Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

”Cloud-like hair and floral beauty with golden hairpins, nestled in the warm Hibiscus bed through the spring night.

The bitterness of a short spring night rises with the dawn, from now on the monarch won’t attend court early.”

On the spacious and soft bed, the man mumbled these two lines of poetry from his hometown, the corners of his mouth slightly lifted, as if savoring the taste.

He glanced at the two jade-like, tired and satisfied faces beside him, and Luo Chen smiled faintly, gently pushing aside the smooth arm draped over his chest, lifting the plump thigh pressed on him, and slowly sat up.

Trying not to disturb the two women, Luo Chen covered them with a thin blanket before stepping down from the bed.

Casually throwing on a silk robe, letting his hair fall down his back, he walked barefoot out of this tender land.

The cold tiles on the floor gradually brought Luo Chen back to his senses as he walked along.

Reaching the mountaintop, the thin fog and dense clouds were continually pushed and scattered by the morning mountain breeze.

Luo Chen spread out his divine consciousness, quietly covering Baili Qingchuan.

It was still early.

However, many cultivators within the Luo Tian Sect had already begun their activities.

Some were preparing meals in the logistics department, some were stretching their bodies and training their physiques, while another group of cultivators began cleaning up the leftover setups from yesterday’s grand ceremony.

Overall, two words stood out: relaxed!

No longer was there the urgent sense of crisis looming over everyone’s heads as before.

And all of this was brought about by Luo Chen.

Though Baili Qingchuan was small, and the Luo Tian Sect wasn’t large either, under this relaxed rhythm, it gradually presented a scene of thriving vitality.

Luo Chen slowly retracted his divine consciousness, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

This was exactly what he wanted to see.

The current Luo Tian Sect could no longer afford any turmoil.

However, some matters still needed to be instructed.

He waited at the peak of Daqing Mountain for a moment before seeing a figure ascending on the clouds.

Wearing a high hat and wide belt, a Chi Dragon Sword hanging at the waist.

This was the current Sect Master of Luo Tian Sect, Li Yingzhang!

”Yingzhang greets the Supreme Elder!”

Li Yingzhang respectfully saluted and greeted, not a single flaw to be found.

Luo Chen didn’t mind these, smiling as he said, ”Calling you here isn’t for anything major, just some matters to remind you of.”

Li Yingzhang’s expression was serious, listening attentively.

Luo Chen paced as he slowly spoke.

”The Luo Tian Sect, going forward, needs to recuperate. Golden Core cultivators should consolidate their realm and adjust their bodies, and the hidden injuries from years of battle should be treated. Foundation Establishment cultivators should lay a strong foundation, practice their techniques, and prepare for the rush to the Golden Core period. There’s no need to worry about Core Formation resources; I can fully support this. As for those young Qi Refinement followers, select and pick some with potential and good temperament; the sect will support them in becoming Foundation Establishment Cultivators.”

”Fenghua Palace has agreed to let Qu Lingjun return to the Luo Tian Sect, and our relationship with their sect grows closer. Keep in touch with them.”

”The White Crane Gate has also formed an alliance with us, and we will advance and retreat together. Keep an eye on it, send someone to receive the Spiritual Cranes they send, and prepare the corresponding Spirit Stones.”

”The Shen Fu Sect is currently residing in the Hundred Beasts Domain, and they are performing patrol duties at Lingtian Pass, aren’t they? Their Supreme Elder agreed to provide me with ten thousand pieces of talisman paper, but it must be delivered in batches, so keep an eye on that.”

”In the future, I expect many people will come to visit me, mostly those with profound realms. Tell the Mountain Guarding Disciples to be cautious and not offend these visitors.”

”There’s no immediate rush regarding the patrol duties in Lingtian Pass, as the Lingtian City Lord has given leniency. I will personally lead a team when the time comes.”

”Within the sect...”

One by one, piece by piece, words flowed from Luo Chen’s mouth into Li Yingzhang’s ear.

Though somewhat cumbersome, Li Yingzhang committed them firmly to memory.

He couldn’t help but marvel at Luo Chen’s capability, having only returned for a brief time yet managing to turn the precarious situation of the Luo Tian Sect around.

Not only stabilizing their footing in the Fenghua District, but also securing friendships with venerable sects like the White Crane Gate and Shen Fu Sect.

Such achievements were beyond their reach, no matter how hard they tried to manage or fight for!

Of course, listening aside, as the current Sect Master, he still needed to raise some potential issues.

”Right now, Qi Yi is managing the Alchemy Institute, but with Qu Lingjun’s return, how should we arrange it?”

Luo Chen calmly replied, ”He won’t enter the Alchemy Institute; let him choose a place to cultivate quietly.”

Li Yingzhang was taken aback, considering that although Qi Yi’s realm later surpassed Qu Lingjun’s, in the art of Pill Refinement, Qu Lingjun, who had received Luo Chen’s true teachings, was still much better than Qi Yi. Logically, with his return, he should resume leading the Alchemy Institute.

Especially since in recent years, Qu Lingjun’s loyalty to the Luo Tian Sect had been proven.

”Supreme Elder, isn’t this approach somewhat...”

”Just do as I say!”

”Yes!”

Li Yingzhang dared not argue and promptly switched the topic.

”The reputation of the White Crane Gate’s Spiritual Cranes is well-known, not only for their speed but also for their intelligence. It is certainly beneficial if you managed to have them sell to us, but regarding the Spirit Stones, our sect might be a bit tight financially.”

Luo Chen was somewhat taken aback.

After gaining a detailed understanding, he realized the financial predicament the Luo Tian Sect faced.

With nine Golden Core cultivators, two Third Order Body Refiners, and dozens of Foundation Establishment True Cultivators, they had nearly exhausted the sect’s savings.

The hard-earned battle gains over the years had all been invested as well.

If not, the Nascent Soul Formation ceremony for Luo Chen yesterday wouldn’t have been so ”modest.”

Currently, to suddenly produce Spirit Stones to purchase fifty Spiritual Cranes, Li Yingzhang really had no means to achieve it.

If this problem arose before Luo Chen left the North Sea, it wouldn’t have amounted to much.

At that time, his net worth was in the billions, and he didn’t consider Spirit Stones a concern at all.

But after several transactions, where he converted Spirit Stones into a large quantity of cultivation resources, he was now as poor as a church mouse.