Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

On the mountain path, four figures were advancing at a steady pace.

The leading man and woman were constantly conversing, their words full of excitement.

”The boss is finally here. From now on, we won’t have to keep a low profile in the academy!”

”That’s just you, Zhou Yu Hao, not us. I don’t know what you’re afraid of. We’re all about the same age, at the same realm, under the same guidance, we’re not necessarily worse than them!”

”Sister Yuwei, that’s not how it is! I’m not afraid, just don’t want to cause trouble for the clan. But now it’s fine, with the boss here, we have a strong backing in Yuheng Institute, even the entire Seven Stars Academy!”

Zhou Yuwei shook her head, ”I’m afraid it might not be that simple.”

Zhou Yu Hao was puzzled, but as they ventured further into the mountain range, he slowly caught on.

Now that the boss is here, will he have an independent cave mansion, skipping the foundational courses of Seven Stars Academy?

If that’s the case, his desire to cling onto a powerful ally might be in vain.

Feeling frustrated, he couldn’t help but turn back to scold, ”You two, hurry up!”

Zhou Yuwei stopped him, ”No need to rush. They’ve been in low spirits lately, this trip to visit Brother Fu You is just a way to relax.”

”They’re in low spirits too?” Zhou Yu Hao snorted. ”Zhou Ping’an received special attention from the instructor immediately upon arrival, getting personalized training every day. If his cultivation isn’t progressing, it’s purely his own fault. As for Zhou Yuqi?”

Zhou Yu Hao skipped over the plain-looking Zhou Ping’an, his gaze fell on the sorrowful-looking man behind, his face showed displeasure.

In his view, even though Zhou Yuqi was a Zhou Family member, he was utterly unworthy of joining Tian Nan Dao Palace, and he didn’t understand how he managed to get in.

Even then, his performance upon joining was far lesser than him or Zhou Yuwei.

The real reason for Zhou Yu Hao’s dislike was that after joining the Dao Palace, this guy distanced himself from Zhou Family people and instead got close to other noble families’ disciples.

This made Zhou Yu Hao very angry!

When they meet the boss, he must ensure the boss gives Zhou Yuqi a good reprimand!

The four proceeded forward until the plaque of Chaixi Palace came into sight.

But at the plaza at the palace entrance, they stopped.

Here, dozens of cultivators were gathered, both men and women, looking fairly young.

But the spirit power fluctuations emanating from them were far superior to the four from the Zhou family.

Zhou Yuwei’s expression slightly tense, ”All Foundation Establishment True Cultivators!”

Zhou Yu Hao whispered, ”Why are they gathered here, could they be here to trouble the boss?”

No wonder Zhou Yu Hao guessed this way, the scene seemed exactly so.

”Kuang Pingzhang requests an audience with Junior Brother Zhou!”

”Zhou Fuqiu, what are you hiding inside for?”

”Yuan Xuesong from Lishan, requests to meet Brother Zhou!”

Similar voices kept emerging from time to time at the scene.

Whether provocation or polite requests to meet, the area outside Chaixi Palace seemed very noisy.

But facing these voices, Chaixi Palace remained quiet as ever, with no response.

Zhou Yu Hao’s group of four stood at the back of the crowd, somewhat shivering.

”Perhaps we shouldn’t see the boss today?”

Zhou Yuwei hesitated a bit, thinking maybe today isn’t the day for them to meet Zhou Fuqiu.

But before they could leave, someone in front suddenly turned around and saw them.

”Oh, it’s Junior Sister Yuwei, and Junior Brother Zhou, what brings you here?”

Zhou Yuwei’s face tightened, respectfully saluting, ”Yuwei greets Senior Sister Xiang!”

The three beside her from the Zhou family also respectfully saluted.

They knew this Senior Sister Xiang, an outstanding disciple from Yuheng Institute who successfully achieved Foundation Establishment two years ago and became an apprentice under Houtu Hall, nominally a Registered Disciple of Hall Master Qing Lan Fairy.

Senior Sister Xiang smiled accepting their salutes, then said, ”Rest days are nice for a stroll, but this isn’t a place for leisure. Zhou... huh? You’re surnamed Zhou?”

Seeming to realize something, Senior Sister Xiang’s smile began to fade.

Her latter words were quite abrupt, a bit loud, attracting some surrounding attention.

Gradually, the previously noisy crowd became silent.

Various gazes cast upon, making the four Qi Refinement Stage Zhou family members feel pressure like a mountain above.

Zhou Yuwei turned pale, bracing herself to say, ”Senior Sister Xiang, we took a wrong turn, we should be going now!”

Senior Sister Xiang’s mouth twitched, ”You’re not mistaken. Since you’re here, why not visit your Zhou family relatives?”

As she said this, the crowd parted making way.

Zhou Yuwei swallowed her saliva, knowing they couldn’t leave now.

Gritting her teeth, under those gazing eyes, she walked towards the entrance of Chaixi Palace.

Her heart was filled with unease.

If Brother Fu You opens the door, it might bring big trouble.

If Brother Fu You doesn’t open the door, then what should they do?

In such a state of anticipation yet fear, the doors of Chaixi Palace slowly swung open.

A white-clothed figure calmly walked out.

”It’s the boss!”

Zhou Yu Hao exclaimed, already rushing over.

Zhou Yuwei along with Zhou Yuqi and Zhou Ping’an quickly came forward to greet.

”Come inside.” Zhou Fuqiu said softly, letting the four enter the main hall of Chaixi Palace.

Then he turned around to head back.

Yet behind him came a sarcastic voice.

”Junior Brother Zhou, why don’t you greet the crowd of senior brothers and sisters? Could it be that the Zhou clan of the dignified Nascent Soul Family hasn’t taught you even this basic courtesy?”