Dao Companions Help Me Live Forever

Chapter 161: The Dilemma of the Alchemist

Twenty days later.

Yu Xian appeared on time at the Yier Cave Mansion and received the Foundation Building Pills from Luo Han. There were a total of four pills, three of them were of good quality, and one was of inferior quality.

Typically, after successfully refining a furnace of Foundation Building Pills, three to five pills would be produced, both of good and inferior quality.

This furnace of Foundation Building Pills was considered normal for Luo Han.

"Thank you for your trouble, Luo Daoist friend," Yu Xian politely expressed his gratitude and intended to take his leave.

Having tested Luo Han last time, Yu Xian already had a sufficient impression and knew that being too enthusiastic today would only raise suspicion. Therefore, he deliberately kept it strictly professional.

This indifferent attitude caught Luo Han off guard, who had been thinking about it for half a month because of the incident with her hand.

So, Yu Xian's previous enthusiasm wasn't because he had any ulterior motives towards her, but rather to ask for her help in refining Foundation Building Pills?

While she felt relieved in her heart, she couldn't help but feel a hint of disappointment.

"Wait a moment, Yu Daoist friend," seeing Yu Xian about to leave, Luo Han quickly called out to him.

Yu Xian stopped in his tracks and turned around to ask, "Is there something?"

Luo Han took a deep breath and said seriously, "Yu Daoist friend, I have a favor to ask."

She spoke earnestly, her expression serious, giving off a feeling of being too forceful in handling official business.

Clearly, she had never really asked anyone for help before.

After all, as a renowned alchemist, she was always the one being sought after, and there was never a time when she had to ask others for help.

But there were some things she couldn't figure out, and she couldn't be at ease without knowing.

Yu Xian smiled faintly and said, "Luo Daoist friend, we are friends, there's no need to be so serious. If there's something you need my help with, just speak up. Don't forget, I owe you a favor."

Yu Xian shook the bottle of pills in his hand, seemingly afraid that she would misunderstand, and added, "Even if there wasn't this matter, just for the sake of Zhao Daoist friend, I will definitely help."

When Luo Han heard the name Zhao Laozu, her gaze softened. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and a hint of tenderness appeared on her face.

"Yu Daoist friend may not know, but we alchemists used to be under the guidance of Dan Yang Zhenren. Life was always peaceful. But ever since Dan Yang Zhenren left, we alchemists suddenly became like homeless wanderers. Just recently, three or four second-tier alchemists were hired by the Shanxia Family. And a few alchemists disappeared as soon as they left the mountain, with no news until now."

"Because I'm timid, I didn't dare to leave the mountain, so I've been safe. But I want to ask you, Yu Daoist friend, to inquire about Yu Zhenren's attitude. If he's not interested in us alchemists, I want to find my own way as soon as possible, so I don't have to live in fear all the time."

After speaking, Luo Han's face showed a hint of exhaustion and confusion.

Without the protection of a true expert, relying solely on her own strength, she wouldn't be able to protect herself once she left the mountain.

Although she was only at the early stage of Foundation Building, she had always stayed in a safe area, and her combat ability was similar to that of Yu Xian before he cultivated higher-level demonic techniques.

She was even a bit weaker than Yulan at the moment, belonging to the category of ordinary cultivators.

"What?!" Yu Xian was shocked and couldn't believe it. He said, "Is this really happening? What about the law enforcement team of the City Lord's Mansion? Can you still encounter trouble in the city? This is simply lawlessness!"

Seeing Yu Xian's reaction, Luo Han thought that the current chaos should have nothing to do with him.

But that was also true. From what she knew, Yu Xian, the Grand Supervisor, had only arrived in Shangyang City less than a month ago.

She forced a bitter smile and said, "I heard that the City Lord is very powerful, but even if he is strong, he is still just one person. The ones who handle matters are those cultivators from the noble families. Shangyang City has become much more chaotic in the past two years. If it weren't for the prohibition in the Shangyang Mountain Cave Mansion connecting to the entire city's defensive formation, I'm afraid we wouldn't have any peace."

Yu Xian comforted her, saying, "You don't have to worry about the true expert. The true expert is focused on cultivation and doesn't care about worldly affairs. These matters are now my responsibility. So, the rules that you had before will still be the rules in the future."

"But seeing outstanding talents like you, Luo Daoist friend, leaving, is my biggest failure. I should have done something about it."

"Luo Daoyou, rest assured. You alchemists are precious assets to the real world. The City Lord's Mansion did not value you enough in the past, but they were blind to your worth."

"I didn't know about this before, it was my mistake. But now that I know, I will definitely not let you... have any problems."

Yu Xian took a deep breath, seemingly suppressing his anger, cursing his cousin in his heart.

This is not all an act.

Those are generations of alchemists who have accumulated for nearly a hundred years in Shangyang City. How much spiritual stones can these alchemists earn for him?

The most important thing is that by controlling these alchemists, he almost controls the flow of Foundation Building Pills. In the future, others will have to rely on him.

Otherwise, if you have the ability, refine them yourself, or don't rely on Foundation Building Pills for breakthroughs.

But now, someone is trying to undermine his position right in front of him.

This is unbearable.

Yu Xian thought about how he had been thinking about making money and pursuing women these days, neglecting many issues.

But since he encountered it, he might as well solve it.

And he could also improve his favorability.

Most importantly, someone is embezzling public property, which gives him an excuse to go crazy.

If he doesn't make a fortune this time, he would not live up to his reputation as the chief manager.

After receiving Luo Han's promise, a big stone seemed to be lifted off Yu Xian's heart.

"I will wait for Yu Daoyou's good news."

Yu Xian nodded and suddenly said, "By the way, I need your help with something, Luo Daoyou."

"Me?"

Luo Han looked puzzled.

Yu Xian explained with a smile, "I am still new here, so I would like to trouble Luo Daoyou to help me contact the alchemists who are still on the mountain and ask them if they have any information about the missing alchemists. For example, their names, cultivation levels, appearances, and which family invited them to the mountain."

Actually, Luo Han didn't need to investigate this matter.

But opportunities are created.

Since Luo Han cares about this matter, it's better to give her something to do, so that they can work together and have more time and topics to interact with each other.

If it doesn't work out, it's okay.

With a foundation, the success rate doubles the second time.

Although Yu Xian was angry that someone had taken away his spiritual stones, he knew rationally what his foundation was.

Women, women, and women!

All interests serve this purpose.

Luo Han lacked confidence and said, "I am not very familiar with them, we rarely communicate. I don't know if they would be willing to see me."

Yu Xian smiled and said, "Master Luo's reputation precedes her. If you are willing to ask, others will definitely speak."

Luo Han blushed slightly, "It's just a false reputation."

Before Luo Han could object, Yu Xian had already made a decision for her, "Let's settle it this way. I still need to contact our City Lord and ask for his help. Otherwise, my meager cultivation won't be able to compete with those prestigious families."

Luo Han could only nod and added, "Then you have to be careful."

"I haven't repaid Luo Daoyou's favor, how could I have any problems?"

Yu Xian smiled, leaving behind a graceful figure.

Luo Han watched Yu Xian leave and took a while to come back to her senses. She remembered her task and couldn't help but rub her forehead.

The thought of meeting so many strangers made her uncomfortable.

"I've got it."

Luo Han had a sudden inspiration and took out a sound transmission talisman.

"Master Modan, hello, I am Luo Han. I have a favor to ask for your help..."