Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2589 - 953: The Heavenly Master’s Scheme, Poisoned Wine to Quench Thirst

"The Zombie Poison Gu, a parasitic entity on the Flying Yaksha, harbors the most severe zombie poison."

"The Fallen Immortal Feather, shed from the ninth head of the ancient beast Ghost Car, releases a fierce toxin upon burning that melts a cultivator’s Nascent Soul—it's also called Nine-headed Poison."

"The Mother and Child Gu, forged using nine hundred and ninety-nine drops of heart blood from ordinary mothers and their children, carries a dreadful poison of familial resentment."

Back in the cave mansion, the Purple Robe Marquis who had just returned explained in detail, offering Luo Chen a basic overview of the three Fourth Order Poisonous Gu now in his care.

Once finished, he fixed his gaze on Luo Chen, eager to catch his response.

Yet, rather than the expected burst of delight, Luo Chen only furrowed his brow and stayed quiet.

Surprised by this, the Purple Robe Marquis asked, "Friend Qi, these exceptional Fourth Order Poisonous Gu come from Master Li Tian’s own collection. Why the lack of excitement?"

Luo Chen finally spoke up slowly, "It’s not indifference on my part, Friend; they’re simply far too valuable."

The Purple Robe Marquis paused for a beat, then grinned, "No worries. Trade them for whatever resources of equal worth you possess. Even if the caliber falls short, Master Li Tian mentioned that volume can make up for it."

Luo Chen arched a brow, "Such generosity from Master Li Tian toward me?"

His words hinted at skepticism and curiosity beneath the surface.

After all, nothing comes without cost in this world.

But as Luo Chen voiced his suspicions more directly, the Purple Robe Marquis seemed to ease up even further.

"Naturally, Master Li Tian hates to let go of these three Poisonous Gu, yet he emphasized that they’ll help you advance the Hundred Poison King Gu to Fourth Order status, pushing your Body Refinement Stage to a whole new level."

"Circumstances shift, though, and a Fourth Order Poisonous Gu remains just that in the end. Master Li Tian’s true goal is the Fifth-tier Gu Formula hidden in the Yin Yang Residual Realm; next to it, these pale in comparison."

"That’s why boosting your power matters most to him!"

Yin Yang Residual Realm!

This was the very ancient secret realm that Master Li Tian had brought up earlier.

Legends say it emerges only at the edge of dusk, where Yin and Yang merge, and over hundreds of years, only a handful have ventured inside.

From the accounts of survivors, it’s the site of a fallen Great Power’s demise, potentially holding a Fifth-tier Gu Formula.

Still, it’s riddled with complex mechanisms and deadly perils.

Without remarkable skills, claiming its grand rewards proves impossible.

That’s why Master Li Tian secretly gathered a powerful group solely to delve into the Yin Yang Residual Realm.

In this group, Luo Chen holds a vital position.

Rumor has it there’s a challenge that demands a true Body Refiner to pass.

Given that need, his focused interest in Luo Chen feels logical.

Plus, since they were strangers before, no hidden agenda targets Luo Chen.

Quietly, Luo Chen received the three Poisonous Gu, then pulled out a hefty assortment of goods from his storage bag.

Advanced medicinal herbs, mineral ores, magical artifacts, and a bunch of Spirit Stones.

The Purple Robe Marquis glanced over them quickly, his face turning hesitant.

"Your offerings aren’t poor, but they fall short of equaling these three Poisonous Gu in worth."

Luo Chen brushed it off with a wave, "That’s everything I’ve got. If I owned superior stuff, I’d have claimed it myself ages ago as a lone wanderer—I wouldn’t hold onto it. You’re just the messenger here, Purple Robe Marquis; the result doesn’t affect you much. Why nitpick the details?"

The Purple Robe Marquis froze in surprise.

"Just accept it; Master Li Tian won’t care." Luo Chen added.

With a helpless chuckle, the Purple Robe Marquis flicked his sleeve, drawing the stack of valuables—treasures for low-level cultivators—straight into his storage bag.

"I guess I worried too much. Time for me to go—farewell!"

"Farewell!"

Luo Chen shrugged and saw him off from the cave mansion.

Once the Purple Robe Marquis vanished from sight, Luo Chen shifted his focus to the three Poisonous Gu.

His eyes narrowed as thoughts raced through his head.

"Master Li Tian truly crafted the ’Hundred Poison Body Refining Technique’ and the Hundred Poison King Gu, foreseeing even the troubles I’ve faced."

"Thanks to these three Poisonous Gu, I’m certain I can raise the Hundred Poison King Gu to Fourth Order swiftly, smashing through the barrier completely."

"The study of the innate spatial restriction nears its end, freeing up all future time for body refinement."

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Days flowed by steadily.

Nearly half a year had elapsed since Luo Chen settled in Mi Realm Mountain.

Now, his cultivation had hit the pivotal moment.

The Zombie Poison Gu stood fully refined.

Absorbing it, the Hundred Poison King Gu unleashed a massive surge of zombie poison, flooding every part of Luo Chen’s form.

Vast swaths of tissue swiftly turned into unbreakable zombie flesh amid the horrific zombie poison.

Should this persist, Luo Chen could end up walking the ghost-like body refinement route of the Flying Yaksha.

Yet, bolstered by his body’s solid base, endless vitality eroded the undead tissue, reshaping it into lively, thriving flesh.

Next arrived the Fallen Immortal Feather, infamous as Nine-headed Poison!

Threads of feather-like spiritual glow, pure white, wrapped around Luo Chen entirely.

For anyone with a Nascent Soul who takes this toxin, it would shatter without fail, scattering their Qi Power.

Master Li Tian never imagined Luo Chen hiding a Nascent Soul, viewing him solely as a Body Refiner, especially since Purple Robe Marquis noted Luo Chen’s intent to pursue Spirit Refinement Qi Transformation down the line.

Luo Chen possessed his own way to counter this threat.

The robust Purple Mansion Barrier, along with the pair of Shenhuo inside, sufficed to shield the Nascent Soul from the poison’s grasp.

He simply let the Hundred Poison King Gu consume it, converting it to Nine-headed Poison for body tempering.