Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1613: Chapter 595 Longyuan Immortal City, Assessment Task_4

Zhang Jiadi’s face revealed an extremely marvelous expression, wondering how a cultivator of such realm could actually aspire to obtain a Third-tier top-grade Cave Mansion that even Golden Core Independent Cultivators dream of?

He forced a smile and said, ”Why must Ascendant Master be so insistent? In fact, a Third-Order Lower Grade, or even a Medium Grade Cave Mansion should suffice for you...”

”No, I want the Third-tier top-grade Cave Mansion. With your experience and knowledge, analyze for me, what situations might arise at that time?”

Zhang Jiadi gave a bitter smile, ”What else can happen? Those whose realms are lower than yours, as well as those with the same realm, or even those with higher realms but lacking financial means, will surely swarm to you. Even if Ascendant Master obtains the Third-tier top-grade Cave Mansion, I’m afraid you will have no peace during your cultivation.”

Luo Chen pondered thoughtfully, and finally spoke slowly, ”That is to say, I can only first attain a star level that matches my strength, or perhaps an even higher star level, and reveal sufficient strength to the outside world, in order to avoid those troubles.”

”It is indeed so,” Zhang Jiadi concurred.

Seeing Luo Chen come to an understanding, he also breathed a sigh of relief.

Unknowingly, towards this Golden Core Cultivator who had leverage over him, in addition to the initial resistance and fear in his heart, there was now an added sense of closeness.

If in the future he truly established an Immortal Cultivation Clan, being at the Foundation Establishment Realm might not necessarily be protective enough.

If he could rely on this seemingly good-tempered Golden Core Cultivator as a backer, then everything would be worry-free.

The conversation here came to a pause.

Seeing that the sun had reached its zenith and Tian Xuan and Wen Xiu had not yet returned, Luo Chen did not engage in much further talk with Zhang Jiadi, but went into the house to continue working on his Art of Origin Core.

This Secret Technique indeed deserves to be one of the two great secret techniques among the Three Skills and Two Techniques of Luo Yun Sect.

The difficulty of its cultivation is far above that of ”Bead Curtain Lock.”

In the past half-year, Luo Chen had already failed six or seven times, almost failing once each month.

It was only because he had a high-quality supply of Hidden Dust that he hadn’t ruined it completely.

Yet even so, as Han Zhan had said, this Hidden Dust sand could at most support Luo Chen for three or four more attempts.

If he used it any further, even if successful, the quality of his Second Golden Core would not be very high, and its Achievement ceiling would be all too visible.

Not to speak of forming a Second Nascent Soul after Nascent Soul Formation in the future.

Luo Chen did not want it to come to that, so whenever he had time, he was always contemplating on how to better initiate this Secret Technique.

Were it not for having ample time and the cultivation environment not yet settled, he would have been willing to use the Achievement Points from the System to initiate into this Secret Technique.

For now, it was about saving every bit possible.

In the evening, Tian Xuan and the others finally returned.

When Luo Chen came out, Tian Xuan shared with him the day’s experiences, and mentioned that they would need to go out again tomorrow.

Luo Chen did not stop her, as in any case, he would definitely have to spend most of his time on cultivation in the future. The more familiar Tian Xuan became with the local circumstances, the more she could help him.

Not only that, he took out one million Spirit Stones from his savings to give to her.

”Take it!”

”What’s the point of just looking without purchasing? You can also take this opportunity to get a sense of the prices in Longyuan City.”

”Keep the remainder; in the future, when you need small amounts of Spirit Stones, there’s no need to find me every time.”

The pleasantly surprised Tian Xuan, upon receiving the standard-issued Spirit Stones, felt her heart finally settle.

Time passed, little by little, as Luo Chen dedicatedly worked on refining the Art of Origin Core.

Just when Luo Chen was becoming impatient, news finally arrived.

A Sound Transmission Talisman majestically flew into Zhang Family Courtyard.

Luo Chen casually caught it, and the Divine Consciousness attached to the talisman entered his Sea of Consciousness.

”Demon Hunter Bureau informs that the assessment task is ready.”

Luo Chen’s expression grew focused as he murmured, ”Finally ready, huh...”

Then he stood up tall, changed out of his white clothes, and put on the third red robe prepared for him by Cheng Haixin.

Moreover, his long hair, which was usually let loose during periods of Purification, was now neatly tied behind his head with a Jade Hairpin.

In front of the Water Mirror, he gazed at his reflection.

Despite the flushed face, which affected the overall appeal, his facial features were rugged and his posture erect, like a thriving pine tree.

Beneath the fitting red robes, he wore an exquisite jade belt obtained as spoils, with a jade hairpin adorning his head.

At first glance, there was even a sense of suave elegance.

This appearance was somewhat conspicuous.

It was out of sync with the low-profile style pursued by Rogue Cultivators.

However, the Luo Chen in the mirror revealed a satisfied smile.

In the survival-of-the-fittest Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, being noticeable had its advantages!

At the very least, it could spare him some troubles brought by weaker adversaries.

After placing the Ten Thousand Soul Banner into the Storage Ring, all was ready.

Luo Chen did not say goodbye to Zhang Jiadi and the others; he left the Zhang Family Courtyard directly and headed straight for the Demon Hunter Bureau in the city.

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A palace complex that was neither particularly new nor old was situated right in the center of Longyuan City.

Among them, a grand hall inscribed with the words ”Demon Hunter Bureau” stood out — the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering Star-Rated Demon Hunters!

Standing outside, Luo Chen watched a continuous stream of Cultivators coming and going.

His sharp eyes occasionally landed on these Cultivators; even those merely at the Qi Refinement stage did not escape his careful scrutiny.

”These Independent Cultivators might not have a high cultivation level or pure Qi Power, but each exudes an exceptional aura of ferocity, indicating they are accustomed to treading on life’s edge and surely possess experiences in combat that are unusually rich compared to others at the same level,” he thought.

”It’s said that the term ’Calamity Cultivator’ originated from the pirates of the North Sea and then spread to other major states.”

”Looking at it now, the temperament of these Independent Cultivators truly matches those rumors.”

After observing for a moment, Luo Chen no longer hesitated and stepped into the Demon Hunter Bureau.

As soon as he entered, a hearty laugh rang out.

”Friend Luo, long time no see!”

Luo Chen smiled back and clasped his hands toward the elderly man with grizzled hair, ”Fishing Elder, long time no see.”

The old man’s real name was unknown, and all Independent Cultivators of the Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering referred to him as the Fishing Elder.

His appearance seemed unremarkable.

But to judge him solely by his looks would be a grave mistake.

The Fishing Elder, aged over four hundred years, boasted a Cultivation Level at the Ninth Layer of Golden Core, and was also one of the mere three Eight-Star Demon Hunters in the Demon Hunter Bureau!

With such a high Realm and formidable strength, even Luo Chen had to interact with caution.

Seeing Luo Chen’s impeccable manners, the Fishing Elder returned the gesture with his own salutation.

Without much small talk, Luo Chen got straight to the point.

”What is my assessment task?”

”No rush!”

The Fishing Elder chuckled, ”First, let me introduce you to two friends. This time, your assessment tasks will be carried out simultaneously. It’s good to get acquainted first to increase the chance of success.”

Then, he clapped his hands.

The crisp sound reverberated within the hall.

Two figures walked in from outside the hall.

But upon seeing the two individuals, Luo Chen’s eyebrows furrowed.

”What kind of assessment task requires the collaboration of three Golden Core Cultivators?”