Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster

Chapter 903: Chapter 370: Visit from the Heavenly Star, Blood Demon Legend

On the second day,

an elder crossed several residences and, under the watchful eyes of the Ice Castle Cultivators, entered the Luo Tian Creed’s grounds.

“Is that the Cloud Sect’s Tian Xingzi?”

Some cultivators remarked upon seeing the back of the elder, their expressions serious.

A person beside them whispered quietly, “Indeed, it is him. With his Late Stage Foundation Establishment realm, he was exceptionally appointed as an Elder of the Luo Yun Sect. Even if he holds the lowest position, we must not underestimate him.”

Tian Xingzi’s reputation was not notable in earlier years.

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Although counted among the True Disciples, he made no remarkable achievements regardless of realm, fighting methods, or even in the Luo Yun Sect’s most prided Puppet Arts.

However, this person has spent years traveling abroad, handling all sorts of miscellaneous matters for the Luo Yun Sect.

No one knows what great merits he achieved, but he became the only Foundation Establishment Stage Elder in the history of the Luo Yun Sect.

Now, as they watched him step into the Luo Tian Creed’s quarters, many subordinate forces stationed in the Ice Castle couldn’t help but be greatly surprised.

They had anticipated some would visit the Chief of the Luo Tian Creed.

But they never imagined the first to arrive would be a heavyweight like this!

Inside the Luo Tian Creed.

Luo Chen looked at the familiar figure opposite him and the “strange” face, and a smile spread across his face.

“To have Elder Tian Xingzi grace us with his presence truly brings glory to our Luo Tian Creed!”

The visitor at this moment had removed the golden mask he usually wore in The Great River District.

But that didn’t hinder Luo Chen from recognizing him.

Tian Xingzi chuckled, “I am truly honored that Friend Luo could spare the time to see me amidst his busy schedule.

“Please, have a seat!”

Once the two were seated,

instead of the expected pleasantries, Tian Xingzi directly addressed the elephant in the room.

“Murong Yuan?”

“Haha, just an alias. I’ve made a fool of myself in front of you,” Luo Chen admitted.

Luo Chen knew his alias used at Zhenlong Black Market would certainly not fool the other party.

At first, it was fine, but as he later traded a substantial amount of herbal materials, his true identity became inevitable.

At that time, there were only a few slightly larger forces in The Great River District.

The only one capable of absorbing so many materials was the Luo Tian Creed, a business primarily dealing in elixirs.

The name Dan Chenzi, which Luo Chen used then, had also spread.

His origins were naturally easy to guess.

The only uncertainty Tian Xingzi might have had would have been about one thing.

Seeing that Luo Chen wasn’t concealing anything, Tian Xingzi nodded and then asked further:

“Your Foundation Establishment Stage friend?”

“That would be me!” Luo Chen responded unhurriedly.

Tian Xingzi raised his eyebrows, realizing the truth, and although not surprised,

he initially had such suspicions but later dismissed them.

Yet, as Dan Chenzi’s name became illustrious throughout the Yu Ding Realm, the earlier refuted guess became entirely logical.

He scrutinized Luo Chen carefully,

and Tian Xingzi couldn’t help but reveal a look of admiration.

“In just over a decade, Friend Luo’s progress is truly impressive,” he remarked.

Luo Chen smiled gracefully. “My current achievements owe much to the Foundation Establishment Pills sent by your men.”

“It was only three Foundation Establishment Pills. They don’t deserve such credit,” Tian Xingzi said with a smile.

Luo Chen’s smile stiffened momentarily.

Three?

He recalled receiving only two!

Tian Xingzi didn’t notice Luo Chen’s subtle change in expression, which lasted only a moment before Luo Chen regained his usual warmly smiling demeanor.

Seeing the atmosphere was agreeable, and given their considerable history,

he got straight to the point, bringing up an old matter.

“Your mastery in pill refinement was highly commendable even back in The Great River District. Now, the name Dan Chenzi is thunderous within the Yu Ding Realm, like a flood dragon entering the sea, stirring both wind and cloud.”

“You flatter me,” Luo Chen demurred.

“It’s no exaggeration. Take for instance, the Blood Ignition Pills you had refined initially. They are First Order, yet you’ve elevated them to Top Grade status. Even Early Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators find them effective, which is beyond the capabilities of an ordinary Second Order Pill Refiner.”

The crucial moment arrived.

Luo Chen simply smiled, not uttering a word.

Tian Xingzi’s heart sank a bit, but he still pressed on, “I wonder if you have any spare Top Grade Blood Ignition Pills for sale? I am willing to pay the price of a Second Order Elixir for them.”

“I’m sorry, but you should know my current situation,” Luo Chen said, glancing outside the room at the Ice Castle.

Although Tian Xingzi had anticipated this, he still felt a pang of disappointment.

Indeed, such elixirs, even if producible, would likely be scarce in supply.

After supplying the Ice Castle, there would be no possibility of any surplus for him.

Thud!

Tian Xingzi, intrigued, looked at the jade vial on the table.

“What is this?”

“I don’t have many Top Grade Blood Ignition Pills on hand at the moment, but I will give these three to you, Friend Tian. You may take them back to grant to your close juniors, for their safety.”

Tian Xingzi was tempted, “I’m not sure this is appropriate; I should not accept such a generous gift without earning it.”

Luo Chen chuckled lightly, “It’s not a transaction, merely a gift between friends. What, now that you’ve become an Elder of the Luo Yun Sect, you no longer acknowledge this young friend?”

Tian Xingzi was taken aback,

then laughed heartily,

“Am I that sort of person?”

Saying so, he accepted the three Blood Ignition Pills without any further hesitation.

“Speaking of which, when you achieved Foundation Establishment, I should have personally offered a small gift. Instead, here I am receiving one from you,” Tian Xingzi lamented, shaking his head, then suddenly said:

“I’ve heard that one of your cultivators is looking for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator named Wang Yuan?”

Luo Chen’s expression turned solemn.

“You know of him? I would be grateful for any detailed information!”

“I don’t know much,” Tian Xingzi prefaced with an apology, then continued slowly, “but indeed, through our sect’s informants, I’ve garnered a bit of information about him.”