Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 413: The Matter Here, Luo Chen Has No Regrets - Novel Cool

Chapter 413: The Matter Here, Luo Chen Has No Regrets

Chapter 413: The Matter Here, Luo Chen Has No Regrets

"Friend Kang, it's been years since we last met, and your demeanor is even more impressive than before!"

"Haha, Friend Luo, when friends part ways for three days, they should be viewed with new eyes. I knew you were no ordinary person, and Da He Workshop couldn't hold you back. The same goes for Heavenly Wave Immortal City!"

In the Luo Tian Main Hall, the two men chatted happily.

"This time, I owe you a favor," Luo Chen sincerely thanked him.

The situation the Luo Tian Association faced wasn't just the threat from the Flame Alliance's vassals and Qin Tai Ran.

The countless onlooking loose cultivators seemed to be mere spectators, enjoying the show.

But if the Luo Tian Association were to truly collapse, they would be like vultures, ready to pounce.

When the wall falls, everyone pushes—a fitting description!

Some of Kang Dongyue's minor operations outside seemed insignificant, but they could reduce many troubles for the Luo Tian Association.

Regarding this, Kang Dongyue didn't take credit.

"Just a few words of persuasion, nothing worth mentioning, really!"

He smiled, recalling how Luo Chen had bid for life-saving spirit medicine for him back then.

Luo Chen smiled back.

Then, Kang Dongyue revealed the real reason for his prolonged stay.

After listening, Luo Chen's expression remained calm.

"Flowing Light Manor?"

Kang Dongyue sighed, "Yes, Flowing Light Manor has long been known for its numerous bandit cultivators. Over the years, the Bai family of Flowing Light Manor obtained a secret technique, fully upgrading that spiritual land to the second tier. They produced a second Foundation Establishment Cultivator within the clan and recruited another Foundation Establishment Cultivator from outside. Now, they are undoubtedly the undisputed masters of Flowing Light Manor."

Luo Chen seemed deep in thought.

Kang Dongyue continued, "If it were just about the family's prosperity, I wouldn't mind. But they've blocked the trade route between my Kang family and Heavenly Wave."

"Aren't you a vassal of the Sword Sect? How dare they target your caravans?" Luo Chen was puzzled.

Kang Dongyue shook his head, "It's too far. The distance between the Sword Sect and our Taishan Manor is too great. The Bai family's bandit cultivators haven't changed their ways; even if they rob us, we have no evidence."

Luo Chen understood his intentions, "So, you want to use the Luo Tian Association to deal with the Bai family?"

"Yes!"

Kang Dongyue didn't hesitate and spoke frankly.

Luo Chen pondered for a while, then slowly said, "We can help with this matter, but..."

At this point, he sighed.

"I'm sure you're aware of the current situation in the Luo Tian Association. We have many injured members, including Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and it's not suitable for us to engage in external battles in the short term."

Kang Dongyue nodded repeatedly, "I understand, and I can wait!"

Wait? Luo Chen studied him for a moment, grasping his intentions.

It wasn't just about maintaining the Kang family's trade route; he also had his eyes on the Bai family's complete second-tier spiritual land!

In the past, the Bai family's second-tier spiritual land was only a pseudo-second-tier due to a massive ancient cypress.

But now, it was the real deal.

The Kang family once shared a second-tier spiritual land with the Huo family.

However, when the Three-legged Toad destroyed the Huo family back then, it also ruined Taishan Manor's second-tier spiritual land.

They were planning to change their family residence!

For the Luo Tian Association, this was not a big deal; it only required two or three Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

But for the Kang family, it was a top priority concerning the rise and fall of their clan.

No wonder he had stayed in Crimson Cloud for so long and insisted on meeting Luo Chen.

Luo Chen also remembered that six or seven years ago, the Kang family had repeatedly invited the Luo Tian Association to establish a branch in Taishan Manor to target the Bai family.

Now it seemed that this plan had been in the works for a long time and wasn't a sudden idea.

Luo Chen thought for a moment and said, "Let's wait a few years. After the Luo Tian Association regains its strength in Heavenly Wave, I'll send someone there. By then, they will cooperate with your Kang family."

At this point, Luo Chen suddenly asked, "What about the Yu family?"

Kang Dongyue was taken aback, unsure why Luo Chen brought up the Yu family.

However, if he wanted to ask, Kang Dongyue was willing to share.

After learning about the Yu family's recent situation from Kang Dongyue, Luo Chen nodded slightly.

He had never forgotten who had participated in the Battle of Gaolingyuan.

The Huo family, Bai family, Dajiang Gang, loose cultivator Tun Mountain, and that beast tamer, Yu Rou! Now, the Huo family was no more, the Dajiang Gang had dispersed, and Tun Mountain had likely reincarnated.

But for the remaining two enemies, if given the chance, he would definitely avenge the past!

"It was a pleasure to chat with you tonight. I look forward to being your guest in Taishan Manor next time."

"Absolutely!"

Kang Dongyue left with a smile.

He had already set a date and would leave Heavenly Wave to return to his family tomorrow.

As some left, others chose to stay!

Soon after, Luo Chen and Xing Zonghan reached an understanding.

The former master of the Tian Dao Peak's Xing family, Luo Chen had saved his life and helped him destroy his enemy, the Eagle family of Tianying Peak.

In that battle, Xing Zonghan fought with great enthusiasm.

To avoid burdening the Luo Tian Association, he quietly left.

Over the years, he had been searching for a place to cultivate in seclusion, even skipping the Thunder Mountain battlefield.

Hearing that the Luo Tian Association was under attack, he rushed to assist.

After the battle, he immediately requested to join the Luo Tian Association!

Regarding this matter, Sima Huiwang was hesitant to decide.

Although she managed the Luo Tian Association's personnel matters, decisions involving Foundation Establishment Cultivators required Luo Chen's approval.

"If you're willing to join the Luo Tian Association and pursue the Dao together, I'd be more than happy to welcome you!"

Xing Zonghan smiled, "In that case, I'll be troubling you a lot in the future, Leader Luo!"

Luo Chen's face was filled with smiles.

After this battle, the Luo Tian Association suffered heavy losses.

But amidst the significant losses, there were also substantial gains.

Status!

The Luo Tian Association had gained status!

Not just because of him but also because of the formidable strength displayed by the Luo Tian Association in this battle.

With this status, they could naturally attract numerous cultivators to join.

In the past, the Luo Tian Association could only attract some Qi Condensation cultivators among loose cultivators.

But this time, with Sun Sheng Shou from the Sun family's medical hall in the front and Xing Zonghan in the rear.

And this was just the beginning.

Once the Luo Tian Association recovers its full strength, the number of factions willing to ally with them would only increase.

This trend couldn't be achieved merely through farming and business development.

They had to engage in real battles to leave a deep impression and attract others to join.

Tonight.

Luo Chen had more people to meet, not just these two.

Qiu Liangyue, representing the Ice Master Thin Frost Ascendant's lineage, had also helped in the previous battle.

This was a gesture of goodwill from a Golden Core Mid-stage cultivator.

Yue Chong, the head of the Yue family from Shao Hua Mountain.

However, it was not out of friendship, but rather, self-interest.

Luo Chen gave the other party a jade slip he had obtained from a late-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator of a Sword Sect in the battlefield of Thunder Mountain as a reward.

"Although it's a side-branch sword manual, it can still greatly benefit my Yue family."

"President Luo, thank you for this!"

With the sword manual in hand, Yue Chong left satisfied.

By this time, Luo Chen had almost finished meeting with everyone he needed to see.

The sky was gradually brightening.

Luo Chen sat alone in the main hall, his face showing signs of fatigue. He closed his eyes for a brief rest.

In recent days, he had not had a moment's rest.

Engaging in multiple battles, strategizing, navigating among Golden Core cultivators, treating the wounded, exchanging interests...

If it were anyone else, they would have long been exhausted.

But he, with his strong willpower, endured it all.

As he rested, a wave of immense fatigue washed over him like a tide.

When he woke up, the outside world was once again bathed in moonlight, with only a few stars visible.

He looked at the thin blanket draped over him, and his heart warmed slightly.

He could sense that Hui Niang had come by earlier.

Luo Chen stood up and stretched lazily, his bones cracking like thunder and drums.

His powerful physique once again imbued him with boundless energy.

As he exited the Luo Tian Main Hall, a graceful figure hurried towards him.

"President, you're awake!"

"Hui Niang, come for a walk with me!"

"Mhm."

A man and a woman strolled along the Crimson Cloud Path, welcoming the cool mountain breeze.

The gentle breeze blew away the lingering smoke of battle and blood that had enveloped them for days.

It also calmed the restlessness in Luo Chen's heart.

They chatted, but their conversations were brief.

"Is Min Longyu awake?"

"Yes."

"What about Li Ying Zhang?"

"He's still undergoing treatment, but Sun Sheng Shou said that his foundation is solid, and his recovery will be swift."

"What about Meng Juan Qinglian..."

"I know, I'll send more people to take care of her."

"She's not in a suitable state to do anything right now, give her an extended vacation."

"The Hall of Merit cannot be without a master for a day, I plan to have Wen Jie temporarily take over as the Hall Master."

"Mhm, you handle these appointments as you see fit. By the way, didn't Xu Zhenren mention a ten-year term back then?"

"It's long passed."

"He didn't bring up leaving?"

"No, I think he's already accustomed to Luo Tian Association."

"Let's allocate an additional ten percent of the Spirit Beast Hall's profits to him."

"Isn't that too much?"

"These years, Xu Zhenren has been dedicated, and he even lost a white crane for the association. Now, the Golden Crown Plundering Eagle that we painstakingly bred has also died. We should compensate him."

"Mhm, I'll listen to you."

"Is the spirit stone reserve in the Hall running low?"

"Yes, but don't worry. I've talked to them, and we'll owe the channel merchants for a while. We'll settle the debts with the downstream merchants in advance, so there won't be any issues for the time being."

"How long will it take to recover?"

"One year to recover our vitality, and three years to reach our former peak. In ten years, Luo Tian Association will become the wealthiest power in Heavenly Wave Immortal City!"

"After handling these matters, I might need to seclude myself for a period. It could be a year, or perhaps three to five years, I can't be sure."

"Go ahead, I'll take care of the association."

"You're working so hard."

"You're saying that again!"

They stopped at a steep cliff.

Luo Chen looked down at the dark and dense mountain base behind the mountain.

This was the burial ground for the deceased cultivators of Luo Tian Association.

The green mountains were the resting place for the heroes of Luo Tian.

Soon, new graves would be added here.

...

Three days later.

Crimson Cloud Peak was closed, and no outsiders were allowed.

White banners hung high, and yellow paper filled the sky.

The sound of suona horns and gongs, mixed with sobs, created an atmosphere of profound sadness.

The funeral lasted for seven days.

After seven days of mourning, the burial took place on an auspicious day.

At the back of Crimson Cloud Peak, a sea of people gathered.

Led by Luo Chen, coffin after coffin was lowered into the ground, and tombstone after tombstone was erected.

Wang Yuan stood beside a new grave, and Zeng Yi Long, who had achieved success in body refinement, knelt on the ground, calling out, "Mother, mother..."

Zhou Yuan Li, who had been busy for a long time, hurried over.

For his friend Liu Qiang, he poured three cups of wine, lit a stick of incense, and made a promise.

In the future, he would have one of his sons change his surname to Liu, carrying on Liu Qiang's lineage.

Su Xiaolin, a lonely man, seemed to have no one to mourn his death.

However, in front of his grave, there were plenty of fruits, candles, and incense.

These were silently placed by Luo Wang cultivators.

Meng Juan Qinglian, who had been in a daze for many days, suddenly burst into tears, hugging Qin Liangchen's tombstone and weeping uncontrollably.

The former Hall Master of the Hall of Merit, known for her grace and demeanor, was nowhere to be seen in this moment.

But now, no one ridiculed her.

Because everyone here was in the same situation.

Luo Chen had retreated to the back of the crowd, his face tense, his lips white from biting them.

Sima Hui Niang and Gu Caiyi stood on either side of him, and they could vaguely sense the tension in his body.

Gu Caiyi asked worriedly, "President Luo, what's wrong?"

Luo Chen shook his head, still keeping his lips sealed.

Suddenly, he felt a hint of regret.

He wondered if he should have spared Yan Lei Zi, so as not to provoke Di Wanyun.

He wondered if he should have come out of hiding earlier, to face the pressure from the Golden Core cultivators of the Flame Alliance.

He wondered if he had been too hasty in establishing a relationship with Hui Niang and Caiyi, and if, after many years, he might be the one crying at the graves, wondering if they were his.

Regret...

After a long time, Luo Chen shook his head vigorously.

"There's no room for so much regret!"

"In life, dissatisfaction is eight or nine out of ten."

"In the end, it's all because I'm not strong enough!"

"If I were stronger, how dare these petty people invade? If I were stronger, with my success, my family would rise! If I were stronger, the ones crying at the graves should be our enemies!"

Crack!

The sound of cracking bones, followed by the release of his large palm.

Luo Chen quietly left.

The matter here was concluded, but the road ahead was still long.

He couldn't stop taking steps forward.

For himself, and for those who had staked their lives and fortunes on him.

(End of Chapter)

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