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Chapter 361: The Lamp's Glow, Scent of Flowers in Sleeves
Chapter 361: The Lamp's Glow, Scent of Flowers in Sleeves
Chu Kui's departure was not an isolated incident.
Soon, Luo Chen bid farewell to two Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Luo Tian Association.
Li Yingzhang and Min Longyu.
Initially, Luo Chen had planned for a rotation, but the battle at the Ice Fortress was intensifying, and Duan Feng had to manage his artifact business, causing the defensive line overseen by the Luo Tian Association to come under pressure.
With only Wang Yuan and Xu Zhenren, their strength was undeniably weak.
Thus, Elder Li Yingzhang, a guest elder, was also dispatched.
Min Longyu was sent to provide array assistance, and after setting up the appropriate arrays, he would return.
However, Li Yingzhang was to stay there long-term.
On Danxia Peak.
Luo Chen looked at the two of them, his face turning solemn.
Over the past year, he had provided Heartless Immortal with numerous Blood Burning Pills, but she hadn't improved the situation for the Absolute Emotion Sect at all, which had also affected the Luo Tian Association.
Now, he had to send away two of his best members.
"President, don't worry. Once I arrive, I will definitely set up arrays for our brothers, ensuring they won't be harmed!" Min Longyu spoke, seeing Luo Chen's somber expression, thinking he was worried.
His words exuded the confidence of a master array practitioner.
Luo Chen shook his head, not explaining his thoughts.
Instead, he turned his attention to the two of them.
"Have you gathered all the necessary materials?"
Min Longyu patted the storage bag at his waist, "Rest assured, I've specifically studied the geographical environment of the Thunder Accumulation Nine Mountains based on the classics. This time, I can at least set up two second-rank arrays and one first-rank array."
Seeing his confidence, Luo Chen breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Turning to Li Yingzhang, Luo Chen asked, "How is the Chi Long Sword's refinement going?"
After the other party had reached Foundation Establishment, Luo Chen had returned the sword, a treasure once owned by Li Jinhuang, to him.
But in just a year, it was unlikely to have much effect.
Indeed!
"With full power, I can unleash the Chi Long Sword's light twice," Li Yingzhang replied.
Could he only activate the treasure's power twice? Luo Chen shook his head, thinking that even twice would be very difficult.
Moreover, it was just the sword's light, not a true treasure attack.
After some thought, Luo Chen advised, "Unless absolutely necessary, don't use the treasure against enemies. Try to fight with supreme-grade artifacts instead!"
Li Yingzhang was perplexed.
Shouldn't one rely on the treasure's mighty power?
"On the battlefield, situations are intricate and unpredictable. You never know how many enemies you truly face. The gap between using a treasure and not is enough for others to kill you seven or eight times."
"Using supreme-grade artifacts allows you to retain some strength at all times, just in case."
Luo Chen explained.
Li Yingzhang nodded thoughtfully, indicating he understood.
That was all Luo Chen could say.
After giving each of them three supreme-grade Blood Burning Pills as a life-saving measure, Luo Chen saw them off as they boarded their flying boat.
When he returned with a troubled expression...
Sima Huiwang couldn't help but sigh, "Our Luo Tian Association doesn't have many Foundation Establishment Cultivators to begin with, and now we've lost five. I wonder when this war will end."
Luo Chen offered a weak consolation.
"Don't worry, other families are in a worse situation than us."
Sima Huiwang gave a self-deprecating laugh, finding solace in others' misery.
"Besides, as old cultivators leave, new Foundation Establishment Cultivators emerge. Things are always moving in a positive direction."
Sima Huiwang was startled.
Then, she suddenly realized, "Has Elder Gu reached Foundation Establishment?"
"She's not there yet, but it won't be long now," Luo Chen said, gazing into the distance. "According to my calculations, it should be within these two days. Huiwang, do you want to go together to welcome her out of seclusion?"
Sima Huiwang refused without hesitation.
"Forget it, the first thing she'll see when she comes out is me, and she definitely won't want that."
Luo Chen was helpless.
Perhaps that's just how women are!
Even though they had eaten together before, she still acted like they would never see each other again.
Even though they would have to face each other in the future.
"Never mind!"
"If you don't want to go, then don't. I'll head back first. You'll probably have a harder time at Danxia Peak."
Sima Huiwang's face remained calm.
Although the Luo Tian Association had grown significantly in size over the years, it was still just a thousand-person organization. Various industries had gradually stabilized, each with dedicated personnel.
She didn't find it particularly tiring.
However, watching Luo Chen's departing figure, she pursed her lips tightly.
Something crossed her mind.
Suddenly, she blurted out, "Boring!"
It was unclear if she was referring to others, herself, or certain matters as boring.
But the self-mocking smile on her lips suggested she was talking about herself.
After a self-deprecating moment, the woman turned and returned to the Hui Xin Pavilion, where a mountain of paperwork awaited her.
There were also documents for new Luo Tian Association businesses, awaiting her decision!
...
In the mountain gorge, a fine rain blurred the surroundings.
Luo Chen stood still, holding an oil-paper umbrella, amidst the gentle breeze and drizzle.
Suddenly, he heard a faint rumble.
A huge broken dragon stone rose slowly.
A graceful figure emerged as the giant stone ascended, gradually revealing itself.
Luo Chen couldn't help but smile.
The person across from him also smiled.
In front of Luo Chen, the woman slightly bent her waist, her hands clasped at her waist.
"Luo Daoyou, I greet you with respect!"
Luo Chen smiled and bowed, "Gu Daoyou, would you like to stroll in the rain with me in Tianlan?"
On this day.
In the desolate Heavenly Wave Immortal City.
A man and a woman walked under an umbrella, strolling down the long street and browsing the shops.
This shopping trip lasted an entire day.
When they returned, the man changed out of the red cloud Daoist robe he had worn for many years and put on a warm, white silk robe that the woman had personally chosen for him.
The woman also had a new blue bracelet on her wrist.
That night, the lights were soft, and a subtle fragrance filled the air.
As the wine warmed their hearts, spring desires stirred, and the embroidered quilt rippled like crimson waves.
Until dawn!
...
Gu Caiyi's Foundation Establishment was undoubtedly a boost to the recently turbulent Luo Tian Association.
Although no grand Foundation Establishment ceremony was held.
But when the cultivators within the association saw Gu Caiyi, who had been severely injured and paralyzed for more than a year, return to the Luo Tian Association with a radiant glow, once again taking charge of the Luo Tian Jin Pavilion, this scene invigorated the spirits of all the cultivators.
War was terrifying, but the Luo Tian Association still thrived with vitality.
As long as Luo Chen was there, it was like an unyielding pillar that stabilized the turbulent times!
No slogans or ceremonies were needed; the Luo Tian Association had regained the feeling of its peak.
And with Gu Caiyi's return, the Luo Tian Jin Pavilion also began to exert its powerful influence.
In just two months, President Sima Huiwang and the Pavilion Master Gu Caiyi jointly made decisions for the Luo Tian Association's new ventures.
The elixir business, spiritual plant business, and medicinal ingredient business were consolidated and managed as one.
The cultivators who remained in the Battle Hall, led by the Enforcement Elder Zhou Yuanli, reorganized into a new team.
Together, they ventured into the Thunder Mountain Battlefield to open up new markets and profit from the war!
During this process, Luo Chen never showed himself, leaving the two women to discuss and make decisions on their own.
Even when they later asked for his opinion, Luo Chen simply let them handle it.
In the meantime, Sima Huiwang also proposed some other decisions.
For example, recruiting a large number of solitary cultivators to strengthen the outer sect.
For example, partnering with the Tianyi Shop Chen Family to open a magical robe shop in the Ten Thousand Mile Sand Desert. The Luo Tian Association would provide the raw materials and handle the sales, while the Chen Family would be responsible for crafting the robes.
Luo Chen did not oppose any of these proposals.
He devoted all his energy to practicing spells and enhancing his own abilities.
In the study of the Manor.
Luo Chen held a piece of beast hide, carefully studying it.
After a long time, he thoughtfully put down the beast hide.
"This technique, I might be able to cultivate it!"
"However, before cultivating this technique, I'll need external assistance."
"I do have the raw materials for this external object. Unfortunately, Duan Feng isn't here..."
Luo Chen confirmed that cultivating this technique would greatly enhance his strength.
And it would be a short-term improvement!
With this in mind, he no longer hesitated.
He immediately left Tianlan Peak and headed straight for a shop in the Immortal City.
Looking up at the signboard that read "Hundred Refinements Mountain," Luo Chen walked right in.
A shop assistant greeted him.
"Is the senior looking to purchase a magical tool?"
"No, I want to commission a magical tool. Is your shop's Gongsun Daoyou available?"
The shop assistant was taken aback and then said, "My master from Hundred Refinements Mountain has gone to the Thunder Mountain Battlefield and isn't taking custom magical tool orders. As for Elder Gongsun..."
He trailed off mid-sentence.
The person before him wore a luxurious white silk robe, exuding an air of nobility.
Not to mention his commanding presence, which captivated the heart.
Such a person was not easy to refuse.
He cautiously asked, "May I ask for the senior's name?"
"Dan Chenzi."
The shop assistant was stunned and blurted out, "Isn't this Senior Dan Chenzi from the Luo Tian Association?"
"Yes."
The shop assistant swallowed, "Please wait, I'll go and invite Elder Gongsun right away."
After saying this, he turned and walked away.
Halfway, he called a waitress to serve Luo Chen with spirit tea and pastries before disappearing into the back hall.
Luo Chen couldn't help but nod in appreciation of the thoughtful hospitality.
Indeed, the Hundred Refinements Mountain, which had stood tall in Heavenly Wave for so long, was impressive.
Even with the presence of powerful tool-forging sects like Tianfan City and the Flame Alliance above, and rising stars like the Geng Family and Luo Tian Association below, they still thrived like fish in water.
The Divine Artisan Sect, which was once on par with Hundred Refinements Mountain, had long since vanished.
But they, too, lived comfortably.
Their success relied on the "custom" business of ordinary magical tools.
The three master tool forgers within were all at the Second Rank.
They were skilled in crafting ordinary magical tools and had even collaborated to forge magical artifacts!
It seemed that the backing of Hundred Refinements Mountain was likely Ailao Mountain! The shop assistant had mentioned that the Mountain Master had gone to the Thunder Mountain Battlefield, probably in response to Ailao Mountain's call.
"Indeed, to survive in the Jade Cauldron Region, one must find a powerful backer."
"But when the war escalates, no one can remain untouched."
As Luo Chen silently pondered, hurried footsteps echoed from the back hall.
Soon, a spirited old man appeared before him.
Upon seeing Luo Chen, he burst into laughter.
"Luo Daoyou, it's been a long time since we parted at Danxia."
Luo Chen also smiled, "Gongsun Daoyou, it's good to see you well!"
(End of Chapter)
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