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Chapter 351: Treatment Plan, The Current State of Luo Tian Association
Chapter 351: Treatment Plan, The Current State of Luo Tian Association
"Master, you're back!"
As soon as the formation was opened, a wavering shadow flew over.
But when it reached Luo Chen, it suddenly stopped.
"Cai Yi?"
"What happened to you?"
Bai Meiling exclaimed in surprise.
Gu Cai Yi forced a smile, "It's nothing, just a minor injury."
Bai Meiling wanted to say something else, but Luo Chen interrupted her.
"Is the room ready?"
Bai Meiling nodded hurriedly, "I received the thousand-paper crane message from the President, and the room has been cleaned."
Luo Chen hummed in acknowledgment and carried Gu Cai Yi inside.
As he put her down, she couldn't help but frown.
"It's okay to cry out if it hurts."
Gu Cai Yi smiled and blinked, then lay down on the bed.
Luo Chen sighed, feeling a bit heavy-hearted.
The Sage of Medicine had done nothing wrong.
At this moment, Gu Cai Yi was indeed not suitable for external energy to enter her body.
When they were at Danxia Peak, with the protection of Min Longyu's formation, the pain wasn't as apparent.
But after entering Tianlan Peak, the dense essence energy lingered around them, even without actively absorbing it.
As a result, it was easy for her body's essence power to fluctuate, exacerbating her injuries.
However, sometimes, blocking was not a viable option.
Luo Chen carefully performed the Healing Technique, meticulously tending to her meridians. Only after Gu Cai Yi fell asleep did he leave.
Xiao Ling stood outside, looking expectantly.
"What's wrong? Have you not gotten used to living with Hui Niang for a year?"
"No, I just miss my master."
Luo Chen smiled and ruffled her hair.
As he touched her, he was surprised.
"Your body?"
"Hehe, Master noticed!"
Bai Meiling broke free from his hand and spun around in the spacious cave abode.
"I've made some progress in my cultivation of the Ghost Mystic Scroll!"
"Based on the methods in the scroll, using the strand of Dark Yin Energy I absorbed before as the core, my ghost body has already solidified to a large extent!"
"Give me another ten years, and I can completely solidify my ghost body and enter the Ghost General Realm!"
The young girl proudly shared her cultivation progress over the past year with Luo Chen.
Luo Chen smiled and waved his hand.
She flew back to his side.
He gently caressed her soft, silky hair.
"You've been working hard!"
Rarely giving praise! Bai Meiling happily rubbed against Luo Chen's big hand.
Previously, Luo Chen had been strict with her, always finding fault with her slow cultivation, whether it was the Refining Soul True Power or the Ghost Mystic Scroll.
After being apart for a year and a half, her diligent cultivation finally paid off, and she made some progress.
After a few more compliments, Luo Chen yawned and returned to his room to rest.
He slept through the entire night.
The next day, Luo Chen woke up feeling refreshed.
As he walked out to the living room, he saw Gu Cai Yi sitting in a wheelchair, being pushed out to see the snow by Bai Meiling. Luo Chen smiled.
Not wanting to disturb them, Luo Chen ate the breakfast Xiao Ling had specially prepared while taking out several medicinal prescriptions from his storage bag.
On them were prescriptions written by Sun Holyhand for Gu Cai Yi.
The prescriptions focused on stabilizing the meridians and guiding energy to resolve blood stagnation.
This showed that Sun Holyhand was not just a renowned name; he also understood that it was better to guide than to block.
However, Gu Cai Yi's internal condition was too poor. To guide the massive accumulation of essence power would only further damage her already fragile body.
Moreover!
If all the essence power were guided out, Gu Cai Yi's decades of cultivation would be like a river flowing into the sea, lost forever.
Luo Chen couldn't accept this.
Gu Cai Yi might be able to accept it, but Luo Chen didn't want her to.
Therefore, to truly heal Gu Cai Yi, Luo Chen had to use the Rebirth Pill he had bought from Qingdan Valley's marketplace.
Looking at these prescriptions, Luo Chen fell into deep thought.
"The Rebirth Pill is a third-rank pill for Golden Core Cultivators. Even if only a third of its power remains, it can only be endured by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator."
"So, to make the pill effective without endangering life, preparatory work must be done beforehand."
Luo Chen reviewed his knowledge and finally settled on a new treatment plan.
From the prescriptions left by Sun Holyhand, he chose one for stabilizing the meridians.
This was to ensure the wound didn't worsen.
Additionally, he had to frequently perform the Perfected Healing Technique, using the pure Wooden Essence Energy refined by the Eternal Youth Scripture to slowly repair Gu Cai Yi's meridians.
Lastly, there was the spirit liquid that Luo Chen had specifically developed!
Using the improved formula for the Nurturing Essence Pill, he combined it with the top-grade Golden Jade Essence Liquid from Kang's family in Taishan, supplemented by pure Wooden Essence Energy, to create a bathing spirit liquid.
Luo Chen named it the "Golden Jade Nurturing Essence Liquid," a unique product with no other branches.
This medicine was quite extraordinary!
Even the various injuries Luo Chen had suffered when he unblocked his meridians could be healed.
If used on Gu Cai Yi, the effect would be even better!
With the plan decided, Luo Chen's heart calmed.
All that was needed now was time.
When he came back to his senses, the two women were staring at him at the door.
Gu Cai Yi blinked, "Are you cramming last-minute? It seems you're not that confident in curing me either!"
Luo Chen smiled, "Then you underestimate me. I've already found a way."
Only a year is needed."
There really is a way?
Gu Cai Yi was beyond surprised.
After a long pause, she spoke softly, "After waiting for so many years, it's just a mere year."
Indeed, for a cultivator, a year is not a significant amount of time.
...
Three days later.
In the Luotian Grand Hall.
Luo Chen sat in the highest position, with Sima Hui Niang seated beside him.
Below them were the nine Hall Masters of the Luotian Association.
Wang Yuan from the Empowerment Pavilion, Xu Huanzhen from the Divine Beast Pavilion, Duan Feng from the Artificing Pavilion, Murong Qinglian from the Merit Pavilion.
Sima Xian from the Battle Pavilion, Qu Ling Jun from the Alchemy Pavilion, Bian Zhen from the Spirit Herb Pavilion, Yuan Dongsheng from the Agriculture Pavilion, and Yuan Xiaoyue from the Gold Pavilion.
Qin Liangchen from the Outer Gate.
Also present were two Foundation Establishment Elders, Min Longyu and Li Yingzhang.
After achieving Foundation Establishment, Min Longyu only took on the title of Elder and did not hold any actual position in any of the Pavilions.
However, in reality, he was quite busy.
Whenever any Pavilion needed support related to formation arrays, he would be there to help.
As for Li Yingzhang, he was the master of the Qin Hua River's Li Family.
After many years, he finally cultivated the Nine Revitalization Scripture to perfection last year and smoothly entered the Foundation Establishment stage.
According to the agreement between Luo Chen and Li Jinhuang before his death, once Li Yingzhang achieved Foundation Establishment, he would be named an Elder in the Luotian Association.
On this occasion, he was invited to attend.
This showed that over the years, he had become an integral part of the Luotian Association and had earned everyone's trust.
Luo Chen looked down at the people below, and a sense of ambition surged within him.
After years of hard work, the Luotian Association he had founded had grown to such a massive scale.
Nine Pavilions, eight Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and over a thousand disciples.
Numerous industries under his command, each thriving in its own right.
Outside, there were many business partners, and even the support of two major powers, the Ice Fortress and Qingdan Valley.
It could be said that even though the Luotian Association might not compare to first-rate powers with Golden Core Cultivators, it was still considered a standout among second-rate forces.
Once he advanced to the late Foundation Establishment stage.
He would even be able to rival old-school forces like the Iron Sword Hall and the Linked Cloud Commerce Alliance in Heavenly Wave Immortal City.
Even now, these established forces had to treat the Luotian Association with respect!
"If Uncle Mi Shu Hua were to come back to life and see that the Luotian Association, which rose from the corpses of the Broken Mountain Gang, had grown to such a scale, he would probably be dumbfounded!"
Luo Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.
As he indulged in his thoughts, the Hall Masters were reporting their work in an orderly manner.
Although the Luotian Association was divided into nine Pavilions, there were definitely differences in their functions.
Most of them focused on internal development, while the Battle Pavilion, Gold Pavilion, and the Outer Gate, which served the nine Pavilions, were more externally oriented.
Therefore, when reporting, they started from the inside and worked their way out.
The Divine Beast Pavilion's report included the taming of demonic beasts, the breeding of spirit beast herds, and the solution to their food requirements.
The Artificing Pavilion's report covered the grade of magical artifacts they could produce, their annual production, and the current sales situation.
The Alchemy Pavilion, which Luo Chen was most familiar with, was also thriving according to Qu Ling Jun's report.
Over the past year, the Luotian Association had managed without relying on Luo Chen's Jade Marrow Pill.
What should have been a difficult period was made possible by the growth of the four alchemists, Qu Ling Jun, Mi Li, Ma Shoupu, and Qiu Ying, as well as the joining of two experienced alchemists, Qi Yi and Xu Jie, after the Pill Core Sect's destruction. Together, they ensured a steady supply of pills.
Their large-scale pill refinement not only maintained production but also diversified the types of pills available.
If it were before, achieving this level of proficiency would have been challenging.
But during the year that Tao Yisheng spent in the Luotian Association, he truly filled their theoretical gaps.
With extensive hands-on experience, refining low-difficulty Tier 1 pills was no longer a difficult task.
Moreover, the Luotian Association was no longer solely reliant on pills.
The Agriculture Pavilion, managed by Yuan Dongsheng, was already reaping the benefits of the hundreds of spirit fields on Danxia Peak.
The Spirit Herb Pavilion, through its deep cooperation with the Qin Hua River's Li Family, had gradually established a foothold in the medicinal market in Heavenly Wave Immortal City, utilizing their channels.
One by one, the departments reported their progress.
Finally, it was the turn of the Gold Pavilion.
All eyes turned to the woman who had only reached the eighth layer of Qi Condensation.
Yuan Xiaoyue! The former stall girl from the Great River Shop, now with a hint of grace after nearly twenty years.
The Gold Pavilion was originally managed by Gu Cai Yi.
However, as she was preparing for her Foundation Establishment, she temporarily handed over the management of the Gold Pavilion to Yuan Xiaoyue.
After her failed attempt at Foundation Establishment, the Gold Pavilion, as one of the most important departments of the Luotian Association, could not remain leaderless.
Therefore, Sima Hui Niang promoted Yuan Xiaoyue to the position of Vice Hall Master.
Strictly speaking, Yuan Xiaoyue had been in charge of the Gold Pavilion for the past year.
At this moment, standing before the Luotian Association's upper echelon, Yuan Xiaoyue, despite her extensive experience and having learned 70-80% of Gu Cai Yi's methods, still felt the pressure bearing down on her like mountains and seas.
There was no other way.
A group of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, some at the peak of Qi Condensation and others with years of experience at the ninth layer, were present.
"My cultivation is still a bit low," she said.
Luo Chen waved his hand, and a warm and harmonious spiritual energy washed over them.
Yuan Xiaoyue's spirit lifted, and at that moment, she felt all the pressure melt away.
She looked at Luo Chen with gratitude, then adjusted her thoughts and began her report.
"The Crimson Dawn Pavilion of our Luotian Association is no longer limited to Heavenly Wave Immortal City."
"We have branches in the Green Valley, Heavenly Clothing Shop, Rakshasa Shop, and other markets."
After the destruction of the Divine Artisan Sect, the Heavenly Wave Immortal City no longer rented out the entire city to loose cultivators, but instead developed it into an outer city market for them. Our Crimson Dawn Pavilion also rents a shop there."
"Currently, the main resources sold by the Crimson Dawn Pavilion are still primarily produced by the Luo Tian Association. Pills, artifacts, medicinal ingredients, spirit fruits, and spirit rice..."
"The resources we sell on consignment include the body-strengthening spirit medicines from the Tai Shan Borough Kang Family, the spirit fish and medicinal ingredients from Elder Li's family. Additionally, there are three loose cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage who have entrusted us to sell the talismans and spirit medicines they crafted. As for the specific profit-sharing..."
"Furthermore, there are also some loose cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage who want to cooperate with us. They will regularly provide us with a batch of resources for us to sell on their behalf."
"Senior Kang Xianqiong mentioned before that with the Huo Family being annihilated in Tai Shan Borough, a market gap has emerged. She asked us if we wanted to open a branch of the Crimson Dawn Pavilion there, and she would offer great support and discounts."
"However, the journey is long, and the unstable Flowing Light Shop lies between us. That's why I'm still hesitant, and I brought it up today for your decision, Chairman!"
Yuan Xiaoyue presented various matters one by one.
After speaking, she turned to look at Luo Chen.
Luo Chen smiled slightly and did not respond immediately. Instead, he looked at Sima Hui Niang.
"What do you think about this matter, President Sima?"
Sima Hui Niang seemed to have already thought it through and spoke calmly, "Regarding cooperation with loose cultivators, as long as their background is clean, the Luo Tian Association can accept them. It's not just about earning spirit stones, but also about maintaining good relationships with these Foundation Establishment cultivators."
"The more friends, the more paths!"
"As for opening a branch in Tai Shan Borough, we need to discuss it further."
"Strictly speaking, the Bai Clan in Flowing Light Shop also holds a grudge against us. They were allies enticed by Huo Hu during the Highlingyuan battle. Although they didn't directly attack us, they held back the Nan Gong Clan. And!"
At this point, she turned to look at Duan Feng.
"The Bai Clan also has a vendetta with you, Elder Duan, for killing your father, right?"
Duan Feng nodded, "That's true. However, the decision is up to the Chairman and the President. I, Duan, will not let personal matters interfere with my duties."
Personal matters interfering with duties?
Sima Hui Niang shook her head, "Now, both publicly and privately, the Bai Clan is blocking the Luo Tian Association's path. In their family, there's only one Foundation Establishment cultivator, and they don't have any powerful backers. Annihilating them would be as easy as turning over one's hand!"
Upon hearing this, Duan Feng's eyes lit up.
The others, however, felt a chill in their hearts.
Over the years, the President has not only become more authoritative internally but also more decisive and ruthless in external affairs!
"The specific plan still needs to be carefully discussed and finalized, but the general direction is set. Within a year, or at most three years, we must open up the trade route to Tai Shan Borough!"
"Opening a branch there is not just about earning spirit stones. It also involves the abundant demonic beast and medicinal resources in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, as well as mineral resources!"
Luo Chen sat at the head of the table, listening to Sima Hui Niang's words.
She had clearly considered everything meticulously, from personal grudges to grand principles, from acquiring spirit stones to opening up trade routes, and the long-term development of the Luo Tian Association.
She had thought of every aspect.
And these were just the decisions related to the Gold Pavilion.
Before this, for each department, she could provide insightful opinions and make decisions.
To reach such a level of insight and clarity required more than just a day or two of effort.
After listening to the entire meeting, Luo Chen couldn't help but sigh.
He truly felt like he had found a treasure! Previously, he had thought that if Mi Junping were still alive, she might have been a suitable candidate to manage the Luo Tian Association.
But compared to Sima Hui Niang, Mi Junping was not worth mentioning.
With so many large and small affairs, if Luo Chen had to manage them personally, he might have gone bald with worry.
There would be no time left for cultivation.
It was only with Sima Hui Niang's help that he didn't have to worry about so many things and could participate in the Dao Seed Competition in Qingdan Valley without any concerns.
"What do you think, Chairman?"
In the end, Sima Hui Niang turned to look at Luo Chen.
Luo Chen clapped his hands and sighed, "You are the President, and the decision is yours. Everything has been handled well, and I have no objections."
Sima Hui Niang nodded and instructed the disciple beside her, Yao Mingyue, to record the entire meeting.
After the meeting, the high-level members gradually dispersed.
Even Yao Mingyue left the Luo Tian Grand Hall at Sima Hui Niang's gesture.
At this moment, the hall was empty.
Sima Hui Niang stood up, walked gracefully to Luo Chen's side, and sat down.
"Take a look. The harvest from these two years is all here."
Luo Chen wrapped one arm around her soft waist and took the storage bag with his other hand.
It was bulging, filled with spirit stones.
For a moment, Luo Chen felt a sense of awe.
At this moment, power, beauty, and wealth seemed to be within his embrace.
In the previous text, there was an error in the statistics of the nine departments of Luo Tian. After writing it, I realized there are actually ten departments.
Here's a quick correction: The Outer Gate is not counted as one of the nine departments but is specifically dedicated to serving them.
Yep, the Outer Gate is like a brick, ready to be moved wherever needed.
Please give this a vote, thank you all for your understanding.
(End of Chapter)
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