Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2548 - 936_2

Master Ming Lei spoke openly without holding back, declaring, "That's right! I possess a unique Lightning Spirit Root; a century back, I refined a Thunder Frog Gu and leveraged it to reach the Nascent Soul Realm. Thanks to the tactical edge of Wind and Thunder Gorge, I can even challenge a Mid Stage Nascent Soul powerhouse! This is precisely the reason that old fox Feng Bu Yan dreads me."

So that's the story!

Luo Chen found himself viewing the man before him with greater respect. Battling someone from a higher realm, even aided by rare Gu bugs and the terrain's benefits, remains an impressive feat.

Yet Master Ming Lei showed no arrogance about it. Outside of Wind and Thunder Gorge, he'd just be a fresh Nascent Soul early stage cultivator.

Regardless of how intense his assaults might be, they wouldn't exceed the boundaries of the Early Nascent Soul stage.

Furthermore!

"Friend Qitian, I'm afraid you may be unaware that the Feng Family has fixed their ambitions on Wind and Thunder Gorge. Feng Bu Yan is reaching out to many fellow daoists, trying to rally troops for an assault. Are you certain you wish to dive into this turbulent affair?"

Luo Chen shot back, "Don't you seek my help?"

Master Ming Lei shook his head, "It's not that I reject it—far from it, I'd gladly accept. But I worry more that when the moment arrives, you'll pull back, forcing me to battle solo. Better to lay out your plans now. In the worst case, I'll forsake this vital spot and seek elsewhere for my cultivation."

He had achieved the Dao independently as a wandering cultivator.

Parting from a fine cave abode would undoubtedly sting.

Yet if his life remained intact, a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator could roam freely across the expansive lands.

Thus, there was really no call to hazard everything for a spot that wasn't exceptionally prime for cultivation.

The aid from the mysterious powerhouse Ba Xiu Qitian proved a welcome boost, but if it turned into a burden pulling him into peril, that would spell disaster.

As a former rogue cultivator, Luo Chen easily caught the genuine tone in the man's voice.

He wasted little time, boldly stating, "No matter how many allies they summon, provided none are Divine Transformation heavyweights, I can fend them off for you."

Master Ming Lei's eyes narrowed; was this man really that assured?

Or maybe, overly bold?

Luo Chen placed his hands behind his back and wandered over to the cliff edge, staring down at the endless vista beneath.

"However, the condition is that you provide remuneration to my liking."

Master Ming Lei thought briefly and replied, "That hinges on what Friend seeks and what I can offer."

Luo Chen gave a faint smile, "Simple enough, simple enough!"

...

As the sole Nascent Soul True Master in Wind and Thunder Gorge, Master Ming Lei's dwelling was undoubtedly top-tier.

A Fourth Order Spirit Vein coursed beneath the ground, with Spirit Caves releasing misty vapors, all enclosed in his residence.

Being an ally come to lend support, Luo Chen enjoyed privileged care and got settled into the finest chamber right away.

Late at night, Luo Chen gradually emerged from his meditative trance.

He wrinkled his forehead, his features twisting into a profound look of confusion.

"Odd!"

"This residence does boast a Fourth Order Spirit Vein, yet it's far from remarkable—just your standard Fourth Order one."

"On top of that, the turbulent Earth Qi in Wind and Thunder Gorge muddles the Spirit Qi the dwelling pulls in, demanding vigilant refinement during every cultivation session."

"Such a vein might seem ideal for a Golden Core practitioner aiming for Nascent Soul, but for cultivators at our level, it falls short of ideal."

"What could draw a veteran Nascent Soul like Feng Bu Yan to covet this spot?"

Having felt it firsthand, Luo Chen grew deeply perplexed.

From what Cheng Bai and Master Ming Lei had shared, the Feng Family under Feng Bu Yan stood as the dominant force across ten thousand miles in these parts.

Their lineage stretched back a full millennium in terms of foundation!

A powerhouse like that must possess well-established superior Spirit Veins; why eye this location at all?

After mulling it over, Luo Chen remained without a clear resolution.

He chose not to probe further; this area served only as his initial foothold in the South Border, a means to ease into the elite cultivator networks of the Southern Border Cultivation World via endorsements from regional authorities.

Eventually, probing for leads on the Demon Heart Gu Emperor would prove far simpler.

With a casual wave, a Jade Box materialized in front of him.

Opening it revealed a tiny dormant bug inside.

"Qi Power Gu!"

Back in antiquity, Body Refiners thrived abundantly.

The South Border harbors distinct Body Refinement techniques too.

Through certain unique Gu insects, practitioners can amplify their raw bodily might.

This First Order Qi Power Gu ranks as one of the most basic but emblematic examples.

Once refined, it allows a slight boost in power, rendering blows more forceful.

Following a careful check, Luo Chen verified no tricks from Master Ming Lei, then enveloped it in Origin Force and gradually ingested it.

In a flash, the refinement completed!

Luo Chen balled his hand into a fist yet detected no shift!

Still, a faint improvement registered within him.

"It's likely because my Body Refinement level is so advanced that this basic Gu no longer impacts me."

Recalling the earlier refinement of the Qi Power Gu, he pieced together how it enhances a cultivator's prowess.

Qi Refinement splits into two routes: one draws in Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi from the surroundings. The other, like Wang Yuan's initial Spirit Refinement Qi Transformation, derives Spirit Qi and Qi Power from potent personal Essence Qi.

This Qi Power Gu evidently holds an abundance of Spirit Qi.

Post-refinement, rather than turning straight into Spirit Power or Qi Power, it depends on Body Refinement techniques to perform the Spirit Refinement Qi Transformation.

Spirit Refinement Qi Transformation aids in Qi cultivation, while Qi Refinement Essence Transformation supports Body Refinement.

Turned upside down!

"Regrettably, it serves me no purpose!"

While Luo Chen voiced disappointment, a spark of eagerness lit his expression.