Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age

Chapter 394 - 248: Arrival of the Flame-Heaven Sect

"The Spirit Body Cultivation Technique and treasures that enhance one’s Immortal Dao Root Bone are exceedingly rare; with our modest resources, obtaining either one would be a most difficult feat. However, since you are accomplished in the Alchemy Dao, perhaps after managing business for a few decades, you could purchase a method." Qin Ming looked at Lu Chang’sheng, a peculiar glint in his eyes.

It was entirely reasonable that neither of the two possessed a Spirit Body Cultivation Technique; Lu Chang’sheng had never held much hope for it anyway.

Yet he was unwilling to let this opportunity slip away.

Thus, he proposed other terms.

To him, spirit stones were the least desirable option; if possible, he would much rather barter goods.

As an alchemist, he possessed this unique advantage.

In the end, he received a batch of Foundation Establishment Pill materials from the pair.

They were not the primary ingredients, and compared to them, their price diverged greatly; if one paid close attention, he could in fact acquire some in Immortal City, though such items were always coveted by every merchant, and any appearance would inevitably spark fierce competition.

Sparing himself the time and trouble was well worth it.

After Xiao Feng and the others left, Lu Chang’sheng gazed at the materials and pill formula for the Clarity Pill before him, a trace of contemplation flitting across his face.

The pill Gu Shuang had asked him to craft was also the Clarity Pill.

This was no mere coincidence.

"And with the time so tight, I’m guessing it has something to do with Red Cloud Daoist’s demise."

Lu Chang’sheng suddenly recalled when Red Cloud Daoist had mentioned the Profound Turtle Daoist’s secret realm.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators enjoyed adorning their ancient ruins, for a cultivator’s abode played an indispensable role in their cultivation.

Thus, the ancient ruins of fallen Foundation Establishment cultivators were highly coveted by all.

"The Profound Turtle Daoist’s ancient ruin is likely filled with rare treasures."

"The Clarity Pill is a superb elixir for protecting one’s heart and mind and dispelling abnormal states. From the looks of it, the ruins of Profound Turtle Daoist are probably located within the Purple Ice Lake region."

Around Platinum Immortal City, save for Purple Ice Lake, there were no other remarkable or mysterious places.

Connecting this with Red Cloud Daoist lingering here for so long, Lu Chang’sheng ventured his guess.

"Should I get involved?"

Lu Chang’sheng found himself torn.

One must know that the Profound Turtle Alchemist was famed for his Alchemy Dao, and his prowess in alchemy far eclipsed his reputation as a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He’d been invited to the Peach Blossom Festival precisely because of his alchemy skills.

To Lu Chang’sheng, such an alchemist’s ancient ruin would provide enormous benefits.

"What a difficult decision."

Lu Chang’sheng gazed at the dim sky, letting out a soft sigh.

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye; there is little that time cannot erase, especially those who have already passed away.

The turmoil stirred up by Red Cloud Daoist was wiped away in no time at all; perhaps, at a certain moment, in a certain place, only some would still remember him.

"Without Foundation Establishment, one simply lacks the marks of time."

Lu Chang’sheng removed a handful of blistering pills from the pill furnace.

They were none other than freshly refined Clarity Pills.

Having achieved great success in the Alchemy Dao, such top-grade first-rank pills posed little difficulty for him.

Studying the pill formula had clearly taken longer than the actual crafting.

Of course, even so, this was only mere entry.

With entry, there’s at least a chance at pill refinement.

Having consumed several batches of Clarity Pill materials, he finally succeeded with one furnace.

He stashed the pills in a bottle and, rather than immediately seeking out Xiao Feng and the others, remained in the alchemy room until the eighteenth day before stepping outside.

"Glad I didn’t let you down!"

Xiao Feng sat outside with Qin Ming and Gao Shan, their faces showing traces of anxiety.

Xiao Feng had delayed progress for several days helping with pill refining, so he cared deeply for the matter and came by every day to check on the progress.

As time ran short, he could no longer remain patient and came in person. Seeing Lu Chang’sheng’s smile, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"I knew you wouldn’t disappoint." He clapped Lu Chang’sheng on the shoulder.

Qin Ming and Gao Shan took the pills, verified them, and all anxiety vanished; their eyes lit up in delight at Lu Chang’sheng.

To have mastered a brand-new pill formula in so little time spoke volumes of Lu Chang’sheng’s alchemy prowess.

"Who would have thought that White Cloud Pavilion still harbored such a hidden master as Fellow Daoist Lu!" Gao Shan and Qin Ming became exceedingly warm, promptly bringing Lu Chang’sheng and Xiao Feng to Qingfeng Building, both to express gratitude and to deepen ties with Lu Chang’sheng.

Lu Chang’sheng did not refuse; with more friends, the road ahead would be much smoother.

Just the four of them dined; Qin Ming and Gao Shan clearly had no intention of inviting others. The group drank and toasted, forging tighter bonds—at least, on the surface.

Toward the end, as if slightly tipsy, Qin Ming suddenly spoke: "I imagine the two of you must be curious what we want with all these Clarity Pills, right?"

Lu Chang’sheng and Xiao Feng did not hide it, nodding their assent.

"Both of you were there for the hunt of Red Cloud Daoist, and in fact, you had the closest contact. Didn’t you catch any rumors?" Qin Ming chuckled, fiddling with his wine cup.

For late-stage Qi cultivators like them, ordinary spirit wine could never get them drunk.

"Profound Turtle Alchemist’s ancient ruin secret realm?" Xiao Feng took a deep breath, feeling his heart race.

"Haha, seems you’ve heard as well. That’s right, it’s precisely the Profound Turtle Alchemist’s ancient ruin secret realm. Would you two be interested? I’ll even gift you each a Clarity Pill, free of charge!"