Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 403: Triad Unity, Love Extends to the Beloved's Family - Novel Cool

Chapter 403: Triad Unity, Love Extends to the Beloved's Family

Chapter 403: Triad Unity, Love Extends to the Beloved's Family

After returning to the Heavenly Wave Peak, Luo Chen's life seemed to return to its usual calm, devoid of the previous turmoil.

Every day, he secluded himself for cultivation, rarely interacting with others.

Occasionally, Wang Yuan would pay him a visit, and they would chat about matters concerning the 'Ten Thousand Paths Converging.'

But his seclusion didn't mean he was oblivious to external affairs.

With Luo Wang's full operation, a large amount of intelligence was submitted to Luo Chen's hands every now and then.

After the Luo Tian Association abandoned its expansion strategy and shifted to digesting the gains from the battlefield, those who had previously competed fiercely with the Luo Tian Association, or those who harbored hidden intentions, were caught off guard and emerged one after another.

They had backing and felt that their side had the advantage in numbers, so they acted with even less restraint.

Incidents targeting the Luo Tian Association occurred from time to time.

In response, Sima Huiwang changed her usual style and, in addition to sending elite bodyguards to escort several of her merchant teams, tried to be as accommodating as possible with the rest.

The outside world thought that the Luo Tian Association had backed down under the pressure of the Flame Alliance.

Even within the Luo Tian Association, there were those who expressed dissatisfaction.

But only Sima Huiwang knew that they had to wait for the right opportunity.

Although the enemies were scattered, their collective strength was formidable. If the Luo Tian Association took the initiative to attack and defeat them one by one, it might end up bogged down in a quagmire.

It was better to wait for the enemies to converge and then sweep them away in one fell swoop.

Before this opportunity arose, the Luo Tian Association's task was to improve the cultivation of its internal disciples as much as possible.

At Sima Huiwang's suggestion, Murong Qinglian led the Merit Hall to conduct a large-scale merit assessment and evaluation of the Association's late-stage Qi Condensation disciples.

From this assessment, they selected suitable Foundation Establishment seeds and prepared to distribute Foundation Establishment Pills.

Soon, a list was presented to Luo Chen.

【Battle Pavilion Enforcement Elder Zhou Yuan Li, Battle Pavilion Battle Cultivator Liu Qiang, Gui Jiang】

【Spirit Herb Pavilion Bian Zhen, Feng Xia】

【Merit Hall Audit Executive Sima Wen Jie】

【Outer Gate Elder Xu Xiao Liu】

...

Each person's name was followed by a detailed list of their contributions to the Luo Tian Association over the years.

The amount of merit involved was enough to exchange for Foundation Establishment resources of a certain level.

But to be on this list meant that, at the very least, they would receive a Foundation Establishment Pill!

After browsing the list, Luo Chen found no issues, except for a special note next to Zhou Yuan Li's name.

"Maximize resource allocation, provide two Foundation Establishment Pills, and allow access to all Foundation Establishment insights within the Luo Tian Association."

Sima Huiwang had no objections to this special treatment.

Zhou Yuan Li was different from the others.

He had been Luo Chen's bodyguard since the latter's weak early days.

While he may not have saved Luo Chen's life, he had remained loyal and unwavering during times of crisis, earning Luo Chen's deep trust.

He was also relatively honest and straightforward, making decisive moves when necessary.

Over the years, the Enforcement Hall of the Luo Tian Association had been under his control, a testament to the high regard Luo Chen held for him.

"These people are all at the peak of the Qi Condensation stage and are ready to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage at any time."

"Additionally, there is another list of individuals whose merit points are sufficient, but their cultivation is relatively low, as they have only recently advanced to the ninth level of the Qi Condensation stage."

"I plan to focus on nurturing one or two of them as Foundation Establishment seeds."

Major sects select outstanding disciples from their Foundation Establishment lineage and list them as Golden Core seeds.

Now, the Luo Tian Association is doing something similar.

However, they are calling them Foundation Establishment seeds instead.

The selected cultivators are also from the late-stage Qi Condensation.

Sima Huiwang continued, "And here is the list." She handed a piece of paper to Luo Chen.

Luo Chen glanced at it and immediately noticed his disciple's name at the top.

【Pill Hall Qu Lingjun, 33 years old, just reached the ninth level of Qi Condensation. Merit: Over the years, he has refined pills for the Luo Tian Association, earning spirit stones. He has made significant contributions to the Association's development. Under his leadership, the Pill Hall has grown substantially, with five first-stage pill refinement masters, thirty fire workers, and numerous pill apprentices... Evaluation: Top Merit!】

Seeing this name, Luo Chen couldn't help but sigh.

The once naive youth had unknowingly reached the age of thirty.

With his inferior four spirit roots, he had steadily advanced to the ninth level of Qi Condensation with Luo Chen's generous supply of resources.

Although he was much slower than his peers, like Qin Yuanjiang, it was already a remarkable achievement for a loose cultivator.

"However, it seems that Qu Lingjun isn't in a hurry to establish his foundation."

"Oh?" Luo Chen raised his head in surprise.

Sima Huiwang said with interest, "After Elder Li returned from the battlefield, he became quite close to Qu Lingjun. He personally guided Qu Lingjun's cultivation from time to time."

"Not only that, but he also improved his family's secret technique, the 'Nine Rebirths,' and created a new method called the 'Triad Unity Technique,' which he personally taught to Qu Lingjun."

"In Elder Li's words, four spirit roots can still strive for the Great Dao as long as the foundation is solid and external resources are sufficient..."

Elder Li?

Luo Chen pondered.

According to Sima Huiwang, Elder Li had done this after returning from the battlefield, especially after Luo Chen's entrapment in the Divine Transformation Ruins, when his care for Qu Lingjun became more profound, and the 'Triad Unity Technique' was introduced at that time.

Was this a way of repaying gratitude?

Since he couldn't repay Luo Chen directly, he redirected his gratitude towards Luo Chen's disciple.

Perhaps this was an example of love extending to the beloved's family!

"Furthermore, Qu Lingjun has been seeking medical treatment for Mi Li over the years and has visited Sun Sheng Shou multiple times."

"Even after Murong Qinglian awarded him the Top Merit, he tried to exchange it for healing pills from within the Luo Tian Association."

"The Sea Cavern Pill, which I acquired from the Azure Wave Auction a year ago, has the effect of reshaping the core palace meridians."

"I believe it was also prepared for Mi Li."

After hearing Sima Huiwang's explanation, Luo Chen shook his head.

His disciple was indeed a romantic!

He recalled the conversation between master and disciple in the Luotian Grand Hall on Little Huan Mountain years ago and couldn't help but sigh.

He had almost forgotten about this.

He remembered saying that he didn't have high hopes for Qu Lingjun and Mi Li's future and had promised to reconsider their relationship once Qu Lingjun reached the ninth level of Qi Condensation.

Unknowingly, Qu Lingjun had already reached this stage.

"Very well, I can't go back on my word."

Luo Chen put down the list and said, "Huiwang, inform Qu Lingjun secretly to bring Mi Li to the Heavenly Wave Peak."

"You want to see him?" Sima Huiwang asked in surprise.

"Hmm." Lu Chen hummed softly, a sigh of admiration escaping his lips, "After all, she's my only disciple, I should meet her. Oh right, send that Sea Cavern Pill to me as well."

Sima Huiwang nodded thoughtfully.

...

Three days later.

A middle-aged man, accompanied by a beautiful woman, arrived at the foot of Heavenly Wave Peak.

It was broad daylight, and the mountain's guardians paid little attention to the comings and goings of cultivators as long as they had the proper identity jade tokens.

However, upon seeing this man, their eyes lit up.

"Friend Qu, it's been a while!"

Qu Lingjun was taken aback, realizing that the Foundation Establishment Cultivator guarding the mountain was addressing him.

He released Mi Li's hand and respectfully bowed to the other party.

"Greetings, Senior!"

The cultivator looked at Qu Lingjun, sizing him up briefly, and a look of appreciation appeared on his face.

"It's been a year or two since we last met, and your cultivation hasn't fallen behind. Although you've just entered the ninth level of Qi Condensation, your foundation is incredibly solid."

Qu Lingjun was surprised.

He didn't know this person.

The Wang family cultivator he used to be close with was said to have died on the battlefield.

In recent years, Qu Lingjun had been busy with pill refining and cultivation, rarely visiting the Heavenly Wave Peak.

But he never expected that the other party would recognize him and even praise his cultivation.

He didn't dare to be neglectful, and after a brief chat, he took out some fresh fruits and vegetables from his storage bag.

"These are the spiritual fruits unique to Crimson Cloud Peak. Although they're not worth much in spirit stones, they have an excellent crisp and juicy taste."

"Senior, you can try them in your free time to pass the time."

The cultivator's eyes lit up, and he became even more enthusiastic towards Qu Lingjun.

After chatting for a while, Qu Lingjun led Mi Li up the Heavenly Wave Peak.

"Master Qu has a wide network of connections, even the Foundation Establishment Cultivators bow to him, it's truly admirable!" Mi Li laughed by his side.

However, Qu Lingjun shook his head at this playful remark.

"I don't know this He family cultivator."

Mi Li was taken aback.

"Perhaps he's a friend of your master!"

Qu Lingjun thought for a moment and said softly, "In recent years, many strong cultivators have died on the Heavenly Wave Peak due to the war. As a result, the spirit land and cave mansions on the peak have become more relaxed, even the second-rank superior cave mansions are now more spacious. The president has allocated a large sum of spirit stones to rent cave mansions on the peak. They even upgraded the originally welfare-specified second-rank middle-grade cave mansions to second-rank superior ones."

"With this, the number of cultivators from our Luo Tian Association visiting the Heavenly Wave Peak will only increase."

"If we can get along with this guardian cultivator, it will save us a lot of trouble when entering and exiting. After I return, I can inform the president to prepare some gifts to occasionally win over this person."

Hearing her husband's thoughtful considerations, Mi Li couldn't help but smile, biting her lips.

She sighed, "Since the president's departure, you've become even more mature than before, and now you're considering the entire Luo Tian Association."

Qu Lingjun let out a bitter laugh, "If my master were here, it wouldn't be my turn to think about these things. Now, I'll do my best to help the Luo Tian Association avoid any trouble."

Mi Li nodded.

Looking up at the majestic Heavenly Wave Peak, the sound of the roaring waterfall filled their ears.

"I wonder why the president asked us to go to the president's cave mansion?"

Qu Lingjun hesitated, "Could it be that my master has returned?"

...

The moment Qu Lingjun saw Lu Chen in the cave mansion, his entire body trembled.

He knelt down with a thud in front of Lu Chen, calling out softly.

"Master, you're indeed safe and sound!"

"Get up and let's talk while sitting," Lu Chen said, sending out a stream of spiritual power to lift him up.

After chatting about some mundane matters, Lu Chen steered the conversation towards Qu Lingjun's cultivation and pill refinement.

Just as Sima Huiwang had said, under Li Ying Zhang's personal guidance, Qu Lingjun's foundation was indeed very solid and reliable.

Although it couldn't be considered exceptionally outstanding, it was characterized by stability.

Moreover, the "Triad Unity" secret technique that the other party cultivated seemed to be highly compatible with Qu Lingjun's quadruple spirit root physique.

It allowed Qu Lingjun, during his ninth level of Qi Condensation, to continuously refine the spiritual energy within his body, achieving a purifying effect.

This alone showed that Li Ying Zhang had indeed put in a lot of effort.

In terms of pill refinement, Qu Lingjun could now stably refine superior-grade Jade Marrow Pills.

Additionally, he had also dabbled in the Universal Elixir and Nurturing Elixir, two first-rank cultivation pills, and could easily refine low-grade versions of these pills.

Considering his age in pill refinement, it had only been around twenty years.

Yet, he had achieved such a level, truly deserving the title of a pill refinement genius.

After all, not everyone had a proficiency system like Lu Chen.

Placing Qu Lingjun in a major pill refinement sect like Qingdan Valley, he would be considered a top-tier pill master.

If he could advance to the Foundation Establishment stage and refine second-rank pills, given a hundred years or so, he might even be able to compete for the title of one of the Seven Pill Masters of Qingdan Valley!

After a thorough examination, Lu Chen revealed a satisfied expression.

"It seems like you've been working hard these past years! Whether it's cultivation or pill refinement, you haven't fallen behind, and I'm very pleased."

Receiving Lu Chen's acknowledgment and praise, Qu Lingjun was delighted.

"It's all thanks to your guidance, Master!"

Lu Chen shook his head, not taking credit.

Regarding Qu Lingjun, he had only provided some pointers during the early stages.

Mostly, it was about supplying resources.

Qu Lingjun's progress was primarily due to his own efforts and the constant guidance and support from the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Luo Tian Association, who had taken a liking to him.

Strictly speaking, he hadn't been a very qualified master.

"Lingjun, I've been cultivating all this time without the guidance of a master or senior, and this is my first time taking on a disciple. So, there may be times when I haven't taken care of you or considered your feelings, and I ask that you understand and forgive me."

Qu Lingjun was taken aback, then quickly shook his head.

"No, Master has been very good to me, and I have no complaints!"

Lu Chen smiled kindly, looking at the middle-aged man before him, who vaguely resembled Qu Hancheng from years ago.

He asked pointedly, "Really no complaints?"

"Absolutely none!" Qu Lingjun replied firmly.

"What about Mi Li?"

Qu Lingjun hesitated for a moment but soon said firmly, "That was Master's kindness towards me, and I have no complaints. Choosing Mi Li was just my personal insistence."

The implication was that he understood Lu Chen's well-intentioned suggestion but wouldn't follow it.

Lu Chen sighed, "It seems this is your choice."

Plop! Qu Lingjun knelt down again.

"It is my fault as a disciple for being unfilial!"

"But this time, I beg for my master's approval of my decision."

He had already reached the ninth level of Qi Condensation.

And his response, compared to years ago, was even more resolute!

Evidently, over the years, he had considered this matter more than once, which was why he could respond so quickly.

Luo Chen looked at him seriously, and the atmosphere in the cave mansion became quiet for a moment.

From the outside, the young Taoist priest sat upright on the stone chair, his face looking even more mature, while Qu Lingjun knelt on the ground.

In the secular world, this might seem absurd.

But in the Immortal Cultivation World, there was nothing strange about it.

Many cultivators who were proficient in the art of preserving youth had disciples and followers who looked much older than them.

The silence was bound to be broken.

As Luo Chen let out a soft sigh.

"Forget it!"

"Go and call Mi Li in!"

Qu Lingjun trembled, his face showing a mix of joy and worry.

"Master..."

"Consider it as my advance gift for your Foundation Establishment," Luo Chen said with a smile.

"Thank you, Master!"

Qu Lingjun, overjoyed, stood up and immediately ran out of the cave mansion.

In the blink of an eye, twenty years had passed.

The once young girl had now matured into a graceful woman.

However, after Luo Chen's spirit perception swept over the two of them and detected that her Primordial Yin and Primordial Yang remained intact, he was satisfied that despite their deepening love over the years, they had not crossed any boundaries.

For cultivators, there were three gates and three plagues during Foundation Establishment.

The three gates were the soul spirit, the body, and spiritual power.

The three plagues were the Tongue Root Plague, the Core Palace transforming into a sea, and the deficiency of Primordial Yin and Primordial Yang.

These three plagues corresponded to the three types of spirit roots mentioned in the classics.

Above, the Yellow Palace, below, the Gateway of Origin. Behind, the Dark Gate, and in front, the Gate of Life. Breathing through the skull, essence enters the Core Palace, and the Jade Pool's clear water nourishes the spirit root. Thus, one can cultivate and live eternally!

The spirit root originates from the tongue!

A cultivator's spirit root does not manifest in a single organ.

Instead, it is divided among the tongue root, the core palace, and the Palace of Essence.

This was why there was a saying in the Immortal Cultivation World that it was best for cultivators to refrain from excessive indulgence in pleasure before reaching Foundation Establishment.

Luo Chen had experienced Foundation Establishment several times and had gained far more insights than other Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Seeing that the two had known and supported each other for many years and still remembered his admonitions, he was naturally very pleased.

"Since Lingjun has chosen you, as his master, I will not stand in your way."

"But to be my disciple's Dao companion, you must not be a mere passerby for a few decades."

Seeing Mi Li's confusion, Luo Chen said, "If I cure your congenital deficiency, will you have the heart to strive for the Foundation Establishment path?"

Mi Li was stunned, as if she thought she had misheard.

But Qu Lingjun had already pulled her, "Thank your master!"

"Thank you, President!" Mi Li knelt and thanked Luo Chen in a daze.

In her ears, she heard Luo Chen's soft laughter.

"Stand up, let me take a look at your condition first."

...

After Luo Chen's examination, Mi Li's condition became clear! Her so-called congenital deficiency was indeed real.

Her meridians were too thin!

The inner wall of her core palace was too thin!

These two factors restricted her from diligent practice.

Even though they had earned many resources over the years, they couldn't invest them in Mi Li's cultivation.

As a result, Mi Li was already at this age, but she was only at the sixth level of Qi Condensation, unable to enter the late stage.

This situation was generally incurable.

Even Sun Sheng Shou, the renowned medical expert in Heavenly Wave Immortal City, would find it difficult to treat.

However, for Luo Chen, it was not a difficult task.

Because he had the Sea Cavern Pill!

This was a Tier 3 Cultivation Pill with the effect of reshaping the core palace meridians. It had once been sold for a sky-high price of fifty thousand spirit stones at an auction!

And even then, it was still in short supply.

The Medicine King Sect rarely put it up for sale.

However, this pill's grade was too high, and Mi Li's cultivation was too weak. To utilize it, Luo Chen would have to be by her side to support her.

"The situation is still much better than Caiyi's back then."

"With my support, there shouldn't be any problems!"

As Luo Chen contemplated the treatment plan, Mi Li sat across from him respectfully.

Even though she already knew that Luo Chen would personally treat her, she still felt as if she were in a dream.

Back then, on Little Huan Mountain.

When Luo Chen scolded Qu Lingjun, she had stood alone outside the door, feeling lonely and helpless.

Now, she had been accepted by Luo Chen and brought into his cave mansion.

The contrast between the two situations was like heaven and earth.

Turning her face, she looked at Qu Lingjun with deep affection, seeing the hope in his eyes.

It was this man's persistence that had moved his master!

"Don't worry, Master is very capable and can do anything! If he says he can cure you, he definitely can!"

Luo Chen naturally noticed the couple's interaction.

The sincere admiration in her eyes only made him smile faintly.

He couldn't do anything.

But to cure her, he already had a rough plan in mind.

Soon, he took out a large pile of bottles and jars from his storage bag.

Additionally, he handed over several aged medicinal herbs to Qu Lingjun.

"First, go and boil three portions of the soup medicine given by Sun Sheng Shou, it will be of great use later."

"Also, Mi Li, go outside the cave mansion and use your techniques to exhaust the spiritual power within your core palace meridians."

The two immediately followed his instructions.

After they left, Luo Chen sighed and patted his storage bag.

A lifeless humanoid puppet appeared beside him.

"Old Mi, back then, Miao Wen cruelly slaughtered the remaining members of your Mi family in Magnetic Valley, and I was helpless."

"Now, if I cure Mi Li and help her return to the path of cultivation, I will have repaid your favor of nurturing me back then."

The humanoid puppet stood quietly, showing no change in expression.

It was not meant to have any.

It was just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had died and been refined into a puppet by Tian Xingzi.

But if Mi Li were here, she would likely recognize his identity in an instant.

It was none other than her grandfather, Mi Shu Hua!

When Luo Chen killed the Blood Demon in the Divine Transformation Ruins, the only spoils he took from the fallen Luoyun Sect disciples were the puppet of Mi Shu Hua.

The body of a deceased person should not be made into a puppet!

A gentleman judges by deeds, not by intentions!

Regardless of what sinister intentions Mi Shu Hua had towards Luo Chen, at least before his death, he had not done anything too excessive to Luo Chen.

On the contrary, Luo Chen had taken advantage of his thoughts and profited from him.

This principle applied to Mi Shu Hua.

It also applied to Luo Chen.

He was treating Mi Li for the sake of his disciple, Qu Lingjun.

But if he truly cured her, Mi Shu Hua, if he knew in the afterlife, would surely be pleased.

(End of Chapter)

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