Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1705: Chapter 626_2

Luo Chen shook his head; he had no intention of doing that for the time being.

Not to mention whether it’s a threat or not, just the matter with the Purple Monkey Flower was enough for him to set everything aside and handle it with full effort.

Next, he inquired about whether Blood Independent Cultivator had taken any further actions. Upon learning that the latter had kept a low profile, Luo Chen shifted his focus to the Black King.

”It’s been almost a year now, hasn’t it? Has the Black King still not sent back any news?”

Tian Xuan was equally helpless; she hadn’t received any updates on her end either.

She even displayed an uneasy expression on her face. ”Master, do you think the Black King might have already...”

”Definitely not. My connection with his consciousness is still intact.” Luo Chen waved his hand, dispelling her worries.

After pondering for some time, he suppressed his sense of urgency, ”Maybe he just encountered some troubles on the return journey, that’s all.”

He could only comfort himself this way.

Even though the map in those miscellaneous books outlined the distance as somewhat significant,

with the Black King’s unimpeded speed over the vast seas, a year should have been sufficient for a round trip.

Given how much time had passed and the fact he still hadn’t returned, the only explanation was that something had delayed him.

Following this, Luo Chen asked Tian Xuan about the internal situation in Penghu.

This time, he got some good news.

The Zhang Family, which was a vassal, had been managing the Eight Hundred Li Penghu exceptionally well over the years. Resources like Black Gold Dragon Carp, Coral Fruits, and various aquatic shellfish had already reached maturity and were being sold.

Thanks to their connections with Wu Zhong Valley and the Zhou Family, even their biggest concern—the sales channels—had been addressed.

When Tian Xuan visited them last year to settle accounts, they brought in seventy thousand Spirit Stones.

Furthermore, Luo Chen also earned twenty thousand Spirit Stones from the Green Sun Treasure Tower.

Though it didn’t seem like much, this was the income from just one year.

All Luo Chen had contributed was his reputation and the Eight Hundred Li Penghu territory; he hadn’t invested in any other areas.

”Ninety thousand a year, not too little, not too much, but it’s certainly enough to ease the burden of my rental expenses in Penghu.”

Luo Chen smiled faintly, clearly pleased.

One had to admit, having a territory was equivalent to owning a natural source of wealth.

Back then, the Luo Tian Creed only had the small Danxia Peak, and even after an arduous year, its earnings would barely reach thirty to forty thousand Spirit Stones.

The contrast between the two was truly enormous.

Moreover, it was foreseeable that with the Zhang Family’s continued diligent efforts, Penghu’s profits would increase significantly.

Given that the Zhang Family was thriving and had technical support from the Nascent Soul Power Coral Sea Zhou Family, if they still couldn’t rise, they’d be the proverbial ”crippled Arhat.”

On Luo Chen’s end, with the successful refinement of the Xuan Chen Armor, his subsequent investments in Tool Casting would reduce significantly.

At most, he’d only need to complete one or two Magical Weapons and Treasures forging assignments annually—just enough to give an explanation to Wu Zhong Valley.

Overall, it meant—expanding income sources and reducing expenses!

Luo Chen’s long-empty Spirit Stones pouch would, unsurprisingly, gradually swell back up.

”When it rains, it pours; good things always come in pairs!”

”The next step is simply to wait for news from the Black King.”

Luo Chen pressed his lips together in a smile. Taking advantage of his good mood, he asked Tian Xuan about her cultivation progress.

The latter was delighted and eagerly detailed the various problems she encountered in her cultivation, seeking Luo Chen’s guidance.

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During the days of awaiting the Black King’s return, Luo Chen wasn’t idle.

He had spent nearly a year consolidating the Array on the Xuan Chen Armor, causing his cultivation progress to stagnate.

Now, with no distractions, he immediately dove into intense cultivation with absolute focus.

The Path of Immortal cultivation emphasized slow and steady progress, and Luo Chen knew he couldn’t rush it.

But when it came to Body Refinement, Luo Chen had much to say!

”Myriad Paths Confluence” had once again incorporated new insights, specifically the fusion of casting concepts.

He treated his body as a Magic Tool to be forged.

Previously, due to his focus on Tool Casting, he only employed internal refinement techniques for Body Refinement. However, the complete ”Myriad Paths Confluence” also included external refinement methods.

On a small island sealed by an Array.

The continuous clash of gold and iron rang out.

Looking closer, one could see a black hammer revolving incessantly around Luo Chen’s bare body, striking him repeatedly.

With each strike, a resounding vibration emanated from Luo Chen’s body.

Occasionally, green flames would burst forth from his skin.

Employing the Flowing Fire Hammer Technique and the Hundred Refinement Technique, Luo Chen sought to temper his physique to its pinnacle, achieving the so-called state of ”forged to perfection.”

For anyone else, such relentless strikes would have long displaced their organs and severely injured their innards.

Yet, Luo Chen gritted his teeth and endured through sheer determination.

What’s more, as he manipulated the Flowing Flame Hammer to attack himself, he had to overcome the constant instinctive resistance to ”stop self-inflicted harm.”

Fortunately, his resilience proved steadfast, and he wasn’t greatly affected by it.

”Strengthen through Qi-Blood, burn through internal fire, and hone further with external force!”

”This is still far from enough!”

After half an hour of hammering.

Tian Xuan revealed her True Body, nervously watching Luo Chen.

”Master, do we really have to do this?”

”If I ask you to do it, then do it—what’s there to hesitate about?”

Without further delay, Tian Xuan flapped her wings, unleashing her earliest, most adept natural attacking technique.

A whirlwind filled with countless wind blades materialized in an instant.

Then it gradually engulfed Luo Chen.

Low gruff roars emerged intermittently from within.

Tian Xuan’s expression grew tense. She had pushed this Demon Technique to its fullest potential; under such an assault, even a Golden Core Cultivator—let alone a Late-Stage Great Cultivator—would sustain severe injuries if caught unprepared.