Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 1204: Chapter 464: Luo Tian Alliance, Refining Nascent Soul Formation Pill_3

It truly is a matter of great importance, impossible to entrust to others.

Facing Luo Chen’s evasive words, Tao Wen seemed unsurprised.

”As for the specifics, not being a Third Order Pill Refiner myself, I am unaware of the mysteries within. However, since the Supreme Elder believes you are capable, there must be reason in it. I hear it most likely has to do with the Original Source True Fire you possess.”

”Original Source True Fire?”

Luo Chen raised an eyebrow, a bit surprised.

Tao Wen nodded, ”For this batch of Nascent Soul Formation Pills, our sect has been preparing for years, and already we have five Third Order Pill Refiners. Each of them possesses a kind of Original Source True Fire!”

Luo Chen’s heart stirred, and he asked, ”Is Dan Yangzi among them?”

”Mhm.”

With a confirming answer, Luo Chen felt even more the determination of the Supreme Elder from Qingdan Valley—it was a resolve set in stone.

The Yu Ding Realm is known to many for its Strange Fires.

Especially Qingdan Valley and the Flame Alliance, known for Pill Refinement and Tool Casting, both possess several Sourceless Fires.

Luo Chen’s Prosperity and Decline Fire was sourced from the Flame Alliance.

Though he had refined this fire secretly, under the watchful eyes of the discerning, it was something that couldn’t be concealed.

Especially since the battle that wiped out the Flame Alliance, where Dan Yangzi himself participated, he surely knew some clues.

Now that Qingdan Valley was approaching him, it seemed less about valuing Luo Chen as a Pill Refiner and more about his possession of Original Source True Fire!

However, if he were to get involved in such an affair,

wouldn’t it bring significant trouble later on?

Seeing Luo Chen hesitate, Tao Wen quietly persuaded him.

”I know what you’re worried about, but actually, there’s no need for concern. Right now, everyone’s attention is focused on the Open War, no one will notice what’s happening in Qingdan Valley.”

”Furthermore, you are a Sacrificial Official of the Tao Family. It’s only natural for you to visit Qingdan Valley. Officially, we will invite you in the name of discussing Pill Techniques to declare a friendly exchange in the Dao of Alchemy.”

In principle, with the conversation at this point, based on the deep connections between the two clans, Luo Chen should have agreed.

But Luo Chen still didn’t give a response.

Tao Wen could vaguely sense his hesitancy.

She had no choice but to take the initiative to mention it.

”The previous agreement to stop supplying Second Order Upper Grade Rising Dragon Pills after your Core Formation can be nullified. From now on, Qingdan Valley will regularly supply Luo Tian Sect with a batch of Ascendant Grade Rising Dragon Pills.”

If this deal really came to fruition, then the cultivation resources for the Foundation Establishment True Cultivators of Luo Tian Sect would truly be secured.

However, outwardly, Luo Chen still modestly said, ”Actually, Luo Tian Sect has one or two Pill Refiners as well; we’re not that short on Second Order Pills.”

This was no joke.

Over the years, Luo Chen really had deduced a Second Order Cultivation Pill Formula from some incomplete pill formulas.

It was stronger than the Colorful Chrysanthemum Pill, but weaker than the Rising Dragon Pill.

Once refined, external sales aside, internal supply wouldn’t be a big issue.

Currently, Luo Chen had entrusted Qi Yi with the task of refining this pill formula.

As for Qu Lingjun, Luo Chen had passed on the methods for refining the Second Order Tongyou Pill and Second Order Jade Dew Pill to him.

In the years Luo Chen spent in closed-door cultivation, the solid Pill Technique of Qu Lingjun had gradually made progress in the Jade Dew Pill.

Though only Lower Grade, it was still acceptable for the Ice Castle.

Supplemented by the occasional batch of Ascendant Grade Jade Dew Pills crafted by Luo Chen, thus the relationship between Luo Tian Sect and Ice Castle was kept as close as if sealed with glue.

Once Qu Lingjun’s Pill Technique improved, allowing him to reliably make Medium Grade Jade Dew Pills,

he would be able to completely ignore these trivial matters.

Of course, that being said, if there was a steady supply of Ascendant Grade Rising Dragon Pills, Luo Chen certainly wouldn’t refuse!

Tao Wen rolled her eyes, silently cursing in her heart.

But she also knew that just these conditions alone were absolutely incapable of swaying Luo Chen.

After all, this involved the Nascent Soul Formation Pill!

”From what I observe, Luo Chen, you still don’t have a Natal Magic Item, do you?”

Whoosh!

Luo Chen’s gaze fixed intently on Tao Wen’s curvaceous form.

In her hands, a piece of iron sheet in the form of a Iron Sheet Book had appeared at some unknown time.

”From what I know of you, you want the best Elixirs, the Great Technique for Core Formation Secret Arts, and the preparation for the Open War is all for better Third Order Spirit Lands. It stands to reason you wouldn’t be like those Golden Core Rogue Cultivators or Clan Golden Cores that use mere Medium Grade Magic Items as their Natal Magic Item.”

”It seems, you’ve been contemplating what kind of Magic Item to use as your life-cultivation treasure!”

Tao Wen slowly lifted the iron sheet, ”For Pill Refiners like you, what better Precious Item is there to serve as a Natal Magic Item than a Pill Cauldron?”

It was common knowledge!

Natal Magic Item—a treasure cultivated in tandem with one’s life.

Apart from daily Pill Fire nurturing and Qi Power condensing, if it could be used frequently, it would naturally help in advancing to higher ranks more quickly.

However, since a Natal Magic Item would be often used, concerns about battle damage and destroying the heart-mind connection must be considered.

If by any mischance, it were to be destroyed, it would be a major setback for one’s cultivation.

This created an awkward and conflicting situation.

But for Pill Refiners, using Alchemy Equipment as a Natal Item perfectly resolved this awkward dilemma.

During regular Pill Refinement, one could casually use their Natal Magic Item.

It would both deepen the connection and help with ascension, without worry of wear and tear.

Thus, formidable Pill Refiners would try their best to find Pill Tripods or Pill Furnaces as their Natal Magic Items.

Take Shang Hu for example, his Natal Magic Item is the Official’s Cauldron, a large cauldron that can be used for pill refinement!

Luo Chen swallowed, ”What is this?”

”Qingdan Valley holds three Pill Cauldron Natal Magic Item casting techniques—this is one of them. If you agree to lend us your help, these blueprint sheets will be yours,” said Tao Wen slowly, her crisp words seeming like a siren’s call, stirring Luo Chen’s desire to act.