Mortal Alchemy

The group arrived at the Gong family estate.

Mu Luofei walked ahead, announcing her identity.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Gong family said, "So it's the Young Madam. Please follow me. The Old Ancestor has been waiting for you for a long time."

Young Madam?

Hearing this, a faint blush crept up Mu Luofei's fair neck.

Mu Luofei said, "Please lead the way, Fellow Daoist."

The Foundation Establishment cultivator said, "Young Madam is too polite. Young Master Chen is the Old Ancestor's personal disciple, which makes him practically one of us."

Even for a Nascent Soul immortal clan, the Gong family was fortunate that Upper Lord Gong Yue had such good judgment. Having two Core Formation disciples under her command was an extra boost to the Gong family's strength.

Even with the support of a Nascent Soul cultivator, a Foundation Establishment cultivator might not necessarily be able to advance to Core Formation.

"Now that Senior Brother Chen has advanced to Core Formation, he could build such a vast immortal clan if he wished, becoming an ancestor of a region…"

The group slowly made their way forward from the back of the banquet, attracting the attention of many people.

"Who are they? They can actually sit further forward. They look unfamiliar. Could they be a newly rising immortal clan?"

"A few Foundation Establishment cultivators are one thing, but there's even a Qi Refining ant?"

Some people looked puzzled, but with Upper Lord Gong Yue presiding above, no one dared to cause trouble.

In the entire Eastern Region cultivation world, who didn't know Upper Lord Gong Yue's temper?

They could only watch Mu Luofei and her group move forward.

Finally, the Foundation Establishment cultivator led them to Upper Lord Gong Yue, causing many guests to be even more shocked.

"What's their background? To be personally received by Upper Lord Gong Yue!"

"A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, to have such an honor…"

Among the many guests present, there were no shortage of Core Formation True Souls, but none of them were qualified to be personally received by Upper Lord Gong Yue.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator arrived before Upper Lord Gong Yue, cupping his fist in salute: "Old Ancestor, the Young Madam and the Young Master's friends and family have arrived."

Meng Huang'er, Zhou Ying, and Nan Yun were not important enough to be mentioned individually and were lumped together as 'friends and family'.

Nan Yun's face flushed red, excited and thrilled, yet also fearful.

Fang Xing and the others were the same, as it was also their first time meeting such a famous Nascent Soul cultivator up close.

It felt like a dream.

Upper Lord Gong Yue's beautiful eyes fell on Mu Luofei. After a moment, she nodded slightly, her expression softening:

"She is indeed beautiful, with excellent qualities. No wonder Ping'er was willing to make a Heart Demon Oath for you."

Mu Luofei was also nervous, giving a graceful bow: "Greetings, Senior Gong Yue."

Only after she moved did Meng Huang'er and the other women dare to offer their greetings.

Upper Lord Gong Yue smiled lightly: "Today is a family banquet. As Ping'er's chosen Dao companion, you don't need to be so formal with me. You can call me Master from now on."

A blush crept up Mu Luofei's jade face as she gave another graceful bow:

"Yes, Master."

As for Meng Huang'er, Zhou Ying, and Nan Yun, the concubines, they had no right to speak.

Immediately afterward, Upper Lord Gong Yue said:

"Since this is our first meeting, I'll give you juniors some gifts."

She waved her hand, and several jade boxes appeared from her spatial ring: "These are Tier 3 Youth Preservation Pills."

How precious were Tier 3 Youth Preservation Pills?

The entire Eastern Region cultivation world did not have the means to refine this pill. Only by traveling to the black markets of the other major regions could one obtain such a treasure.

Mu Luofei's eyes lit up with joy: "Thank you, Master."

Upper Lord Gong Yue was extending her love to those connected to Chen Ping.

Besides Mu Luofei, the other women also received gifts.

There were pills and magical artifacts. Any random artifact was worth millions of spirit stones. But to Upper Lord Gong Yue, it was nothing.

Meng Huang'er sighed inwardly: "As expected of a Nascent Soul cultivator, her generosity is truly boundless."

Immediately afterward, Upper Lord Gong Yue's admonishing voice rang out:

"The three of you are concubines, and your appearances and figures are not bad. It's fine to use your beauty to please him when Ping'er is not cultivating, but Ping'er has extraordinary talent and limitless potential. You must not use your beauty to delay his path to immortality."

"Everything must be done in moderation, understand?"

Meng Huang'er, Zhou Ying, and Nan Yun's expressions immediately changed slightly as they hurriedly bowed and said in low voices:

"We respectfully obey your orders."

This was the difference in status between a Dao companion, a legal wife, and a concubine.

As for Fang Xing, Madam Guo, and the others, they were not important enough to be singled out for instruction.

"Mm," Upper Lord Gong Yue responded faintly:

"Take a seat at the first table below. Ping'er should be arriving soon."

The group arrived at the first table in front of the banquet. Besides them, everyone else seated there was a Core Formation True Soul.

This scene caused many people to be even more shocked:

"To be able to sit in the first row, they must be True Soul Cheng Ping's relatives."

Back then, during the Nascent Soul Seed Battle, Chen Ping had advanced to Core Formation in front of them, what a heroic spirit, inspiring the admiration of thousands. Many of those attending the banquet today had witnessed the entire scene.

Fang Xing and the others were fine, appearing relaxed and casually sizing up the other guests.

Mu Luofei and the other women were a little restless, sitting obediently under Upper Lord Gong Yue's watchful eyes.

The pressure that Upper Lord Gong Yue brought to them was too strong. In front of her, they felt as small and fragile as ants.

A while later, a Gong family Core Formation True Soul led the way from the front, a smile on his face, welcoming Chen Ping as he walked in.

Chen Ping wore a black dragon-patterned Daoist robe, his bearing heroic and spirited, his aura sharp. His temperament was somewhat similar to Upper Lord Gong Yue, a continuation of her lineage.

As he walked forward from the back of the banquet, many people looked at him with eyes full of reverence, admiration, and envy.

Just like how Chen Ping had looked at others when he attended Li Erniu's wedding banquet decades ago.

Only now, with the passage of time, the person being watched with admiring eyes had become him.

Chen Ping walked forward. Mu Luofei and the other women raised their heads to look at him, their eyes revealing joy and excitement.

Chen Ping met their gazes, nodding slightly and smiling. Then, he arrived before Upper Lord Gong Yue:

"Disciple greets Master!"

Before everyone's eyes, Chen Ping knelt on one knee, cupping his fist in salute, his head touching the ground.

Upper Lord Gong Yue's tone was noticeably joyful: "Ping'er, rise."

With a slight movement of her jade finger, she used her spiritual power to lift Chen Ping up.

This was her beloved disciple. Back then, she had faced much resistance when she took in Chen Ping.

But Chen Ping had relied on his own ability to reach Core Formation, bringing glory to her face. Who wouldn't praise her for her good judgment, for taking in such a good disciple, and for spreading her fame!

Chen Ping rose.

Then, Upper Lord Gong Yue rose from her cold jade phoenix chair, her dignified and elegant voice spreading throughout the entire venue:

"I, on behalf of Ping'er, thank all of you Fellow Daoists for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend Ping'er's Core Formation Ceremony."

In the next moment, thousands of guests rose together, raising their wine glasses, and bowed in unison to offer congratulations:

"Congratulations to Upper Lord for passing on the torch, for having a successor in the Sword Dao, and for the continuation of your immortal legacy!"

"Congratulations to True Soul Cheng Ping for your flourishing immortal path, for the hope of longevity, and for ascending to the Immortal Realm in the future, spreading a name that will never be extinguished for ten thousand generations!"

Seeing this scene, Chen Ping was also filled with excitement, a smile spreading across his face as he laughed heartily:

"Cheng Ping thanks all of you Fellow Daoists for your kind words!"

We cultivators should be like this!