Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 372: Ice Soul Fairy, Almost Became a Useless Son-in-Law - Novel Cool

Chapter 372: Ice Soul Fairy, Almost Became a Useless Son-in-Law

Chapter 372: Ice Soul Fairy, Almost Became a Useless Son-in-Law

Hmm...

In the quiet room, a muffled hum echoed.

Luo Chen opened his eyes, revealing a hint of regret.

Just now, he had attempted to open a pore using the second-rank Earthfire Malevolence for the third time.

But he failed.

There seemed to be a faint aura membrane blocking his path.

"The higher the realm, the purer the Ling Qi becomes, and it naturally forms a protective aura membrane over the body's vital points."

"This protection mechanism is now becoming a restriction, hindering my pore opening."

"How should I overcome this?"

Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

He skillfully executed the Spring Rain Transformation Technique, repairing the damage caused by the malevolent qi during the pore opening process.

As strands of wood-attributed Ling Qi were scattered, minor injuries healed swiftly.

Luo Chen's physique was inherently robust.

Among the people he knew, only Wang Yuan surpassed him in this regard.

Even compared to Chu Kui, who also specialized in body cultivation, Luo Chen held a slight advantage.

In Luo Chen's opinion, Chu Kui had only reached the stage of Organ Refinement Mastery, while understanding the intricacies of meridian paving remained elusive.

Even Luo Chen himself had struggled to achieve Hundred Meridians Penetration, only succeeding with the aid of the Blood Malevolence Pill and the Eternal Youth Scripture.

His gaze fell upon the rock floating stone that sealed the second-rank Earthfire Malevolence.

Luo Chen's thoughts wandered back to Li Yingzhang's injury.

Li Yingzhang's body still retained traces of the second-rank Earthfire Malevolence.

Although it was also second-rank, it seemed purer than the Earthfire Malevolence he was currently using.

"It's rumored that the Flame Alliance possesses a technique to refine malevolent qi, allowing them to maintain high-quality Earthfire Malevolence even at the second rank, which they use in combat."

"So, is the problem the quality of the malevolent qi?"

Luo Chen pondered.

A bold idea popped into his mind.

If the quality was insufficient, could he compensate with quantity?

His current technique for opening pores with Earthfire Malevolence was heavily influenced by Wang Yuan's experience, strictly controlling the inflow of each strand of malevolent qi.

However, Wang Yuan's experience might not entirely apply to him.

"If I increase the quantity, using two or even three strands of malevolent qi to simultaneously assault the pore, could I forcefully open it?"

"But if I fail, the damage to my body might be significant."

Muttering to himself, Luo Chen's eyes flashed with determination.

Self-created secret techniques and cultivation methods always carried risks.

Even Wang Yuan had to verify his path through combat.

Luo Chen, too, had to make sacrifices.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Chen waited until his body fully recovered. Then, with a wave of his hand, two strands of Earthfire Malevolence flew out from the rock floating stone.

He inhaled sharply through his nose, and the two strands of malevolent qi entered like two fire dragons, drilling into his nostrils.

Once inside his body, they descended, targeting the pore that Luo Chen was most confident about.

...

The next day, Luo Chen stepped out of his room, his eyes and brows radiating joy, a testament to his composure.

His technique for opening pores with Earthfire Malevolence was feasible!

By increasing the quantity of second-rank Earthfire Malevolence to three strands at once, he could break through the aura membrane blocking the pore.

The previous night, he had successfully opened one pore.

"The human body has 720 pores."

"Adding the 36 pores that were prematurely opened due to my cultivation of Divine Soul Annihilation, I've now opened 37, leaving over 600 remaining."

"If we exclude the vital points where the aura membrane becomes increasingly resilient as you progress, to open all the pores, I'd need... over 2,000 portions of second-rank Earthfire Malevolence."

"At 500 spirit stones per ten portions, that's a minimum of 100,000 spirit stones!"

Luo Chen was startled by this calculation.

This amount of spirit stones was insignificant to him now.

But to ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, it was a colossal sum!

"No wonder body cultivation, despite its rapid progress, is gradually abandoned. It's clearly a bottomless pit."

Luo Chen hadn't meticulously calculated his investment in body cultivation.

He hadn't paid much attention to refining his physique, mostly relying on passive cultivation.

His focus had been on perfecting his body, organ refinement, and meridian paving.

However, upon reflection, the continuous supply of demon beast meat, spirit rice, various medicinal ingredients, and the Blood Malevolence Pill...

If calculated meticulously, the total would undoubtedly be astronomical.

Take the seemingly simple task of opening pores, which required just 100,000 spirit stones.

One hundred thousand?

And that was just for Luo Chen.

Ordinary body cultivators had to consider the injuries caused by malevolent qi, frequently purchasing pills, and seeking medical treatment.

The cumulative expenses were substantial.

Only Luo Chen, with his exceptional medical skills, could alleviate these concerns.

Otherwise...

Even after achieving Pore Opening, if one truly wishes to continue advancing in Body Transformation, they must also understand the transformation of Qi and blood, which will undoubtedly require a huge amount of resources.

Body Cultivators are pure gold-devouring beasts!

"However, what comes after is no longer my concern."

"I just need to achieve Pore Opening and forge a purely powerful physique to directly assist my rapid cultivation!"

Luo Chen smiled and didn't think about more distant matters.

After informing the people at the Encampment, he left.

Find Dan Tai Jin!

The Earthfire Malevolence Qi he needed was truly too much!

With Duan Feng's connections and Yuan Xiaoyue's means, it would be difficult to gather enough in a short time.

And currently, his consumption was enormous.

The initial unimportant Energy Points, opening them was actually quite simple, as long as one understood the method.

This way, a massive amount of Malevolent Qi would be required.

As for what came after, involving vital points and extremely tough Aura Membranes, he would consider it when the time came.

At Golden Sand Floating Island.

Dan Tai Jin had arrived earlier than him and must know the source of a large amount of Earthfire Malevolence Qi.

...

"You want a large quantity of second-tier Earthfire Malevolent Qi?"

In a side hall, Dan Tai Jin looked at Luo Chen with a complicated expression.

Facing her meaningful gaze, Luo Chen remained calm.

"Yes, the more the better."

"For Pill refinement?"

"There's no need for Fellow Daoist to worry about that."

Dan Tai Jin's expression froze, but she didn't force the question.

She said lightly, "I happen to have a hundred portions, which came from the legacy of a Flame Alliance Foundation Establishment Cultivator. But beyond that, I don't have any more."

Luo Chen's eyebrows furrowed.

A hundred portions were a bit lacking.

Dan Tai Jin naturally noticed his dissatisfied expression.

"If you want more, you can participate in the monthly Golden Sand Floating Island Cultivator Trading Assembly. At that time, many Cultivators will bring out resources they obtained in combat but don't need themselves to trade."

"On that platform, gathering the second-tier Earthfire Malevolent Qi you desire should be easy."

Once a month?

After inquiring about the specific time of the next assembly, Luo Chen inwardly thought it was unfortunate.

The reason was simple; the next assembly would be held during the period when Luo Tianhui was changing guards at the Sixth Mountain.

This way, he was very likely to miss it.

Clearly, Dan Tai Jin understood this matter better than Luo Chen.

She said lightly, "At that time, I'll have Shi Lan help you keep an eye out, and you can just give her the Spirit Stones."

Shi Lan?

Luo Chen nodded; he still trusted this woman.

Although she was a bit greedy, she was very reasonable in her actions.

With a little reward, she would definitely handle the matter beautifully.

After settling the matter, Luo Chen bought the Earthfire Malevolent Qi from Dan Tai Jin for five thousand Spirit Stones and didn't plan to stay any longer.

The women in the Ice Fortress, the higher their cultivation, the more peculiar their temperaments.

Whether it was Jue Qing or Yin Yue, he had to be careful in dealing with them.

Even though Dan Tai Jin was a bit better, it was best to minimize contact with her.

Just as he was about to turn and leave, Dan Tai Jin suddenly spoke.

"Wait!"

"Something else?" Luo Chen turned around in surprise.

Dan Tai Jin looked at him with a complicated expression, "I heard that previously, Yin Yue Shushi offered you a huge profit to win you over, and even said she would let you have Bing Po as your Dao Lu, but you refused her offer?"

Luo Chen nodded.

He casually asked, "Who is Bing Po?"

"The Ice Soul Fairy."

"Uh..."

Luo Chen was stunned.

Seeing his dazed expression, Dan Tai Jin, who rarely smiled, couldn't help but smile.

"Looks like you don't know what you've missed out on!"

Luo Chen hesitated and asked, "Is she a Cultivator of your sect?"

"Yes, you guessed right!" Dan Tai Jin smiled lightly, "She's Yin Yue Shushi's senior disciple and also a candidate for the next Sect Leader. She's definitely the future Golden Core Senior. If you marry her, you'll truly become a part of the Ice Fortress!"

Luo Chen was speechless for a moment.

He remembered that Yin Yue Shangren had indeed mentioned she would arrange for him to become Dao Lu with her senior disciple.

But he never imagined her background would be so impressive.

Could a sect's Cultivator be so easily promised to someone?

Shaking his head, Luo Chen regained his calm and unperturbed demeanor.

"It's probably not marrying her but me entering your Ice Fortress as a son-in-law!"

Dan Tai Jin was taken aback and subconsciously said, "Do people in the cultivation world still care about such things?"

Luo Chen couldn't help but laugh; this woman seemed to not understand what entering a family as a son-in-law meant to a man.

And in this laughter, he gradually understood Yin Yue Shangren's intention.

She was clearly looking for help for her senior disciple, the Ice Soul Fairy.

If she had a Grand Master Pill Refinement Cultivator like him as an assistant, her future as the Sect Leader would be secure, and as the Sect Leader's Shizi, Yin Yue Shangren would also enjoy greater benefits.

From the very beginning, Tao Wan from Qingdan Valley fought alone.

But midway through, her Shizi, the Golden Core Senior Bai Su Ascendant, personally stepped in to support her, even borrowing the Ice Soul Bone Marrow, which could temporarily suppress the Purple Apex Heavenly Flame.

This alone shows the closeness of their relationship! When interests are at stake, even a naturally affectionate master-disciple relationship would cooperate intimately.

However, it was unclear whether the Ice Soul Disciple knew that she had almost been betrothed to someone else.

Dan Tai Jin regained his composure and gave Luo Chen some good news.

"In half a month, your Zhandi will be moved, and the Qu Family will take over. As for the Luo Tianhui..."

Luo Chen's expression shifted.

"Then I thank you, Dan Tai Daoist friend!"

Dan Tai Jin hummed in response, not trying to keep Luo Chen any longer.

Watching her leave, he sighed with a hint of regret.

If only they had met earlier.

Had they met sooner, he could have borrowed the Jade Dew Pill to improve his realm and wouldn't have lost to the Ice Soul Fairy during the Dao Seed competition.

It was just a matter of time.

...

After leaving the side hall, Luo Chen walked on the solid streets.

Finally, he felt a sense of relief.

His risky move had finally paid off! Under the pressure of Yin Yue Shangren, the Ice Soul Fairy had begun to show goodwill towards the Luo Tianhui.

If he had been assigned to the Sixth Mountain and given a separate Zhandi, it would have been difficult to avoid repeating past mistakes.

But following Dan Tai Jin, a direct disciple of the Sect, even if the sky fell, there would be a tall person to support them.

This way, the casualties of the Luo Tianhui could be minimized.

"I wonder how the Absolute Emotionless Senior will treat me when I go to the battlefield."

Luo Chen chuckled, already knowing the answer.

When he returned to the Luo Tianhui's Zhandi, he saw Qin Liangchen rushing over.

"Old Qin, what's up?"

As Luo Chen's prestige within the Luo Tianhui reached its peak, he had to be more careful when addressing his old friends in public.

Calling him by his name directly would seem distant.

Calling him 'Big Brother' or 'Brother-in-law' might also invite criticism from the other cultivators.

So, calling him 'Old Qin' was both intimate and respectful.

Seeing Qin Liangchen's joyful expression, Luo Chen smiled and asked, "Where have you been? You look so happy."

Qin Liangchen laughed, "I just visited the Luoyun Sect's Zhandi!"

"Oh?" Luo Chen was surprised. "Did you see your son?"

"No, I didn't see him!"

"Huh, and you're still so happy?" Luo Chen was puzzled.

Qin Liangchen burst into laughter, "I'm happy because I didn't see him! If he had come to this battlefield, I'd be worried sick!"

Luo Chen finally understood. He hadn't considered the feelings of a parent until that moment.

"I heard from Duan Feng that we'll be returning to Tianlan in half a month?" Qin Liangchen asked curiously.

Luo Chen nodded, "Yes, by then, Li Yingzhang will have mostly recovered, and he'll take you back with him."

Qin Liangchen was delighted.

Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly realized.

"You're not coming back with us?"

(End of Chapter)

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