Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 842: Chapter 345: Three Core Formation Methods, Verifying the Great Dao Path!_2

“I haven’t even had the chance to congratulate you yet. From now on, I must respectfully address you as Budding Cultivator Tao!”

Facing Luo Chen’s teasing words.

Tao Wen shook her head, “Friend, don’t tease me anymore. For this battle, I owe a lot to you for your help.”

Luo Chen laughed, “You’re being too modest, friend! With the methods you revealed in your last battle, even if you ranked a bit lower, you would surely have made it to the finals.”

“It’s just making it to the finals, that’s all.”

Tao Wen let out a long sigh.

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“Senior Brother was so restricted, and I still had to use all my techniques; I even relied on the Ice Soul Cold Marrow borrowed from Senior Jueqing to luckily win.”

“If I had fought my way up from the lower ranks, with Senior Brother resting easy, I surely would not have been a match.”

“In this battle, you truly played a pivotal role!”

Luo Chen smiled and did not indulge in further modesty.

The last battle of Dan Yangzi revealed many things indeed.

Be it fusing with the sword with one’s body, the Art of Tool Command, or the trump card of Purple Extreme Heavenly Fire, just mastering one of these as an Ordinary Foundation Builder would rank someone as an expert in their order.

The opponent was prepared with all three.

And had expended much before that.

Without the advantage in ranking, it would have been indeed very difficult for Tao Wen to win.

To claim that he played a pivotal role was not quite right.

But the advantage established by winning three consecutive matches was indeed undeniable.

This achievement also far exceeded Tao Wen’s initial expectations.

When she first hired Huang Hezi, she only hoped to secure a top-five spot in the second round to ensure her ranked position wouldn’t slip too much.

Now Luo Chen had not only achieved results beyond her expectations but also demonstrated a Pill Refinement Technique that even Golden Core Ascendant Masters would covet.

So that’s that.

The items she gave before now seemed rather insignificant.

If she wanted to tie Luo Chen’s relationship with the Tao Family closely…

“In the following period, I need to heal and at the same time prepare for the Seed Cultivator Ceremony, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to accompany you, friend,” Tao Wen said slowly.

Luo Chen’s brow slightly furrowed.

It wasn’t a matter of whether she could accompany him or not.

At this moment, he was somewhat eager to return.

The cultivation environment of Xiao Nanshan was no match for the Ascendant Grade Cave House of Tianlan Peak!

“How long will it take?”

Tao Wen knew what he cared about and said, “Not long, at most half a month. Only after becoming the Qingdan Seed Cultivator can I take over the corresponding resources. The Ascendant Grade Dragon Rise Pills you need can also only be delivered then.”

Half a month?

Luo Chen nodded; he could wait that long.

“During this time, Yi Sheng will be staying in Xiao Nanshan. If you need anything, friend, feel free to look for him at any time.”

“I understand. Go ahead with your tasks!”

Tao Wen smiled faintly and apologized to Luo Chen before leaving composedly.

After she left, Tao Yisheng walked in from outside the courtyard.

Upon entering, he once again started praising Luo Chen ardently, much like Shi Lan had done before.

He even mentioned the expressions of others during his matches from time to time.

He described it so vividly, it was as if it was happening right before their eyes.

Luo Chen didn’t show any impatience.

After all, being praised and lauded by others was always a pleasant thing.

In the end.

Tao Yisheng handed him a Storage Bag.

“What’s this?” Luo Chen was surprised.

Tao Yisheng replied, “These are all the items from the procurement information you left at the Qingdan Valley market; the sellers have delivered them. I’ve already paid the Spirit Stones for them, so just check to see if all the resources are correct.”

Luo Chen swept through the bag indifferently and showed a satisfied expression.

Apart from a few items, almost everything he wanted to buy was there.

“Some of the items must have been bargained for on the spot. How many Spirit Stones in total? I’ll pay you back.”

Unexpectedly, Tao Yisheng waved his hands dismissively.

“Why be so courteous over this!”

“You helped my sister so much. This is just a few Spirit Stones, that’s it.”

Luo Chen’s expression grew serious, “This won’t do! One matter to one code, I’ve already been compensated by your sister for my help.”

What’s his is indisputably his.

But what’s not his won’t be accepted for no reason, unless Luo Chen willingly desires it.

Otherwise, it would eventually need to be returned.

Seeing Luo Chen’s determination, Tao Yisheng reluctantly reported a number.

Only tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.

Luo Chen immediately returned them to him.

Tao Yisheng felt a bit disheartened, as he had hoped to curry favor through this small kindness.

After leaving Ink Lotus Garden.

Tao Yisheng smacked his forehead.

“How could I be so foolish!”

“I could’ve said it was a little token of gratitude for the guidance you gave me before, a simple way to express thanks!”

“With such words, Brother Luo surely wouldn’t have refused.”

When he ruefully returned to his large residence.

Tao Wen, who had not yet returned to Qingyun Peak, stopped him.

“Did you give him the items?”

“Yes, he accepted them. But, he also returned the Spirit Stones to me,” Tao Yisheng replied.

Tao Wen’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

But thinking about Luo Chen’s way of doing things, she gradually relaxed.

“Right, he surely wouldn’t care about such a small matter.”

“Sister, what should we do then?” Tao Yisheng asked.

Tao Wen smiled, “No matter, our relationship with Luo Chen is still good; maintaining it is fine for now. Besides, there are some things he simply cannot refuse!”

Tao Yisheng blinked, as if realizing something.

“Sister, you’re brilliant!”

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Tao Wen won the Seed Cultivator Battle and became the new Qingdan Valley Taoist Son.

Such a major event obviously couldn’t end with a whimper.

The necessary follow-up ceremony naturally had to be conducted.

However, no matter how bustling Qingdan Valley was or how the Tao Family received and sent off guests, Luo Chen remained alone in Ink Lotus Garden, deeply engrossed in the book he had been studying before.