Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

In Lü Su’s curious gaze, Luo Chen slightly smiled.

”I seek neither pills nor medicine. I am here to join the Alchemy Institute and learn the Pill Refinement Technique.”

”What?!”

Lü Su froze in place, completely unaware that the writing brush in his hand had dropped onto the table.

Then, he cautiously asked, ”May I boldly ask, Brother Xuan Luo, how old are you currently?”

Luo Chen candidly replied, ”Thirty-three.”

”Thirty-three years old and at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment!” Lü Su was once again shocked, and then sincerely advised, ”Brother, with such talent, why indulge in unconventional paths? You should courageously focus on cultivation, aim to achieve Core Formation soon!”

Perhaps he thought Luo Chen was too young and inexperienced, envious of those respected Pill Refiners.

He said earnestly, ”The Path of Pill Refinement is vast and profound. It not only tests talent but also involves other domains, and success cannot be achieved overnight. Achievements require decades, even centuries. Brother, you must not disperse your energy, lest you end up losing both personal and financial gains.”

Luo Chen was surprised by Lü Su’s kindness.

In fact, Lü Su was right; Luo Chen had once exerted great effort and spent a long time in Pill Refinement before achieving success.

Especially those with good cultivation talent, they don’t need to take this path at all.

Back then, his Five Spirit Root talent severely hindered his cultivation, hence he relied on unconventional aids.

Based on his current camouflaged talent, he truly doesn’t need to learn Pill Refinement Techniques.

In the Immortal Cultivation World, the cultivation realm is the root!

Seeing Luo Chen in deep thought, Lü Su sighed in relief, ”Brother, please consider carefully.”

However.

”Rest assured, Junior Brother Lü, this decision is after careful consideration. Extreme focus in cultivation is not good, especially since Master Yaoxi reminded me that rapid cultivation can destabilize the Dao Heart, thus I plan to engage in other activities as a balance, an additional skill to rely on.”

”Oh, is that so!”

Lü Su nodded, as the mention of a Nascent Soul True Master meant he need not advise further.

Thinking about it, Lü Su said to Luo Chen, ”Brother, please wait for me a moment.”

Then he hurried away.

Soon, he returned with another Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

”Let’s go, Junior Brother Li will cover for me, I will personally take Brother Xuan Luo to Miao Dan Peak.”

”Thank you very much.”

Luo Chen followed behind Lü Su, leaving Dan Court and heading towards Miao Dan Peak.

On the way, Lü Su introduced the situation of the Alchemy Institute to him.

Dan Emperor Mountain belongs exclusively to Nascent Soul True Masters; mainly producing Fourth Order Pills, occasionally creating innovative new low-order pills by the Pill Refinement Grandmasters.

Spirit Pill Peak is the domain of Golden Core Ascendant Masters, mainly producing Third Order Pills.

Miao Dan Peak is accessible to Foundation Establishment Cultivators and Qi Refinement Cultivators, though typically Qi Refinement Cultivators go to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall to purchase First Order Pills unless they have special needs.

Dan Court at the entrance of the Alchemy Institute handles general matters.

It registers visitors, inquires specific needs, provides guidance, and fulfills logistical requirements for the Three Peaks.

If Luo Chen becomes a Pill Refiner at the Alchemy Institute, he will undoubtedly deal with Dan Court.

However, becoming a true Pill Refiner is no easy task.

First and foremost, one must undergo talent testing.

”On the way here, I’ve sent a Sound Transmission Talisman, Miao Dan Peak will arrange a Second Order Pill Refiner to conduct your testing. Only if you pass will you receive training in the Dao of Alchemy.”

As Lü Su spoke, he pointed to a corner of a roof hidden in the woods at the foot of the mountain.

”Almost there, it’s there.”

Luo Chen nodded, his gaze wandering around.

This place is rich in fiery energy; it seems the Earth Vein beneath holds abundant Earth Fire.

Indeed, this is a great place for pill refinement!

From afar, they spotted a blue-robed cultivator standing at the palatial foot of the mountain.

Upon arrival, Lü Su greeted, ”Master He, sorry to trouble you.”

Master He looked indifferent, simply extending a hand toward them.

On the way here, Luo Chen had learned the regulations of the Alchemy Institute.

For instance, talent testing for pill refinement is conducted by a Second Order Pill Refiner, requiring a fee in return.

Luo Chen naturally handed over five Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

Master He froze momentarily, surprised.

The fee for testing is merely one Medium Grade Spirit Stone.

But seeing Luo Chen’s expression as if this was expected, he accepted it calmly.

However, his demeanor became more amicable.

”Soon, Master Gongsun from Spirit Pill Peak will come to Miao Dan Peak to refine a new pill and plans mass production. All Second Order Pill Refiners have been summoned, hence we’re quite busy. Today, only I could spare the time. Come in!”

This change in attitude truly was swift!

Lü Su sighed, transmitting to Luo Chen, ”Pill Refiners are like this, mostly quirky. But if the reward is suitable, they are quite easy to deal with.”

Luo Chen smiled without speaking.

The two entered the palace at the mountain’s foot.

In an instant, a wave of scorching heat washed over them.

Within the grand hall, numerous earth fire openings were present, with many cultivators trying to control the earth fire.

Lü Su explained to Luo Chen, ”These people failed the talent test in the past, but being unwilling to fail, upon paying a fee, they can receive training in the Dao of Alchemy. Actually, I too aspired to be a Pill Refiner back then, yet stumbled at the first test. Without sufficient Spirit Stones, unlike those with financial backing, unable to independently afford the training. Eventually, I ended up with a task at Dan Court in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, at least being under the same institute as the Pill Refiners.”