Longevity begins with alchemy master

Above a restaurant.

Sitting alone by the window, Luo Chen enjoyed some local delicacies from the Western Continent.

Although advanced cultivators pursue a clear mind and do not advocate extreme asceticism, they still mostly practice fasting in order to maintain a clear body.

After many years, the various flavors of food brought me much joy.

However, while enjoying the food, he kept an eye on the area downstairs.

When a Taoist priest with a whisk in hand, a thin face, and a goatee appeared on the long street, his gaze couldn't help but stop.

"This should be the person."

As if sensing something, the Taoist priest with the air of otherworldly wisdom raised his head and smiled at Luo Chen from afar.

Luo Chen nodded calmly, but a slight ripple stirred within him.

What keen divine sense you possess!

He had a high vantage point and was constantly searching, which allowed him to find the other person in the vast sea of ​​people.

The Taoist priest reacted the moment Luo Chen noticed him.

They either possess extremely strong spiritual foundations or have secret techniques at their disposal.

A short while later.

The Taoist priest went up to the restaurant and came to Luo Chen.

He bowed with one hand and said, "This humble Taoist, Fuyunzi, greets fellow Daoist."

Luo Chen rose and greeted him, "Murong Yuan, greetings, fellow Daoist!"

He then extended his hand in invitation, and the other person gladly took a seat.

After sitting down, he got straight to the point.

"Before I tell you about the Nirvana Fruit, I wonder if I could take another look at the Azure Dragon Beast Bones? I didn't see them very clearly in the Taibai Hall before."

Luo Chen readily agreed and took out the piece of pitch-black beast bone.

Fu Yunzi carefully took it, examined it closely, and occasionally stroked it.

After a long pause, he finally spoke with great satisfaction: "It is indeed a Azure Water Dragon of the Void Refinement stage. This beast has a penchant for absorbing the fear and evil thoughts within living beings. It often appears before the weak with a ferocious appearance, arousing endless fear in them before devouring them. Over time, the fear seeps into its bones. If this bone is used to refine a secret treasure, it will greatly reduce the primal fear that arises during our breakthroughs to higher realms. It is truly an excellent material to aid in breakthroughs!"

Luo Chen raised an eyebrow; he really didn't know that the Azure Dragon Beast Bone had such miraculous effects.

He obtained this bone from the legacy of the Demon Void Child, but he didn't know its exact origin. He only knew that it was quite extraordinary, so he didn't sell it to the Ancient and Modern Pavilion.

Now that I've heard what Fuyunzi said, I'm actually a little reluctant to give it to the other side.

wrong!

If that's the case, then Fuyunzi wouldn't need to mention the importance of this item at all.

You can definitely snag a bargain!

Now that it's been stated so openly, what is the other party's purpose...?

Fu Yunzi looked at Luo Chen with a smile, "Now, fellow Daoist, would you still like to exchange information about the Nirvana Fruit?"

Luo Chen smiled wryly, "If it were really as useful as you say, I'd rather exchange it for a Nirvana Fruit than just the information."

The implication is that they still want to make an exchange.

Fu Yunzi nodded thoughtfully, "It seems that the Nirvana Fruit is indeed very important to you, fellow Daoist!"

Luo Chen did not shy away from the topic.

Whether it's the lightning-struck wood or the Azure Dragon Beast bone, both seem to have miraculous effects on breaking through realms.

However, Luo Chen was only at the early stage of the Void Refinement realm, and for a long time he didn't need to consider the matter of transcending tribulation.

Rather than sitting on a mountain of treasures that he cannot use, he might as well exchange it for resources that can help him quickly improve his cultivation.

When the time comes to consider the tribulation, Luo Chen will likely be quite composed.

At worst!
He also has the Hunyuan Cauldron, his trump card, to deal with the terrifying Heavenly Tribulation of Integration!

After he expressed his emphasis on the Nirvana Fruit, it seems that Fuyunzi will no longer hide it.

as predicted.

Fu Yunzi surveyed the surroundings, and in addition to the already strong privacy of the restaurant's private room, he added another layer of soundproofing.

Then, he said leisurely, "If Fellow Daoist Murong only wants an ordinary Nirvana Fruit, then you only need to participate in the trade fair I will hold in six months and spend a certain amount of money to purchase one."

"What is meant by 'ordinary'? And what is the price of that?"

“There’s only a trace of emptiness. As for the price…” Fu Yunzi’s gaze fell on the black animal bone on the table. “This item is enough to make the exchange.”

Luo Chen frowned. The recipe for the Kanxu Pill specified the need for the Three-Trace Nirvana Fruit, which did not meet his requirements.

"And what about the extraordinary ones? Where should we look for them?"

Fu Yunzi said frankly, "There must be a Three-Scarred Nirvana Fruit in the deepest part of the place where I picked the Nirvana Fruit!"

Clearly, that place is not safe.

Otherwise, why would Fuyunzi have not gone deep enough, but only scratched the surface?

Fu Yunzi continued, “I have only explored less than a tenth or a twelfth of that place, but there must be a spiritual herb garden within it. Otherwise, the spiritual energy wouldn’t be leaking out and the plants wouldn’t be spreading, causing even the outer areas to grow Nirvana Fruits, which are extinct in the Xuan Realm. However, that place is very dangerous, and I cannot go deep enough on my own. I am currently inviting fellow Daoists to gather together in six months to explore it together. If you are interested in the Three-Trace Nirvana Fruit, you are welcome to join us!”

These words clearly explained the purpose behind his previous actions.

The wondrous power of the Azure Dragon was used to test Luo Chen's regard for the Nirvana Fruit before extending an invitation.

If Luo Chen hadn't taken it so seriously, perhaps the other party wouldn't have said those things later.

Luo Chen fell silent for a moment.

Fu Yunzi didn't urge him. He understood that the two sides had no prior contact and were unaware of each other's origins. No one would believe what the other said.

The only thing that can be confirmed is that Murong Yuan is definitely not from Yaochi.

That's enough.

After a long pause, Luo Chen nodded emphatically.

“I accept your invitation, but you must first trade me that ordinary Nirvana Fruit, in exchange for this piece of Azure Water Dragon Beast bone.”

Fu Yunzi was taken aback, feeling both amused and exasperated.

"This is different from the previously agreed-upon deal of exchanging information for animal bones!"

Luo Chen said frankly, "I didn't know these beast bones were so wondrous before. I suppose you've been stuck at the peak of the Void Refinement stage for a long time, and are desperately searching for various items to help you overcome tribulations. Exchanging beast bones for an ordinary Nirvana Fruit is a good deal for you!"

Fu Yunzi stroked his beard and sighed, "At the Taibai Trade Fair, you gained some advantages, and now I have gained some advantages. This is fair."

Luo Chen pushed the beast bone toward the Taoist priest, "Then?"

With a flick of his wrist, Fu Yunzi produced a heavy, golden iron box. "Deal!"

After each of them obtained their desired items, Luo Chen couldn't resist opening the iron box.

Fu Yunzi advised, "This thing is peculiar; it can vanish into thin air and dissolve upon entering the ground. It must be collected with metal or other precious materials. When you open it again, it's best to refine it directly into medicine. Otherwise, I'm worried that its medicinal properties will be severely compromised. Fellow Daoist, it's best to be careful."

Luo Chen waved his hand, made a Dao Spirit Incantation, and a wisp of misty aura appeared at his fingertips.

When the tin box was opened, a fragrant aroma wafted out, attempting to escape, but it was firmly locked inside.

Upon seeing this, Fu Yunzi couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

Unexpectedly, Murong Yuan is also a highly skilled alchemist. His technique of sealing the medicinal properties of herbs from leaking out is truly exquisite.

After a brief inspection, Luo Chen sealed the iron box.

"No problem."

"Alright, keep this sound transmission jade pendant safe. I will notify you to attend the trade fair in six months, and I will also introduce you to the other fellow Daoists. During these six months, Fellow Daoist Murong, you'd better not leave Kunqiu, otherwise it will be troublesome if we can't find you."

"Hmm, shall we try this dish?"

"No need, I still need to visit other trade fairs to see if I can find something I like."

"goodbye!"

Until we meet again!

After Fu Yunzi left, Luo Chen ate a simple meal and left in a hurry without lingering.

Now that he had secured one of the key ingredients, there was no reason for him to sit idly by. The Ye family was helping him gather the materials needed for the Mind-Stabilizing Pill, so he could now focus on gathering the materials for the Void-Resolving Pill.

This is not difficult. He already has a large number of auxiliary materials on hand. The other main materials that he is missing are precious items in the Xuan Realm, but they are by no means scarce.

By visiting several trade fairs and browsing large shops like Gujin Pavilion, I believe it won't be long before I can collect them all.

Next.

Luo Chen began to appear frequently at various trade fairs.

Thanks to that Golden VIP Token from the Ancient and Modern Pavilion, a lot of trouble was saved.

The large amount of top-grade spirit stones that had been accumulated earlier could now be put to good use.

The entire process of collecting medicinal herbs took less than half a month, and he had collected most of them.

In fact, there was more than one document.

The materials he had were enough to refine the Void-Revealing Pill three or four times.

After doing all this, Luo Chen went to the Ye family's stronghold in Kunqiu Immortal City to begin refining pills.

……

In a small, inconspicuous courtyard.

The array lights shone brightly, isolating the inside from the outside, keeping the living away.

Such a display left the Ye family cultivators somewhat bewildered.

But considering that Luo Chen was a distinguished guest specifically designated by the Ye family patriarch, he dared not disturb him.

In the courtyard, Luo Chen looked at the tight array protection around him and nodded in satisfaction.

Then he opened his mouth and spat it out.

A small gray cauldron flew out and landed in the center of the room.

If we are to refine the Void-Reaping Pill, we must increase the success rate of the pill.

There is no alchemy tool better than his natal magic weapon, the Hunyuan Cauldron.

Those formations were never meant to prevent others from disturbing his alchemy; they were merely a cover for Luo Chen to shield the aura of the Hunyuan Cauldron as much as possible.

After completing all these preparations, Luo Chen waved his hand, and a large number of pre-processed medicinal herbs flew out and continuously entered the Hunyuan Cauldron.

This Hunyuan Cauldron was like a giant beast; no matter how many medicinal herbs Luo Chen put in, he didn't feel full at all.

At last!
Luo Chen carefully opened the iron box that Fu Yunzi had given him.

A fruit that looked like it was made of willow catkins or clouds appeared before me.

It is the Nirvana Fruit.

On that ethereal fruit, there was a trace like a ribbon, swaying uncertainly.

The presence of a trace of Nirvana Fruit signifies that the fruit has passed its first ripening period, approximately three thousand years ago.

It can already be used to refine the Kanxu Pill.

Luo Chen unleashed a series of incantations, using his solid alchemy skills, which even the Alchemy Saint Chu Yan praised highly, to continuously process the Nirvana Fruit.

Finally, the entire fruit suddenly dispersed, turning into a cloud of mist.

With Luo Chen's gentle push, it fell into the Hunyuan Cauldron.

Then a wisp of azure flame rose up, radiating a terrifyingly hot temperature, completely enveloping the Hunyuan Cauldron.

"I hope everything goes well."

Looking at the small cauldron, Luo Chen silently prayed.

……

half a month later.

Luo Chen stared at the irregularly shaped pill in his hand with a grim expression, an aversion that lingered in his primordial spirit.

Such a short time was naturally not enough for Luo Chen to refine the Void-Resistant Pill.

But his alchemy process was already over.

Simply because we failed!

Although Luo Chen did not expect to successfully refine the Kanxu Pill on his first try, after all, it was a sixth-grade pill.

But the fact that the failure came so quickly is still a bit hard to accept.

The main reason for the failure was definitely not that Luo Chen's alchemy skills were insufficient.

The real reason lies in the Nirvana Fruit.

The potency of the Nirvana Fruit was ultimately inferior!
It was quite difficult to combine this with the immense medicinal power of the other materials, which led to the final failure.

Even though Luo Chen activated the Hunyuan Cauldron at the last moment and forcibly molded it into a pill, it was still a useless pill.

Do not!
It could even be described as a poison pill.

This counterfeit Void Refining Pill not only has no effect on cultivators' refinement of their Void Form, but it also greatly hinders them.

If it were to be implanted into a cultivator's illusory form, it might even cause the cultivator to collapse.

After digesting the information for a while, Luo Chen gradually recovered from his frustration and began to assess the gains from this alchemy session.

"At least two Nirvana Fruits are needed, otherwise the medicinal power cannot be integrated."

Luo Chen made an accurate judgment.

Therefore, he was determined to accept Fuyunzi's invitation.

Otherwise, it would take an unknown number of years to refine the other four illusory forms later.

Also.

He still had some concerns about the next alchemy session.

The refining of this Void Elixir is extremely difficult; one wrong move and it could fail.

The number of Nirvana Fruits is limited. If they are destroyed as easily as this time, he won't have enough Nirvana Fruits to try again.

We need to come up with a solution to this.

"How to preserve the medicinal potency of the main ingredients to the greatest extent possible in the event of failure..."

Luo Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, a thought vaguely forming in his mind.

He then put away the Hunyuan Cauldron and casually waved his hand, sweeping away all traces of alchemy and the lingering fragrance of medicine.

After he removed the formation, a sound transmission talisman flew in.

Luo Chen's eyes lit up when he took it.

"Has a secret technique capable of influencing a Great Venerable's primordial spirit been found?"

He quickly left the courtyard, went to the front hall, and found a cultivator from the Ye family.

"Where is your esteemed fellow Daoist Xuangan?"

The Ye family cultivator was stunned for a moment before realizing who the Xuangan mentioned was.

Ye Xuangan was an outstanding member of the seventh generation of the Ye family.

He is of the same generation as Ye Ningbo and is one of the few remaining three Nascent Soul cultivators in the Ye family.

It can be said that the Ye family is grooming him to be the next head of the family.

The reason Luo Chen hadn't met this person before was because Ye Zhengchun always took him with him when he went out, so he could make connections and broaden his horizons.

The information about that secret technique now lies with Ye Xuangan.

The talisman that Ye Xuangan sent to Luo Chen after arriving in Kunqiu Immortal City was also sent by Ye Xuangan, but because Luo Chen was in the process of refining pills, he did not want to disturb him.

The cultivator immediately replied, "The young master is currently attending a large-scale auction held by the Ancient and Modern Pavilion and may not return for several days. Senior, you can wait for him here."

Luo Chen waved his hand.

"No need, I'll go find him directly."

Having said that, Luo Chen hurriedly left the mansion and headed towards the Ancient and Modern Pavilion. (End of Chapter)