Immortality Begins With The Alchemical Master Chapter 621: Collaborative Marriage Proposal, Sixth Level Golden Core, Six Sets of Armors Complete, - Novel Cool

Chapter 621: Collaborative Marriage Proposal, Sixth Level Golden Core, Six Sets of Armors Complete,

Chapter 621: Collaborative Marriage Proposal, Sixth Level Golden Core, Six Sets of Armors Complete, All is Ready

Inside the Peng Island Palace.

The guests took their seats and engaged in pleasant conversations.

The two Foundation Establishment youths, led by Zhang Jiadi, went outside to play.

Within the palace, after some initial pleasantries, the conversation gradually turned to the main topic.

"Qingyangzi, I, Huo Fang, on behalf of Wu Zhong Valley, invite you to join our sect. Of course, if you are interested, the Heavenly Channel Chen Family and the Coral Sea Zhou Family can also be options for you," Huo Fang said solemnly.

However, the answer he received was an unequivocal refusal.

"I'm sorry, I'm used to being carefree and can't bear the constraints of a sect. I appreciate your kind intentions, Huo Fang."

Huo Fang wasn't surprised by this response; Master Mo Yun had rejected him in the same manner back then. Nonetheless, he still wanted to make an effort.

"Won't you even listen to the conditions we offer?"

Luo Chen smiled, "Forget it. What if your conditions are too good, and I can't help but be tempted?"

Huo Fang was taken aback. Indeed, Wu Zhong Valley had prepared a substantial price, intending to win over this Forge Master who excelled in crafting defensive artifacts.

The most basic offer was a mid-grade third-tier cavern mansion, along with an annual salary of 500,000 spirit stones.

Additionally, there would be countless servants, and two to five concubines below the Golden Core stage could be arranged for him.

If Qingyangzi had other requests, they could also negotiate further based on these terms.

Naturally, such conditions corresponded to specific expectations.

This meant that Qingyangzi would establish a Forge Hall within Wu Zhong Valley, teach forging techniques to the junior disciples of Wu Zhong Valley, and customize defensive artifacts for the Golden Core cultivators of Wu Zhong Valley.

Since Qingyangzi didn't even want to hear the conditions, there was nothing more to discuss.

However, this was a common attitude among loose cultivators.

Huo Fang shook his head and sighed, "It's a pity we can't be in the same sect."

Luo Chen's expression was warm, "Even though we are not in the same sect, we are still fellow cultivators. In your free time, you are welcome to come and play in Peng Lake."

Huo Fang chuckled and proposed a backup plan.

"Let's collaborate!"

"How would this collaboration work?"

"For the artifacts you craft each year, we, the three parties of Wu Zhong Valley, will take seventy percent, and the price will be based on the market rate."

"Huo City Master, you're joking. In the art of forging, time is unpredictable, and failures are common. How can I guarantee a stable annual output? Moreover, long-term forging will significantly impact my cultivation. I can't focus solely on petty gains while neglecting my cultivation on the Great Dao."

Huo Fang frowned, his gaze falling on Luo Chen's face, which appeared red but was actually youthful beyond measure.

In various intelligence reports, there seemed to be no mention of Qingyangzi's age.

They assumed that a master-level existence with such exceptional forging skills would be an elder cultivator in their threes or even four hundred years old.

If such an existence had no hope of reaching the Nascent Soul stage, they would naturally crave comfort and benefits.

However, it seemed that he had misjudged Luo Chen's aspirations for the Great Dao.

After some thought, Huo Fang relaxed the conditions.

"Then let's not calculate it annually but set a ten-year period. How about that?"

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows, "That's more lenient, but what benefits can I get? You should know that even if I don't sell defensive artifacts to you, there are plenty of others who want them. I'll never lack spirit stones to earn."

"This is simple!"

Huo Fang smiled, "You must be tired of the Demon Hunter Bureau's five-year mandatory tasks, right?"

Luo Chen's expression showed hesitation, and his gaze shifted to the Fishing Sage and Empress Zi.

The two of them nodded slightly to him.

"What do you mean?" Luo Chen's gaze shifted back to Huo Fang.

Huo Fang nodded, "Although we can't directly intervene in the internal affairs of the Ten Thousand Immortals Assembly, we do have some connections. As long as you're willing to collaborate with us, we'll take care of things with the Demon Hunter Bureau. They'll open their doors wide for you."

"Muyun Daoist, why don't you share your experience?"

At Huo Fang's invitation, Master Mo Yun coughed lightly.

"Qingyangzi, you can rest assured on this matter. I've been collaborating with them for nearly a hundred years. Apart from wartime summons, I've never been assigned an external task. Even during the beast tide, we can avoid the front lines by serving as logistics personnel."

After hearing his explanation, Luo Chen fell into deep thought.

Indeed, the conditions were very tempting.

The mandatory tasks not only involved danger but also consumed a lot of time, which was quite annoying.

If the three parties of Wu Zhong Valley could relieve him of these troubles, he would have more time to focus on his cultivation.

Obviously, they were capable of doing so.

The presence of the Fishing Sage and Empress Zi proved everything! It was just right; in order to refine the Demon Sovereign Remains, he needed to refine a batch of defensive artifacts anyway, so trading with them was not a bad idea.

It was a win-win situation, so why not?

Luo Chen didn't hesitate for long and agreed on the spot.

In the short term, Master Huofang had a condition: he would not accept custom Artifact commissions. Whatever he crafted, the three families of Wu Zhong Valley would have to purchase!

Master Huofang naturally agreed.

In the cultivation world, Artifacts were abundant, but defensive Artifacts were scarce. Regardless of attributes or style, it was best to acquire them first.

Even if it didn't suit an individual, the three families of Wu Zhong Valley had many cultivators, so they could find compatible matches.

After settling this matter, Master Huofang, taking advantage of the open conversation, also discussed some additional collaborations.

"The black golden dragon carp in Peng Lake has quite an impressive appearance. How about leaving half of them for us after they mature? We can discuss the price later."

"This spiritual land isn't being utilized to its full potential by Master Qingyangzi. I have some suggestions, but if you're short-staffed, you might want to hear them."

"Speaking of staff, Master Qingyangzi, you have too few capable people under your command. The Zhang family only has a few core members, and it's far from being considered a cultivation family. Why not let the family head expand and flourish, so they can better assist you?"

"Today, I've brought two young ladies from the Chen and Zhou families, both with exceptional appearances and impeccable conduct. They got along well with Zhang Jiadi at first sight, and they might even form a good match. What do you think, friend?"

At first, Luo Chen listened with a smile to these initial collaborations.

But as the conversation progressed, the tone shifted.

Marriage alliance?

Or infiltrating his staff?

Was Master Huofang trying to help develop Peng Lake, or was he coveting this spiritual land?

Under Master Huofang's cheerful gaze, Luo Chen calmly replied, "Although the Zhang family is my vassal, they are not my servants. Let's leave it to fate!"

This was neither a rejection nor an acceptance!

Master Huofang laughed heartily, "Indeed, let the young ones follow the flow of fate!"

The conversation came to a pause.

Next, Luo Chen chatted separately with Empress Zi and the Fishing Sage.

Empress Zi came to explain the incident where Huang Fu Song had provoked him, but Luo Chen brushed it off with a smile, indicating that he had long forgotten about it. Hearing this, Empress Zi naturally felt relieved and even suggested organizing a dinner where Huang Fu Song would personally serve tea and apologize to Luo Chen.

Whether this dinner would happen or not was another matter, but at least Empress Zi had shown her intention.

The Fishing Sage, on the other hand, didn't have much to talk about. Luo Chen mentioned that although his closed-door cultivation had been interrupted, he would resume it soon.

In other words, the Fishing Sage wouldn't see him for a while.

The Fishing Sage was naturally disappointed, but under the watchful eyes of Master Huofang and Empress Zi, he couldn't express his true thoughts.

Even if he did, the two of them would likely dismiss it.

Master Huofang had the backing of Wu Zhong Valley, and Empress Zi had the Nascent Soul legacy of the Great Zhou Dynasty. They both possessed the Core Formation methods.

Only a true loose cultivator like the Fishing Sage hadn't even found a way to achieve Core Formation.

After chatting with the two of them, it was Master Mo Yun's turn.

Right from the start, he eagerly asked about Luo Chen's forging techniques, wanting to know how he achieved the perfect fusion of Formation Arrays and Artifact Embryos.

Luo Chen would never reveal the core secrets of the Primordial Cauldron.

He diverted the conversation, sometimes talking about the forging techniques of Hundred Creation Mountain and the Refining Peak, and other times mentioning the Eastern Forging techniques he had learned by chance. During this, he also asked for Master Mo Yun's insights.

Master Mo Yun, being in need, naturally shared his knowledge.

Luo Chen took the opportunity to learn some of Master Mo Yun's forging tricks.

In the end, he said seriously, "In fact, the Formation Array remains the same, and anyone can follow the blueprint and execute it accordingly. What's truly important is the Artifact Embryo itself. If you refine it to perfection, it will naturally fit most Formation Arrays."

A perfect Artifact Embryo? Master Mo Yun's eyebrows furrowed, wondering if it required exceptional raw materials. He recalled the Golden Yellow Rock Armor he had handled; its quality didn't seem that great either.

How did Master Qingyangzi transform ordinary materials into a perfect Artifact Embryo?

As he pondered, the evening approached.

Master Huofang put down his teacup and stood up leisurely.

"I apologize for disturbing your closed-door cultivation today. We won't bother you further and will take our leave now."

Luo Chen stood up as well, his face filled with apology.

"I'm sorry, but time is indeed tight. Otherwise, I would definitely stay up late with you, discussing the Great Dao."

Master Huofang laughed heartily and waved his hand.

"There's plenty of time, no need to rush! After you exit seclusion, you are always welcome in Wu Zhong Valley."

Luo Chen smiled, "The Wu Zhong Valley, known as the place where no demon returns, is indeed a place I've long admired. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely pay a visit."

The two walked side by side towards the exit, followed by the others.

When they reached the shore of Peng Lake, Luo Chen bid farewell to everyone individually.

When they reached Master Mo Yun, he seemed to suddenly snap out of his trance.

"Qingyangzi, are you trying to fool me?"

"What do you mean?"

"Perfect Artifact Embryos are not easily obtained. These things are crafted by people like us, and naturally, they have their flaws. They are not like the Dao Artifact Embryos from the legends of the Immortals, born during the opening of the heavens and earth. How could they be perfect?"

Luo Chen blinked, "At least, I'm right about the direction, aren't I?"

Master Mo Yun was speechless.

Luo Chen continued, "As for how to achieve it, that's everyone's secret technique. It's like your Muyun Thirteen Techniques, which haven't leaked out for so many years. Surely, you don't think I'm so selfless and generous that I'd casually reveal it to you!"

After listening to Luo Chen, Master Mo Yun's face turned red and white in turns, as if he was both embarrassed and angry, but he also knew that Qingyangzi's words were true, though rough.

It was he who had been too reckless.

After a moment of adjustment, his face regained its calm, "Indeed, I was being too greedy."

Luo Chen smiled, "It's fine. Although the core secret technique cannot be shared, our forging styles are different, and we can still make progress through future exchanges."

Master Mo Yun nodded, then suddenly said, "It's not just me who wants to exchange ideas with you."

"You mean the Fishing Sage?" Luo Chen asked nonchalantly.

However, Master Mo Yun waved his hand.

"Not him, but someone else. Someone you know, who will soon have the time to visit Peng Island."

"Someone I know?" Luo Chen was puzzled, "Who?"

Master Mo Yun smiled mysteriously and chuckled.

"You'll find out later."

With that, he took large strides and flew onto the big ship under the watchful eyes of Huo Fang and the others.

Luo Chen stood by the lake, deep in thought.

In the end, he could only shake his head and smile.

This Master Mo Yun, who had been tricked by him, was now leaving and giving him a riddle in return.

He was quite an interesting person.

But who was Luo Chen to be bothered by such a trivial matter? He simply laughed it off.

Anyway, when the time came, he would know who it was when they showed up.

...

Luo Chen thought it would be soon.

However, he didn't expect that several years had passed, and he still hadn't met the person Master Mo Yun had mentioned.

Instead, a dramatic change occurred in Peng Lake.

The first event was the marriage of the head of the Zhang family from Lianlian Island to the Zhou family from the Coral Sea! On that day, the formation array on Peng Lake dissipated, and the wedding procession set off from Lianlian Island, arriving at the Coral Sea. Along the way, countless flying boats filled the sky, colorful ribbons fluttered in the wind, and the atmosphere was filled with celebration.

When they returned, they were accompanied by sea beasts, and numerous Loose Cultivators offered their congratulations.

At the wedding, Qingyangzi, who hadn't appeared in public for many years, personally showed up as the marriage officiant for Zhang Jiadi.

For this occasion, he even gifted the bride's family a Jade Ruyi Artifact Embryo, claiming it to be both offensive and defensive, bringing good fortune in all endeavors.

The Zhou family's daughter was named Zhou Shanshan.

After marrying into the Zhang family, she gave birth to a son for Zhang Jiadi in the second year, thus ensuring the continuation of the Zhang family's bloodline.

Furthermore, after Zhou Shanshan joined the Zhang family, she also brought new industries.

She planted a batch of Emerald Coral in the 800-li Peng Lake, a rare freshwater coral. Although its rank wasn't high, even after growing for a hundred years, it would only be at the first rank.

However, this coral could effectively improve water quality and automatically capture Spirit Qi.

With long-term cultivation, the Spirit Qi environment of an entire body of water could be significantly enhanced.

Moreover, in waters with Emerald Coral, other special aquatic products could be cultivated, and even sea Spirit Beasts could be transplanted.

Because of this change, the Zhang family instantly gained several new industries.

Zhou Shanshan's position as the head wife became even more stable! In comparison, Wen Xiu and her daughter, who had already been marginalized, became even more insignificant.

Wen Xiu rarely returned to Lianlian Island and mostly stayed alone in the Qingyang Shop in Dragon Abyss City.

Regarding this, Luo Chen, aside from saying "Unexpected changes test one's character" in front of the puzzled Tian Xuan, generally refrained from commenting.

He ignored all these changes and focused all his energy on Artifact refining.

Time flew by, and five years passed in the blink of an eye.

In the Starlight Pavilion.

A Daoist in a white robe sat cross-legged, and a thunderous roar resonated within his body.

His body trembled, and his joints crackled and popped.

Suddenly, a long white Qi dragon emerged from his mouth.

The Daoist slowly opened his eyes, and in that instant, a white light and electric arc flashed across.

In the serene divine light, Luo Chen's eyes shone with joy.

"Sixth Level Golden Core, a natural progression."

"Six sets of Mystic Armor, all complete."

"After years of planning and preparation, it's time to formally refine the Demon Sovereign Remains."

As he murmured, an ancient turtle shell, imbued with the passage of time, floated gently before him.

(End of Chapter)

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