Chapter 365 - 243: Delving into the Immortal Lake, Another Advancement in the Alchemy Dao

Chapter 365: Chapter 243: Delving into the Immortal Lake, Another Advancement in the Alchemy Dao

The second was to inquire about the Essence Blood of the Cyan Rain Mist Toad.

Some time had passed, so if all had gone according to plan, Bai Zhenchuan should have accumulated a batch of Essence Blood.

He could take this opportunity to raise the level of his Abnormal Technique.

As it turned out, a Jade Scroll flew back in less than ten minutes.

It hummed as it circled above his abode’s Array.

"So fast?"

Lin Changheng raised an eyebrow.

He reached out, retrieved the Jade Scroll, and swept his Divine Sense across it, only to find that it was not a reply to the message he had sent.

Instead, it was an invitation.

It was also from Bai Hengwan, but she had sent it on behalf of Elder Kong, the Quasi-Tier Three Alchemist from the Immortal City.

It was an invitation to meet.

"Elder Kong is looking for me?"

A thoughtful expression crossed Lin Changheng’s face as he subconsciously wondered why. But soon, his eyes lit up.

The last time they met, Elder Kong had seemed to want to discuss the Alchemy Dao with him, saying he was quite interested in Lin’s approach and that he could learn from it.

He had said that if the opportunity arose, they could discuss the Alchemy Dao together.

’Could it be...’

’Has Elder Kong’s progress in the Alchemy Dao stalled again?’

Lin Changheng reached a tentative conclusion. It was a definite possibility.

Otherwise, after so much time had passed, it was hard to imagine any other reasonable explanation.

’Then I’ll go see him.’

Elder Kong had given him some benefits before, so it wouldn’t hurt to return the favor this time.

If the elder could benefit from this, their relationship would become even more solid, which would be greatly beneficial to his own future progress in the Alchemy Dao.

Delaying his move by a few days wouldn’t be a big issue.

...

After sending a reply with a Communication Jade Scroll, Lin Changheng didn’t remain idle. He took Yan Mingyi and flew off into the sky.

She needed to purchase some common supplies and materials for Refining Puppets, while Lin Changheng needed to buy some Alchemy Medicinal Materials and Body Refining Spiritual Materials.

This was to avoid a situation where the Marketplace at Jade Belt Lake lacked resources, forcing him to make another trip.

That would be even more troublesome.

It was better to stock up now.

Along the way, Lin Changheng also made a detour to the residence of Talisman Master Chu.

"Mr. Lin, what brings you here?"

Talisman Master Chu’s appearance hadn’t changed; his face was ruddy, he was full of vigor, and he walked with a spring in his step.

But his Cultivation hadn’t budged; it was still at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Lin Changheng knew that Talisman Master Chu’s path of cultivation was essentially at a dead end, and he had perhaps given up on advancing further himself.

"Hahaha, Mr. Chu, can’t I just drop by for a visit without a specific reason?"

Lin Changheng laughed heartily and accepted the invitation to take a seat.

"Of course, you can, of course."

Talisman Master Chu also laughed loudly, then deliberately lowered his voice. "As it happens, I’ve just acquired some new Spirit Wine. It’s an absolute treasure, and I wouldn’t dream of bringing it out for anyone else. This time, Mr. Lin, you’re just in time to sample it with me."

"Oh? Then I must have a proper taste."

Seeing the other man take out a Cyan Jade jar of Spirit Wine, Lin Changheng smiled, looking eager to try it.

Just then, a woman walked out from the inner hall.

Gently waving a folding fan, she had a graceful and curvaceous figure—a stunningly beautiful young madam.

"Get back inside."

Upon seeing this, a peculiar expression appeared on Lin Changheng’s face. His eyes, full of amusement, turned to Talisman Master Chu. Under that teasing gaze, even the thick-skinned Talisman Master Chu, whose face was already ruddy, couldn’t help but flush a deeper shade of red. He immediately waved his hand, shooing her away.

"Yes, Master."

Hearing him, the woman in green startled like a frightened quail. She pulled her neck in, having never seen the master so angry before, and immediately scurried back into the inner hall.

"Alchemist Lin..."

Talisman Master Chu gave an embarrassed laugh. "How embarrassing. Let’s drink, let’s drink."

He hurriedly poured a cup for Lin Changheng.

Lin Changheng said, "Talisman Master Chu is as vigorous as ever, a true role model for our generation."

It was obvious Talisman Master Chu’s old heart had been stirred, and he was keeping a beautiful woman hidden away.

As they drank and chatted, Lin Changheng brought up the matter of his impending move.

"Where are you moving to, Mr. Lin?"

Talisman Master Chu asked, his expression slightly surprised.

"Jade Belt Lake."

Lin Changheng gave the location and added that the talisman master could come find him if he needed anything.

He also stated that his previous promise still stood.

Only then did a hint of delight appear on Talisman Master Chu’s face. His beloved junior would be attempting to break through to Foundation Establishment in a few years, and he was currently doing his utmost to acquire one of the two controlled main medicines for the Foundation Establishment Pill. He even had a promising lead.

If Lin Changheng had broken his promise or simply left at this time, there was truly nothing he could have done about it, and it would have even affected his own junior’s crucial attempt at Foundation Establishment.

But not only did Lin Changheng have no such intentions, he had even come to proactively inform him in person.

This moved him quite a bit.

A man’s reputation is like a tree’s shadow—it precedes him.

Alchemist Lin’s reputation for honoring his word as if it were gold was truly well-deserved.

Just then, Lin Changheng brought up another matter.

"I was wondering if that Steward from the Bixiao Sect still has any of the Tier Two Spiritual Material, East Wheel Willow Wood, for sale?"

Talisman Master Chu immediately replied, "I’ll write a letter and ask for you right away, Mr. Lin."

Lin Changheng nodded. This Spirit Wood was still effective for Tier Two Late Stage Body Refining, so he needed to stock up on some.

...

It wasn’t until evening that Lin Changheng met up with Yan Mingyi and they returned to his abode together.

Lin Changheng then went to the Spirit Field behind the courtyard to handle the transplanting of his various Spirit Plants.

One by one, the Spirit Plants were uprooted with soil intact, carefully placed into special containers, and then put into his Storage Bag.

These were his treasures; he couldn’t afford any mishaps.

「Three days later.」

A Messenger arrived from Fusheng Lake to guide Lin Changheng into its waters.

"I’ll be right back."

Lin Changheng said to Yan Mingyi, his gaze also falling upon the Cyan-striped Cub Tiger, "Xiaoqing," which was lying at her feet. The cub had doubled in size. Though it was currently lying there as obediently as a cat, it already possessed an impressive aura.