Chapter 105: Hundred Herb Pill – Upgrade Edition

Brother Chuyang, it's okay, right?

Shang Hongxue was a bit worried about Chen Churan, and also understood the meaning of the look Long Ming gave her before descending the mountain.

It was very vague, but she still saw it clearly.

She was a little shy, and also a bit worried.

"Don't be afraid; my sister has nothing to be scared of. She won't eat you; at most she'll just cause me trouble."

Chen Chuyang was unconcerned; such trivial matters were just that for the siblings. When they were young he had often pranked his sister, and of course she had often taken revenge. It could only be described as normal, nothing out of the ordinary.

Perhaps that's just their unique way of getting along; whoever suffers a loss can only swallow it themselves.

Shang Hongxue didn't understand, so she worried, which was perfectly normal.

"You should also leave the mountain now; remember, come back in a few days."

"Hmm."

Shang Hongxue took two steps forward, then turned back.

"What's wrong?"

She, about to speak but holding back, stared at Chen Chuyang with her small eyes, silent for a long while.

"If you have something, just say it directly; do we really need this between us?"

Summoning courage, Shang Hongxue said, "Brother Chuyang, may I go up the mountain tomorrow?"

Chen Chuyang smiled, "Of course you may."

He had thought it was some big matter, but it turned out to be just this.

"You can come whenever you wish; if I'm in seclusion, you can practice sword on your own, or find something else to do."

"Hmm."

Shang Hongxue beamed, nodded, and hopped down the mountain.

Chen Chuyang shook his head; this little girl was truly adorable.

Quiet returned to Longshe Shan.

Chen Chuyang began his daily tasks, inspecting the Formation's layout; the fruit trees were growing, the formation base had formed, and it would soon be complete. In a few days it could be fully erected, and then Longshe Shan would be more than just a Formation, its safety coefficient greatly increased.

He checked the little carp's condition; it hadn't awakened yet, likely needing a few more days.

Suddenly, Chen Chuyang remembered something.

"Seems I forgot to give Mother the Dragon Blood Pill."

He intended to give each of his parents one Dragon Blood Pill, as well as his eldest brother, each receiving one to strengthen their bodies and boost their combat power.

If he forgot, that's fine; next time Mother climbs the mountain, he'll give her a Dragon Blood Pill.

Inside the inn.

Elder Xinran saw her prized disciple return, her face angry; she knew the disciple must have been shortchanged again.

"Went to Longshe Shan again?"

"Hmm."

"Your second brother still refuses?"

"Hmm."

Chen Churan, puzzled, raised his head and said, "Master, I don't understand why my second brother won't go to the Spirit Sword Sect. The Spirit Sword Sect is so excellent; it's the place best suited for him. Unlike other sects, which are full of scheming and intrigue, the Spirit Sword Sect values strength and the Way of the Sword. With my second brother's sword talent, he could certainly achieve something."

"He'd rather stay in Longshe Cheng than go; what's good about Longshe Cheng? Being a frog at the bottom of a well for a lifetime?"

"Does he want to be trampled underfoot for his whole life?"

Everyone longed to join the great sects, the major schools, because only then could they obtain greater strength, and with strength came status, wealth, beauties, and power—all of it.

Isn't that better than staying in this remote place?

Elder Xinran pressed her hand down and said, "Girl, you're not your second brother; how can you know his thoughts? Perhaps he simply doesn't like the Spirit Sword Sect."

Elder Xinran was also puzzled by this, though she wasn't as resentful as her disciple.

Everyone has their own choices, their own lives.

He doesn't want to go, and Elder Xinran doesn't wish to force him.

What she now wants to do is quickly purge the Technique from her body, steadily control her own Technique, to eliminate future trouble.

This matter is her top priority; other affairs can be set aside.

Moreover, given who she is, she couldn't repeatedly invite Chen Chuyang; Elder Xinran wouldn't have sunk to such a level.

"Everyone has their own fate; since he doesn't like to go, then he won't."

"Having you alone as a disciple is enough for me."

Chen Churan didn't think that way.

"Master, no; my second brother must go to the Spirit Sword Sect."

"I will make my second brother change his mind."

Chen Churan firmly believed in their own viewpoint; they could not be wrong.

Mother couldn't persuade brother; then she would have father go, but father wouldn't, so she'd ask the eldest brother to go.

She still didn't believe it, unable to handle a second brother.

Elder Xinran shook her head, saying nothing; she would stay here until her body recovered, then leave.

The Spirit Sword Sect doesn't need her for now.

Longshe Cheng also showed some movement; this place would become quite lively.

She naturally wouldn't leave so quickly; those people were all... watching this side.

Chen Clan.

Chen Yuan saw his wife Long Ming return and asked about the situation.

Long Ming told Chen Yuan in detail that her son could do Refining Spiritual Artifacts, and she had also refined a Spiritual Artifact for her daughter.

Chen Yuan's expression was stunned.

His face was full of disbelief.

Wife, you're really saying that? Chuyang that kid still knows how to refine artifacts? Moreover, he also can do Refining Spiritual Artifacts? Is that possible? That kid has never taken a master, nor heard of any plans in this regard.

When did he learn to refine artifacts? How come I know nothing about it?

Long Ming spread her hands: "I don't know either; if it weren't for your daughter telling me, I would still be kept in the dark."

Your son has many secrets, no wonder he hid himself in Longshe Shan.

Right, Longshe Shan has changed greatly, its spiritual energy density increased a lot; even our Chen Clan's best cultivation room with the highest spiritual energy can't compare to Longshe Shan.

Chen Yuan was shocked again.

There's also this? How come I didn't know?

It seems he also hasn't been to Longshe Shan for a long time.

Has it changed that much?

This time going, I was also startled, even thought I went to the wrong place.

Your son is amazing; could it be that he really restored Longshe Shan's spiritual veins?

Chen Yuan thought for a moment, nodded: "There is that possibility."

This kid is good at creating miracles; it seems we underestimated him.

Long Ming nodded: "Yes, indeed we underestimated him."

When Chen Yuan heard again that his son would do Refining Spiritual Artifacts for his wife, he blinked and asked: "What about me?"

Long Ming waved her hand: "You don't get a share."

Chen Yuan: "……"

No, why don't I get a share? I am his father; could it be that he only refines for you, not for me? That's not acceptable.

How could he treat us differently? Could it be that in his heart, I am not his father?

Long Ming chuckled: "Maybe there really isn't one; who let you always bully your son?"

Wife, don't talk nonsense; the fact that your son doesn't bully me is already good enough; I wouldn't dare bully him.

Long Ming seriously looked at her husband, then nodded, acknowledging this.

Indeed, the fact that her own little son doesn't bully her husband is already good enough.

You want a Spiritual Artifact? Go find your son to refine it.

"……"

Three days passed quietly.

On Longshe Shan, Chen Chuyang successfully refined a batch of pills again.

A brand-new pill, an upgraded version of the Hundred Herbs Pill, has already condensed into a pill.

Inside the Alchemy Furnace, pill fragrance is brewing.

Shang Hongxue watched eagerly, waiting for the pill to emerge.

She held her breath, not daring to make a sound.

It's going to succeed.

The pill is about to come out.