Immortality Begins with the Master of Alchemy

Chapter 92: I build the foundation and practice Mi Shuhua to protect Luo Chen! (Second update))

 Rogue cultivator, minions, wage earner, tool man, partner!

Luo Chen’s identity is constantly changing due to his efforts.

 The changes in Dantang are also going on visibly with the naked eye day by day.

The group of medicine apprentices, pyrotechnics, and alchemy administrators (alchemy administrators) are also becoming familiar with their roles day by day.

 A month goes by in a blink of an eye.

At the end of the month, Luo Chen took the time to attend a small internal meeting of the Poshan Gang.

There were not many people attending the meeting, including him, Mi Shuhua, Mi Junping, and the heads of the three fighting halls, Zeng Wen, Luo Wudi, and Yang Wei.

 And, the two deacons of Dantang, Sikong Shoujia and Gu Caiyi.

At the meeting, it was determined that ten people would come out of each of the three battle halls. Among the ten people, one would be in the late stage of Qi refining and nine would be in the middle stage of Qi refining.

 In this way, three teams were formed.

 These three teams will fully serve Dantang from now on.

 Conservation work, transportation work, and some procurement work.

 At the meeting, Luo Wudi said something.

"I have a route in Xuelianfang City. The risk is a bit high, but if it is completed, the profit will definitely be high."

 “The so-called wealth is gained through risk, why not give it a try?”

Others are somewhat eager to give it a try.

However, after learning about Luo Chen's current output of elixirs, Mi Shuhua temporarily suppressed the proposal.

“This month the Dantang produced many wonderful pills, a total of nine hundred and eighty pills.”

“This quantity can only barely meet the needs of Dahefang City. Even if a road is opened to Xuelianfang, we still don’t have the elixirs to get across.”

“And the bitter cold land of Xuelianfang is not half as prosperous as Dahefang, so there is no need to bother.”

 These are Mi Shuhua’s original words.

Luo Wudi felt a pity. He also wanted to use this opportunity to let one of his brothers come to power and act independently like Wang Yuan.

Insufficient production of elixirs limited his idea.

 For this, he could only encourage Luo Chen to make more elixirs.

 Luo Chen said he would work hard.

When the meeting ended, Luo Chen received four bottles of Qi-nourishing pills from Mi Junping, who looked pained in front of them.

Luo Wudi, Yang Wei and others all stared wide-eyed.

 Didn’t you say that you would only be given two bottles a month?

 When did that guy get a salary increase?

Are you sure Luo Chen is not Mi Shuhua’s illegitimate son?

 The person involved didn’t care at all about their thoughts.

Just be envious, I deserve this!

  Nearly a thousand wonderful pills a month, that’s four to five thousand low-grade spiritual stones!

what does that mean? You can buy forty or fifty bottles of Qi Nourishing Pills, or two high-grade magical instruments, or even a dozen low-grade magical instruments.

This is only one month.

 The lifespan of a Qi Refining monk is at least a hundred years.

In the long run, as long as Luo Chen continues to produce elixirs, it will bring stable and high benefits to the Poshan Gang.

 So, Mi Shuhua and Mi Junping must pay this salary no matter how unwilling they are.

 …

 Under the dark night, Luo Chen sat alone on the bed.

Grandmaster-level Changchun Kung is constantly operating, the Qi-nourishing pill in his body melts, and the huge spiritual power is continuously absorbed by him.

 Finally, integrated with his own spiritual power.

 This process of transformation and absorption lasted for a long time.

 The feeling of fullness and fullness lasts all the time.

Until Luo Chen gritted his teeth and swallowed another Qi-nourishing Pill.

“Break through the sixth level of Qi training, today, let’s break through it in one go!”

 While the thought flashed, he continued to repeat the previous actions.

 Due to the influx of new spiritual energy, the feeling of fullness and fullness became stronger and stronger, even giving the illusion of bloating.

Unknowingly, when Luo Chen finished his work and opened his eyes.

His body was already filled with fluctuations of spiritual power from the sixth level of Qi Refining.

 “It’s done!”

It took many years to finally reach the level of Chen Laodao.

Now, in the middle stage of Qi refining, he is also the most powerful one.

　　Looked at the properties panel.

 【Sixth level of Qi refining 1/100】

Luo Chen's original joyful mood suddenly became heavy.

 The effect of Qi Nourishing Pill seems to be getting worse and worse.

 At the third level of Qi refining, one Qi nourishing pill can increase the progress bar by two.

 At the fourth level, one Qi-nourishing pill corresponds to one progress bar.

 At the fifth level, it takes almost two Qi Nourishing Pills to increase the progress bar by one level.

 This time, after breaking through to the sixth level of Qi Refining, Luo Chen calculated it through the system.

 He needs at least five to advance by one level.

 There are only ten pills in a bottle of Qi-nourishing pills.

In other words, if he wants to advance to the seventh level of Qi Refining, he will need at least fifty bottles of Qi Nourishing Pills.

 That’s a full five thousand pieces of low-grade spiritual stones!

 Furthermore, there is a limit to the number of elixirs that can be refined in one day.

 “Grass! It’s a plant!”

“I am not practicing cultivation at all. I am clearly eating spiritual stones!”

The great rat Luochen turned into the gold-swallowing beast Luochen.

 The handsome face was uncertain at the moment, and he always felt that something was wrong.

 Other low-level monks do not waste spiritual stones like him!

 Is it the reason for the five spiritual root qualifications?

Or is it because the Grandmaster-level Changchun Kung has opened up all the meridians, causing the body to need more spiritual power to break through the realm?

 Or other factors?

 For a while, Luo Chen couldn't find the problem.

He only knew that he had to get as many cultivation resources as possible, and he also had to find a way to refine a few more pills a day.

 Oh, one more thing.

 The effect of Nourishing Qi Pill is getting worse and worse, and it seems that there is gradually a dilemma of drug resistance.

We have to find a new elixir that can replace the Qi-nourishing elixir.

Thousands of thoughts came to my mind.

Luo Chen seems to have gotten used to it.

 After planning one by one, Luo Chen finally got up.

“No matter what, it is a happy event to break through the sixth level of Qi Refining today.”

　　　“It’s so clear!”

Hold the green gourd and drink pineapple wine while walking to the yard.

 At this moment, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse.

 In the small courtyard, there was silence, but there was a figure sitting on the swing, swaying one after another.

“Caiyi, haven’t you slept yet?”

 The moment Luo Chen came out, Gu Caiyi had already spotted him.

 She just nodded slightly and still rocked the swing.

 Suddenly, she blinked.

“Have you broken through the sixth level of Qi refining?”

“I was discovered by you, haha. Sure enough, no matter how low-key a genius is, even in this dark night, he is as eye-catching as the bright moon.”

 Luo Chen chuckled.

　　After thinking about it, he made a hand gesture, and his spiritual power began to circulate along a special route.

 The leaked spiritual power fluctuations are slowly recovered and enter the specially condensed spiritual power seed in the body.

 In the blink of an eye, the fluctuations of spiritual energy he leaked out became the level expected of the fifth level of Qi refining.

 The Qi Condensing Spirit Technique!

 “Caiyi, look again, what state I am in!”

Gu Caiyi glanced at it, his eyes lit up, and then he said calmly: "The fifth level of Qi refining."

 Sure enough, Qi Ling Ling Jue is effective.

Especially during this month, he has been practicing from time to time, and has reached the proficiency level, and can control the fluctuations of spiritual energy with a little effort.

After Luo Chen closed and put it on, when the aura fluctuated, it was small, and it was fun.

 After playing for a while, he felt that the atmosphere was as deserted as the moonlight.

“Caiyi, what’s wrong with you? Are you in a bad mood?”

Gu Caiyi sighed, "Don't mind, I'm just worried after seeing your level rise so fast after joining the Poshan Gang, but my income dropped greatly."

Luo Chen was startled.

income?

Yeah, Gu Caiyi used to earn a very good monthly income from spiritual stones in Tianxiang Tower.

Especially at the opening ceremony of Lundao Terrace, she stole the show with her stunning dance.

 In the next month, she made even more money.

But what about after leaving Tianxiang Tower?

Even if you are now the deacon of Dantang, your monthly salary is only more than one hundred spiritual stones.

Sikong Shoujia also gets this salary, but don’t forget that the old man also has the title of elder and will have other additional income.

 Earning one hundred a month is not bad.

 Putting it to the inner city, they are almost at the level of deacons of small shops and foremen of large shops.

 However, this cannot meet the cultivation needs of the ninth-level Qi Refining monks.

With this income, how many years and months will it take to reach the Great Perfection from the ninth level of Qi refining?

 From Dzogchen to the breakthrough of Foundation Establishment, how much time does it take to earn spiritual stones and purchase Foundation Establishment Pills?

 “I am thirty-nine years old.”

“Although I have always yearned to build a foundation, I know it is a fantasy.”

"But the bottle of Chenchen Dan that Fei Bowen gave me at the beginning allowed me to advance to the ninth level of Qi refining by luck. Now, I am only one step away, but I am stuck here due to insufficient cultivation resources."

 “I’m not willing to give in!”

“Luo Chen, am I right or wrong in leaving Tianxiang Tower?”

 Listening to these murmurs, Luo Chen was speechless for a moment.

He initially joked about "supporting" the other party, and then asked Gu Caiyi to join the Poshan Gang and become the current deacon of Dantang.

 But he didn’t realize it until this moment.

The salary of the deacon of the Alchemy Hall cannot support the other party's practice at all.

Of course, this is not his responsibility in the first place. Introducing a livelihood to the other party is always a good intention and a good deed.

Regarding Gu Caiyi’s confusion, Luo Chen could only say:

"Although I may not say it is right, it is definitely not wrong. The Hua Zhuji from Tianxiang Tower has only been here for a month or two, and I heard that two or three female cultivators died in the building."

Luo Chen casually talked about these experiences, and Gu Caiyi was speechless for a while.

When Luo Chen saw this, he didn't know how to comfort him.

 He is different from Gu Caiyi.

 In addition to the monthly salary, he actually also has a share of the profits from the elixir.

Thinking about this, Luo Chen suddenly realized something.

Mi Shuhua and even the Poshan Gang’s investment in Dantang has basically been spent more and more.

In addition to a few high-level officials, there are dozens of mid- to late-stage monks pointing to the Alchemy Hall to eat.

If he fails to collect his own income, he is afraid that the group of people who eat with him will have problems.

 Job hopping?

 Looking for extra money?

 Gradually, you don’t care about the affairs of Dantang?

"It seems that the matter of the Chalcedony Pill can no longer be delayed!" This thought flashed through Luo Chen's mind.

For others, but also for yourself!

Zhongmiaowan’s profit ceiling is still too low after all.

 Only chalcedony pills, which are beneficial to spiritual practice, are powerful tools for attracting money!

 …

 …

 Today is another day for refining alchemy.

But before opening the furnace, Luo Chen and two deacons first met with three monks who were in the late stage of Qi refining.

 They are the masters drawn from the three battle halls.

 Lead a team responsible for transporting Dantang elixirs and delivering them to designated places for sale.

The team of thirty monks escorted only a thousand wonderful pills.

 To be honest, it’s a bit of a cannon to kill mosquitoes, but a chicken with a sledgehammer.

However, this was a rigid order from the gang leader, and no one raised any objections.

Luo Chen knew very well that this personnel framework was not for Zhongmiaowan, but for the future Chalcedony Pill.

 Handing this batch of Zhongmiaowan to the three of them, Luo Chen also inquired about the place where they were to be sent.

 It turns out that the Poshan Gang has rented a small shop in the inner city, which they usually use to sell some scattered resources in the Guyuan Mountains.

Most of those resources are things that the major sects and even the Yun Merchant Alliance do not value.

The Poshan Gang couldn’t digest it themselves, so they simply sold it in shops.

 There are always casual practitioners who would be interested.

Now, Luo Chen’s Zhongmiao Pills will also become a special product in the shop.

In addition to shops, the Sanxiu Market in the south of the city and a small shop in the outer city are also places for Zhongmiaowu.

 After sending these people away, Luo Chen entered the alchemy room calmly.

Gu Caiyi directed a large group of pharmacists to move various processed raw materials into the alchemy room.

Those fire workers are also in place one after another.

Luo Chen waved his hand, and today's elixir refining begins!

 Looking at his high-spirited appearance, a group of monks who were doing odd jobs couldn't help but express envy.

This month's work has really made them a little numb.

 Every day, the same thing is repeated.

Even the monks found it boring.

They don’t know that in modern society, they are almost like assembly line employees, and they can only repeat monotonous tasks day after day.

 As for the future?

 Become a distinguished alchemist?

Luo Chen has never heard of an assembly line worker who rose through the ranks and became a CEO.

 In his case, it is obviously impossible.

Luo Chen didn't care about this. The girl Xiangxiang from Tianxiang Tower had been a firekeeper in the sect for three years.

 He was just concentrating on refining the elixir.

 Beside him, Mi Li was also busy, wiping Luo Chen's sweat from time to time and handing him a wine gourd.

We agreed to watch the elixir making, but why do we feel like we are a maid taking care of others?

Mi Li was also a little confused.

 Since when did this situation begin?

 It seems that it started when Luo Chen asked her to buy cucumbers?

Although he was worried, Mi Li knew what he was going to do.

 She is trying her best to learn and imitate, but unfortunately a month has passed and there has been no progress.

 When another alchemy session was over, she knew that she had learned nothing again.

 When she was disappointed, the alchemy furnace was opened.

A strong medicinal fragrance instantly attracted her attention.

"This is?"

 An elixir the size of a dragon's eye, so red that it was almost purple, shone brightly on Luo Chen's fingertips!

 “Top grade Zhongmiaowan!!”

Mi Li looked shocked and exclaimed.

 The monks who were responsible for watching the fire all looked over.

Luo Chen looked at the high-grade elixir in his hand with a look of ecstasy, but in fact his heart was peaceful.

 After refining thousands of Zhongmiao Pills last month, his proficiency has already reached the master level.

 The reason why I didn’t show it before was because I felt the time hadn’t come yet.

 After all, it is a bit shocking to refine high-grade elixirs just after joining the Poshan Gang.

 But now, there is no need to hide one’s clumsiness.

In order to obtain resources for practice, sometimes you have to be a little extravagant.

 Throw the top-quality pill to Mi Li.

After the woman hurriedly took it, she saw Luo Chen fluttering into the stone house built specifically for him.

 “I made alchemy today, and I got something occasionally. I need to stay in seclusion for three days without disturbing you!”

 After saying that, the stone door slammed shut.

 A layer of Yingying light waves spread out.

That is a set of first-order formations left by Mi Shuhua specially for Dantang.

Mi Li stared at this scene blankly, and then thought of something.

Without stopping, she left the Alchemy Hall and flew towards the Mi family.

In the stone house, Luo Chen looked at this scene quietly through the window on the mountain wall with deep eyes.

 …

 “Come in, why are you looking for me in such a hurry?”

 Mi Shuhua woke up from the state of seclusion.

There are too many things going on in his family and gang, which have begun to delay his practice.

　　Recently, he finally took the time to complete the entire framework of the Alchemy Hall, and then he took the time to start a small retreat.

But it had only been two days before someone woke me up using a telegraph.

 Hence, he looked quite unhappy at the moment.

Mi Li didn't know her grandfather was displeased, so she knelt down in front of her, holding the purple-red Zhongmiao Pill.

 “High-quality elixir!”

 “It was refined by Hall Master Luo today!”

With one move of your hand, you can get the elixir.

Mi Shuhua was shocked when he saw the three purple red lines.

How long has that kid been exposed to alchemy?

 It took only ten or twenty years to refine a top-grade elixir!

 This boy’s talent for alchemy is so terrifying!

“Hall Master Luo said that he had some enlightenment on alchemy, so he decided to retreat for three days.” Mi Li said again.

 Mi Shuhua could not sit still at all.

 “Enlightenment of Alchemy!”

 “Three days of seclusion!”

“Perhaps after I leave seclusion, I can refine the chalcedony pill!”

"Yes, it can definitely be done. They are all first-level elixirs. He can refine the top-grade Zhongmiao Pills, but there is no reason why he can't refine the low-grade Chalcedony Pills."

Mi Shuhua kept pacing in the quiet room, mumbling something.

 An old face, whose expression is constantly changing due to excitement.

“Low-grade is enough, and the price does not need to be too high. If you order a dozen spiritual stones, it will definitely trigger a frenzy for buying elixirs among the early and middle monks.”

“A bottle of Qi-nourishing Pill and a hundred spirit stones are beyond the reach of ordinary people.”

“As long as I can refine the chalcedony pill, I have hope!”

 Suddenly, he stopped.

 “Let’s go to the Alchemy Hall!”

“I will not allow anyone to disturb Luo Chen during these three days of seclusion!”

 “I’ll protect him!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the light flashed out, rolled up the grains of rice and flew out of the Mi family's land.

 …

 How to spend three days?

Luo Chen stayed in the stone house, feeling a little regretful.

 The thought of being stuck in this room for three days made him a little unable to sit still.

It's a pity, even though it is said that monks often stay in seclusion for thousands of years.

 But in fact, since time travel, he seems to have never practiced in seclusion for more than a whole day.

 It’s not that I don’t work hard.

But for low-level monks, due to physical and spiritual reasons, there is an upper limit for the number of times they can perform exercises every day.

Too much will lead to mental exhaustion and even cause various sequelae.

This predicament will only change after at least the foundation is established.

“Forget it, the formation is covering it up, and the foundation-building monk’s spiritual consciousness can’t detect what I’m doing inside.”

 “Find something else to do!”

Luo Chen took out an animal skin from the storage bag.

 It was surprisingly given to him by Wang Yuan, the second-level elixir prescription containing the Blood Evil elixir.

This thing has been in my hands for many days, and I occasionally read it. Unfortunately, the progress is very low.

  It is a second-level elixir recipe after all.

“The main material must be replaced, otherwise as soon as I start refining the elixir, I will definitely die if I am found out.”

 “So, what raw materials are good to use?”

“Monk essence blood? I don’t know if it’s possible to use monster blood.”

“Yin evil spirits from the underworld are not easy to find. And I don’t have a way to collect evil spirits. I still have to think about it…”

Luo Chen was obsessed with studying the second-level elixir recipe for a while.

 Occasionally when I wake up, I take a Bigu Pill.

 When he gets tired, he will change his approach.

 Either read "Qing Yuan Dan Jie" (Detailed Explanation of Qing Yuan Zi Dan Dao), or practice Qi Ling Ling Jue.

 Occasionally, he also hurts himself!

  Make a small cut on your hand or something, and then use the healing spell to heal it, which is like brushing up your spell proficiency.

As for the "Chalcedony Pill" that Mi Shuhua is most concerned about?

 Luo Chen didn’t care at all.

That is a first-level elixir prescription, and he can use achievement points to get started at any time!

  He even said that he planned to enter the house on the day he left the customs.

Like this, three days passed by in a flash.

When the formation disappeared, Luo Chen slowly stepped out of the door.

Looking at the old man waiting outside, Luo Chen felt as if things were different and people were passing by.

 Is this a monk’s retreat?

Just three days later, it actually gave him a feeling that it had been a long time ago.

If you reach a higher level in the future and truly retreat, will you be like a lost land and a dog in the dark?

While he was in a trance, an old voice came to his ears.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　dederation for three days, I saw each other with admiration.'

“Little friend, you have broken through the sixth level of Qi refining.”

Before Luo Chen could say some kind words, the other party couldn't wait to ask:

 “Can the Chalcedony Pill be refined?”

Luo Chen’s expression froze!

 Old man, would you please give me some face? Don’t speak so directly.

 Furthermore, I have achieved a breakthrough, shouldn’t I give you some congratulatory gifts?

 I don’t mind magical weapons, elixirs, or anything like that.

 (End of this chapter)