me the Foundation Establishment Pill."

"I also safely passed the Three Tribulations of Spirit Root. Whether it was my tongue, dantian, or original yin, there were no flaws."

"When I broke through the barrier of my dantian, the path to Foundation Establishment was already within my reach. At that moment, I only needed to connect the main meridians and gather my essence energy to succeed."

"But at that very moment, my mind became restless and my thoughts were in chaos. With the determination to catch up with you, I pushed forward with all my might. But just as I was about to succeed, I became hesitant and anxious. If I successfully establish my foundation, will you still want me? Clearly, she is even more exceptional than I am."

Perhaps it was because she had been healed by Luo Chen's pure wood essence energy.

Or perhaps it was seeing Luo Chen that made her emotions fluctuate.

At this moment, Gu Caiyi seemed to be experiencing a moment of clarity, and she kept talking.

"When I woke up, my dantian was mostly destroyed. The vast essence energy that couldn't be gathered had ravaged my meridians, leaving them in disarray."

"Foundation Establishment has failed."

The woman stared at Luo Chen in a daze.

"I know that the Dao partner you desire is not just a beautiful woman, but someone who can walk the path of cultivation with you."

"If I can't establish my foundation, in a few decades, I'll turn into a handful of yellow soil, only adding to your sorrow."

"I didn't want to act like a foolish young girl."

"But I'm afraid!"

"I'm afraid that if I don't say it now, in a few years, I'll be gone. By then, there won't be another chance..."

"You won't die!"

Luo Chen interrupted her.

His words were firm and decisive.

"I'm not trying to comfort or deceive you. Within a year, I will definitely heal your injuries."

Gu Caiyi tugged at the corners of her mouth, looking a little dazed.

She murmured.

"Really?"

Luo Chen didn't speak but nodded heavily.

The woman's lips curved slightly, and a glimmer of hope appeared in her eyes.

"You should rest now!"

"Are you leaving?"

"They're here."

Gu Caiyi was taken aback, then a blush spread across her face, and she released Luo Chen's hand.

Luo Chen tucked the blanket around her.

He stood up, opened a corner of the window to let in some fresh air, and then calmly left the room.

As he walked away, Gu Caiyi watched his departing figure and slowly closed her eyes.

...

In the snowfield, shadows of people moved about.

After the crimson figure walked out, a chorus of greetings rose and fell.

"President!"

"President!"

"President!"

Luo Chen stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm as he scanned the crowd.

"Go back, we'll convene the Luotian Assembly in three days."

"Hui Niang, stay!"

The crowd exchanged glances but didn't dare voice any objections under Luo Chen's growing authority.

After paying their respects, they dispersed.

On the snowfield, besides the chaotic footprints, there were only a man and a woman with equally chaotic thoughts.

Sima Hui Niang didn't speak, merely stretching her graceful neck to look at Luo Chen.

Luo Chen also remained silent, just staring at her.

After a year and a half apart, she seemed even more graceful than before, but her delicate face had thinned.

After a while, Sima Hui Niang lowered her swan-like neck and said softly, "You're back."

"Yes, I'm back. It's been tough for you during this time."

As the word 'tough' left her lips, Sima Hui Niang felt a lump in her throat for some reason.

She lowered her head and shook it slightly.

"It's not tough to do things for you."

Luo Chen sighed and walked over, gently holding her delicate hand.

"Tell me, what's the situation?"

The situation he referred to was not about the Luotian Assembly, but about the owner of the courtyard behind them—Gu Caiyi.

As her hand was held by the man, a powerful masculine aura like a raging fire filled her senses, and the heavy burden in Sima Hui Niang's heart finally lifted.

She turned and looked at the small courtyard.

"Ever since you left Danxia, Gu Caiyi has reached the peak of Qi Condensation. She used her accumulated merits to request a Foundation Establishment Pill from me."

"I did have a Foundation Establishment Pill at the time. It was one of the three gifts sent by Dantu Jie during my Foundation Establishment Ceremony."

"Logically, I should have given it to her."

"But as we discussed before, the Luotian Assembly is in a period of rapid development and needs a large number of people. Gu Caiyi is in charge of the Gold Hall, which is a crucial link in converting production into profits. The Assembly can't do without her. Moreover, Murong Qinglian's Foundation Establishment was scheduled before Gu Caiyi's, so I waited three months after Murong Qinglian's success before giving the pill to Gu Caiyi."

Luo Chen listened attentively to Sima Hui Niang's words.

What he heard from Murong Qinglian and Gu Caiyi the night before corroborated with her account.

It was apparent that Hui Niang had omitted some details.

For instance, she had ensured Gu Cai Yi's stability and perfection in the Foundation Establishment realm, fearing she might rush ahead recklessly.

She had even specially rented a lower-grade second-tier cave abode with the best conditions for her.

"Before Foundation Establishment, I discussed with Elder Wang Yuan, and we agreed that Gu Zhendi's foundation was solid, and her spirit energy was purer than even Duan Feng's. Logically, her chances of success should have been greater than ours."

"But sometimes, when it's not absolute, there's room for chance."

"She failed."

"Her injuries are severe, even more so than my brother's initial failure."

"I, in the name of the Luotian Association, spent a hefty sum to invite the renowned Medical Sage, Sun Yuezhi, from the Immortal City."

"The diagnosis was not favorable."

"According to the Medical Sage, Gu Zhendi's foundation was too solid. Although she was a Qi Condensation cultivator, her spirit energy was so pure that it was almost on par with Foundation Establishment cultivators. This very reason led to the destructive impact of her spirit energy on her body after the Foundation Establishment failure, far surpassing that of an ordinary Qi Condensation cultivator."

As Sima Hui Niang spoke, Luo Chen's heart stirred.

Suddenly, he realized the primary reason for Gu Cai Yi's failure! The restless mind and loss of control were merely triggers.

The main cause was the massive spirit energy, pure enough to rival that of Foundation Establishment cultivators! Logically, a Qi Condensation cultivator shouldn't possess such terrifying purity of spirit energy; even Luo Chen, in his early days, lacked such profound cultivation.

But!

Over the years, Luo Chen had occasionally given her Jade Dew Pills.

These were the second-tier spirit pills that even female cultivators from Ice Castle coveted!

Even with Luo Chen's improved secret techniques, allowing Gu Cai Yi to take the pills in smaller doses, the medicinal power still cultivated an incredibly pure and powerful spirit energy within her.

Among her peers, the intensity of her spirit energy was almost three to four times that of others.

During Foundation Establishment, with her spiritual foundation not yet at the level of Foundation Establishment, how could she possibly control it with ease?

"Is it my fault?"

Luo Chen's throat felt dry. He had never imagined that his good intentions could lead to such consequences.

If not for the Jade Dew Pills, Gu Cai Yi's Qi Condensation perfection might have taken a few more years, but she would still have had a solid foundation to strive for Foundation Establishment.

Even if she failed, it would be like Sima Xian, where a few years of recovery would be enough to return to her initial state.

Instead, her Dantian was damaged, her meridians incomplete, and the massive spirit energy blocked within her body, constantly eroding her flesh.

Sima Hui Niang didn't notice Luo Chen's guilt; she continued describing the situation.

Gu Cai Yi's severe injuries required treatment from the Medical Sage, who provided a corresponding treatment plan.

It couldn't be cured by ordinary spells; it needed gradual treatment with medicinal stones.

Moreover, during this process, it was best to prevent external spirit energy from entering her body, as it would cause further damage.

Therefore, Sima Hui Niang arranged for Gu Cai Yi to stay in a secluded area on Danxia Peak.

The spirit energy there was incredibly scarce.

Additionally, she had Min Longyu set up an array to create a spirit-free environment.

Elder Wang Yuan would visit from time to time, infusing his refined Qi into Gu Cai Yi's main meridians to prevent the accumulated spirit energy from damaging them.

Otherwise, her condition might deteriorate to the point of no return, and she wouldn't be able to continue cultivating in this lifetime.

Moreover, Feng Xia had been by her side, caring for her day and night without complaint.

"Everyone has done their best!" Luo Chen sighed.

Sima Hui Niang's emotions had stabilized, and she nodded, "They are friends who have supported each other along the way. Even if Foundation Establishment is out of reach, at least her cultivation should be preserved. I've inquired, and three years from now, the Medicine King Sect might auction off a few Sea Medicine Pills. At that time, repairing her Dantian might be possible!"

The Sea Medicine Pill was named after the vastness of the sea and the changes it brings.

It was the supreme pill for repairing a cultivator's Dantian and Qi Sea! Decades ago, one pill was auctioned for a high price of fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones!

"You're thoughtful," Luo Chen said, squeezing the soft, delicate hand in his.

Sima Hui Niang smiled, "As long as you don't think I'm deliberately targeting her."

"Am I that kind of person?"

"But your expression just now..."

"I'm tired."

Luo Chen rubbed his forehead. He had been on the road all day, constantly on guard for potential ambushes.

Upon returning, he hadn't even had time to rest and had to examine Gu Cai Yi's injuries while being careful not to hurt her.

To say he wasn't tired would be a lie.

Under such circumstances, how could he possibly face the high-level cultivators with ease?

"Here!"

A long sword, Autumn Water, appeared in Luo Chen's hand.

"A gift for you. Do you like it?"

Sima Hui Niang's eyes lit up as she took the flying sword.

It was a treasure! And it was a water-attributed treasure perfectly suited for her.

She performed a sword dance, her eyes filled with joy.

On the snowy ground, the woman's graceful swordplay and fluttering skirt made for a captivating sight.

As Luo Chen admired the scene, a hint of worry lingered in his eyes.

"Three years is too long!"

...

When Gu Cai Yi woke up from her slumber, still groggy and confused,

Inside the house, Feng Xia was tidying up.

She scanned the room but did not see the figure from her dream.

A sense of emptiness instantly filled her entire being.

But soon, this feeling vanished without a trace.

A man entered from outside.

"Xia, are you all packed?"

Feng Xia nodded, "Just some personal belongings, I'm done."

"Then let's go!"

"But Senior Sun said that Caiyi should avoid exposure to external energies. Is it really okay to leave?"

"It's better to be open than to block. Her theory is only valid when there's no solution."

As they spoke, the man had already approached Gu Caiyi.

Caiyi bit her lip and asked in confusion, "Where are we going?"

"To my place. I promised you I'd heal you."

Luo Chen smiled slightly, and amidst the woman's exclamation, he picked her up.

Feng Xia's eyes welled up as she watched, draping a soft coat over Caiyi.

"You'll get better. Everything will be fine."

They left the small courtyard.

Luo Chen cast a Spirit Energy Defense Shield and carried Caiyi onto the Lang Qi Flying Boat.

"Xia, once Caiyi is better, we'll invite you for a drink, and we'll bring Duan Feng along."

Feng Xia stood in the courtyard, watching as the flying boat slowly took off, waving vigorously.

...

On the flying boat.

Caiyi sat in a soft, warm chair, her mind and eyes fixed on the man before her.

When he picked her up, it was as if her life had reached perfection.

Even though she felt stinging pain from time to time, she couldn't help but smile.

Luo Chen looked at the woman with a smile in her eyes and couldn't help but laugh, "Are you that happy?"

"Yes, I'm very happy."

"Luo Chen, I really like you!"

Luo Chen was momentarily stunned. Even though she had already expressed her feelings, this blunt confession still caught him off guard.

But after thinking about it.

This was the Caiyi he had first met.

Radiant and captivating, bold and generous!

She was fearless in love and hate, determined to do what she set her mind to.

For this, she was willing to give up the generous treatment at Tianxiang Tower and the renowned reputation of the Gu family in the Dahe Society.

Instead, it was because of him that she had suppressed her true self these past years.

Now, with her severe injuries and no hope in sight, she finally stopped holding back.

Luo Chen's expression softened as he gently patted her hand.

"Once you're healed, I'll help you with Foundation Establishment."

"Foundation Establishment doesn't matter anymore." Caiyi smiled, her eyes curving, "Having you by my side like this, without barriers or pretenses, is enough. Even if I die now, I feel fearless."

The previous Luo Chen had no airs.

When he lived in the four-courtyard compound, he was always freeloading, his eyes wandering.

But after experiencing more, his demeanor, authority, and bearing emerged naturally.

At this moment, there was indeed less distance between them.

Suddenly, Caiyi asked, "Are we going to your cave abode?"

"Yes, I haven't been back for a long time. Once we reach the cave abode, it'll be more convenient to handle many things." Luo Chen nodded.

Caiyi hesitated, "But she's been there for over a year. Is it appropriate for me to go there now?"

Luo Chen stood up and couldn't help but pinch her nose.

"Why are you so tea-related?"

"What do you mean by tea?" Caiyi asked, tilting her head back.

Luo Chen was speechless; he genuinely didn't know how to explain.

Caiyi didn't press further, firmly stating, "No matter what, I've made up my mind about you. Even if she wants to fight me, unless you reject me, I won't leave you."

Luo Chen caressed her gaunt, almost skeletal cheeks with affection.

"Don't worry!"

"Hui Niang isn't the kind of person you think she is. Everything is arranged."

"She's moved out. My friend gave me the usage rights to a high-grade cave abode on Tianlan Peak, and Hui Niang will live there."

Caiyi rubbed Luo Chen's hand and murmured,

"I know she's different from me. She's more independent and stronger. Despite her relationship with you, she never uses that status."

"Even facing my hostility, she never took it to heart and instead helped me wholeheartedly with Foundation Establishment."

"But sometimes, I can't help but get angry."

"I don't know if I'm angry at her, you, or even my past self."

Luo Chen remained silent, letting her ramble on.

At this moment, the woman was at her weakest and most sensitive.

His task was to heal her.

To bring back the Caiyi of the past.

What Sun Holyhand couldn't do, he was confident he could achieve.

"That Third Rank Life Revival Pill came just in time!"

(End of Chapter)

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