Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 673: Chapter 278: Sitting by the River, Perish at the Sight of the Sun_2

He didn’t care about the consequences.

Only Immortal Cultivation Clans would possibly believe such things.

Luo Chen said indifferently, ”Then when the seventh day comes, I will send him on his way!”

”However, this news can be spread. Let Yuan Dongsheng and his wife return to their hometown to fulfill their filial duties.”

”Yes, sir!”

Zhou Yuanli immediately took the command and left.

During Luo Chen’s year of Closed-Door Cultivation, the alliance marriage between Luo Tian Creed and the Li Family had been implemented.

Yuan Dongsheng from the Medicine Hall and Li Yingjun, the granddaughter of Li Jinhuang, were united, becoming Dao Companion Cultivators.

When this news reached Li Yingjun’s ears, she burst into tears on the spot.

After Yuan Dongsheng arranged the chores of the Medicine Hall, he and she returned to the Li family’s area at the Qin Flower River.

Not only that.

Under Murong Qinglian’s arrangements, Luo Tian Creed also sent their due hefty gifts.

This was to show the closeness of the relationship between the two families!

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The death of a mere Middle Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator did not cause much of a stir in the Tian Lan Immortal City.

However, for those related, the news spread like the wind at an incredibly fast speed.

Inside Dan Yuan Sect!

Sect leader Dan Yuanzi learned of the news from the funeral servants.

At that moment, he was overjoyed!

”I have been in the Dao for over a hundred and fifty years, but now I am only at the Fourth Level of Foundation Establishment, all because I lack wealth and resources.”

”If I could seize those medicine fields of the Li Family, I could control the cost of the Origin Nourishing Pill. At that time, it might not be impossible to reverse my decline and surpass Luo Tian Creed and the Zheng Family!”

Dan Yuanzi looked unbearably excited.

He was not a fool.

The competition between Luo Tian Creed and Zheng Family started vigorously, but after such a long time, both families not only remained intact, but rather, their wealth continued to grow.

However, those who were sitting on the sidelines were almost starving to death.

It was quite clear, the two families had a tacit agreement.

”Dammit!”

But he did not dare to provoke these two forces. One was too powerful, and the other had the backing of the Ice Castle, neither of which he could offend.

If he could control the cost and allow the Origin Nourishing Pill to regain a place in the lower grade elixirs market in Tian Lan, then he could make a fortune.

You should know that the competitors these two families had bankrupted were not just the Dan Yuan Sect.

The market had been cleared out.

When thinking about the Luo Tian Creed making several hundred thousand a year, and the Zheng Family doing the same, Dan Yuanzi’s eyes turned green with envy.

”If I could also make that much, maybe there’s still a chance for me to glimpse into the Golden Core Period in my lifetime.”

He immediately summoned his disciples!

But when all of his disciples had gathered, he faltered.

”That old coot Li Jinhuang, always has his affairs well arranged. Would he really pass away without any preparation?”

”What if he didn’t die of natural causes but was pretending, with the intention to lure me into making an early move?”

As soon as he thought of this,

Cold sweat uncontrollably seeped out of his back.

”Yes, that’s it!”

”That old man is extremely cunning. It’s highly likely he wants to accomplish a great task before the end of his life!”

”Completely solving the future problems for his family.”

”I absolutely cannot fall for it!”

”This matter needs to be contemplated in the long run.”

Upon these thoughts, he dismissed his disciples, leaving behind only a few close confidants.

”You go and find out the specific circumstances of Li Jinhuang’s death!”

”You go and contact the Hu Family of Tanqiu. They have a deep hatred with the Li Family; they surely won’t be able to hold back.”

”Right!”

”We can’t overlook Luo Tian Creed, as I’ve heard the two families have become marriage alliances.”

Dan Yuanzi paced back and forth in the grand hall, each matter appearing in his mind like a brewing storm.

Keep calm at all times when facing major events!

This time, it might be the most important decision that changes his path on The Great Dao.

Not a single mistake could be made!

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Although Tanqiu was named a hill, it was actually quite large.

In the past, Tanqiu used to be covered with rosewood trees. The scenery was captivatingly beautiful.

However, with the Hu family having three successive Foundation Establishments, Tanqiu’s momentum has not only failed to become stronger, but has gradually declined instead.

Today’s Tanqiu is full of jumbled rocks and layers of withered wood.

Some seemingly magnificent palaces sprawl on top, extremely discordant and even a little startling to the eyes.

The Tan trees that once covered the mountain, were entirely felled when the resources were gathered for the foundation establishment of the fourth brother. They were all exchanged for resources.

Now, all three brothers of the Hu family are gathered.

Even the eldest brother of the Hu family, Hu Chang Xi, who was in closed-door cultivation, broke his retreat and came out.

All this, only for the Qin Flower River Li Family!

”Our father and third brother fell at the hands of Li Jinhuang, I will certainly avenge this!” Hu Chang Nu, the second oldest, lived up to his name, expressing his immense anger in his words. It seemed like any minor matter could cause him to explode with rage.

The youngest, Hu Chang Le, shook his head, ”Second Brother, a gentleman’s revenge can be delivered up to ten years later. There’s no need to rush.”

Hu Chang Nu glared at him, ”You’re not in a hurry, of course you’re not! You were little then, you have no idea what kind of grudge existed between our two families. All I know is that I, Hu Chang Nu, will take revenge from morning to night!”

Hu Chang Le curled his lips and did not argue with him.

He went on to say:

”In taking revenge, we must be extremely thoughtful and thorough.”

”First of all, we must consider the possibility of Li Jinhuang faking his death. When the Golden Core Ancestor of the Tiandao Sect, who had little lifespan left, feigned his death and dragged the newly established Golden Core into destruction together, the dying Tiandao Sect unexpectedly revived. I do not want such an incident to happen to our Hu family.”

Hu Chang Nu was momentarily stunned.

The old grudge between the Tiandao Sect and Cold Crow Pool has been circulating among the Yu Ding Realm for a long time.

Of course, he was also completely aware of it.

Nowadays, the Tiandao Sect, having yet another Golden Core Ancestor, is flourishing, second only to the Seven Sects of the Yu Ding.

The once arrogant Cold Crow Pool, has already been completely destroyed, its glory completely vanished.

The youngest brother, Hu Chang Le, glanced at him and continued:

”Secondly, we must pay attention to the movements and attitudes of the Li family’s allies. Qingdan Valley has a history with the Li family. For the next decade, they’ll be presiding over the Immortal City. If we want to mix in the Immortal City, we must consider Qingdan Valley’s attitude.”

Hu Chang Nu couldn’t help asking, ”How can we figure out the attitudes of the Great Sect?”

”It’s simple. Just see if Qingdan Valley will send people to attend the funeral for a small family without a True Foundation Establishment Cultivator.”

Hu Chang Le said confidently.

Upon hearing this, Hu Chang Nu was immediately enlightened.

Great Sects normally do not bow down to communicate.

Only in the case of particularly good relationships would they send people to observe grand ceremonies, weddings, or funerals held by subordinates.

”Also, Luo Tian Creed, Dan Yuan Sect, and Geng Family. These three have good relations with the Li family; they are either related by marriage or cooperation, and there have been instances of them advancing and retreating together.”

”Especially that Luo Tian Creed! Li Jinhuang did go through a lot of efforts trying to ingratiate himself with this newly emerging power in recent years.”

”We must be mindful of their movements!”

Hu Chang Nu furrowed his brows and asked puzzledly, ”Just some nouveau riche, why do we need to bother so much about them?”

Hu Chang Le sighed helplessly, ”They have four Foundation Establishment cultivators in the family. Do you think we should bother or not?”

Hu Chang Nu opened his mouth to retort, but was left speechless for a moment.

He just wanted to avenge a grudge, why is it so complicated?

”Is there anything else?”

”Of course, there is!”

Hu Chang Le sneered, ”The Li family isn’t a house of charity, they also have quite a few enemies. If we can unite these enemies and rise against them together, even if Luo Tian Creed, Dan Yuan Sect, Geng family and their allies join forces to help, they will simply be ineffectual!”

”Ah! Right, right, right!” Hu Chang Nu finally heard some promising news,” When that happens, we will charge in together, exterminate the Li family, and dye the Qin Flower River red with their blood!”

Sigh...

Hu Chang Le let out a sigh, wondering whether their father had calculated their respective characters when he named them ”Joy, Anger, Sorrow, Happiness”.

The hot-headed second brother was really impetuous and thoughtless.

Yet, he managed to live well.

As for the third brother, Hu Chang Sorrow, who was always calculating and planning ahead, he unfortunately fell under Li Jinhuang’s sword.

If the third brother was still alive, the great Hu family wouldn’t be in such a state of decline!

And an even worse situation was how the youngest brother had to analyze and plan everything, despite his age.

Nowadays, the Hu family of Tanqiu may seem to be flourishing with three Foundation Establishments, but it’s only an illusion, barely managing to hang on!

Only possessing the upper surface but devoid of the lower foundation.

The name of the Immortal Cultivation Clan was on the verge of existing in name only.

Feeling gloomy, Hu Chang Le turned to look at the ever-silent Hu Chang Xi.

”Eldest brother, what do you think?”

Hu ChangXi’s face was cold, devoid of any traces of joy.

Ever since their father and third brother were decapitated by Li Jinhuang’s sword, he had never felt joy again.

His gaze fell on Hu Chang Le’s face, noticing his hidden smugness.

The youngest was very smart.

But his character...

He slowly spoke, ”I think you were wrong in some places.”