Immortality begins with Becoming an Alchemy Grandmaster - Chapter 978 - Chapter 978: Chapter 396: Tianlan's Night Dream, "The Flow of All Things
Chapter 978: Chapter 396: Tianlan’s Night Dream, “The Flow of All Things
Several days later.
Deep into the night.
A figure passed through the desolate streets and arrived at the foot of Tianlan Peak via the Tianlan Walkway.
“Who goes there?”
“Luo Tian Creed’s Qu Lingjun.”
“What brings you up the mountain so late? Come here to register first!”
Under the heavy night, a gaunt man did as he was told and approached.
When he got close and saw the unfamiliar Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he curiously asked, “Where is Elder Wang Pingzhi?”
The mountain-guarding Foundation Establishment Cultivator, disturbed from his sweet dreams, was already impatient, and his irritation grew upon hearing the name of the previous person.
“Dead!”
“He neglected his duty of guarding the mountain to meddle in the battlefield, and now his ghost probably can’t even find the way back home.”
Luo Chen, disguised as Qu Lingjun, was taken aback.
He had anticipated the war taking many lives, but he hadn’t expected that even Wang Pingzhi, a regular security guard of Tianlan Peak, would perish because of it.
But with a new person in charge, he could still foster a relationship.
Luo Chen secretly handed over a vial, which contained the Medicine King Sect’s Qi Unifying Pills.
While not overly valuable, it was indeed a fine item that a Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator would rarely be able to offer.
The mountain-guarding Foundation Establishment Cultivator was momentarily stunned.
After examining him closely, he quietly accepted the gift.
“Luo Tian Creed’s Qu Lingjun, is it?”
“Yes, that is this junior.” The gaunt man nodded.
The mountain-guarding Foundation Establishment Cultivator made a few marks on the bamboo slips, “Alright, you’re registered. You may ascend the mountain now.”
As he said this, he opened the Sky-born Water Array.
Seeing the gaunt man step forward to enter, he hesitated but still called out to him.
“Don’t enter or leave Tianlan Peak late at night. Due to the Divine Transformation Relics at Accumulation Thunder Mountain, many powerful individuals from other realms have come to the Yu Ding Realm, and fierce warriors have returned from the battlefield. Even the Tian Lan Immortal City is a hotbed of chaos and danger.”
“During the day, no one will bother you if you have an identity token to enter or leave Tianlan Peak, but the checks are much stricter at night.”
He paused for a moment, then added another piece of advice.
“Seeing as you, a mere Qi Refinement Cultivator, are able to rent an Immortal Mansion in Tianlan Peak, you must have considerable wealth. Be cautious when entering and leaving the Immortal City; don’t be followed without realizing it.”
Luo Chen listened carefully to the advice, gave a respectful bow, and then flew up Tianlan Peak on his magic tool.
The mountain-guarding Foundation Establishment Cultivator shook his head as he watched him leave, then took out the Qi Unifying Pill’s jade vial and tossed it up and down, his face breaking into a radiant smile.
Turns out, guarding the mountain could indeed be a lucrative task!
Luo Tian Creed?
Quite a straightforward sect indeed!
Mulling over this familiar name, he seemed to recall something.
It was a sect that had good relations with his own, whose president was even a Guest Elder of the Ice Castle. In the future, he might turn a blind eye to their comings and goings.
…
Within the deep night, the man flew unhurriedly toward the back of Tianlan Peak on his magic tool.
The flying speed of a Qi Refinement Stage was somewhat slow.
But slow as it might be, he eventually arrived.
However, if the mountain-guarding Foundation Establishment Cultivator had seen where he was stopping, he would have been greatly surprised.
It was not some First Order Immortal Mansion that he was visiting but a Second Order one.
And not just any Second Order Mansion, but one in an Ascendant Grade Spirit Land!
With a casual spirit sign, the Array protecting the mansion opened slowly, the mist dispersed, and the man stepped inside.
Just as he entered, he heard the astonished voice of Xiao Ling.
“What brings the president here so late?”
She walked over to the entrance and saw the man.
“Qu Lingjun, you at this hour… Wait, how did you get the passcode for the Array?”
Luo Chen smiled faintly, his aura shifting, and he touched his face.
Features realigned, stature increased, and in the blink of an eye, a familiar figure appeared before her.
The aura of the Foundation Establishment Realm was unmistakably displayed.
Bai Meiling was stupefied, but the familiar feeling deep in her soul made her throw herself at him without hesitation.
“Master, you’re back!”
At the same time, the door to the cultivation room burst open, and an eager figure flew out.
Luo Chen smiled and, with one arm around Bai Meiling, opened his other arm to embrace the incoming figure.
“Wuuu…”
Sobs could be heard.
Luo Chen chuckled and shook his head, “Why cry? Haven’t I returned?”
Gu Caiyi lifted her head, her hands pounding on his broad chest as she looked up at his gaunt cheeks.
“Who told you to be gone for over a year with no word, leaving me worried about you! Especially when I heard you were being chased by a Golden Core Cultivator…”
Women sure talk a lot!
Luo Chen lowered his head and kissed her deeply.
“Mmm…”
Bai Meiling had promptly stepped back from Luo Chen’s embrace, smiling as she watched the scene unfold.
After a while, their lips parted.
The air seemed to be filled with a romantic ambiance.
“Hui Niang will be here soon, Xiao Ling, keep an eye on the Array.”
Luo Chen gave a simple instruction, then, unable to wait any longer, he carried Gu Caiyi into the bedroom.
Bai Meiling’s eyes widened as she watched their retreating figures.
So her master was also a ghost, much like herself!
Only, a lustful one!
…
When Sima Huiniang received the news and hurried over by night, she saw Luo Chen coming out of the bedroom.
Wearing a loose black silk coat, his gaunt frame seemed more casual and unrestrained compared to his usual mature and steady appearance.
His black hair lay carelessly behind him.
She paused, then said subconsciously, “It seems I’ve come at an awkward time.”
“No, you’ve arrived just in time,” Luo Chen replied, a mischievous smile spreading across his lean face as he gestured for her to come closer.
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