Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Spirit Testing Ceremony venue.

One by one, the energetic young boys and girls filed in from the outside, scattering in groups of threes and fives across the square.

But if you looked down from above, you could clearly notice that even among peers, these youngsters had formed their own cliques.

The most lively was naturally the group surrounding Zhou Yu Hao, while the most prestigious was another team of only three people.

Additionally, not far away, there was also a big group of boys around Zhou Yuqi trying to curry favor.

Perhaps this seemed somewhat incongruous.

After all, as long as they could detect a Spirit Root, anyone could embark on the path of immortal cultivation. The future depended on individual destiny and effort, and there was no need to flatter peers.

So-called status and fame amount to nothing in the face of absolute strength.

But in fact, absolute strength is a result of cultivation, and cultivation relies on resources.

These resources are not just Spirit Stones, Elixirs, and Spiritual Vein Cave Mansions, but also guidance from elders, and instruction in cultivation techniques, among others.

The reason these three groups are so sought after is because they all share a common characteristic: they each have relatives at the Golden Core Realm.

Furthermore, their families are not lacking in Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Zhou Yu Hao’s grandfather is Zhou Xiaocheng, and the small group of three is backed by the Zhou Family Head, while Zhou Yuqi’s popularity is also related to his father’s recent breakthrough to the Golden Core Period.

If they could please them, it would make future cultivation much smoother after detecting a Spirit Root later.

Of course, not just anyone can become a lackey.

At least the dozens of mortal offspring brought over from Coral Town couldn’t even squeeze into a group, and could only enviously watch from the corner.

Suddenly!

There was a bit of commotion in the crowd, and people from two of the three groups began to move.

The three from the Family Head’s line, as well as the seven or eight cultivators led by Zhou Yu Hao, all surged towards the entrance to greet a man and a woman.

A group of ordinary boys from Coral Town didn’t understand why.

”Who are those two people?”

”Why are the descendants of the Family Head and Elders currying favor with them?”

”Gasp, could that man be the legendary prodigy of our Zhou Family?”

”Are you talking about the exceptionally intelligent Zhou Fuqiu, who was adopted by the Family Head himself and was once a genius?”

Ignoring the surprise and curiosity of the Coral Town boys, as soon as Zhou Fuqiu and his sister entered, they were warmly surrounded by their peers.

”Boss, you finally came!” Zhou Yu Hao enthusiastically waved and greeted.

Zhou Fuqiu glanced at him, said nothing, but nodded slightly.

Zhou Yu Hao chuckled, didn’t mind in the least, and instead greeted the girl beside Zhou Fuqiu.

”Sister Mao Mao, you dressed so beautifully today! What do you all think, isn’t she beautiful?”

The group of juniors following along shouted in unison, ”Beautiful!”

Zhou Qingyu smiled with her eyes curved, ”Little Haozi sure knows how to sweet-talk.”

Their harmonious relationship now gave no hint that they once exchanged harsh words and fought fiercely six years ago.

But that’s reality.

Since that incident, Zhou Yu Hao deliberately sought to befriend Zhou Fuqiu and his sister.

Although Zhou Fuqiu remained cold, his sister Zhou Qingyu quickly began to play with them.

Zhou Fuqiu did not refuse; he understood this was Grandpa Cheng’s wish, that they were still friends, still brothers!

Besides, his sister always lacked friends and had a lonely childhood.

Having such a group to accompany her would prevent her from being too withdrawn.

After a brief chat, Zhou Qingyu asked, ”Haozi, are you confident today?”

Zhou Yu Hao lowered his voice, ”I am confident! My father privately tested me, and I have Water Wood Dual Spiritual Roots. Although it’s not a Heavenly Spirit Root, it’s the best pair among the dual roots!”

Zhou Qingyu blinked, her eyes clearly showing a hint of envy.

She curiously asked, ”Why is the Water Wood pair the best among all the dual spiritual roots?”

Because according to the Five Elements Generating, water nourishes wood. With such dual spirit roots, one will definitely get twice the result with half the effort when cultivating Wood Element Technique.

This was the thought that flashed in Zhou Fuqiu’s mind.

Then he ignored the bragging Zhou Yu Hao and looked at the three people from his uncle’s family.

The three of them greeted Zhou Fuqiu one by one.

”Brother Fu You!”

Zhou Fuqiu forced a smile, although it was awkward, it was still a response.

Then Zhou Fuqiu scanned the entire venue, taking in all the boys participating in the Spirit Testing Ceremony.

Around a hundred in total!

According to the family records, this was the largest batch in recent years.

Additionally, it was estimated that many boys in this batch would be found to have Spirit Roots.

After the Zhou Family recovered its vitality, the numbers might increase even more.

Zhou Fuqiu’s gaze lingered on one person.

His childhood playmate, Zhou Yuqi.

Under the crowd’s attention, he looked over here with a complex expression.

Ever since the Family Head refused to adopt Seventh Uncle’s family, Zhou Fuqiu’s relationship with them had diminished, and he never visited.

Zhou Yuqi seemed to have received some instructions as well and rarely interacted with him.

The only friend was gone as well!

Zhou Fuqiu felt a bit lost, but didn’t regret it.

Concerning the matter of the supplements back then, he would definitely settle accounts with Seventh Uncle in the future. Having a close relationship would hinder his actions.

”Quiet!”

A voice suddenly rang out.

Then, Qi Refinement Stage cultivators began to walk in from all directions to maintain order and arrange for the boys to line up.

Moreover, five Foundation Establishment Cultivators took seats at five corners of the stage.

”Is it about to start?” Seeing this, Zhou Fuqiu mumbled to himself.