Immortality Begins with the Master of Alchemy

Chapter 453: I wish my fellow Taoists a prosperous path to immortality and success in the golden elixir!

 “Congratulations to fellow Taoist, congratulations to fellow Taoist!”

Chu Kui's cave is very close to Luo Chen's cave.

 The two can be considered neighbors.

 So Luo Chen came over very quickly.

 Obviously, Chu Kui had been waiting for Luo Chen, so the two met without any obstacles.

 The first time they met, Luo Chen sent out such a congratulatory voice.

 Because of Chu Kui's condition, he deserves such congratulations.

 Spiritual power is neither impatient nor impetuous, and is harmonious and smooth.

 Peaceful, with a sense of wholeness.

 This is the external manifestation of the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment Period!

Facing Luo Chen’s congratulations, Chu Kui showed a warm smile on his face.

Having been in seclusion for many years, he rarely went out except for participating in the battle of Yan League.

 How can I not be proud of being able to achieve the state I am in now?

“Originally I thought that the last stage of the foundation building period would be stuck for hundreds of years, but I didn’t expect that it only took thirty years to reach it.”

 He said with some regret.

Luo Chen smiled and gave some compliments at the right time.

Chukui’s cultivation progressed so quickly, which was actually to be expected.

His own foundation is in casual cultivation, which can be considered extremely terrifying.

Even compared with those true disciples of the sect, he is not far behind.

 In terms of ranking on the Taoist stage, it is not determined by reputation, but by battles and battles.

 In the past, what limited Chu Kui’s cultivation speed was resources.

But Luo Chen gained a lot from the battle at Ji Lei Mountain, and Chu Kui also gained a lot.

Furthermore, after joining the Luo Tianhui, many of the resources he had at hand also had channels for quick realization, without the need for him to sell the stolen goods personally.

 This is the benefit of having a power.

Just like Luo Chen, when he came back from Jilei Mountain, he only had one or two million spiritual stones with him.

It stands to reason that the crazy alchemy practice in recent years will consume a lot of money!

 The answer is, no.

Luo Chen's spiritual stone deposits are increasing, and now they are three million!

 The reason is that his previous trophies were quickly processed and cashed in with the help of the Luo Tianhui monks.

 The same is true for Chu Kui!

It is precisely because of this batch of resources, and Luo Chen gave part of the high-grade Shenglong Pill that he could not use to Chu Kui.

This other party has been able to cross the longest stage of the foundation building period in just thirty years.

 Now that the foundation of Dzogchen has been completed, what’s next…

As the two chatted, the atmosphere gradually calmed down.

 Until Chu Kui took the initiative to bring up the topic.

 “I have been practicing the secret technique of "Bead Locking Curtain" for more than 20 years."

Luo Chen was moved when he heard this and couldn't wait to ask: "What's the result?"

 “It has become the number of Xiao Zhou Tian!”

 The number of small Zhou Tian?

Luo Chen frowned involuntarily, "Doesn't that mean there are only thirty-six spirit beads condensed?"

Chu Kui smiled bitterly and said, "I'm sorry. With my background, I can only achieve a small success in the secret technique of "Bead Locking Curtain". If I want to go one step further, I'm afraid it won't be twenty or thirty years."

Luo Chen opened his mouth but was speechless for a moment.

He did not expect that the secret technique of forming the elixir given by the Luoyun Sect would be so difficult to practice.

According to the agreement between him and Chu Kui back then, Chu Kui, who was relatively at the highest level at the time, practiced the "Suo Bead Curtain" in advance.

 Luo Chen provided him with the Tongyou Pill to increase his spiritual foundation.

What Chu Kui has to do is to tell Luo Chen all the confusion, difficulties, experiences and lessons learned along the way of practicing this secret art.

 And Chu Kui has to try to use this technique to reach the Golden Core stage!

  In general, this is a job of being a pioneer for the king and a guinea pig for Luo Chen.

Chu Kui did not refuse and readily agreed.

 After all, it can be regarded as a matter of mutual benefit.

However, if it is only a small level of success...

Luo Chen pursed his dry lips and asked, "I have advanced the Tongyou Pill to the second level. If you take it too, can't you go one step further?"

Chu Kui shook his head, "It's too late, and I can't wait in time. Besides, the elixir is about to be formed, and you also know the common sense that you should not take too much elixir."

  In the world of immortality, there is such common sense.

 The closer you are to a major breakthrough, try not to take more pills.

 Because of that, it is easy to cause erysipelas to be left behind, which will affect the breakthrough level.

Luo Chen is well aware of this common sense and has suffered greatly from it.

 Later, I got the "Qingyuan Miaodan Method" and solved this problem.

Furthermore, his physique is different from ordinary foundation-building cultivators. The five-spirit-root physique plus the ancient third-level physique allows him to take more pills in large quantities and more frequently than others.

How can the carrying capacity of dangerous peaks be compared with that of a generous and solid continent?

Luo Chen was still unwilling to give in. "Didn't I give you a copy of the cultivation experience of a monk from Luoyun Sect who used the secret technique of "Lock Bead Curtain" to break through the golden elixir stage? Have you read it? Isn't it useless?"

Chu Kui smiled and said, "It is precisely because of that cultivation experience that I can reach the level of Little Zhou Tian's Thirty-Six Spiritual Beads!"

Luo Chen was slightly startled, a little unprepared.

 "Bead-locking Curtain" He knew a little bit about how difficult it was to practice the secret technique, but he didn't expect it to be so difficult.

With Chu Kui’s ability, his full support, and the help of previous experience, is it possible to reach the level of Xiaocheng?

“I came to you today mainly to tell you three things.”

 “Well, you say.”

“The first thing is to tell you all my experience in practicing the secret technique of "Bead-locking Curtain" over the years."

 Luo Chen nodded, as it should be.

Without any delay, Chu Kui started talking immediately.

Not only did he say it verbally, he also took out a stack of bamboo slips and pointed them to Luo Chen from time to time.

Those bamboo slips are all the reflections he jotted down when he was practicing secret techniques.

“The so-called bead-locking curtain is made of silk threads transformed from souls, connected with spiritual liquid, to form beads of spiritual power similar to the characteristics of golden elixir.”

 “The most difficult level is also the earliest level, and that is pain!”

“The pain caused by the division and cutting of the soul is something I will never forget in my life. People with a slightly fragile mind cannot endure it at all.”

Chukui was still frightened when he spoke.

And his face is less rough and wild than before, and more delicate.

It can be seen that the severe pain really tortured him.

"I made a guess through the writing written by senior Linghu. Maybe there is a matching method in Luoyun Sect that can alleviate this pain. Unfortunately, we don't have it. So, if you want to practice this method by then, I just have to take it hard.”

Luo Chen nodded without any fear.

 It’s just a little bit of pain on the way to spiritual practice.

 When he achieved the ancient third-level physique, he suffered a lot.

“You and I both understand another difficulty in the secret technique of "Bead-locking Curtain". That is the need for an extremely powerful soul that even exceeds one's own realm."

"The reason why I said that your second-level Netherworld elixir came late is not that I can't wait. It means that with my current state and my physical body, I can no longer carry more and larger souls. ”

 “Human beings have limits!”

This statement is biased. Human beings have no limits. Otherwise, how can we achieve immortals, gods, demons, and Buddhas?

  But it’s also true.

 Because in every realm, there will be its limits.

 Otherwise, why would the powerful predecessors have divided the realms.

"If you want to practice "Bead Locking Curtain", you must be within the tolerance and strengthen your soul as much as possible. Dzogchen beyond the foundation building stage is just the foundation!"

“Because only a larger soul can cut and divide more soul threads without damaging the origin.”

Looking at Chu Kui who was teaching earnestly, Luo Chen nodded slowly.

 He kept it in mind and planned to take the best second-level Tongyou Pill after returning to make himself more prepared.

 “The last hurdle…”

 Speaking of this, Chu Kui subconsciously reached out and touched his lower abdomen.

 There is the sea of ​​​​qi!

He said with some fear: "Once the spirit bead is formed, it will have the characteristics of a golden elixir. It will instinctively swallow the nearby vaporized spiritual power, liquefy the spiritual power, and thereby strengthen itself."

Luo Chen was puzzled, "It's normal. This is a method of forming pills."

Chu Kui shook his head and said solemnly: "No, one is fine, but once the number increases and each one does this, the consequences... just think about it!"

Luo Chen’s heart trembled.

The monk made a golden elixir, but only one!

If every spiritual bead is trying to swallow up the spiritual power of the sea of ​​​​qi and form a golden elixir alone.

this…

 “Out of balance?”

Chu Kui knocked on the table hard, "Yes, it will be unbalanced! Even if you try your best to control it with your main soul, the number is limited. Like me, after I condensed thirty-six spirit beads and achieved the number of Xiao Zhoutian, I have reached the limit."

“My lifespan is actually very long, at least a hundred years.”

"But I can't wait any longer. These thirty-six spiritual beads are suspended above the sea of ​​​​qi, urging me to form elixirs all the time. Otherwise, the only thing waiting for me will be an imbalance of spiritual energy and the explosion of the sea of ​​​​qi."

 Luo Chen was thoughtful.

 Linghu Jie had only reached a small level of success when he practiced "Suo Bead Curtain".

 Think about it, there are also factors in this aspect.

 Suddenly!

 “You want to form an elixir?” Luo Chen reacted.

Chu Kui let out a breath, and all the expressions in his eyes disappeared, leaving only a look of determination.

 “This is the second thing I asked you for.”

“Controlling the balance of the spirit beads is already my current limit. It will be useless to continue cultivating.”

 “Currently, the only option is to form pills!”

Luo Chen stared at him, and after examining him, he slowly opened his mouth.

“Then the third thing I think about is also related to pill formation.”

“But what about the third-level spiritual land?”

Chu Kui snorted, "I knew I couldn't hide it from you. Breaking through the golden elixir stage requires the help of spiritual people of the corresponding level. Otherwise, once the success is achieved, it will not be able to absorb enough spiritual energy from the outside world, and the realm will easily collapse. Really because of this If this thing fails, it will be even more uncomfortable than killing the monk on the spot."

 “Do you have any plans?”

“I had made preparations before, and after getting He Yuanqing’s promise from Qingdan Valley to help him win the position of Daozi, he could borrow the third-level spiritual land of Qingdan Valley. But…”

 Speaking of this, Chu Kui smiled helplessly.

 Luo Chen was also quite helpless.

Now Qingdangu Daozi is here with Tao Wan.

The promise made by He Yuanqing back then was naturally numerous. "Originally, I reserved a third-level cave in another fairy city, but it was also occupied by a golden elixir monk from the outside world."

"well…"

"Luo Chen, I plan to go deep into the wild mountains to find the first and third level spiritual places and break through the golden elixir stage. I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you for this..."

 For casual cultivators.

 The demand for spiritual land for refining Qi and building foundations is not that great.

Even if there are no corresponding second-level spiritual veins when building the foundation, you can still rely on the spirit gathering array and a large number of spiritual stones to construct a second-level spiritual land.

This is what Luo Chen did back then.

But the spiritual energy required for the Golden Elixir stage cannot be collected by just gathering spirit arrays and spirit stones.

Of course, if there are enough high-grade spiritual stones, that is another matter.

 Obviously, with Chu Kui's wealth, even with Luo Chen's savings, he couldn't get so many high-grade spiritual stones together.

 Generally, if a casual cultivator wants to form an elixir, there are only three ways to go.

 Attach to a large sect and borrow third-level spiritual land.

 Spent a huge amount of spiritual stones to book a third-level cave in the Great Immortal City.

Also, go deep into the wild mountains, choose a third-level spiritual vein, and try to form an elixir.

Now that Chu Kui was desperate, he was going to take a dangerous trip to the inaccessible and wild mountain.

However, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Luo Chen.

 “Why not borrow the third-level cave in Tianlan Immortal City?”

Chu Kui said subconsciously: "But hasn't Senior Haoranzi come back? Can we still borrow the third-level cave?"

“Senior Haoranzi’s is naturally not good, but Tianlan doesn’t only have that third-level cave!” Luo Chen replied.

Chu Kui was stunned.

Luo Chen shook his head, "It seems that after you retreated into seclusion, you had even less information than I did. After the truce between the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, they have opened their own third-level cave. As long as you have spiritual stones, you can rent it." !”

“But, wouldn’t the master of the golden elixir from the outside world covet him?” Chu Kui was still a little uneasy.

Luo Chen smiled confidently, "You have nothing to worry about. I have already said hello to you in advance. In the next twenty years, Tianlan Peak Jiasan Cave Mansion will be mine!"

Chu Kui's eyes widened in disbelief.

His lips trembled, and he couldn't help but asked quietly: "How many spiritual stones are there in a year?"

This question made Luo Chen's mouth twitch.

“Third-level cave, 1.2 million spiritual stones a year!”

 “Do it! Why don’t you go and grab it!”

Snapped!

Chu Kui slammed the table and made a loud noise.

 The cost of a second-level high-grade cave a year is only 48,000.

The third-level cave is still low-grade, and it is a man-made third-level spiritual vein environment. It actually charges twenty times a year, or even more.

 This is no longer about robbing spiritual stones.

 It is not an exaggeration to say that it knocks the bones and swallows the marrow.

"That's it. How many people want it but haven't had the opportunity yet." Luo Chen muttered.

Chu Kui rolled his eyes, but he had to admit that this was indeed a way that many casual cultivators who had established the Great Perfection could not find even if they begged their grandfather or grandma.

It’s just Luo Chen!

The first person to build the foundation of Jade Cauldron, a master of alchemy, and a very good relationship with many local sects such as Ice Castle, Qingdan Valley, Luoyun Sect, etc. can have this opportunity.

“Of course, considering that I paid for it for twenty years at a time, the senior Luoyun Sect who was on duty at Tianlan gave me a 20% discount, and only received one million a year.”

 One million is not a small amount!

　　　No amount of foundation-building practitioners can earn so many spiritual stones in their entire lifetime.

Chu Kui couldn't help but ask: "Can Luo Tianhui earn you so many spiritual stones every year?"

Luo Chen shook his head, "No! So, I already have to pay for my old savings."

 The amount of spiritual stones that Luo Tianhui can earn for Luo Chen every year, after deducting various personnel costs, is currently only about 300,000.

  Could have been more.

 After all, Luo Tianhui has swallowed up so much power, and his business is getting better and better.

But the war of expansion was imminent, and there were more and more foreign monks. In order to avoid conflicts with others over business, Sima Huiniang and Luo Chen discussed it and decided on a policy of shrinking their tentacles and only stabilizing the current business.

Moreover, the number of foundation-building cultivators in the Luo Tianhui is increasing, and their monthly salary is also a huge expense.

Three hundred thousand is the limit that Luo Tianhui can currently spend to support Luo Chen!

  Any more, it will affect the operation of this force.

However, Luo Chen has another source of wealth, which is his Jade Dew Pill business with Bingbao, which generates a profit surplus of 500,000 yuan every year.

 With the two combined, we can barely rent a third-level cave.

Luo Chen can make do with some capital from his own savings.

 In fact, this is the real reason why Luo Chen was able to rent a third-level cave!

The so-called reputation and the so-called invincible combat power of the same level are just stepping stones.

 Wealth!

This is the fundamental bargaining chip that allows him to compete with the Master of Golden Elixir from the Outer Realm!

 After all, an ordinary Golden elixir master only has a net worth of one million spiritual stones.

It is even said that because Luo Chenhao spent a lot of money to rent the Jiasan Cave Mansion for the next twenty years, he has already made many Jindan masters jealous.

He basically stays in Tianlan Immortal City now, never leaving home, because he is also afraid of being surrounded, killed and robbed.

The ghost knew if there were any poor ghosts among the Jindan monks. Out of jealousy, he robbed and killed this junior regardless of his status.

Shashashasha…

 A strange sound sounded.

Luo Chen caught a glimpse of Chu Kui rubbing his little hands.

“Well, respected President, I am also a member of Luo Tianhui, and I have made great contributions to Luo Tianhui, right?”

Luo Chen twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "What a beautiful idea!"

Chu Kui looked at Luo Chen eagerly, and took out the storage bag tremblingly.

“I only have about 400,000 spiritual stones on me. If you calculate other things, the total is only 800,000 or 900,000.”

 Luo Chen waved his hand.

 “Let’s keep accounts!”

"Don't say that Luo Tianhui has no benefits. Providing you with a third-level cave is a benefit."

“The merit you have accumulated can be exchanged for up to one year of use. If it exceeds the limit, your spirit stones will not be collected for the time being. But if you successfully form the elixir, you will have to give me, Luo Tianhui, a big help!”

 In other words, it means not collecting your own money for the time being.

Chu Kui's eyes lit up, he immediately clapped his chest and said in a loud voice: "I, old Chu, will repay my kindness and I will do my best for Luo Tianhui until my death!"

Luo Chen smiled and did not take his words seriously.

Luo Tianhui now doesn’t even have a mountain gate to the second-level spiritual land.

Once the opponent successfully forms the elixir, what can he do to keep Chu Kui?

But if you want to form a good relationship and hire the other person as a guest elder, it won't be a big problem.

Furthermore, Luo Chen’s main purpose is to learn from the other party’s experience in using the secret technique of "Suo Bead Curtain" to form pills.

 Concerning the great cause of elixir formation, no matter how much you pay, it is worth it!

 “When are you going to start?”

“It’s better to choose the day than to hit the sun. If possible, I want to move into Jiasan Cave Mansion today, familiarize myself with the third-level spiritual land in advance, and prepare for the elixir formation.”

 “Then wait another half month!”

"Um?"

“Half a month later, it will be our turn to use the third-level cave.”

Chu Kui suddenly realized that after a long time, someone was still using the cave.

 …

 half a month later.

Without any interruption, Luo Chen and Chu Kui arrived at Jia San Cave Mansion.

The Luoyun Sect disciple who was responsible for cleaning up the cave carefully informed him of the taboos on the use of the cave. After accepting a bottle of elixir handed over by Luo Chen, he left with a smile.

 For a time, only Luo Chen and Chu Kui were left in the spacious and bright cave.

This is also the first time Luo Chen has come to this Jiasan Cave Mansion.

Although it ranks last, the concentration of spiritual energy is not inferior to that of Jiayi and Jiaerdongfu.

Even if you don't enter the training room, the living room and other rooms alone have a concentration of spiritual energy comparable to that of a second-level high-grade one.

 It is conceivable that the concentration of spiritual energy in a training room specially used for cultivation would be abundant.

Looking at the spacious cave, Chu Kui couldn't help but sigh: "Chu has been practicing Taoism for more than 150 years. He has been running around and worrying about the resources for cultivation."

 “I thought it would be more difficult as we get to the back.”

“I didn’t expect that everything would be smooth sailing after I met you, Luo Chen.”

“Now that the wealth couple has everything in place, it’s a great time to form an elixir!”

  In the world of cultivating immortals, what is the Dharma Land for a wealthy couple?

 Lingshi is for wealth.

 Taoist companions, friends, and teachers are companions.

 The secret techniques of gongfa are methods.

 The place of spiritual veins is the place of practice.

Although Chu Kui cannot say that he has everything he needs now, he does not lack corresponding resources for the time being.

 He patted Luo Chen on the shoulder.

“I knew that inviting you to drink was the right thing I did.”

 “You are indeed my destined one!”

Luo Chen had a slight smile on his face and said nothing.

 He knew that Chu Kui was only saying this now to reassure himself.

 The matter of forming pills is extremely dangerous.

  No matter how much preparation you make, there is always the possibility of failure.

By borrowing the name of noble Luochen, isn't it possible to borrow his noble spirit and gain a little more confidence in forming elixirs?

Haunted around with Chu Kui and listened to his chatter for a long time.

 The end.

 Luo Chen came to the gate of the cave.

Looking at Chu Kui who was escorting him out, Luo Chen looked back and clasped his fists in salute.

 “I wish my fellow Taoists a prosperous path to immortality and success in the golden elixir!”

Chu Kui had a complicated look on his face and calmly accepted the words of congratulations.

 Subsequently, the gift was returned in the same way.

“Fellow Daoist Luo, Mr. Chu will take the first step.”

As the two looked at each other, the door slowly closed, and clouds and mist rose around them, with no fingers visible.

 After a long time, a figure stepped out of the clouds and left the top of Tianlan Peak.

 (End of this chapter)