Immortality Begins with the Master of Alchemy

Chapter 254: Marriage, quota, trading conference, picking up leaks

Tianlan Fairy City is the name of a city.

 But for the monks practicing here, Tianlan Immortal City refers to the vast area inside and outside.

 Except for those mountainous terrain.

There are also rivers around Tianlan Immortal City.

The name of the river is Yunjin. It is not big, far less than the Lancang River in Dahefang.

 The main water source comes from the water flowing out from the Tianlan Peak in Tianlan Fairy City.

 And that river is extraordinary.

The Qinhua River is a huge waterway formed by the convergence of many streams and rivers in the Yuding Domain.

 Running all the way, rushing into the distant East China Sea.

 This river flows over a long distance, so it is extremely rich in resources.

The Li family only occupied a small river bank and prospered for two hundred years.

It’s just that as the ancestor’s longevity approaches, the Qinhua Li family becomes in danger.

 Fortunately!

 A great happy event washed away the anxiety in the hearts of monks in the Li family.

The Li family is about to form an alliance with Luo Tianhui, a rising power in Tianlan!

 In other words, it should not be called an alliance, but a marriage.

Just today, the leader of Luo Tianhui personally brought people to the door, paid a betrothal gift, and arranged a marriage with Li Yingjun, the direct granddaughter of the founder of the Li family.

 The process was naturally uneventful.

The only thing that is strange is that Li Yingjun’s betrothed person is unknown in Luo Tianhui.

 It may not be appropriate to use Ji Ji Wu Ming.

But there is no way that a mere elder named Lingzhi from the medicine hall is worthy of Li Yingjun!

Facing the thoughts of low-level monks, Luo Chen didn't care.

 He can probably understand the thoughts of the ancestor of the Li family.

 Sima Xian’s realm is too high!

And it seems that there is no hope of building a foundation. This will only make the other party put all their undue thoughts on coveting the Li family's property.

 Comparatively speaking, although Yuan Dongsheng is not well-known, his level is not high either.

 But he really belongs to that kind of person, who is not in a high position, but is a powerful person!

Luo Tianhui has hundreds of first-order spiritual fields, but he has them all under his control.

 This kind of existence must be someone Luo Tianhui relies on!

At the same time, you have to focus on managing Luo Tianhui's spiritual field, so naturally you won't have any extra thoughts to covet the Li family.

 Looking at the other party's face that was extremely old but still smiling.

Luo Chen secretly called Old Fox in his heart.

“President Luo, would you like to try my Li family’s elixir tea?” Li Jinhuang said with a smile.

Luo Chen took care of himself and picked up the elixir tea, a specialty of the Li family.

 Taste it carefully before putting it down.

  “Fresh and mellow taste, with a sweet aftertaste.”

“The medicinal smell is not obvious, but the spiritual energy is like a painting on a sunny day, leaping above the sea of ​​energy in the Dantian.”

 “This method of using medicine into tea is really wonderful!”

 Hearing this comment, Li Jinhuang's cloudy eyes couldn't help but light up.

 “Fellow Taoist is a person who understands tea!”

Luo Chen smiled slightly and said a few words of modesty.

 His knowledge of spiritual tea is not as good as spiritual wine.

 That comment just now was just a paragraph that he deliberately wrote down from the information he had collected about the Li family.

 The engagement party outside was very lively.

The two major foundation-building monks inside were also polite and kept paying attention.

But Luo Chen came here specifically today not just for this trivial matter, otherwise he could have just asked Sima Huiniang to do it for him.

 “Speak directly!”

 Luo Chen put down the tea cup.

Li Jinhuang also looked serious.

“I have never participated in the Immortal City Auction, and I don’t know much about it. There are taboos and even hidden rules, and I still need Fellow Daoist Li to teach me.”

 This is his true purpose.

Li Jinhuang has been operating in Tianlan Fairy City for more than 200 years and has rich experience.

Now that Fang Fang's life is short, and he will have to rely on Luo Chen to protect the Li family in the future, he will naturally not keep this matter secret.

 Compared with people like Shi Boying and Xuanyunzi.

 Luo Chen placed more trust in Li Jinhuang, who had interests tied to him.

As expected, the other party soon revealed some things that Luo Chen didn't know about.

“Except for the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, the Immortal City Auction is usually held jointly by the two major sects.”

“This kind of grand event will inevitably attract the participation of Jindan monks.”

“One of the taboos is the things that the Golden Core cultivator likes. No matter how rich you and I, the foundation builders, are, try not to get involved. The consequences are unbearable for you and me.”

Luo Chen frowned slightly, "Is there any precedent?"

"have!"

   After some explanation, it was brought up that a few decades ago, a large force used its financial resources to compete with the Golden Elixir monks for auction items.

Won!

 The consequence was that the entire great force was destroyed by the Golden Core cultivator with an angry blow.

 Xiancheng did not give any explanation.

“You and I, as foundation builders, want nothing more than a pill-forming spiritual object. My suggestion is not to participate in the competition until the later stages of foundation building.” Li Jinhuang spoke eloquently.

Luo Chen frowned again.

“Is there also murder and treasure grabbing happening?”

"This kind of thing is definitely unavoidable. But the real danger comes from the six...no, it's the five golden elixir sects now."

Li Jinhuang changed his words and pointed upward.

“Unless you have the support of the higher sects, the road to alchemy will be difficult.”

“I don’t know the details, but I guess my Taoist friends are at this level at such a young age, so I can naturally learn the inside story in the future.”

Luo Chen took a deep breath and asked doubtfully: "Who are the pill-forming spiritual objects that appeared at the auction prepared for?"

“Master Jindan, those who are in the late stages of powerful foundation building, as well as those forces that are closely related to the great sect.”

Li Jinhuang said tentatively: "It seems that fellow Taoist and Ice Castle have a good relationship. They should be considered close!"

Luo Chen reluctantly nodded.

His current relationship with Ice Castle is really not that close.

 In other words, he has a good relationship with Tantai Xun.

But if it involves pill-forming spiritual objects, the other party will probably be more jealous than him.

“In addition, regarding foundation-building spiritual objects…”

 Speaking of this, Li Jinhuang looked at Luo Chen with a half-smile.

 “Fellow Taoist should really want a spot!”

　　Quota!

 This is what Luo Chen desires most.

　　When Dahefang auctioned the Foundation Establishment Pills, he watched the whole process.

Except for the one reserved for casual cultivators, the rest were divided up by the four major foundation-building forces.

This means that there must be a series of foundation building and true cultivation in private.

 Different places must have pretty much the same rules.

The same is true for Tianlan Immortal City.

 He asked Chu Kui privately to find out that there were rules for the number of Foundation Establishment Pills in the Immortal City.

 You must have been rooted in Tianlan Immortal City for more than fifty years to be eligible to join the carve-up feast.

An emerging force like Luo Tianhui has no quota at all. If you want it, you have to fight with the casual cultivators and pay a high price.

Furthermore, it is very likely to offend the Jindan sect.

"It seems that Fellow Daoist Li understands my thoughts." Luo Chen admitted his thoughts openly.

Li Jinhuang sighed, "In that case, I will leave the Li family's quota to you this time! The transaction price this time we have set is 5,000 pieces of spiritual stone."

 “So high?” Luo Chen was surprised.

At the beginning of Dahefang, the foundation-building monks priced the stone in private, and it was only 2,000 pieces of spiritual stone!

“The foundation-building pills have always been precious, and most of them come from the Yuanying Sect. This time, the ones who came up with the foundation-building pills were the Luoyun Sect and the Yaowang Sect.”

Li Jinhuang said seriously: "We want to give Luoyun Sect face!"

understood!

Luoyun Sect is the newly promoted Yuanying Sect.

This time, their ally Qing Dan Valley is participating in the auction. The Luo Yun Sect is willing to take out the Foundation Establishment Pill and is also supporting their ally.

There are so many twists and turns that Luo Chen doesn’t want to think about it, and he will just follow the flow when the time comes.

“In addition, before the auction begins, Fairy City will also open a market to provide everyone with free transactions.”

“This is a good opportunity for our foundation-building forces to do business, and Fellow Daoist Luo cannot let it go.”

Luo Chen nodded, he knew this.

During the Dahefang period, the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect also did this, and it has become a fixed process.

 Next, Luo Chen and Li Jinhuang chatted for a long time, and exchanged experiences on foundation building. It was not until he saw the other party showing a tired face that he said goodbye and left.

 After he leaves.

Li Jinhuang's face still looked tired, but he cheered up.

 A young woman came in.

"grandfather!"

 “Have you met your fiancé?”

Li Yingjun gritted his teeth and nodded slightly, "I've met him before. He's a pretty good person."

“Is his relationship with the leader of the Luo Tianhui really as good as the rumors say?”

Li Yingjun hesitated and said: "It should be considered good. We had crossed paths when we were young. Later, after senior Luo Chen became successful, the Yuan family contributed a lot. It is said that when Granny Yuan passed away, he personally said goodbye to her and asked Luo Tianhui to He was given a grand burial."

 Is this so?

Li Jinhuang breathed a sigh of relief.

If it were before, he might have some other ideas.

 But after meeting Luo Chen, those thoughts were immediately erased.

 This boy is not very old, but he acts prudently.

If he left, the Li family monks would never be able to cause trouble under his nose.

In this case, it is better for the granddaughter to integrate firmly into the Luo Tianhui and gain a close relationship, so as to take care of the Li family from the side.

Seeing that grandpa is still busy with these things at his age.

Li Yingjun showed a trace of guilt and self-blame on his face.

“It’s all our juniors’ incompetence that makes you work so hard, grandpa.”

Li Jinhuang shook his head.

“I can’t blame you for this. In fact, even if there is a foundation-building true cultivator among you now, I will form an alliance with Luo Tianhui.”

Li Yingjun was stunned.

 Why is this?

Li Jinhuang sighed, "You have too narrow a vision and are looking too short-term. The general trend of the entire Jade Cauldron Territory is slowly changing. The Qinhua Li family, in such a huge situation, can only rely on one or two foundations to build a foundation." How can it be preserved?”

Li Yingjun said in surprise: "Grandpa, are you referring to the battle of Yuanying Shangzong?"

"Um."

“But hasn’t it calmed down a lot in the past two years?”

“Settled down?” Li Jinhuang sneered, “What if it calms down for a few more years or decades? The fundamental contradiction has never been resolved.”

Li Yingjun said self-righteously: "Could it be the hatred forged by the disciples who died on both sides during the initial battle?"

“No, this is nothing. Who hasn’t been stained with the blood of his sect?”

Li Jinhuang looked solemn and said: "The fundamental contradiction is that there is no room for two Nascent Soul Sects in the Jade Cauldron Territory!"

The young woman’s mouth was slightly open, with a somewhat shocked look on her face.

“In other words, there will be a fight later?”

“Yes!” Li Jinhuang said resolutely, with a cold tone, “Not only will they fight, but they will even be more fierce than before. Maybe the entire Jade Cauldron Territory, large and small, will be swept in.”

 And this is the reason why he wants to find a backer for the Li family.

 As for why the new powerful Luo Tianhui?

 This has his own considerations in it.

Whether it’s the first time you establish your authority, or you quickly find the Golden Elixir Sect as a backer, or in the later stage, you rely on invisible means to easily and domineeringly enter the first-level cultivation elixir market.

From all these things, it can be seen that there are capable people in Luotian Club!

This kind of capable person is usually fine, but will be bound by many rules.

If a big chaos really comes, the other party will be like a fish in water and take advantage of the situation to rise!

 After a short contact, he, Li Jinhuang, has determined that the capable person of Luo Tianhui is Luo Chen!

It has nothing to do with intelligence details, just a feeling.

 “Yingjun!”

"I left a foundation building resource for your brother. If it doesn't succeed, that's it. If it succeeds, let him join the Luo Tianhui!"

 Still in shock, Li Yingjun was stunned when he heard this.

 "Grandpa, how can that be done? My Li family..."

"Be obedient!" Li Jinhuang looked solemn. "Your brother is addicted to cultivation. I will remind him later, but if I go, you will have to remind him."

“Luo Chen can’t get rid of the sand in his eyes!”

 …

  One month later!

 The center of Fairy City is located.

 The seven beast chariots changed their routes and concentrated their stops at the huge square in the center.

 Every day, countless monks are brought.

 In the huge square, countless temporary stalls were set up.

They are all put out by each household after paying rent.

 There were also many casual cultivators who set up street stalls.

 The lively and familiar scene will last for nine days!

 Nine days later, the Immortal City Auction will be officially held and will last for three days in total.

It's just that formal large-scale auctions are not something ordinary cultivators can participate in.

From golden elixir to qi refining, apart from those with invitations, capital verification is required to be eligible to participate.

 For this grand event, everyone in Luo Tianhui was naturally busy.

Luo Chen rented three stalls from Binglan Palace in a very grand manner.

 Elixirs, magical instruments, snacks.

There are only nine days in total. You must seize it. You may be able to earn as much as you would normally earn in one or two months.

 The monks in the war hall are constantly transporting the products produced from Danxia Peak.

Over at the Jintang, Gu Caiyi temporarily handed over the Danxia Hall to the trusted female cultivators below.

 And she went to Fairy City Square to take charge of the overall situation.

 As for Luo Chen?

 After a month of frantically refining the elixir, I also relaxed.

 Alone, he calmed down his aura, changed his appearance, and wandered around the market at the Tianlan Trading Conference.

 “I am a time traveler after all, and I have never picked up a leak in my life!”

 He automatically ignored the big leakage of Emperor Liujian.

Wang Yuan took him to pick it up, so he can’t take credit for it.

 This time, he really planned to go shopping.

  Relax and pick up the slack!

“Monks from all over the world bring a variety of things, and maybe there will be something suitable for me.”

“Just because you can’t enter the auction doesn’t mean there are no good things.”

“With my now more and more clear spiritual eyesight, it must be my turn to pick up the slack!”

Luo Chen chuckled and geared up, ready to pick up a lot!

 (End of this chapter)