Mortal Alchemy

"Ah?" Mu Luofei looked surprised: "That snake demon is still following us?"

Chen Ping nodded: "It's a half-step second-order demon, only lacking this bit of spiritual milk to advance to the second order."

"We seized its advancement resources, which is a life-and-death feud. It won't let us off easily. Fortunately, there's a demon tide in the East Wilderness Market. We can use it to kill the snake demon."

"But, Senior Sister Luofei, we'll need to switch to your flying boat next."

It would be too conspicuous and troublesome for a Mu family's immortal seedling servant to use a white jade flying boat worth three thousand spirit stones.

Mu Luofei smiled: "Junior Brother, you really like to hide your abilities."

Chen Ping touched his nose and didn't refute her.

Mu Luofei summoned the white jade flying boat, and after the two switched, they headed towards the East Wilderness Market.

Chen Ping glanced at the snake demon, which looked like an earthworm on the ground, following them, a cold smile on his face.

Two days later, the white jade flying boat arrived near the East Wilderness Market, where demon beast corpses littered the ground.

Many cultivators were busy dismembering the demon beast corpses to earn money.

The giant snake demon, seeing this scene, revealed unwillingness in its snake pupils, angrily hissed, and its huge body disappeared into the ground, seemingly leaving.

During this demon tide, the East Wilderness Market not only had many Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed there, but also Golden Core experts in charge of the overall situation.

A half-step second-order demon beast like it would be courting death if discovered here.

After Mu Luofei didn't spot the snake demon, she said to Chen Ping: "Junior Brother, can we return to the Mu family now?"

Chen Ping shook his head: "This beast is a half-step second-order demon; it might have awakened some talent. It's cunning and treacherous and might just be pretending to leave."

"To ensure safety, Senior Sister Luofei, it's best if we stay in this East Wilderness Market for a month or two. We can cultivate and improve our cultivation anyway."

Mu Luofei gently nodded: "Then I'll listen to Junior Brother. I'll also take the opportunity to wander around this market to see if there's anything profitable."

Chen Ping was surprised; she was worried about the Mu family's money-making business.

This trip would take at least two or three months, and she would indeed earn less money.

Chen Ping wasn't affected by this; he had the Azure Phoenix Furnace and could refine Body Tempering Pills.

The flying boat descended, and Mu Luofei led Chen Ping into the East Wilderness Market. They settled in an inn that cost three spirit stones a month.

This price was quite high.

But for the two who had just obtained the Century Spiritual Milk, three spirit stones weren't much money.

The two opened excellent private rooms, which also had restrictions, allowing them to cultivate with peace of mind.

Chen Ping resumed his boring routine of alchemy, cultivation, and body tempering.

Half a month later.

"Knock knock!"

A knock sounded, and Mu Luofei's voice rang out: "Junior Brother, are you home?"

Chen Ping went to open the door, and outside, not only Mu Luofei was standing there.

There were also Fang Xing, Han Tongbao, Luo Chongzhi, and Lin Feixian.

"Senior Brother Chen!"

"Senior Brother Chen!"

Chen Ping looked surprised: "Why are you all here too?"

Mu Luofei smiled: "These people are killing demon beasts in the East Wilderness Market to earn money. I happened to run into them in the market today."

Chen Ping hadn't seen Fang Xing and the others for several years, and their temperament and appearance had changed greatly.

Each of them had a weathered temperament, grew a beard, and had a calm expression.

Luo Chongzhi smiled and cupped his hands, saying:

"Senior Sister Mu said that Senior Brother Chen is also here, then our Jiazi Courtyard should have another gathering!"

Chen Ping also smiled: "Very good!"

They went to a rather excellent restaurant in the East Wilderness Market, and the group took their seats.

Mu Luofei deservedly sat in the main seat, followed by Chen Ping.

Chen Ping said with emotion: "Everyone is busy on the path of immortality. It's been several years since I've seen you junior brothers. How have you all been lately?"

As before, Mu Luofei slowly chewed and tasted the spiritual food, listening to them chattering.

Fang Xing raised his glass and said: "This time, we must thank Senior Brother Chen. Without Senior Brother Chen's care, we wouldn't be able to breathe."

"In recent years, we have been killing demon beasts near the East Wilderness, and we have also had some opportunities."

"Not only have we paid off the spirit stone loans, but our cultivation has also caught up."

"This cup is to Senior Brother Chen!"

After experiencing the coldness and warmth of human relationships, this toast from them was sincere.

Chen Ping had heard Mu Luofei say something, so he naturally wouldn't believe that they were simply killing demon beasts to earn money.

Chen Ping felt somewhat complicated but still accepted the drink.

Luo Chongzhi said with a smile: "Senior Brother, I'm about to break through the twelfth level of Qi Refining, and then I'll be attacking Foundation Establishment!"

Chen Ping laughed: "This is a good thing. I also broke through to the twelfth level of Qi Refining not long ago."

Lin Feixian raised his glass and said: "Our Jiazi Courtyard really has great luck. An immortal seedling courtyard, but I don't know how many Foundation Establishment cultivators will come out of it."

Although it was long ago, the memories of his youth were vaguely remembered.

Chen Ping said: "Do your best and leave the rest to fate."

Han Tongbao looked at Chen Ping: "Senior Brother Chen, have you married?"

"Not yet," Chen Ping shook his head.

Han Tongbao laughed: "Senior Brother Chen, you are the only one left unmarried among the six immortal seedlings in Jiazi Courtyard."

Chen Ping was stunned: "You all?"

Luo Chongzhi and Lin Feixian nodded.

Luo Chongzhi said with a smile: "After paying off the spirit stone loans, we asked Senior Sister Mu to find a matchmaker. The three of us got married around the same time."

Chen Ping was even more surprised: "Then why didn't the three junior brothers invite me to drink?"

Luo Chongzhi's face was quite embarrassed: "We were short on money, and the weddings were simple. How could we invite Senior Brother? Taking the brides back to see our parents, drinking a cup of wine, and entering the bridal chamber, that was the wedding."

Chen Ping sighed softly, but he understood in his heart that Mu Luofei probably got the information about them being rogue cultivators from their wives.

Besides Fang Xing, none of them wanted to be Mu family sons-in-law at the beginning. Now that they are older, they finally bowed their heads.

In that case, they should be aiming for the Mu family's immortal arts inheritance to increase their means and strength, making them more confident as rogue cultivators?

If they don't become sons-in-law, they can't access the real inheritance of immortal arts. Like Chen Ping in the Pill Hall, he was only taught Essence Qi Pills, Qi Recovery Pills, and Fasting Pills, which are not considered true inheritance.

Chen Ping didn't think any further.

Chen Ping smiled: "Starting a family and establishing a career is ultimately a good thing. If you don't invite me to drink, I will remember this grudge."

A burst of hearty laughter rang out at the dinner table.

After eating and drinking their fill, it was almost time to leave. In the middle of it, Mu Luofei didn't say a word.

Chen Ping returned to the inn's private room and continued to cultivate.

Fang Xing and the other four gathered together: "The demon beast tide is coming to an end, and we are almost ready to leave the market to make arrangements and catch a few fat sheep."

Luo Chongzhi and the others nodded. In this market, in addition to replenishing supplies and improving their cultivation, they also made friends with cultivators and chose fat sheep targets.

Half a month later, Chen Ping and Mu Luofei left the market and returned to the Mu family.

On the flying boat, Mu Luofei asked Chen Ping: "Junior Brother, how many of the Fang brothers do you think can achieve Foundation Establishment?"

Chen Ping gave a wry smile: "Senior Sister Luofei, how would I know?"

"It's just, do your best and leave the rest to fate."