Chapter 199

"Only when the body is as hard as diamond is the first realm of body refining complete."

"If you want to advance to the second realm, you must turn diamond into white jade."

"According to Wang Yuan, it means that the bones and skin in the body are completely transformed, reaching the level of golden skin and jade bones. At this time, refined gold is the skin, and spiritual jade is the bone, the body is pure and flawless, and it is a complete rebirth."

"Only in this way can one reach the level of the second realm of body refining."

Three days after the fleet left Dahefang.

Luo Chen lived in a quiet room.

According to custom, after practicing the "Yi Wood Medicine King Scripture" twice, he began to study other things.

Unlike what ordinary cultivators thought, he was not idle every day.

In fact, he was very busy.

Practicing the "Yi Wood Medicine King Scripture" every day.

Drawing evil into the body to temper the soul foundation.

Using spiritual sense to wear down Duan Qiankun's spiritual sense restriction, striving to open the storage bag as soon as possible.

Only in his spare time did he have time to read other miscellaneous books.

Now, he was reading the "Wang Family Secret Manual" given to him by Wang Yuan.

A very cliché name, but the content inside truly opened Luo Chen's eyes outside of immortal cultivation.

It turns out that there are so many ways to practice the physique.

"Wanting to break through the first realm of body refining is actually not difficult; just rely on elixirs."

"Wang Yuan used golden liquid jade back then to constantly temper his skin and bones."

"This medicine does not enter the dantian or the Qi sea, so there is no need to worry about the residue of elixir poison."

Luo Chen was not interested in body refining.

He had already thought it through clearly; his aptitude was not good, and he must focus on the path of Qi Refining.

What he was interested in was the incomplete technique he bought with Wang Yuan back then—

"Heavenly Peng Transformation"

Wang Yuan didn't look down on this method.

He only intercepted its advantages and integrated them into his own path of body cultivation.

But Luo Chen was very interested.

When he established his foundation, he used the Blazing Fire Cloud Peng to refine the Emperor-Flowing Plasma.

The Peng bird essence blood contained in it was not as simple as one or two drops.

If he wanted to use this to practice the "Heavenly Peng Transformation," it would surely be twice the result with half the effort!

However, this technique is a Tier 3 body refining technique, and its grade is very high.

The achievement points required for the system to help cross-rank entry are too many.

And it is an incomplete version.

Luo Chen asked himself that apart from alchemy, his accumulation in body refining was too little, and it was impossible to complete it.

What he was doing now was laying a good foundation.

If there is a chance to practice in the future, he won't have to hold the Buddha's feet when the time comes.

The practice of "Heavenly Peng Transformation" has hard requirements.

That is, one must possess at least a second-realm body.

Luo Chen is now at the completion of the first realm of body refining.

It is just a step away from the second realm.

"Golden liquid jade?"

"This medicine is a specialty of the Golden Stone Pavilion in Taishanfang. After going there, I can buy more."

Golden Stone Pavilion!

Luo Chen is very familiar with it.

The pavilion master, Kang Dongyue, is a genuine Foundation Establishment true cultivator.

When he came to Dahefang to attend the opening ceremony of the discussion platform, he had met him once.

Later, he asked Shopkeeper Liu to bring him a message, saying he wanted to act as an agent for selling Myriad Wonders Pills.

Unfortunately, at that time, he was already an alchemist for the Mountain-Breaking Gang and did not reach a cooperative relationship.

This time going to Taishanfang.

In addition to buying golden liquid jade.

Perhaps he can also sell a batch of backlogged high-grade Jade Marrow Pills through them.

"Short of money!"

Luo Chen sighed.

When going to other places, there must be many places to spend spirit stones.

This can be seen from the fact that Wang Haichao didn't even want his face and had to rely on boat tickets to make a big profit.

Not only the two of them, but the Li family and the Nangong family are also likely to have started using their savings.

Just as Luo Chen was sighing.

Suddenly he frowned.

"Ah!"

"What kind of monster is this?"

"This is a Tier 1 monster, the Silver Shuttle Fish, shaped like an arrow, specializing in breaking spiritual power shields, and often appearing in groups."

"Quick, start the formation!"

"Silver Shuttle Fish have flown in, Sima, take people to deal with them quickly, don't let those things hurt people."

Luo Chen walked out of the quiet room, his eyes falling on Sima Huiniang who was giving orders.

Seeing her unhurried, he nodded secretly.

Over the years, the other party has become more and more familiar with the role of CEO, and she has handled big and small things in a well-organized manner.

With her, he has saved a lot of effort.

Then, Luo Chen looked at the "enemies" around.

Rather than people, it is better to say they are fish.

Fish the size of a palm shot out like arrows from the surging river.

Under the sunlight, the silver-white scales shone brightly.

Sharp teeth, as long as they pounced on the cultivator.

Even if the defense shield was activated, it could not withstand the biting of one or two fish.

And now, the Silver Shuttle Fish they had to face were more than one or two!

As far as the eye could see.

Beside the Luo Tian Society's big boat, there were thousands of small silver-white fish constantly flying and leaping.

But these were not a climate.

With the big formation on the boat guarding, plus the masters of the Battle Hall constantly pouncing and killing.

Except for a few unlucky ones who were bitten at the beginning, the Luo Tian Society cultivators almost had no losses.

However, other places were tragic.

Luo Chen looked into the distance, supplemented by spiritual sense observation.

I saw more than a dozen big boats, all covered by dense silver-white light.

Especially the big boat at the very front, which was now unable to move.

The screams of cultivators had already begun to erupt frequently.

And this was not the worst!

Those large numbers of loose cultivators who were reluctant to buy boat tickets had been flying on both sides or driving self-made bamboo rafts behind.

At this moment, tens of thousands of Silver Shuttle Fish attacked at the same time.

The loose cultivators on both sides, those with lower realms, were broken through their defensive light shields in an instant and dragged into the river.

Some powerful loose cultivators took advantage of others being besieged to force their way to both banks.

After landing, they looked at this scene in horror.

Cultivators fell like rain.

In the river, blood flowers surged.

Those who took self-made bamboo rafts were even worse!

At the first moment, they were surrounded by the overwhelming Silver Shuttle Fish, and they didn't even have a chance to fly out.

"Where did such a huge group of Silver Shuttle Fish come from?"

It was Nangong Jin's voice.

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows and condensed his spiritual sense to fall on the big boat in the middle.

A conversation between Foundation Establishment true cultivators unfolded.

"As far as I know, the Lancang River doesn't have such a large group of Silver Shuttle Fish, right?" It was still Nangong Jin.

Facing his anxious questioning.

Wang Haichao said unhurriedly, "Under normal circumstances, there isn't. But this time, there are as many as ten thousand cultivators traveling together."

"There is no monster that can endure so much blood food, especially blood food that possesses spiritual energy."

When can human cultivators be measured by blood food with spiritual energy?

Luo Chen was slightly silent.

Nangong Jin said anxiously, "The number of cultivators in my Nangong family is quite small, and if this continues, I cannot protect those mortals. I want to make a move!"

"Fellow Daoist can make a move, but absolutely do not use means exceeding the Qi Refining realm completion."

"Hmm?"

The questioning voice came from Li Yixian.

Wang Haichao said coldly, "Such a huge group of Silver Shuttle Fish must have a Tier 2 Silver Shuttle Fish King. This place is in the middle of the river. If it gets angry, it might not be able to fight us, but breaking these few magic treasure boats is more than enough."

"On the contrary, if the four of us don't make a big move, it will naturally be wary."

The reason is indeed this reason.

However...

Looking around at the countless loose cultivators falling into the Lancang River like rain, even the Foundation Establishment true cultivators with hearts like steel felt quite unbearable.

Li Yixian said astringently, "Are you not saving those loose cultivators?"

"Why save them?" Wang Haichao asked back instantly.

Without waiting for Li Yixian to answer, he sneered, "These loose cultivators are just for feeding fish. Moreover, their numbers are too large, and they are releasing spiritual power fluctuations outside without concealment, which will sooner or later attract Tier 3 monsters."

"By that time, Fellow Daoist Li, will you come to resist the power of the beast king?"

Li Yixian was silent.

Luo Chen raised his eyebrows; this Wang Haichao has a cruel heart.

The so-called four people not making a move to deter the Tier 2 Silver Shuttle Fish King is just an excuse.

He mainly wants to reduce these burdens!

"I think you should not have that kind of great kindness!"

Wang Haichao's voice gradually faded.

Li Yixian gave a wry smile and said no more.

Luo Chen blinked and withdrew his spiritual sense.

Naturally, he is not a great kind person either.

These loose cultivators didn't pay for boat tickets but followed along, so they naturally have to bear the corresponding risks.

In order to ensure the safety of the subsequent journey and reduce the risks brought by the spiritual power fluctuations of loose cultivators, it is also very necessary.

Luo Chen has no ability to protect those loose cultivators.

Being able to protect the people on his boat is enough.

In the situation where the three major Foundation Establishment cultivators did not make a move, and Nangong Jin only protected his boat.

The siege of the Silver Shuttle Fish group lasted for a long time.

This section of the river was completely dyed red with blood.

On both banks.

The surviving loose cultivators looked terrified and lingering in fear.

It was not until the fleet struggled to sail out of this section of the river that it was declared over.

Luo Chen looked back at the blood-stained section of the river and remained silent.

Ten thousand fish flew, and bones surged.

Under the waves, a thick blood color was dyed on this journey.

"If I didn't achieve Foundation Establishment, would I have the same end if I fled into the deep mountains and marshes during the Qi Refining period?"

Asking himself, Luo Chen had no certainty.

All the means during the Qi Refining period now seem extremely ridiculous.

The Lancang River is a relatively safe river.

Cultivators have been active on it all year round.

And the Xiaoyue Mountains are truly inaccessible.

In peripheral areas like the Changyin Mountains, Tier 2 demon wolves are everywhere.

If he had run away with the idea of crossing the mountains, he would only have died more miserably than these loose cultivators today.

When Luo Chen was reflecting, he felt something in his heart.

He turned his face, and saw the female cultivator Li Yixian on the boat in front, facing the bloody wind, looking at him silently.

Facing Luo Chen's looking back, she nodded to indicate.

Luo Chen nodded slightly.

The two did not communicate, only eye contact reached a certain tacit understanding.

Wang Haichao is not credible!

He can sacrifice these loose cultivators today, and he might abandon his allies in the future.

The so-called four-family alliance is just talk.

They didn't make a Great Dao alliance oath!

Compared to the weak Nangong family, the Luo Tian Society and the Li family, which has preserved its strength, undoubtedly have the premise of advancing and retreating together.

Li Yixian believes that Luo Chen will give her this face.

In the cabin.

Li Ao respectfully welcomed Li Yixian in.

"Aunt, what did Senior Danchenzi say?"

Li Yixian cast a soundproofing spell to surround the cabin.

She said softly, "He didn't say anything, but he understands what I mean."

Li Ao said anxiously, "Understanding is one thing, but whether he is willing to advance and retreat with our Li family is another. Aunt, you..."

"Xiao Ao, you can't do this."

"Uh..."

Li Yixian looked at him with pity, "You are too impatient, how can you lead the Li family to prosperity like this."

Li Ao didn't understand what she meant, thinking that what he thought and thought was all for the family.

Is this also impatient?

Seeing his conceited look, Li Yixian sighed.

Clearly, he is not young, but Li Ao's personality is always unable to settle down.

Among the juniors, let alone Luo Chen who is now on equal footing with her, he can't even compare to Nangong Qin.

The latter has been glorious and down-and-out over the years.

Having experienced many setbacks, he has gradually gained the demeanor of a head of the family.

She saw it clearly just now.

Nangong Jin said anxiously, but in fact, the Nangong family was not in a panic.

Under the chairmanship of his son Nangong Qin, they dealt with the Silver Shuttle Fish in an orderly manner.

Instead, the powerful Li family, under Li Ao's chairmanship, suffered many losses.

He was so excited that he almost wanted to leave the boat to chase the Silver Shuttle Fish.

If she hadn't called him in time, the Li family cultivators would have lost a few more.

I don't know how Nangong Jin taught Nangong Qin?

Li Yixian shook her head and said softly, "Luo Chen is not a cold-natured person by nature, otherwise he wouldn't have gathered so many masters around him."

"I have no grudge against him in the past, no resentment in the recent, and have a very good basis for cooperation."

"When he established his foundation, I handed over the Yi Wood Medicine King Scripture he craved most, and personally explained some cultivation misunderstandings in it for him."

"In this way, not to mention returning the favor, at least advancing and retreating together can still be achieved."

"Xiao Ao, in dealing with people, you can't just talk about interests, but also people-oriented."

"Understand?"

Li Ao suddenly realized.

But he frowned and said, "But Luo Chen and our secret alliance, isn't it to protect the interests of the Luo Tian Society."

Li Yixian was stunned, not knowing how to refute.

She could only wave her light gauze sleeves.

"You go down, appease the clansmen, there is still a long way to go."

"Oh."

After Li Ao left, Li Yixian couldn't help but show a wry smile on her face.

She is an unmarried woman who only knows how to practice, so where does she know the truth of raising children and teaching people.

For so many years, she has just been pointing out a few words to Li Ao.

But she raised an arrogant and conceited personality.

"Big sister, I really don't know how to teach this son of yours!"

"Cultivating him to the Foundation Establishment period is the last thing I can do."

On the Luo Tian Society's big boat.

Sima Huiniang, who was discussing with Murong Qinglian and Granny Yuan how to deal with the wounded, suddenly moved.

"Sorry, the President is looking for me."

Murong Qinglian glanced at the cabin on the top and nodded. "You go, I'll handle it."

Granny Yuan coughed and said tremblingly, "Leave those wounded to me."

Sima Huiniang thanked her, lifted her skirt, and ran quickly into the upper cabin.

Unlike the crowded and messy lower cabin below, the cabin where Luo Chen lived was quite large and the light was transparent.

The sandalwood incense lingered and did not dissipate.

"President, what are you looking for me for?"

On the soft couch.

Luo Chen opened his eyes and looked at the exquisite and capable female cultivator in a black gauze skirt in front of him.

Under his gaze, Sima Huiniang was neither humble nor arrogant, waiting patiently for his instructions.

"Nothing big, just for the next journey, let Duan Feng sail the boat closer to the Li family's big boat."

Sima Huiniang raised her eyebrows, "Do we have cooperation between the two sides?"

Smart!

She understood it at once!

Luo Chen smiled faintly, "There is such an intention, but neither side has broken it."

Sima Huiniang nodded, indicating that she knew, and would do it according to the instructions next.

However, she was curious for a moment, "Why not cooperate with the Nangong family, who has a better relationship with us?"

"Nangong Jin, this person..."

Luo Chen whispered the name.

After a while, he said slowly, "This person values interests too much. Without making a Great Dao alliance oath, he cannot be trusted!"

Sima Huiniang was stunned, and then nodded violently.

"Indeed!"

She is not a small cultivator who knows nothing below.

Luo Chen has consciously let her know about the major events related to the Foundation Establishment period in the Luo Tian Society.

Nangong Jin has always valued interests very heavily.

Afraid of angering Miao Wen, he refused to cooperate with Luo City, and later learned that Luo Chen had some strength, so he immediately cooperated with him.

For a magic treasure, he dared to abandon his former allies and personally deal with Duan Qiankun.

When Luo Chen was in seclusion.

When the Luo Tian Society could not supply Jade Marrow Pills, he almost tore his face and went up the mountain to disturb Luo Chen's breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

It can be said that to cooperate with this person, there must be enough interests to involve.

Otherwise, he is too fickle.

As for the Li family...

"Li Yixian's mind is relatively simple, just to protect the Li family and protect herself."

"As long as it doesn't touch her bottom line, she will be a friend who can be made."

Listening to Luo Chen's words, Sima Huiniang was thoughtful.

Thinking of the Foundation Establishment insights that Li Yixian deliberately gave at the Foundation Establishment ceremony, it was clearly a favor outside of cooperation with Luo Chen.

This woman is indeed a generous master.

"The President is really looking at people and serving dishes!"

This thought flashed in her heart, and Sima Huiniang was no longer confused.

"I know, I will order this matter. Limited to the seven hall masters."

"Well, you go!"

Sima Huiniang saluted and walked out of the cabin neatly.

Looking at her back, Luo Chen was very satisfied.

The sentence "Limited to the seven hall masters" was not ordered by him.

But Sima Huiniang was able to react quickly.

This woman has indeed grown a lot over the years, and she has the demeanor of a general.

Less of the narrowness of running a single business in the past, and more of the pattern of looking at things from the perspective of the entire gang.

"If her realm is higher, she will be able to help me more."

"Looking at her spiritual power fluctuations, it won't be long before the Qi Refining Grand Completion."

"Perhaps, I can prepare for her in advance."

For Sima Huiniang.

Luo Chen's attitude is very clear.

Unlike friends like Murong Qinglian, Gu Caiyi, and Duan Feng who met in the early years.

He clearly positioned Sima Huiniang in the role of "subordinate."

It does not involve any friendship, love, or subjective emotions.

What he values is the ability of this woman.

In the case that the other party constantly strives to create value for him, Luo Chen is very willing to give her generous returns.

Foundation Establishment!

It is undoubtedly what the other party craves most.

And for Luo Chen now, helping a person with aptitude to establish a foundation is actually not too difficult.

Or rather, most Foundation Establishment cultivators, helping a person with aptitude to establish a foundation is not difficult.

Mi Shuhua was able to get a Foundation Establishment Pill back then.

Wang Haichao and others are the same.

Duan Qiankun is even more powerful, preparing two Foundation Establishment Pills for Duan Rui, plus an eight-hundred-year-old heaven and earth root.

And the reason why they didn't cultivate Foundation Establishment cultivators is for various reasons.

Mi Shuhua and Wang Haichao, one is hypocritical, the other has no capacity for people.

Duan Qiankun is a bit sad.

It's not that he can't, but Duan Rui can't.

"I hope she won't let me down then!"

Luo Chen sighed and withdrew his attention to himself.

In the absence of a method to resolve poison, daily practice is extremely important.

Thanks to the surge in soul after Foundation Establishment, and the body entering the first realm of completion not long ago.

The number of times he practices the Yi Wood Medicine King Scripture every day has also risen significantly.

One hour at a time.

He can practice five times a day.

It's just that the efficiency is a bit low, even with the help of the small gathering spirit formation.

On the boat, there is no spiritual vein place.

"If I can settle down, I must find a spiritual vein place. Tier 1 is not enough, my aptitude is too poor, I must have a Tier 2 spiritual vein place."

"Otherwise, I really have to practice for a thousand or two thousand years."