Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2769 - 1024_2

Whoosh! The Blood Sword flew, performed a spin, and finally disappeared into Luo Chen’s right arm. The man in black ascended with an air of dignity, his hands clasped behind his back, and departed.

"Take me to see those nine children!" Zhou Yunshen found himself puzzled, unable to grasp Luo Chen’s intentions. Yet, having already accepted benefits and assurances of future compensation from Luo Chen, he saw no reason to refuse such a simple request. The two proceeded, one after the other, from the deepest reaches of the Evil Swamp within the Bailu Marsh towards the Zhou Family’s assembly grounds.

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"It’s not nine, it’s ten." Within a tranquil chamber, a delicate lady slumbered peacefully. A young man and an elderly cultivator stood beside the bed, their gazes fixed upon the final expectant mother, conversing in hushed tones. Zhou Yunshen instinctively averted his eyes from Luo Chen’s, which were illuminated with a golden radiance, andqueried in surprise, "Could it be that Jingshu is expecting twins?" Luo Chen offered a slight nod. "Not only twins, but dragon-phoenix twins." Zhou Yunshen stroked his beard. "This old man truly failed to notice. However, based on the earlier water lotus seed assessment, Jingshu’s offspring possess only a moderate to high affinity with Water Spirit Qi, not as potent as Xiao Qi’s family’s." Yet, Luo Chen countered with a peculiar smile, shaking his head. "No, it’s him!" Zhou Yunshen expressed his confusion. Luo Chen’s lips curved slightly. "A boy and a girl within the womb, one Yin and one Yang, perfectly complementing each other. I possess a technique, coupled with a medicinal concoction, that can harmonize their strengths and weaknesses, transferring one child’s innate energy to the other. Subsequently, the enhanced child will be born with an unimaginably superior foundation." "Does such a Secret Technique exist in this world?" Zhou Yunshen was utterly astounded. Luo Chen affirmed, "This technique is termed the Life Nourishing Art, and the necessary concoction is not intricate." Zhou Yunshen clicked his tongue in admiration, "Such a Secret Technique is truly unprecedented; it is befitting of the Alchemy Sect indeed!" Luo Chen smiled; the technique was not his own creation but originated from the seventy-two volumes of Alchemy Scriptures meticulously recorded by the Refining Heaven Demon Monarch. It was a method of the Demon Race! The Demon Race’s reproductive capabilities are significantly inferior to those of the Human Clan, and it is common for them, when bearing multiple offspring, for the progeny’s strength to vary greatly. Adhering to a policy of nurturing only the elite, many weaker offspring were abandoned to their fate, receiving minimal cultivation. In light of this, some chose to conserve resources, gathering the innate Qi and even the elemental root attributes of the weaker infants within the womb, concentrating them all onto a single individual. Through this method, it was entirely feasible to produce a prodigy. Zhou Yunshen inquired further, his curiosity piqued, "Then what becomes of the child whose innate Qi is drawn away?" Luo Chen responded with cold detachment, "They become useless or ordinary, incapable of cultivation throughout their lifetime." The elder paused, his hand subconsciously reaching for his gray beard. Luo Chen’s intent was not merely to utilize one of the Zhou Family’s children but to utterly sacrifice another child’s future! "What, are you experiencing a moment of soft-heartedness?" Luo Chen turned, his gaze settling on the elder. Zhou Yunshen opened his mouth, his eyes betraying deep distress. Recently, he had put aside his own cultivation, dedicating himself instead to mentoring the younger generation. With each passing encounter, the blurred familial bonds had grown increasingly palpable. Even if Lin Jingshu was a bride sent from the Qingtong Lin Family, the children she carried within her womb were, nonetheless, of the Zhou Family bloodline! Luo Chen’s voice, increasingly devoid of emotion, reached his ears. "Old friend, I have bestowed upon you elixirs, imparted profound cultivation insights, and at great personal cost, aided you in extending your lifespan; you must surely have been aware of the price you would be required to pay." "However..." "Enough. I shall not permit her to serve my avatar without compensation. I will provide another path for her, though it will be exceedingly challenging, it will still be a path forward." Elated, Zhou Yunshen lifted his head. Luo Chen had made no explicit promise, yet given his word, Zhou Yunshen was inclined to place his trust in him. "Next, old friend, I would appreciate it if you would step outside for a moment." Zhou Yunshen nodded, his lips pressed into a thin line as he exited the chamber, leaving Luo Chen alone to quietly observe the gentle lady. He lifted the lady’s garment, revealing her fair, rounded abdomen. Slowly raising his right hand, he bit his fingertip, allowing a drop of Blood Essence to well up. The Blood Essence descended onto the smooth belly, gradually seeping in. With his fingers formed into a sharp point, Luo Chen made a gesture in the air, tracing mysterious and intricate patterns. These patterns, too, slowly permeated the woman’s abdomen. Having completed this, Luo Chen summoned the Primordial Chaos Tripod. Gazing at the cauldron, Luo Chen hesitated for a brief moment before eventually steeling his resolve.

To achieve the cultivation of a Nascent Soul True Master from nothing within a mere hundred years is no simple feat of merely accumulating resources, nor is a vital surge of innate Qi sufficient on its own. Even possessing a top-tier Water Heavenly Spirit Root falls short of the goal. The support of a supreme grade water lotus seed, while beneficial, still proves too slow for the desired pace. Only an Innate Spirit Body holds the key!

Previously, Luo Chen lacked the means to forge an Innate Spirit Body, but now, a measure of confidence bloomed within him. The crucial element resided in the object contained within the cauldron. "Appear!" he commanded with a whisper.

Leisurely, a shimmering spring eye emerged from the small, grey cauldron. It was the Ming Water Spring Eye, a natural marvel brimming with Water Origin. Dispersing its essence into a fetus could nurture an Innate Water Spirit Body through continuous nourishment. The question of the fetus's capacity to withstand this potent infusion was mitigated by Luo Chen's prior refinement of the Ming Water Spring Eye and his mastery over the True Intent of the Water Origin's Law. Thus, it was not an insurmountable challenge.

With a pointed finger from Luo Chen, the hovering Ming Water Spring Eye instantly disintegrated. A gentle rain began to fall within the hushed confines of the room. Outside, under skies that were otherwise clear, calm, and devoid of clouds, thunder, or lightning, a sudden downpour commenced. The entirety of Bailu Marsh became enshrouded in a misty veil of cascading raindrops.

Zhou Yunshen observed, struck dumb, his Nascent Soul stirring restlessly amidst the blurry spectacle. After an indeterminate period, a faint, weary voice reached his ears. "When the child is born, be sure to give him the water lotus seed."

Zhou Yunshen startled awake, a sense of profound loss washing over him, as if he had missed something vital. Beneath the eaves, where rain streamed down, he gazed at Luo Chen's exhausted countenance, utterly unaware of the profound transformation that had just occurred. He couldn't help but interject, "You promised to provide another path for the other child."

"I have not forgotten. Before I depart, I shall leave something behind within the White Crane Evil Swamp." With these words, Luo Chen stepped into the rain, and several fleeting shadows vanished entirely.

Half a year later. A robust cry echoed through the residence. On that momentous day, torrential rains once again descended upon the vast expanse of Bailu Marsh. This downpour arrived without apparent cause and vanished just as mysteriously, seeming to dissipate the moment the infant's cries faded.

The new parents, Zhou Baihan and Lin Jingshu, blissfully unaware of the celestial anomaly, were immersed in the overwhelming joy of welcoming both a son and a daughter. However, after the initial euphoria subsided, a mixture of curiosity and a touch of regret surfaced. "Our son is so robust, but why is our daughter so delicate, feeling as light as feathers when held?"

"Husband, it is quite normal for daughters to be frail. Our son will protect her well in the future."

"Haha, indeed, you must protect your sister diligently in the days to come!" Amidst laughter and cheerful exchanges, the Zhou Family rejoiced in the arrival of their twins.

Three days later, the Ancestor of the Zhou Family, acknowledging the clan's diligent efforts over the preceding two years, bestowed generous rewards. He specifically presented a water lotus seed to Zhou Baihan's family and personally christened the dragon-phoenix twins. The girl was named Zhou Qingyu, and the boy received the name Zhou...

"Master, are we departing?"

"It is time. We have lingered here for far too long."

"And where shall we journey?"

"Before we set a final course, let us embark on a tour around the Tian Nan Continent!"

Within the White Crane Evil Swamp, a conversation unfolded between a man and a woman. Luo Chen surveyed the landscape of the Shuilian Cave, systematically retrieving items from his storage ring: elixirs, ores, cultivation insights, and minor technique scrolls. That was all; nothing more.

Little White, having a rough inkling of Luo Chen's intentions in leaving these provisions, couldn't quite suppress its curiosity. "Is it truly that straightforward?"

Luo Chen offered a slight shake of his head. "It is sufficient. To intervene further would only betray the traces of my involvement. I have faith that the Divine Soul, separated from my Nirvana Primordial Spirit, even devoid of my memories and consciousness, will not lead an ordinary existence."

"But what of the young lady?"

"She too has been taken care of; do not fret." Luo Chen sighed, rising to his feet, with Little White following dutifully behind as they departed the Shuilian Cave.