Immortality begin with Alchemy Grandmaster Chapter 2803 - 1037:

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Zhou Fuqiu decides against a typical cultivation technique for his sister, opting instead for the 'Lu Chan Technique' to prioritize speed over combat power. He then discovers the 'Qi Sea Floating Sky' technique, created by an ancestor with high hopes for its potential. Eight years later, the younger generation of the Zhou family, now cultivators, are summoned to Bailu Marsh for a development plan led by the Sixth Elder. Among them is Zhou Qingyu, whose cultivation progress despite her previously non-existent Spirit Root has bred resentment and speculation within the family.
Some members of the Zhou family naturally attempted to gain favor with Zhou Qingyu. However, the abrupt shift in her friends' attitudes during the Spirit Testing Ceremony years prior had eroded Zhou Qingyu's faith in easily acquired friendships, warmth, and admiration. She afforded no warmth to anyone, with the sole exception of her cherished brother. Every single day was dedicated to rigorous cultivation, her sole aim being to match her brother's progress. Whoosh whoosh whoosh... A gust of wind heralded the swift arrival of a group of youths, piloting magical flying tools, to the periphery of the Evil Swamp within Bailu Marsh. Instead of venturing further, they maintained a patient vigil. Before long, several powerful streaks of light emerged from the depths of the clan encampment. Leading the contingent were the Family Head, Zhou Junxiao, and the Sixth Elder, Zhou Haiye. Both surveyed the expansive Bailu Marsh, their faces alight with evident joy. "Indeed, over these recent years, the pervasive miasma within the Evil Swamp has diminished noticeably. Consequently, those malevolent beasts that lurked within the swamp finally have nowhere to hide!" Zhou Junxiao declared with palpable excitement. The miasma present in Bailu Marsh was far from ordinary. In its most concentrated zones, even a cultivator at the Golden Core Ascendant Master realm would hesitate to inhale too deeply. Furthermore, the demons associated with the black-beaked white cranes possessed not only robust physical forms and swift aerial evasion but also the ability to command poisonous miasma, rendering them exceedingly formidable opponents. Without the intervention of their ancestors, the substantial Zhou family had found themselves powerless against this valuable territory. Fortunately, in the years that had passed, the miasma within Bailu Marsh's Evil Swamp had mysteriously waned considerably. Following consultations with the ancestral spirits, Zhou Junxiao received explicit directives to commence the eradication of the black-beaked white crane demons and to proceed with the development of Bailu Marsh. "Haiye, I shall entrust you with fifty family members at the Foundation Establishment stage to venture into the swamp and vanquish the demon beasts. Should you encounter the White Crane Demon King, prioritize its capture; if capture proves unfeasible, then terminate it!" Zhou Haiye offered a subtle smile and promptly led a contingent of cultivators at the Foundation Establishment True Cultivator level into the miasma-laden swamp, each bearing meticulously prepared Poison Avoidance Pills, the handiwork of the Fifth Elder, Zhou Chongxiao, within their mouths. Zhou Junxiao then turned his attention to the multitude of Qi Refinement cultivators assembled below. This group comprised not only seasoned Qi Refinement cultivators from the older generation but also the younger generation who had recently come of age. He addressed them with solemnity: "The dangers within will be managed by the Sixth Elder. If any First Order White Crane Demon manages to escape, your responsibility will be to apprehend and eliminate them. For many among you, this endeavor also serves as a valuable training opportunity. Very well, from this moment forth, all personnel shall form teams of three and proceed to spread out, encircling the White Crane Evil Swamp!" A chorus of assent arose from the hundreds gathered, who then dispersed according to the plan. Observing this scene of disciplined adherence, Zhou Junxiao could not suppress a slight upturn of his lips. The clan, under his stewardship, had at last regained a semblance of vitality. Nevertheless, his brow furrowed upon noticing a solitary female figure in the southeastern corner. "Why is no one pairing up with Zhou Qingyu?" At this precise moment, Zhou Qingyu, clutching a petite yet exquisite Flying Sword, alighted upon a distant hilltop, her gaze fixed upon the White Crane Evil Swamp. The murmurs and mocking laughter echoing around her seemed utterly imperceptible. "My brother once imparted, 'A dragon does not associate with serpents, nor does a tiger consort with dogs. To achieve greatness, one must embrace solitude and endure hardship. Companions, if they come, are a blessing; if they do not, so be it, there is no need for compulsion!'" Her grip tightened on the Flying Sword, her eyes reflecting a flicker of anticipation. She anticipated the potential confrontation with White Crane Demon Beasts in genuine combat. She also harbored the hope that upon the pacification of the White Crane Evil Swamp, her brother might finally make his return. Indeed, only she was aware that three years prior, at the time of her brother's mysterious disappearance, he had ventured deep into Bailu Marsh to pursue his cultivation. It was rumored that her brother was practicing a unique and specialized technique? And what of the progress of his cultivation now? ... Meanwhile. Deep within the confines of Bailu Marsh, amidst a swamp choked with dense miasma. Several streaks of light traversed the sky, one of which descended, sensing something. It was a comely young woman, a map clutched in her hand, navigating her course according to its markings. "According to the map acquired from the Yin family, the precious small mineral vein should be located in this vicinity." "Elder Haiye must oversee the broader operation, thus I shall personally attend to this matter." "My objective is to proceed swiftly and avoid detection by other members of the family!" With a Poison Avoidance Pill in her mouth, she hastened her advance. As she penetrated deeper, the surrounding miasma intensified, instilling within her a sense of unease. This particular area was not considered the marsh's innermost reaches, so why was the miasma here so exceptionally dense? Suddenly! The heavy miasma abruptly dissipated, revealing the area within with stark clarity.

With eyes like cold, clear pools, a strikingly handsome young man attired in a white Daoist robe adorned with crimson coral embroidery observed her.

"Seventh Aunt, what reason do you have for interrupting my cultivation?"

The countenance of the young woman, addressed as Seventh Aunt, shifted noticeably upon beholding the youth.

"Zhou Fuqiu, what are you doing here?"

"That is a question I ought to pose to you. Furthermore..." Zhou Fuqiu rose with deliberate slowness, a peculiar glint igniting within his gaze, "I also wish to inquire about that incident from the past!"