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Chapter 419: Falling Cloud Flying Vessel, Murong's Departure, Top Ten Golden Core Adepts, Sweeping L
Chapter 419: Falling Cloud Flying Vessel, Murong's Departure, Top Ten Golden Core Adepts, Sweeping Luo Chen
Murong Qinglian's departure greatly impacted the Luo Tian Association.
Since the association's establishment, she had always been a significant presence.
At one point, she managed the finances, personnel, resources, and merit systems for Luo Chen.
Even as the association expanded with more departments and specialized roles, Murong Qinglian's role remained crucial due to the increasing number of cultivators within the association.
If she were to suddenly step down as the Merit Pavilion's leader, it would undoubtedly cause significant chaos within the Luo Tian Association.
However, at the same time!
If Murong Qinglian were to leave now, the impact would still be within a manageable range.
After Qin Liangchen's passing, she had often indulged in sadness over the past few years.
As a result, the Luo Tian Association granted her an extended leave.
In the Merit Pavilion, her deputy, Sima Wenjie, had been temporarily taking over her duties.
In the two years since, Sima Wenjie had become familiar with most of the Merit Pavilion's affairs.
Therefore, if Murong Qinglian were to leave, the Luo Tian Association would continue to operate smoothly without major disruptions.
Of course, some important matters still required time for handover.
Moreover, Murong Qinglian was a highly responsible person.
Before leaving Tianlan and heading to the Falling Cloud Sect, she planned to gather her spirits and personally mentor Sima Wenjie.
She was determined not to leave a mess behind and abandon her responsibilities.
Her decision received support and approval from her son, Qin Yuanjiang.
Coincidently, the disciples of the Falling Cloud Sect had also been assigned tasks that required time to complete.
So, they agreed on a time for Qin Yuanjiang to personally come and bring his mother back to the sect.
In the meantime.
Luo Chen did not show any signs of stopping her.
Not only that, but he also prepared a grand gift for Murong Qinglian.
A brand-new top-grade Dharmic Robe.
A suitable water-attribute Magic Treasure.
Plus enough Superior-grade Jade Dew Pills for a hundred years! Especially the latter!
According to the consumption rate of three to five pills every three to five days for ordinary cultivators, this gift was worth a staggering one million Spirit Stones!
It was indeed a valuable gift!
It was common knowledge that many solitary Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't earn even a few thousand Spirit Stones in a year.
This was the first time Luo Chen had been so generous.
Everything was to express his gratitude for Murong Qinglian's care over the years and her contributions to the Luo Tian Association.
Of course, it also contained a message of his feelings for Qin Liangchen.
...
Inside the mansion.
Luo Chen had temporarily halted his blind box opening and book reading activities.
Every day, he spent his time cultivating, practicing spells, and refining pills.
Not only did he refine pills for himself, such as Blood Enhancement Pills, Dust Suppressing Pills, and Tranquilizing Pills, but also Jade Dew Pills!
There was no other way.
The Ice Fortress required more pills, not less.
If he wanted to prepare enough Jade Dew Pills for Murong Qinglian for a hundred years, he had to personally refine more.
This would naturally take up a significant amount of his time.
Of course.
There was also good news.
After refining pills numerous times, he became increasingly familiar with the damaged pill-refining Magical Tool, the Chancellor Cauldron.
This was an excellent tool, not only for its convenient size and ease of use but also for its ability to hold more raw materials with each pill refinement.
It even had the effect of enhancing the grade of the refined pills! Additionally, with Luo Chen's already Grand Perfection level of proficiency in refining Jade Dew Pills, his success rate in pill refinement was extremely high!
He had even broken through the fifty percent success rate limit several times.
Inside the pill chamber.
Luo Chen gazed at the latest batch of pills with a contemplative look on his face.
Jade Dew Pills, a second-tier pill with an extremely high refinement difficulty.
The maximum number of pills that could be refined from one set of materials was ten.
Upon reaching the Grandmaster level, the success rate would increase to fifty percent, and the grade of the pills would be raised to Superior.
Then, it would stop there.
At most, after achieving Grand Perfection, one could refine top-grade Jade Dew Pills.
Previously, he had always believed that this was the limit.
But in recent days, he discovered that he could break through this limit!
Currently, the success rate for Superior Jade Dew Pills had gradually stabilized at sixty percent.
Furthermore, he felt that with more refinement, he could further improve!
"Is this breaking the system's limit or my own limit?"
"Why is this happening? Why didn't I notice it before? Or is it because of the Chancellor Cauldron, this pill refinement Magical Tool?"
Questions arose one after another.
If it were something else, he wouldn't have bothered himself.
But when it came to the system, he was determined to find the reason.
Only by establishing a pattern could he conduct corresponding experiments for other pills, spells, and cultivation techniques in the future.
Problems couldn't be solved by mere speculation.
Luo Chen decided to conduct a controlled experiment.
He took out another pill furnace from the Jilei Treasure Ring.
It was a Superior-grade pill furnace obtained from the spoils of war, and among them were even two top-grade pill furnaces.
However, most top-grade pill furnaces were cumbersome to use and required complicated procedures to master.
The Superior-grade pill furnace was just right for his current experiment.
He set up the furnace, lit the fire, and sequentially added the various materials, a total of five sets of raw materials, which was the limit for a Superior-grade pill furnace.
Luo Chen skillfully refined the Jade Dew Pills.
Two hours later, a pleasant fragrance of medicinal pills permeated the air.
Luo Chen reached out his hand, and snow-white pills began to fall onto the large ice plate in front of him.
One, two, three... twenty-eight pills!
After counting, Luo Chen's heart stirred.
With five sets of raw materials, ten pills per set, and a fifty percent success rate, the expected yield should be twenty-five pills.
If it were based on his previously stable sixty percent success rate, the number should be thirty.
But now, there were twenty-eight.
"Good pill-refining tools do indeed affect the success rate and quality of the pills."
"However, the extra three pills have nothing to do with the quality of the pill furnace; they are purely a result of my improved pill-refining skills."
"In other words, I can indeed surpass the system's limitations!"
"Then, how did this happen?"
Luo Chen reflected on his past.
Gradually, an idea formed in his mind.
This should be related to his accumulation of knowledge in pill refining.
Not only had he refined a large quantity of the same type of pill, but he had also begun to explore various other types of pills.
With such accumulation, he could even master second-tier pills like the Caiju Pill and the Blood Enhancement Pill without relying on the system's Achievement Points.
This was the perfect embodiment of a master pill refiner's skill!
Being able to easily master pills of the same tier, maintain a high success rate, and produce high-quality pills—this was more than just being a master pill refiner.
Calling him a Grandmaster would not be an exaggeration!
Furthermore, this was not the narrow definition of a Grandmaster, limited to a specific type of pill.
He had achieved Grandmastership in refining second-tier pills!
In simpler terms, Luo Chen's pill-refining skills had reached the level of a Grandmaster when it came to second-tier pills.
Even without the system's assistance, he could easily master them.
"Reading extensively from pill refining tomes, practicing more, and mastering various pill techniques, the cumulative effect has led to this Grandmaster-level pill refining realm."
"With enough time, I believe I can even complete or improve some first and second-tier pill formulas on my own."
"Only then can I truly be considered a Grandmaster pill refiner who has established his own sect."
After reaching this conclusion, Luo Chen's heart was filled with anticipation.
If he focused on refining a specific type of pill, could he achieve a hundred percent success rate?
He could succeed every time, without having to consider the failure rate and the need for a large quantity of raw materials.
From a single point to a broader scope.
If this was possible in pill refining, it should be the same in other areas as well.
The system did not have limitations!
The limitations existed within himself.
If he accumulated enough knowledge and strength, he could do better and achieve perfection.
This was true for pill refining, and it should be the same for spells, cultivation techniques, medical skills, and more.
After reaching this conclusion, Luo Chen heaved a sigh of relief.
Indeed, his decision to set aside time to read a wide range of tomes had been the right choice.
In the future, he should continue to do so.
Even if he didn't aim to become a Grandmaster in all professions, accumulating enough knowledge would allow him to draw inspiration from various sources, enabling him to progress further in a specific field.
Of course!
Not yet.
Luo Chen put away the superior pill furnace.
Next, he needed to use the Chancellor Cauldron to refine pills.
A mere superior pill furnace could only refine five sets of raw materials at a time.
Even the best pill furnaces could only handle ten sets.
But this treasure-grade pill furnace could refine twenty sets of raw materials at once, and Luo Chen hadn't even reached its limits yet!
"Let's refine the required Jade Dew Pills first."
...
Time passed slowly.
Three months flew by in the blink of an eye.
Even if Luo Chen hadn't refined enough Jade Dew Pills, he couldn't wait any longer. If necessary, he would use some of the high-quality Jade Dew Pills meant for the Ice Fortress.
The reason for his haste was simple.
The agreed-upon time had arrived, and Mengruo Qinglian was about to leave.
On Crimson Cloud Peak.
Luo Chen and Sima Huiwang stood at the back, watching as the cultivators took turns bidding farewell to Mengruo Qinglian.
Gucaiyi, Feng Xia, Yuan Xiaoyue, Sima Wenjie... even Bai Meiling appeared to bid farewell to Mengruo Qinglian.
Among them were elders who had accompanied her since the time in Dahhe City, with whom she had a close relationship.
Others were her subordinates from the Merit Pavilion and friends from the Luo Tian Association.
Especially the former neighbor from the inner city's courtyard in Dahhe City.
At this moment of farewell, they were particularly reluctant to part.
Even the usually silent Duan Feng presented a gift.
He had briefly lived in that courtyard and had received Mengruo Qinglian's care.
Finally, it was Luo Chen's turn.
"Senior Sister..."
Luo Chen shook his head. "At a time like this, I'd rather you call me Little Luo."
Mengruo Qinglian was taken aback. After years of using a different name, it was difficult for her to switch back to the old one.
"This is a small token of my appreciation. Please take care of yourself in the future, Sister-in-law."
Luo Chen handed over a storage pouch.
While others gave individual gifts, Luo Chen directly offered a storage pouch.
This piqued Mengruo Qinglian's curiosity.
She probed it with her divine sense, and in an instant, her expression changed dramatically.
"Little Luo, isn't this too precious?"
Luo Chen smiled, "Sister-in-law, please accept it."
His voice was filled with laughter, but his words were not to be refused.
Everything was what she deserved.
Whether it was the bowl of tiger bone soup that helped Luo Chen break through the fifth layer of Qi Condensation, or the battle at Crooked Moon Valley where she held off powerful enemies to allow Luo Chen to escape.
Luo Chen remembered all these incidents clearly.
Not to mention that over the years, she had diligently contributed to Luo Tian Association, making countless outstanding contributions.
Luo Chen was not an ungrateful person.
Even though outsiders might think that by helping her achieve Foundation Establishment, he no longer owed her anything.
But in Luo Chen's opinion, a drop of kindness should be repaid with a gushing spring.
Within his abilities, these things were not worth mentioning.
His only regret was that Brother Qin had not successfully established his Foundation and did not live to see his son, Qin Yuanjiang, again.
Seeing Luo Chen's sincere expression, Mengruo Qinglian's face softened.
Holding the light storage pouch, she nodded.
"Then, thank you."
Luo Chen hummed in response, sending a message into her ear, reminding her not to reveal the quantity of Jade Dew Pills too openly.
Mengruo Qinglian naturally understood the importance of this matter.
It wasn't that they feared Luo Chen being coveted.
The news of Dan Chenzi's ability to refine Jade Dew Pills had already spread, after all, the Ice Fortress had many people with loose lips.
The main issue was that the gift he was giving was too valuable.
If Mengruo Qinglian went to Falling Cloud Sect with this batch of medicine, it would be inevitable to attract trouble if someone coveted these pills.
Qin Yuanjiang now seemed to have the reputation of a true disciple.
But he was still a newcomer to Foundation Establishment, with a shallow foundation.
If he encountered difficulties, he might not be able to protect his mother.
After exchanging farewells, Luo Chen retreated back into the crowd.
"Aren't you going up to bid her farewell?"
"Over the years, I've had the most contact with her, and we've chatted more than ten times in the past few months. Why the need for one more time?" Sima Huiwang said indifferently.
Although she said this, Luo Chen still saw a hint of reluctance and regret in her eyes.
From now on, the three golden flowers of Luo Tian Association, Sima Huiwang, Mengruo Qinglian, and Gu Caiyi, would only have two left.
And these two were somewhat incompatible rivals.
Without Mengruo Qinglian mediating between them, who knew what conflicts would arise in their daily work from now on.
Just as they were waiting.
Outside Crimson Cloud Peak, a massive flying vessel arrived, piercing through the clouds and mist!
The moment they saw the flying vessel, everyone from Luo Tian Association exclaimed in unison.
A magical treasure-grade flying vessel!
Among the crowd, Luo Chen's expression was particularly shocked.
It wasn't the sheer size of the vessel that seemed to block out the sky that surprised him.
In that instant, at least ten divine senses swept past Crimson Cloud Peak, and they all landed on him.
It was just a fleeting scan!
Although it was well-concealed! But in that moment, the pressure from the ten powerful divine senses caused him to involuntarily retreat several steps.
"President, what's wrong?"
Sima Huiwang, standing closest to him, turned her head in confusion.
With just a glance, her expression changed.
In her line of sight, Luo Chen's face was dripping with large beads of cold sweat.
As he retreated those seven steps, each footprint sank three inches into the ground.
It should be known that this landing platform was built with high-quality materials, capable of withstanding the ascent and descent of large flying vessels.
What had happened to make the president lose his composure like this?
Luo Chen struggled to lift his head, forcing a smile.
"Nothing."
Just two words, but they felt as heavy as a mountain.
Suddenly, Luo Chen let out a sigh of relief, and his spine straightened.
Was everything really okay?
Sima Huiwang's face was filled with uncertainty.
But at this moment, a young man flew out from the giant flying vessel.
"Mother, mother!"
"I'm here!"
Qin Yuanjiang excitedly landed on the landing platform, unable to resist holding his mother's hand.
Mengruo Qinglian smiled and shook her head, "Since you're here, Little Tiger is naturally happy." Qin Yuanjiang rarely showed his youthful side. "Mother, have you packed everything?"
"Yes, I've almost finished packing."
"Then let's go!"
Qin Yuanjiang held Mengruo Qinglian's hand and prepared to leave.
But just as he took a step, he suddenly stopped.
Letting go of her hand, he cupped his fists and bowed deeply towards the crowd of Luo Tian Association members.
"Over the years, thank you all for taking care of my mother."
"Uncle Luo, thank you!"
In the crowd, Luo Chen forced a smile.
"Go, and may the winds be with you."
Qin Yuanjiang nodded repeatedly, then eagerly led Mengruo Qinglian towards the giant spiritual vessel.
Along the way, Mengruo Qinglian kept turning back.
Finally, with her eyes red, she said loudly, "Everyone, I bid you farewell. I won't forget all of you, nor will I forget Luo Tian Association."
On Crimson Cloud Peak, countless cultivators responded in kind.
"Hall Master Mengruo, may the winds be with you."
"Take care!"
"Until we meet again!"
(End of Chapter)
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