Chapter 2149: Chapter 789: Alchemy Concoction Grandmaster, Expanding Connections
Jiuling Yuanjun was overjoyed.
The others suddenly realized one thing.
The price!
Yes, Luo Chen was willing to help them with Pill Refinement, which was already a huge favor.
But one thing is separate from the other, and compensation is another matter!
After all, in these times, it’s not just about having money to get things done, it’s also about whether people are willing to do you the favor.
At this moment, someone asked about the conditions for Luo Chen’s assistance.
Luo Chen was straightforward, openly listing a few items.
Chi Xiao Qi, a large amount of Chi Xiao Qi!
High-Order Body Refinement Methods, no matter the age!
Various Pill Formulas, of any order.
These three are the general conditions.
Anyone possessing any of these three items could approach Luo Chen, but the specific details and additional compensation would need further discussion.
After all, the difficulty of refining each Pill Formula varies, and the time and effort required are different, so the price naturally varies too.
After Luo Chen laid out these conditions, the atmosphere in the room slightly cooled as everyone pondered if they possessed such items.
However, a few people were not focused on this matter.
For example, True Master Shenhuo, seeing this scene, couldn’t help but recall what Jin Ling had said earlier.
Luo Chen was really becoming formidable!
In such a short time, he had become the center of attention.
If he really helped everyone with Pill Refinement, the favors would be given, and he would naturally have leverage over people’s hearts.
The Five Elements Divine Sect trying to deal with Luo Chen would be...
"Shenhuo, I heard that the Elder Qingchi of your sect died under the siege of the Demon Emperors, so is there anyone who can refine the Great Five Elements Divine Pill now?"
Shenhuo abruptly looked up, meeting Luo Chen’s smiling gaze, feeling a pent-up frustration in his chest.
As the strongest sect among the Six Realms of the Far East, the Five Elements Divine Sect at its peak could rival those ancient mighty sects.
And within the sect, the Five Peak Elders each had their specialties.
Jin Ling was good at fighting, Lin Mu excelled at nurturing, while Shenhuo specialized in Tool Casting.
But if asked who was the most important among the Five Peak Elders, it would definitely be Qingchi.
She was the chief Pill Refiner of the Five Elements Divine Sect, and whether it was the Ruoshui Pill used for Foundation Establishment, the Five Elements Divine Pill commonly used by Golden Core Cultivators, or the Great Five Elements Divine Pill aiding Nascent Soul True Masters in cultivation, all came from Qingchi’s hands.
However, in that battle, two of the Five Peak Elders died and one was injured; Qingchi died under the siege of several Demon Emperors.
With her death, the sect’s supply of elixirs was cut off.
Now, Luo Chen asking about it was almost like tearing off an old wound in public!
Shenhuo suppressed his anger, "Luo Chen, what do you mean by this?"
Luo Chen smiled slightly, "My intention is simple: if your sect has no one to refine the Five Elements Divine Pill, I don’t mind assisting you."
"Oh, you’re so kind?" Shenhuo was puzzled.
Luo Chen shrugged, "I have always been kind-hearted, unable to see others suffer. As long as your sect’s Supreme Elder personally comes with the Great Five Elements Divine Pill formula, I see no harm in refining a batch of elixirs for you."
Shenhuo was momentarily stunned, but quickly understood.
"Sorry, our Supreme Elder is unwell and not seeing outsiders."
After saying this, filled with anger, he found an excuse and took his leave.
Watching his departing figure, Luo Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly.
...
This Nascent Soul Formation ceremony did not last long, ending at dusk.
Powerhouses from various sects left one after another.
Before leaving, Qin Baoming of the Hundred Beasts Sect glanced suspiciously at the nonchalant True Master Xian He.
"This old fellow, not only did he come early, but he also seemed intent on staying. Luo Chen hasn’t known him long; could they really have such a good relationship?"
Qin Baoming couldn’t figure it out, but his departing pace was quite brisk.
He planned to go back and discuss with his fellow disciples whether to offer some resources to invite Luo Chen to refine several batches of elixirs beneficial for nurturing Spirit Beasts.
On Daqing Mountain.
True Master Xian He and Luo Chen strolled side by side, chatting and laughing.
"I heard before that you instantly defeated Mo Tian and overpowered Shenhuo within Lingtian Pass. At that time, I was a bit skeptical, but today, seeing you forcefully win against Jin Ling in the Domain battle was truly eye-opening."
"Haha, you’re too kind, you’re too kind! That old rogue Jin Ling also said that the Domain battle is just a minor thing; someday, we’ll determine the real outcome through true martial prowess."
"Friend Luo, being so carefree, I reckon you must be quite confident in your skills!"
"After all, he’s a Mid-Nascent Soul Cultivator one level higher than me; it’s not a sure victory, just putting on a brave face."
True Master Xian He glanced at Luo Chen, seeing no signs of false bravado, only full confidence.
He shook his head, no longer engaging in small talk, and got straight to the main point.
"Can Emperor Liquor be supplied in large quantities to our White Crane Gate?"
Luo Chen seemed to have anticipated this question, smiling as he asked, "This medicine, you’ve tested it already?"
True Master Xian He brushed his horsetail whisk, gently stroking his beard, "As you said, this medicine is of great benefit to the advancement of Demon Beasts. If we can obtain a large amount of Emperor Liquor, our White Crane Gate’s strength will definitely rise to another level."
Luo Chen smirked, "Daoist Xian He, is this the only result of your experiment?"
Xian He was taken aback, clutching his beard with a slightly unnatural expression.
Luo Chen continued on his own, "Emperor Liquor is indeed excellent for the advancement of Demon Beasts, but for Qi Refinement Cultivators, it also has about a twenty to thirty percent efficiency for breaking through the Foundation Establishment Stage. Its miraculous use is no less than a genuine Foundation Establishment Spirit Medicine. I’ve never heard of any family supplying such resources in large quantities."
Throughout history, breakthrough-type elixirs have been valued far higher than same-order cultivation pills.
In the black market or among Rogue Cultivators, the price can be tenfold, even a hundredfold higher!