Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster - Chapter 2781 - 1029:
Zhou Fuqiu hardly went out thereafter, and a few times Zhou Yuqi came to find him, he was turned away.
Nothing major happened within the clan, except it was heard that Second Grandpa Zhou Junxiao was planning to develop Bailu Marsh.
Bailu Marsh is vast, occupying over three thousand miles. Not only has it given birth to a new Fourth Order Spirit Vein, but it also hosts numerous scattered small Spirit Veins.
However, due to the Evil Swamp Miasma, many areas of Bailu Marsh remain undeveloped.
In particular, the Zhou Family Members are few in number, and a group of strong members was sent to participate in the sea patrol task issued by Tian Nan Dao Palace, which has continually delayed the development plan for Bailu Marsh.
The sea patrol task, however, is not consistently ongoing but instead rotates among many clans on the Tian Nan Continent. Moreover, the Zhou Family was hastily and additionally recruited this time, so it should conclude in about half a year.
Half a year passes with a snap of the fingers for cultivators.
But for children, it seems so long.
“Brother, when will Father and Mother return?”
“Soon, it should be in these few days!”
“Alright, I haven’t heard Father tell stories of the outside world or eaten Mother’s White Jade Soup in a long time.”
“Mao Mao, go out and play. Brother needs to read.”
“I won’t go out. Brother, you read. I won’t make any noise.”
Zhou Fuqiu helplessly smiled, then continued reading the book in his hand.
This was a Qi Refinement Technique called “Lu Chan Technique,” derived from the meaning “morning dew is fleeting, cicadas drink softly.”
Its cultivation concept is the same.
Most cultivators in the world have ordinary talent, and even after a lifetime, they find it hard to touch high realms. Their lifespan is as short as the morning dew and cicadas.
Therefore, some choose shortcuts and cultivate techniques that advance quickly.
The “Lu Chan Technique” is such a technique, and it is even a rare all-attribute technique that does not care about spiritual root attributes, allowing anyone to become a Beginner.
But the drawbacks are also clear: the realm attained through such cultivation may be swift, but the Qi Power is far less profound than that of cultivators of the same order, and the Yin Cold Magical Power cultivated can easily harm the meridians and Dantian.
It is said that this technique came from the North Sea and was likely from the former overlord Yuan Mo Sect.
That is, a Demon Path Technique!
If Zhou Fuqiu had to choose, he would prefer the “Sea Returning Scripture,” “Evergreen Technique,” and “Thick Earth Technique,” which are more stable and solid techniques.
“No rush!”
“After the age of six, it will be time to nurture the body, cultivate a basic Body Refining Technique, and complement it with medicinal baths to enhance physical strength. Then, at the age of twelve, spiritual root attributes will be tested, and by then, Father and Mother will naturally select suitable cultivation techniques for me.”
Zhou Fuqiu closed the book and placed “Lu Chan Technique” in the most obscure corner of the bookshelf.
Half a month later.
The entire Zhou Family was in commotion!
Because the family’s strong members participating in the sea patrol task were about to return.
Zhou Fuqiu’s family was the same. Early in the morning, he held his sister and, accompanied by Granny Lin, arrived at Coral Town to wait.
Coral Town, a small town near the Zhou Family.
Most of its residents are mortals without spiritual roots.
It can be imagined that as the Zhou Family develops, its members will spread out, leading to the birth of many mortals without spiritual roots.
Those with smart, loyal, and diligent natures may stay in the clan to serve the immortal cultivators, but more mortals will be sent to Coral Town.
Coral Town will gradually increase in population, from a small town to a city, or even merge with the mortals of other Immortal Cultivation Clans, forming something akin to a small secular nation.
Zhou Fuqiu didn’t care about these things. He just stood on a piece of empty ground, gazing into the distance.
A joyful voice came in from beside him.
“Fuqiu, you’re here too!”
It was Zhou Yuqi.
Zhou Fuqiu gave a simple greeting, but when he saw the middle-aged man beside Zhou Yuqi, a look of doubt appeared.
“Who is this?”
Zhou Yuqi briefly introduced, “He is an Innate Master mortal from Coral Town, responsible for taking care of my daily travels.”
Zhou Fuqiu looked around and then asked, “Where is Yin Siniang?”
A look of grief crossed Zhou Yuqi’s face, “Siniang accidentally got infected by the miasma of Bailu Marsh half a month ago, and the treatment was too slow. She, unfortunately, passed away.”
Zhou Fuqiu was stunned.
Half a month ago?
Wasn’t that when the family’s strong members were about to finish their tasks and return to Bailu Marsh?
Why did Yin Siniang die right at that time?
Moreover, although the miasma of Bailu Marsh is terrifying, as long as you don’t go deep into it, plus the clan’s antidote elixirs, it isn’t that easy to get infected.
While he was contemplating, cheers erupted around him.
The cheers grew from small to large, becoming a dense wave.
Because in the distant sky, a small black dot was rapidly approaching.
Soon, the small black dot filled everyone’s sight.
It was the Zhou Family’s Coral Flying Boat!
Boom!
The massive flying boat landed on the open ground of Coral Town, stirring up air currents.
One by one, figures emerged from it, and nearby Zhou Family Members eagerly greeted them.
Only Zhou Fuqiu, his sister, and their servant trio stood blankly in place.
They did not see the familiar figures.
Until a gentle and refined elderly woman approached them.
“Elder Shuzhen!” Granny Lin respectfully saluted, intending to continue speaking.
But the Golden Core Period Zhou Shuzhen sighed and focused her gaze on Zhou Fuqiu and the little girl he was holding.
“Your parents sadly fell during the mission. Please accept my condolences!”
