Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1712: Chapter 629: In life, one must always take a risk. (2)

”According to Ding Yi, the ancient cultivator’s palace is extremely vast. The entry points configured by the Array Eye of the Spirit Gathering Formation are not located in the same place, so the chances of running into others are quite slim. Moreover, what a True Master seeks differs from what they desire. Unless we encounter someone with a bloodthirsty nature, the situation should still be manageable. The greater concern, however, will be other Golden Core cultivators and their threats.”

”When the time comes, I’ll bring Black King and Tian Xuan along. With this arrangement, land, sea, and air will all be secure.”

”And Han Zhan too!”

Thinking of Han Zhan, Luo Chen felt a surge of confidence.

From the recent encounters, Han Zhan’s changes regarding his Nascent Soul were vivid in Luo Chen’s recollection.

After acquiring the Soul Nourishing Wood, Han Zhan’s strength was recovering rapidly.

Unlike other Nascent Soul stage cultivators reliant on external aids, Han Zhan was most adept at Divine Soul Secret Techniques and controlling puppets with Divine Consciousness.

As long as his Nascent Soul returned to normal, at least seventy to eighty percent of his strength could recover.

Bound by the Oath of Dao, Han Zhan would naturally protect Luo Chen in moments of life and death.

With this arrangement, even if faced against a Nascent Soul True Master, Luo Chen would have some means of self-preservation.

After reflecting repeatedly, Luo Chen felt slightly more at ease.

But only slightly.

For this venture would be his first-ever exploration of a Secret Realm, one of his few ”risk-taking endeavors.” How could he feel entirely confident?

Yet when it involves achieving the Nascent Soul Opportunity, taking risks is unavoidable!

”Ah, one must sometimes take a chance in life!”

Luo Chen sighed softly before rising and departing the Star Dou Palace, heading toward the Pill and Tool Refining Hall.

He had no need to refine the Xuan Turtle Treasure—for he already possessed it.

Instead, he’d use the extra time to handle the matter of the Purple Monkey Flower!

The three main ingredients for the Nascent Soul Formation Pill were irreplaceable.

While the Five Elements Lotus Stand was precious, the Purple Monkey Flower could not be treated with any less seriousness.

Soon.

Inside the Pill and Tool Refining Hall, Luo Chen busied himself around a flower planted in a mud basin.

Extracting materials, sampling fragrances, analyzing components, and studying medicinal properties.

...

A month passed.

Tian Xuan personally visited Lotus Picking Island.

Zhang Jiadi and his wife greeted her in person.

They were puzzled. Not long ago, they’d already accounted for the annual earnings and arranged this year’s affairs—so why had Tianxuan Fairy returned?

Upon hearing Tianxuan Fairy’s intent, they immediately understood.

”Coral Baby Face?”

”That is a cornerstone treasure of our Coral Sea Zhou Family, rarely sold to outsiders. Senior, are you perhaps overestimating Zhou Shanshan’s influence?”

With her natal family supporting her, Zhou Shanshan carried herself confidently, in stark contrast to Zhang Jiadi’s timid demeanor in front of Tianxuan Fairy.

Tian Xuan paid no mind to her attitude and directly proposed her terms.

”Rarely sold doesn’t mean never traded.”

”My master does not intend to take it for free. In addition to the corresponding Spirit Stones, we promise to provide a uniquely tailored Defense Magic Item for a Golden Core cultivator of the Coral Sea Zhou Family.”

”This condition should suffice!”

Zhou Shanshan’s eyes could not help but gleam.

A custom-crafted Defense Magic Item far surpassed those bought off the shelf, aligning seamlessly with a cultivator’s unique traits.

The Coral Sea Zhou Family boasted a significant number of Golden Core cultivators, surpassing the Tianqu Chen Family, but lacked competitiveness in fighting methods.

If one of the Zhou Family’s prodigies acquired such an item, they would undoubtedly dominate future exchanges among their younger generation.

Normally, Qingyang Zi would never agree to custom-fit magic items at someone else’s request.

Rumors in the Outer World claimed his crafting skills lacked refinement. Yet now, it seemed clear—he wasn’t incapable, but rather, unwilling!

”Senior Tian Xuan, please wait while I convey your terms to Coral Sea. Once the clan elders have decided, I’ll provide you a reply.”

”Indeed. Hurry!”

Tian Xuan departed.

When she returned to Lotus Picking Island half a month later, Zhou Shanshan personally handed over three Coral Baby Faces.

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”No wonder the Purple Monkey Flower can be used in medicine. Its soul-disrupting medicinal properties are indeed unparalleled in ferocity.”

”If processed correctly with Pill Technique to retain its soul-guiding core, a Nascent Soul Formation Pill refined from it would undoubtedly achieve remarkable results during Nascent Soul Formation.”

”However, if I seek methods to neutralize its toxicity, solely depending on Pill Technique is not feasible.”

Within the Pill and Tool Refining Hall, Luo Chen simultaneously refined a Poison Avoidance Pill and pondered methods to counteract the toxic fumes of the Purple Monkey Flower.

In his possession was a Detoxification Pill named ”Detoxification Pill,” which was far from subpar quality.

It came from the legacy passed down within the storage belt of Qian Ting—the Master of Coldlight Island’s Qian Family.

Its order: Fourth!

This was why Luo Chen felt comfortable letting Black King venture alone to Purple Spirit Island after refining the pill.

Unexpectedly, even a Fourth-Order Detoxification Pill failed to withstand the soul-corrupting invasiveness of the Purple Monkey Flower.

As such, Luo Chen planned to make slight modifications to the pill.

Though the Detoxification Pill could not fully counteract the soul toxins of the Purple Monkey Flower, it wasn’t entirely ineffective; Black King had simply been exposed to prolonged contamination on Purple Spirit Island.

The Coral Baby Face, a Third-Order specialty of the Coral Sea Zhou Family, emitted infant cries when swaying—sounds capable of disturbing the cultivator’s mind.

However, if one endured through, the benefit to their soul and consciousness would be tremendous.

Luo Chen intended to use it as a primary ingredient, replacing one component of the Detoxification Pill to strengthen its Divine Soul defensive properties.

Previously, Luo Chen would never have possessed the ability to modify a Fourth-Order elixir.

But since his advancement to a Fourth-Order Pill Refiner after successfully creating the Fourth-Order Transforming Pill on Cangwu Mountain, his Pill Refinement Technique had become increasingly refined.

Moreover, detoxification-focused formulas were somewhat niche and simpler to research compared to traditional Cultivation Pills.

The more widely applicable a pill, the harder it was to modify; smaller niche types, once the primary challenge was overcome, became comparatively easier.

This was why Luo Chen felt confident.

When the Zhou Family brought him the Coral Baby Face, Luo Chen wasted no time delving into his research.

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Half a year later.

On a small island eight thousand miles away from the Hidden Dragon Mountain Range.

Luo Chen’s footsteps landed firmly.

Looking at the lush greenery and vibrant environment filled with purple fruits hanging from green leaves, he couldn’t help taking a deep breath.

”So this is Tusang Island? Its reputation truly pales in comparison to seeing it firsthand—it’s indeed an excellent place!”

Beside him, Elder Sang Jiugong revealed a spirited expression, though maintaining a humble demeanor.

”Friend, you overpraise. It’s merely an island with a Third-Order Lower Grade Spirit Vein.”

”Which further proves your extraordinary skills in Spirit Plant cultivation!” Luo Chen blinked mischievously and brazenly plucked a black-purple mulberry from its branch, swallowing it whole.

As its juice exploded in his mouth, satisfaction gleamed in his eyes.

”It is indeed a fine fruit, nothing short of the famed Spirit Fruits.”

Sang Jiugong’s mood lifted, ”Friend, you think so too? This is my carefully cultivated Ink Immortal Mulberry, a hybrid of the Ink Blood Mulberry Tree and Heavenly Immortal Mulberry Tree. The fruit not only possesses rich Spirit Qi but also greatly benefits Meridian reinforcement.”

Luo Chen silently savored the internal changes with a faint inward smile.

A bit exaggerated!

Sang Jiugong’s expression shifted to one of distress.

”It’s a pity that this Ink Immortal Mulberry is a new variety, lacking fame and failing to fetch a high price.”

”It’s merely others failing to recognize its value. No need to fret, Elder Sang.” Luo Chen pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the dark purple juice off the corner of his mouth.

Sang Jiugong shook his head, ”Its fame is only part of the issue. The main problem lies in the lack of proper sales channels. I’ve heard that your Qingyang Treasure Tower is a highly reputable shop in Longyuan Immortal City. If Tusang Island’s Ink Immortal Mulberries could grace its shelves...”

Luo Chen smiled knowingly as he listened to Sang Jiugong complain, watching him put on a show.

Until Sang Jiugong’s words came to an abrupt halt.

”Friend, your visit to Tusang Island isn’t merely to admire the scenery of mulberry tree clusters and Spirit Plants everywhere, is it?”

Luo Chen faintly smiled.

”The Ink Immortal Mulberry can be placed on Qingyang Treasure Tower’s shelves. But, Elder Sang, do you remember the favor you owe me?”

Sang Jiugong’s face grew solemn!

Qingyang Demon Monarch Luo Hai’s immense capability, combined with his renowned title as Tool Casting Master, was already impressive beyond measure. Yet even he proposed using Qingyang Treasure Tower to sell Ink Immortal Mulberries alongside an old verbal promise in exchange for assistance.

It must surely be an exceedingly significant and challenging request.

”Friend, this Ink Immortal Mulberry isn’t entirely unsellable...”

”I’ve heard you boast of your expertise in Spirit Plant cultivation, particularly your skill in hybridization and hastening maturity. I wonder, do you have any insights regarding the ancient toxic flower, the Purple Monkey Flower?”

Luo Chen directly interrupted him this time, laying bare his true intentions.