Mortal Alchemy

Since Chen Ping's Foundation Establishment banquet, he hadn't seen them again.

By his calculations, it had been almost ten years since they last met.

Fang Xing, Luo Chongzhi, Han Tongbao, and Lin Feixian had all grown beards, appearing very mature.

"Senior Brother Chen!" The remaining few entered the private room, smiles on their faces, and bowed in greeting one by one.

Chen Ping said with a smile, "Please, fellow junior brothers, take a seat quickly."

"I was the one who invited you junior brothers over. I've been in seclusion for the past few days, so I didn't receive the news of your arrival immediately."

"It's my fault as your senior brother; I'll punish myself with three cups later."

Among the four, Fang Xing and Luo Chongzhi had established their foundation, while Han Tongbao and Lin Feixian still hadn't, likely losing their chance for foundation establishment in this lifetime.

Even if Fang Xing and Luo Chongzhi established their foundation, they were too old to join the Four Great Sects and could only become rogue cultivators or vassals of families like the Mu family.

But they had all struggled up from being servants, so how could they willingly become vassals?

Following Chen Ping, at least they had a close relationship and equal status.

The wine and dishes were served, and three rounds passed.

Chen Ping asked, "Have you junior brothers settled your families properly?"

The others nodded.

Fang Xing said, "Before coming, Senior Sister Luo Fei provided us four families with the use of the Rank 2 spiritual vein dojo under her name for the time being."

"Afterward, our four families will look for other suitable places to establish our clans."

Chen Ping had cleaned up the local Four Great Foundation Establishment Families, and now he brought his junior brothers over.

Chen Ping nodded slightly, smiling, "This area within three hundred miles is considered the territory of the Floating Light Market, which is under my control. If you junior brothers take a liking to any place, just get a note from the Market Master's dojo."

Not to mention, there were dozens of Rank 2 spiritual veins derived from the Rank 3 spiritual vein of East Moon Mountain, but there were almost no local Foundation Establishment Families, which benefited some Qi Refining small families.

Having a spiritual vein as their clan land would allow Fang Xing, Luo Chongzhi, and others to settle down completely.

Luo Chongzhi said with a smile, "I knew Senior Brother Chen wouldn't mistreat us. This is a Rank 2 spiritual vein land, a great thing for passing down our lineage. Senior Brother just gave it to us like that."

"Cheers! Cheers!" Even Han Tongbao and Lin Feixian, who were only at the twelfth level of Qi Refining, had a share. Their faces flushed red, and they took the lead in toasting Chen Ping.

But there was already some distance, which was them recognizing their position.

Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, although there was affection, they could not be discussed on the same day.

With the clan land settled, Chen Ping said, "What are your plans for the future, junior brothers?"

Fang Xing spoke first:

"Steady and solid, seeing if I have a chance to step into the Golden Core realm in this lifetime."

Luo Chongzhi had the same idea.

Han Tongbao and Lin Feixian smiled bitterly, "We plan to branch out and do our best to cultivate the next generation of our clansmen."

Chen Ping held his wine glass, pondering in his heart.

Next, the demon tide war would begin, lasting ten or twenty years at a time, but he definitely couldn't miss the benefits of the Jade Wave Sea.

Now that Fang Xing, Luo Chongzhi, and the other four had just arrived.

If he let Junior Brother Luo and the others help him take care of matters in the Jade Wave Sea… he would be much more relaxed.

Zuo Yinghong was temporarily helping him watch over Floating Light Market. After a few years, she would have to go find her own Golden Core opportunity.

At that time, Meng Huang'er should take over Floating Light Market.

Mu Luofei and Zhou Ying were helping Chen Ping sell pills, ensuring Chen Ping's interests in East Desolate Immortal City and even the East Mystic Sect.

Inside and outside, with Chen Ping himself as the core, building a network of interpersonal interests.

This matter had great potential.

Chen Ping put down his wine glass and said, "Junior brothers, I have an opportunity here, but the conditions are much harsher. I don't know if you junior brothers want to go."

"If Junior Brother Fang and Junior Brother Luo can go, the Golden Core opportunity should be no problem."

"The Foundation Establishment opportunity for the next generation of Junior Brother Han and Junior Brother Lin should also be no problem."

Fang Xing, Luo Chongzhi, Lin Feixian, and Han Tongbao were all shocked.

The few looked at each other, and Luo Chongzhi said, "Please speak frankly, Senior Brother."

"We rogue cultivators have suffered all kinds of grievances in the Mu family. If there is an opportunity for the Dao, we will never miss it."

"Good." Chen Ping said, "Five thousand miles outside of the Jade Wave Sea, there is a shattered star archipelago that has not been discovered or noticed by the Four Great Sects…"

He told them about the situation of the Jade Wave Sea and the Shattered Star Archipelago in detail.

He also stated that he was a Rank 2 alchemist, using him as the central hub, and asked his junior brothers to work for him.

He could get the Essence Cultivating Pills, Soul Stabilizing Pills, Mind Clearing Pills, and Obstacle Clearing Pills that they usually couldn't buy.

As for core things like Beauty Preservation Pills and Rank 2 Obstacle Breaking Pills, he wouldn't tell them yet.

He also promised that as long as they collected the materials for Foundation Establishment Pills, he would be willing to refine a furnace of Foundation Establishment Pills for their clansmen every few decades, taking 40% of the pills.

Fang Xing, Luo Chongzhi, and the others were completely shocked, taking a deep breath, almost kneeling down to Chen Ping on the spot, willing to die for him!

They only thought that Chen Ping had become a Rank 2 alchemist after joining the East Mystic Sect.

Because only a behemoth like the East Mystic Sect had an alchemy inheritance. Even a Golden Core family as strong as the Mu family only had a Rank 1 alchemy inheritance.

The few did not hesitate and immediately agreed to work for Chen Ping.

Chen Ping asked them to make a mental demon oath, not to disclose anything related to the matter.

The few immediately made a mental demon oath without hesitation, which completely bound them to Chen Ping.

Then they sighed with emotion; "No wonder Senior Brother called us to Floating Light Market so early. I didn't expect that he had already prepared a monstrous fortune for us."

Han Tongbao and Lin Feixian were even more excited and shed tears of gratitude: "Thank you, Senior Brother Chen, for being willing to help us."

The friendship of childhood was too important. Chen Ping called them to Floating Light Market and gave them spiritual vein territory. This was already heavy enough, but he didn't expect that the real opportunity and wealth were here.

Chen Ping had a faint smile on his face:

"Why should Junior Brother Han and Junior Brother Lin be discouraged? Even if you can't establish your foundation, you can continue on the path of body cultivation to extend your life and enhance your strength."

"With enough resources, there are ten thousand paths on the immortal path."

The biggest problem in the East Mystic Sect's territory was the lack of resources.

The few nodded, each with a complex expression.

Being both at the Foundation Establishment stage, the disciples of the great sects and rogue cultivators like them were truly a world apart. It was no wonder that many cultivators broke their heads trying to enter the Four Great Sects. Just a little bit leaking from their fingers was enough for them to enjoy endlessly.

Otherwise, where could they find a free Rank 2 spiritual vein?

They drank a lot more wine, and Fang Xing and the others were a little dizzy, not using their magic power to dispel the alcohol. That was disrespect to Chen Ping and an insult to themselves.

Chen Ping had already come out of being cautious, while they were still living in it.

Unless they stepped into the Golden Core stage, it would be difficult to change.

Chen Ping said:

"Junior brothers, go back and arrange things well for your families. We will set off tomorrow. Time waits for no one."