Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 604: Five Years in the Blink of an Eye, Forge Master Qing Yangzi - Novel Cool

Chapter 604: Five Years in the Blink of an Eye, Forge Master Qing Yangzi

Chapter 604: Five Years in the Blink of an Eye, Forge Master Qing Yangzi

Time passed by, and years slipped away.

The sun sets, and the heat of summer fades.

In a fleeting moment, five years went by in a blink of an eye.

For the entire Northern Sea Immortal World, five years were but a fleeting moment, and the vast ocean remained unchanged, while the fields and mountains stood still.

The so-called righteous and demonic war seemed like a backdrop, still raging on with great intensity.

However, for low-level cultivators, five years meant that many things had changed.

It could be a small realm transformation, a life-changing decision, or even the birth of a new life.

In Dragon Quake Immortal City.

A man with a weathered gaze was chattering away, discussing business with someone.

"Why is the price of this batch of copper essence different from usual? It's two percent higher!"

"I want you to know that Shouyang Mountain has been breached."

"But isn't Shouyang Mountain known as the mountain with the highest copper content in the Northern Sea?"

"Yes, originally, Shouyang Mountain was under the control of the Canghai Alliance, and they would mine a large amount of brass every year and refine copper essence. But with the massive invasion of the Demonfiend Sect and the distraction of the Penglai Immortal Clan in the rear, Shouyang Mountain, which was heavily garrisoned, was forcefully taken. Now, without a stable source of copper essence, the price has naturally skyrocketed."

The cultivator smiled bitterly as he spoke, "It's not just copper essence; even iron essence, lead wood, and cinnabar, which is needed for crafting charms, have all seen their prices rise due to the righteous and demonic war."

Seeing Zhang Jiadi's uncertain expression, the cultivator changed the topic.

"Actually, your Qingyanghao isn't that big. Why do you need such a large quantity of copper essence?"

Zhang Jiadi frowned, "You don't need to worry about that."

After pondering for a while, he made up his mind.

"Alright, I'll provide you with three thousand jin of copper essence at the price you mentioned, but the quality must be good. There must be no inferior goods."

Three thousand jin!

Another big deal!

Even though the price of brass essence was low, with this quantity, the profit to be made was not a small amount.

The cultivator smiled happily and immediately agreed to the deal.

"Oh, by the way, before I came in, I saw a white horse at your shop entrance. Consider it a bonus and give it to me!"

The other party was startled, "That's a second-rank puppet, capable of wave-riding flight and aerial maneuvers. It's worth at least five thousand spirit stones. This bonus..."

But seeing the formidable killing intent on Zhang Jiadi's body, cultivated over many years of battles, he thought for a moment and agreed.

"Fine, after all these years of cooperation between your Qingyanghao and us, it's just a small matter of a puppet."

"But, Zhang, can you reconsider my previous proposal?"

Zhang Jiadi waved his hand without hesitation.

"Forget about that. Currently, Qingyanghao has limited production capacity, and high-quality artifacts are only supplied to our shop. We can't sell them in bulk to you."

"Just deliver the copper essence to the Fengbo Pavilion on the shores of Penghu as agreed, and I'll send someone to receive it. I'll take the white horse with me now."

After saying this, Zhang Jiadi left the inner courtyard and took the white horse from the front courtyard.

As he walked down the street, his heart was filled with anticipation.

If he were to count the significant turning points in his life, there were only three occasions.

The first was obtaining immortal techniques and cultivating true energy, embarking on the path of Qi refinement, which allowed him to rise above the ordinary and become a cultivator.

The second was saving a beauty and marrying Wen Xiu. This fallen noble lady, with her broad vision and perspective, helped him break free from his small island and come to the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly. Not only did he broaden his horizons, but his cultivation also reached the late Foundation Establishment stage.

The third was meeting Senior Qing Yang!

Since meeting him, his once limited and mundane life suddenly became filled with hope.

Not only was his daughter born safely, but he also established a cultivation family on the lotus-picking island in Penghu. Furthermore, under Senior Qing Yang's name, he opened a shop in Dragon Quake Immortal City.

This shop, named after Senior Qing Yang, was the culmination of his years of networking and hard work.

Most of the resources sold there were resold, earning him a meager profit. He didn't have high expectations, considering it just a family business.

However, three years ago, Senior Qing Yang suddenly gave him an artifact to sell.

The artifact's rank was not high, only lower-grade, but its quality was quite exceptional.

Even among lower-grade artifacts, it was considered top-notch.

Not only that!

As time passed, over the past three years, the number of artifacts Senior Qing Yang gave him to sell also increased.

The ranks and quantities also rose!

Recently, Senior Qing Yang bestowed a shield artifact with an extremely powerful protective effect, comparable to a top-grade artifact, despite being only upper-grade.

As soon as it was displayed, it became the flagship item of Qingyanghao, attracting much attention.

If it weren't for the reminder from the Dragon Quake Immortal City's enforcer to include it in the next Dragon Abyss Auction, Zhang Jiadi would have sold it at a high price.

In any case, the once ordinary Qingyanghao, after receiving the many new artifacts from Senior Qing Yang, now had a signature product.

In the vast Dragon Quake Immortal City, it had gradually established a solid footing.

Consequently, the other businesses in the shop also became more prosperous.

"With increasing profits and more spirit stones coming in, and with occasional guidance from Senior Qing Yang, perhaps one day, I, Zhang Jiadi, will have the chance to glimpse the Golden Core path."

Filled with anticipation, Zhang Jiadi returned to his small shop in the southern part of the city.

Before entering, he saw a bustling crowd coming in and out of the shop.

With just a glance, his face lit up with joy.

"The boss is back!"

"Senior Zhang, how have you been?"

"I heard you voluntarily gave up the title of Three-Star Monster Hunter?"

This is truly a grand and awe-inspiring sight!"

Zhang Jiadi's final mission seemed simple, but it was extremely dangerous.

It was through this mission that he advanced from a two-star Monster Hunter to a three-star one.

Giving up such a stellar title would seem like a wasteful act to outsiders.

However, Zhang Jiadi did not regret it!

As long as he held the title of Monster Hunter, many things were beyond his control, and he had to follow the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly's orders.

But by giving up the title of three-star Monster Hunter, he had gained the lease for this small shop, so he didn't feel cheated.

After greeting some Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Zhang Jiadi entered the second floor of the Qing Yang Number Two.

Wen Xiu, who was in the middle of doing the accounts, subconsciously looked up.

"Have you bought the required copper essence for the Elder?"

"Yes, I did," Zhang Jiadi replied, but his expression was not good. "The price has increased again, and I don't know how to explain it to Elder Tian Xuan."

Wen Xiu, who had given birth to a child and rested for a few years, had already recovered to her original state.

Contrary to the rumors, she did not experience a decline in her realm due to childbirth. Instead, with a stable life and the assistance of a high-quality Spirit Vein for cultivation, her realm advanced from the third layer of Foundation Establishment to the fourth layer, entering the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

These years of managing the Qing Yang Number Two had enhanced the already rich elegant demeanor of a well-bred lady, making her even more composed.

She put down her brush and said calmly, "You don't need to worry about this. Elder Tian Xuan may seem strict with outsiders, but she is very protective of her own people. The last time our caravan was robbed, she personally took action to resolve it. It's just a small price increase, and if we explain the situation truthfully, she won't blame us."

"Hopefully so!"

Zhang Jiadi shrugged.

Even in front of his Daoist partner and women like Elder Tian Xuan, despite having reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he always felt a bit uneasy.

Especially with the latter, the powerful realm suppression and an inexplicable feeling made him subconsciously avoid getting close.

Zhang Jiadi pointed downstairs, "There are so many customers today!"

Wen Xiu smoothed her hair and walked to the window, a smile appearing on her beautiful face.

"Most of them are here for the Elder's crafted artifacts."

Zhang Jiadi was surprised, "But didn't you say that the Nine Dragon True Fire Cover was already claimed by Dragon Quake Immortal City?"

Wen Xiu shook her head, "These people may not be able to buy it, but it's good for them to see it. Moreover, the other artifacts in the shop are also of excellent quality, and for Loose Cultivators in the Qi Condensation Stage, they are rare and valuable treasures that are hard to come by."

At this point, she couldn't help but exclaim, "I never thought that Elder Qing Yang would also be a master artifact forger."

Zhang Jiadi also sighed, "Yes, not only are the artifacts he crafts of excellent quality, but he also has an extremely high output. In just three years, he has produced no less than thirty artifacts! Among the Loose Cultivator artifact forgers I know, only the Cave Master of Moyun Cave can slightly surpass him."

The Cave Master of Moyun Cave, the number one artifact forger of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly!

Not only has he produced many high-quality artifacts, but he has also refined numerous inferior-grade magical treasures and even does custom-made lifebound treasures for others.

Even a rough estimate of his annual income would make outsiders extremely envious.

"Forget it, I'll go back to Penghu to report," Zhang Jiadi said, his spirits lifting as he turned to Wen Xiu with concern, "Madam, you should also take care of yourself and not overwork."

Wen Xiu smiled and scolded him, "It's just some trivial matters. I am, after all, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and it's not that easy to tire me out. You should go back earlier. Qingqing has been getting more and more unruly, so don't let her offend the people on Peng Island."

Qingqing was their daughter, who was now four and a half years old.

Her full name was Zhang Jingqing, and the meaning behind it was self-evident.

They had originally wanted to ask Elder Qing Yang to give her a name, but he had been in seclusion for the first two years and only emerged three years ago.

So, the couple had no choice but to name their daughter ahead of time.

Although it was a simple name, it still showed their respect for Elder Qing Yang.

"Hehe, I brought her a little gift, and she should be very happy," Zhang Jiadi said with a silly smile, his eyes filled with indulgence.

After bidding farewell to his wife, he hurriedly left the shop and flew towards the Dragon Soaring Mountain Range, heading straight for Eight Hundred Mile Penghu.

Elder Qing Yang's large-scale artifact forging required a vast amount of basic raw materials, and since the Zhang family had received his favor, it was only right for them to run errands for him.

When Zhang Jiadi arrived at the newly built Feng Bo Ting outside Penghu, a Qi Condensation Cultivator had already come to greet him.

"Greetings, Patriarch!"

"Hmm."

Zhang Jiadi nodded. This Qi Condensation Cultivator was one of the Loose Cultivators he had recruited over the years as a family vassal.

There was no need to pay any salary, as they already had the Spirit Vein Cave Mansion to supply them, which many Loose Cultivators would covet.

His gaze fell on something outside Feng Bo Ting, and he was surprised to see a massive object lying on the ground.

"Who is this guest?"

A luxurious cloud carriage pulled by a strange beast had stopped outside Penghu, showing respect for the lord of Penghu.

The resident cultivator of the pavilion immediately explained, "It's the master from Moyun Cave."

"The Cave Master of Moyun Cave?"

Zhang Jiadi was taken aback, then muttered, "I just mentioned this master artifact forger, and I never thought he would come to visit us. Indeed, Elder Qing Yang's reputation is widespread, and even in the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, he has made a name for himself."

...

On the central island of Penghu, an old man and a young man were sitting face to face, their faces occasionally showing smiles, indicating a pleasant conversation.

"I personally went to see the Nine Dragon Cover forged by your Daoist friend, and the forging technique is truly marvelous, something I've never seen before. If it wasn't already claimed by Dragon Quake Immortal City, I would have wanted to buy it and study it thoroughly."

"You flatter me, it's just an ordinary superior-grade artifact."

When the Longyuan Auction was about to commence, you could easily bid and bring some Spirit Stones, which would be like a drop in the ocean for you."

"The Spirit Stones required for a single Magical Artifact is not an issue, but Daoist Friend Qing Yang's production is quite high. At the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, the impact on the Magical Artifact business and the Spirit Stones involved would not be a trivial matter."

"Cave Master, you worry too much. The Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly is vast, and there are countless Foundation Establishment and Qi Refinement cultivators like crossing the river. If we each focus on our own wealth, wouldn't that be wonderful?"

"That's true. One family alone cannot handle such a lucrative opportunity. However, I'm curious, will you venture into the business of crafting Precious Artifacts in the future?"

"Haha, my casting skills are not exceptional. Forget about Precious Artifacts, I haven't even crafted a single High-grade Magical Artifact. Cave Master, you're thinking too much."

...

"Master, this Cloud Piercing Cave Master, his intentions are not good!"

On the edge of Peng Island, Tianxuan's expression was grim.

Luo Chen waved his hand and narrowed his eyes, gazing in the direction where the Cloud Piercing Cave Master had left.

"It's fine. He was probably misled by someone. The Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly is so vast, and there are many others involved in the casting business besides me. His visit today was merely to test the waters."

"I deliberately showed weakness to our opponent, making them believe that my skills are inadequate, so they won't be too concerned in the short term."

"Moreover, casting is just a small part of the skills I possess. My financial resources won't be controlled by anyone."

Tianxuan suddenly understood.

As she spent more time in her human form, she became increasingly adept at thinking from the perspective of human cultivators.

Regarding Luo Chen's words, she was no longer as clueless as before.

Now, as she carefully thought about it, it was no wonder that the Cloud Piercing Cave Master had left with such a cheerful mood.

It turned out that the master had intentionally shown weakness.

However, the other party's politeness was also related to the master's reputation as the "Bright Sun Devil Monarch" that had spread outside.

Otherwise, with the Cloud Piercing Cave Master's Fourth Stage Golden Core cultivation, he wouldn't have been so courteous to a Second Stage Golden Core cultivator.

"Your injuries have healed, right?" Luo Chen suddenly asked.

Tianxuan was startled, and her divine sense spread out, but she couldn't find anyone for a long time.

She was shocked, wondering if the master's soul foundation had increased again. Even when she actively searched, she couldn't find the target, but the master had sensed it in an instant.

Could this divine sense range truly belong to a Second Stage Golden Core cultivator?

After sending Tianxuan away, Luo Chen stayed in place for a moment and then returned to a side hall on the island.

The massive Primordial Cauldron stood in the center of the hall.

Below, the raging flames seemed endless.

Luo Chen stood beneath the Primordial Cauldron, looking minuscule like an ant.

Suddenly, he waved his hand, and several streams of light flew out from the Primordial Cauldron.

When the light dissipated, the main body appeared.

Weapons like swords, spears, shields, and more were present, with flying swords being the most numerous.

Judging by their quality, each one was a High-grade Magical Artifact!

If the Cloud Piercing Cave Master had seen this scene, he probably wouldn't have left with a smile.

High-grade Magical Artifacts!

This meant that Luo Chen, known for his Spell Combat prowess as the Bright Sun Devil Monarch, had already started venturing into the crafting of Precious Artifacts. He was not just an ordinary caster who couldn't refine anything beyond Superior Magical Artifacts due to his lack of skill.

However, upon seeing the quality of these Magical Artifacts, Luo Chen shook his head in dissatisfaction.

"Time is still too short. Even with the system's proficiency boost, three years is still not enough for me to successfully craft even a single Inferior Precious Artifact."

"Thinking about it, when the Green Dan Valley insisted that crafting the Primordial Cauldron was simple, they were probably deceiving me."

Luo Chen muttered to himself and fell silent.

The reason he engaged in large-scale casting was not to earn Spirit Stones.

If he wanted to make money, he could easily do so through his familiar alchemy business, which would bring him great wealth.

In reality, his extensive casting was only to improve his casting skills, preparing to craft the Demon King Relic.

The Magical Artifacts in the Bright Sun Ship were just a way to recoup his funds through waste utilization.

The reputation of being a casting master, Bright Sun, was merely an unexpected gain.

After a while, Luo Chen shook his head and smiled wryly.

"I was too greedy, wanting to match a century's worth of effort from ordinary casters in just three years. I was indeed impatient."

Taking a deep breath, Luo Chen waved his hand to extinguish the green flames in the hall and stored the Primordial Cauldron in his abdomen.

He closed his eyes and focused, and the scene within his Dantian appeared before him.

In the raging sea of fire, a large copper basin collected countless red spiritual power, with the Primordial Cauldron at its center. There was also a pair of wings and a small hammer accompanying it.

Additionally, a red Golden Core, like a shining sun, hung high in the Dantian, constantly absorbing and emitting radiant sunlight.

Outside the red Golden Core, there was a faint shadow.

Upon closer inspection, it wasn't a shadow but a flawless white pearl.

The pearl, like a satellite, slowly orbited the red Golden Core, and the spiritual power within it was equally exceptional, with an even more vigorous and flourishing aura!

Looking inward at her own body, the spiritual power rippled like gentle waves.

The powerful spiritual pressure of the Fourth Stage Golden Core instantly filled the entire side hall.

Luo Chen slowly opened his eyes, revealing a satisfied expression.

Then, he silently muttered, "Control Panel."

Instantly, a light screen appeared, cascading down like a waterfall.

(End of Chapter)

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