Chapter 246: Danxia Wedding, Reactions from All Sides

The main text of "Starting as an Alchemy Grandmaster," Chapter 251: Danxia Wedding, Reactions from All Sides. At the peak of Danxia Peak.

The majestic aura retreated back into the thatched cottage like a receding tide.

It seemed as if nothing had ever happened.

Seeing this scene, Luo Chen couldn't help but be stunned.

"Failed?"

"That's impossible!"

The next moment, the wooden door opened with a bang.

Wang Yuan walked out from inside, draped in hemp robes, barefoot, his black hair cascading behind him, moving without wind.

In his deep black eyes, there was an irrepressible joy.

Luo Chen smiled.

"Congratulations on your Foundation Establishment!"

Wang Yuan smiled slightly, and just as he was about to speak, his figure staggered.

Looking at that large foot deeply embedded in the mountain rock, both of them were startled.

Wang Yuan frowned, "The sudden surge in realm has caused a deviation in my control over my physical body. It seems that consolidating my realm is the top priority."

This was something Luo Chen had not expected at all.

However, thinking about it carefully, it was indeed the case.

Wang Yuan's body-refining realm had always been ahead of his Qi Refining realm.

In the past, there had been situations where his strength fluctuated.

Now that his realm had increased by a full major stage, this situation would only become more pronounced.

Because of this, Luo Chen abandoned the idea of holding an internal Foundation Establishment ceremony for Wang Yuan.

"Take this, consider it my congratulatory gift for your Foundation Establishment!"

"Hmm?"

Wang Yuan took the red storage bag, a look of surprise flashing across his eyes.

"Is this Huo Hu's original storage bag?"

Luo Chen nodded and smiled: "Yes, it was originally your spoils of war. I spent two years finally completely breaking the spiritual sense restriction on it."

"Now that the timing is right, I am returning it to you."

Wang Yuan controlled his still-unfamiliar spiritual sense to enter the storage bag, and after a brief scan, a look of joy appeared on his face.

He patted the storage bag.

"It came just in time!"

"I was worrying about where to find cultivation resources for the early stage after Foundation Establishment, and to think I have them now!"

As a genius of the Huo family and a disciple of the Flame Alliance.

Huo Hu had never needed to rely on himself to earn cultivation resources along his path.

Before designing the Battle of Gaoling Plain, he had personally hosted an auction, and he carried a portion of the Huo family's profits on his person.

Therefore, this storage bag of his could be described as overflowing with wealth!

Luo Chen had also checked it before.

Even though he himself possessed substantial wealth, he was still shocked by Huo Hu's legacy.

That alone was enough to top more than half of the Duan family's wealth.

At the time, after breaking the restriction.

To be honest, Luo Chen did have a moment of greed.

But it was quickly suppressed by him.

This was Wang Yuan's spoils of war.

With these resources, Wang Yuan would not have to worry for a short time.

He could still distinguish right from wrong.

"Luo Chen, thank you."

Weighing the storage bag, Wang Yuan expressed his thanks.

If he had to break the restriction on Huo Hu's storage bag himself, it would take at least a few years, which would be too troublesome.

Luo Chen's action had indeed helped him a great deal.

"We are brothers, why say such things..."

Luo Chen waved his hand and said magnanimously: "This is just a small favor, it doesn't count as a real congratulatory gift."

Wang Yuan was stunned.

Luo Chen blinked, "There is one thing I didn't tell you before. In Duan Qiankun's storage bag, two magic treasure embryos were discovered. I plan to give one to Duan Feng and one to you. It's just that they are still in the embryo stage and need materials to complete the final steps."

"I will send people to keep an eye on it, and when I encounter the materials, I will definitely secure them."

"Once the magic treasure takes shape, you will be able to possess one."

Wang Yuan felt a slight warmth in his heart.

He touched the wrist guard on his hand, "Actually, I have a magic treasure, you can keep that one for yourself."

Dragon-Tiger Wrist Guard!

It was a magic treasure Huo Quan exchanged for Huo Hu using a large amount of resources, containing Dragon Essence and Tiger Evil, with immense power.

This magic treasure was perfectly suited for Wang Yuan, who had been using evil energy to refine his body for years.

When Huo Hu was captured, this magic treasure became his property.

It was just that he hadn't reached Foundation Establishment before, so he couldn't fully utilize it.

"I'm not lacking in these, why be so polite with me!"

What Luo Chen didn't say was that there weren't just two magic treasure embryos in Duan Qiankun's storage bag.

Strictly speaking, the scabbard he obtained also counted as a magic treasure embryo, or perhaps it had already taken shape, and the missing material was just a sword pellet.

It was just that the thing nominally belonged to Tian Xingzi.

This matter couldn't be spoken of casually; it would easily invite trouble.

Therefore, the fewer people who knew, the better.

The three of them could be considered to have split Duan Qiankun's legacy equally.

Next.

Luo Chen simply stayed on the mountain for two days, exchanging cultivation insights after Foundation Establishment with Wang Yuan.

Although the other party had no intention of going too far on the Immortal path.

But at least he had to stabilize his Foundation Establishment realm; only then could his long lifespan allow him to go further on the path of body refining.

Two days later, Luo Chen went down the mountain.

But he didn't leave.

Wang Yuan's Foundation Establishment was a major event and a joyous occasion; although it couldn't be a grand affair, he should at least let the cultivators of the Luo Tian Society feel that joy.

A Foundation Establishment ceremony couldn't be held.

But there was another way to manifest it.

"Is the time set?"

Luo Chen looked at the pair standing before him.

The man had sword-like brows and star-like eyes, quite handsome, and while the woman wasn't considered beautiful, her temperament was gentle and skilled.

If they were to become a couple, they would be a match made in heaven in everyone's eyes.

Duan Feng and Feng Xia looked at each other, then nodded to Luo Chen.

"My realm has already stabilized quite a bit, there's no reason to keep dragging out the wedding. I've already had Min Longyu calculate the time; nine days from now is an auspicious day, suitable for marriage!"

"Good, then nine days from now!"

Luo Chen clapped his hands, "You don't need to worry about the wedding ceremony, I will have the Luo Tian Society handle it for you; you just need to wait to enter the bridal chamber!"

Hearing the words "enter the bridal chamber."

Feng Xia lowered her head, a visible blush spreading across her neck.

Her relationship with Duan Feng had long been no secret within the Luo Tian Society.

But in order not to delay Duan Feng's Foundation Establishment, even though they lived together, they had strictly observed the boundaries between men and women.

Now that Duan Feng had finally reached Foundation Establishment, some things should be done.

After Luo Chen gave the order, the Luo Tian Society became busy.

In reality, it wouldn't take much time.

Murong Qinglian took people to the city to purchase the items needed for the wedding ceremony in bulk.

Sima Hui Niang hung red silk and colorful ribbons, as well as large red lanterns on Danxia Peak, and ordered the logistics cultivators to slaughter pigs and sheep and prepare spirit wine.

With the efficiency of cultivators, plus the help of so many people.

Nine days wasn't needed at all; everything was prepared very quickly.

The red tape required for a traditional wedding was skipped as much as possible because both sides lacked elders, and they only invited Luo Chen to be the witness.

Nine days later!

A grand and lively banquet was held on Danxia Peak.

This was different from Duan Feng's internal Foundation Establishment ceremony, which only involved a group of high-level members.

This time, it was a carnival for all cultivators in the entire gang, from top to bottom.

In the Luo Tian Hall.

Luo Chen no longer sat alone at the head, but walked down to drink with everyone.

The main target for everyone's toasts was Duan Feng, and the secondary target was Luo Chen.

It was precisely because of Luo Chen's leadership that they could reach where they were today step by step, and still be full of hope for the future.

It was rare for Luo Chen not to be high and mighty today, so naturally, they had to seize this opportunity to drink heavily.

Luo Chen didn't refuse anyone.

Taking advantage of the group surrounding Duan Feng to pour him drinks, Luo Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

The wine used today was all good wine, purchased in bulk at a high price from the Drunken Immortal Residence in Tianlan Xiancheng.

He didn't deliberately purge the alcohol, and having drunk so much, he felt a bit tipsy.

With blurred eyes, he looked at the hall.

Gu Caiyi moved like a butterfly among the tables, chatting and drinking a few cups with anyone.

Xiu Gu and Murong Qinglian sat together, chatting about raising children.

Qu Lingjun held Mi Li's hand and sat quietly in the corner, the latter looking at the large "Double Happiness" character with envy and longing.

Qin Liangchen pulled Min Longyu aside, reminiscing about the past events at the Dahefang Dao Discussion Platform, even patting his chest and saying that if he had been the first to go up, he would definitely have beaten him down.

Min Longyu just smiled, not believing it at all.

This made Qin Liangchen anxious, counting how great his advantages were back then, with top-grade magic robes, and...

Sima Hui Niang sat with her two brothers, drinking wine in small sips.

She was usually too busy.

And as the president, many times, she had to show a selfless and cold-blooded side.

Therefore, after so many years, the bond with her brothers had faded.

Now sitting together, she pulled Sima Wenjie to bitterly persuade her eldest brother Sima Xian to settle down.

She knew exactly what good girls were in the Luo Tian Society.

Even if Sima Xian didn't look at internal personnel, there were still people outside!

As the president of the Luo Tian Society, she had gradually gained a reputation in the surroundings, and her connections had spread.

Finding an immortal cultivation family to arrange a marriage for her eldest brother was definitely not a stretch.

Sima Xian was bitterly persuaded by his younger brother and sister, and his usually calm face became awkward.

Besides these people, there were many familiar existences.

Zhou Yuanli, Liu Qiang, Bian Zhen, Su Xiaolin, Xu Xiaoliu, Yuan Dongsheng...

Looking at each familiar face, listening to each past event.

Luo Chen's intoxication deepened unknowingly.

Along this journey, so many people had gathered around him.

This was the most precious "wealth" besides his cultivation.

It was the witness to his path of longevity.

"It was truly a trip worth taking!"

Muttering, he walked outside the hall.

On Danxia Peak, the lights were bright, colorful, and fireworks were set off into the sky from time to time, forming beautiful sparks.

Everyone was reveling.

From Dahefang to Tianlan Xiancheng, they had experienced too many things.

The cultivators of the Luo Tian Society also needed such a feast to vent the emotions accumulated over many years.

It was just that this scene felt somewhat familiar in Luo Chen's eyes.

"When we established ourselves at Xiaohuan Mountain, there was also such a wedding banquet."

At that time, the hosts of the wedding banquet were still the prodigal son Zeng Wen and Xiu Gu.

Now, people and things had changed.

The Luo Tian Society was no longer just a few small cats and dogs, but had three genuine Foundation Establishment True Persons.

If they were still in Dahefang, that would already be a proper behemoth existence.

And Zeng Wen was no longer there.

"On the path of cultivation, such liveliness is only a fleeting moment."

Although Luo Chen enjoyed this atmosphere, he knew deeply that he must never indulge in it.

If he wanted to see this scene again.

Only by being strong, only by having longevity, could he continue to watch these sceneries.

As for the present.

That would be nothing but Core Formation!

Bang!

A cluster of fireworks shot into the sky, and in an instant, the fireworks were brilliant.

Behind him came lively jeers.

Duan Feng, reeking of alcohol, was surrounded by the crowd heading toward his cave dwelling.

"President, are you going to tease the newlyweds?"

"No, I won't go."

Luo Chen waved his hand with a smile, letting the crowd go far away.

Looking at Duan Feng's high-spirited appearance, he felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.

But in an instant, he shook his head violently, pushing that feeling away.

"Duan Feng should be satisfied with the wedding gift I gave them, right!"

After muttering a sentence, Luo Chen returned to his residence on Danxia Peak.

It was a cave dwelling with relatively rich spiritual energy.

In the desolate and quiet cave dwelling.

The Lie Shen incense was lit leisurely, and the Rising Dragon Pill was swallowed into his mouth.

The lonely figure operated the cultivation technique, absorbing spiritual energy from all directions.

The liveliness gradually dissipated.

Duan Feng, in a tight-fitting red wedding dress, walked into the bedroom.

Looking at the beautiful figure sitting alone on the bed with a bridal veil, a rare gentleness appeared on his face.

Taking the wedding scale, he lifted the veil.

"Sister Xia, I'm back."

Feng Xia's eyes were filled with waves, tender and affectionate.

"Husband, from now on you must call me wife."

"Wife!" Duan Feng chuckled, but his smile quickly froze. "Your voice?"

The sound entering his ears was as soft as silk, and also like the sound of a clear spring flowing, ding-dong.

Slightly strange, but extremely pleasant to hear.

No longer hoarse and dry as in the past.

"Your throat!"

Feng Xia touched her throat and sighed: "It was Luo Chen, he cured it for me."

Duan Feng was at a loss for a moment.

After a long time, he sighed: "We were able to get together, thanks to him!"

Who could say it wasn't so.

If Luo Chen hadn't dissuaded him back then, Duan Feng might have plunged headlong into the Core Formation relic in the Guyuan Mountains, which was a meat grinder.

He probably wouldn't have been able to come back alive.

If Luo Chen hadn't helped, after Feng Xia was fired from the Hundred Herbs Hall, she wouldn't have been able to survive relying on the milk tea shop, let alone talk about the warming of her relationship with Duan Feng during that time.

The two of them were able to get together, and Luo Chen could be said to have made a great contribution.

"In the future, we must repay him well!" Feng Xia said.

"That's a matter for the future, let's not talk about these things tonight."

Duan Feng got on the bed and pulled down the large red curtains.

The impact brought by Duan Feng and Feng Xia's wedding was huge.

First, it released the depressed emotions accumulated by the Luo Tian Society for many years, making the cohesion go to a higher level.

Second, this wedding ceremony was also noticed by the surrounding forces.

They couldn't help but notice!

That day, red silk was displayed, people were everywhere, gongs and drums were noisy, firecrackers were ringing...

The liveliness lasted until late at night.

This kind of scene was rare in the world of immortal cultivation.

Those who could do this were mostly forces with some foundation.

Only with strength could there be confidence.

Through this wedding, it was a disguised declaration of the Luo Tian Society's strength to the surrounding forces, large and small.

At the beginning, the Luo Tian Society only had Luo Chen as a Foundation Establishment.

But in a short time, it became an existence with three Foundation Establishment True Persons!

Especially with the support of the Ice Fortress behind them.

Because of this, everyone had to take the Luo Tian Society seriously.

Not long after the wedding ended.

Good news came frequently from Sima Hui Niang's side.

The Geng family agreed to cooperate, moved into Biyou Valley, and continued to carry out the previous business.

At the same time, they also opened up a small market controlled by their family, allowing the Luo Tian Society's elixir business to circulate into it.

This wave could be considered mutually beneficial.

Another one was purely good news.

Previously, because of the elixir business, several forces were secretly targeting the Luo Tian Society, being very harsh on the supply quantity, price, and even deposits of raw materials.

Now, the restrictions were directly lifted.

When the Luo Tian Society cultivators went to purchase goods, not only was the other party's attitude much better, but they directly stated that the huge deposit was no longer needed.

Direct cash and goods.

Even in their words, they mentioned deeper cooperation, and in the future, they could give the Luo Tian Society the preferential treatment of goods first and payment later.

In addition, an immortal cultivation family living downstream of Tianlan Xiancheng, by the Qinhua River, even proposed a request to marry into the Luo Tian Society after several contacts.

The Foundation Establishment ancestor of this family had a lifespan nearing its limit, with not many days left to live.

And their family had no capable descendants who could sprint for Foundation Establishment.

They urgently needed a backer.

Otherwise, the resources in that area couldn't be guarded at all, and in the future, they could only learn from the Fu family and go far away.

Now, the wealthy and powerful Luo Tian Society entered their sight.

This news was directly reported to Luo Chen's desk.

"The Li family?"

"Yes, the Qinhua Jiang Li family." Sima Hui Niang said.

Luo Chen looked at the post and asked suspiciously: "I remember their family is also in the elixir business, didn't we have business conflicts before?"

"Times have changed. Their ancestor's lifespan is running out, and he is about to pass away. Yet, their elixir business has been hit one after another by us and the Zheng family, resulting in less and less profit. Even the Foundation Establishment guest they hired within the clan can no longer afford the salary."

"Now the ancestor is about to die, the guest has left, and the Qinhua Li family is tottering."

"Therefore, they are urgently thirsting for a new backer, hoping to support themselves for a few more days, until the next Foundation Establishment appears in the clan."

In Sima Hui Niang's narration, Luo Chen gradually gained an understanding of this family.

Looking at that post, Luo Chen understood the general resources of the Qinhua Li family.

Standing by the river, possessing a huge grassland, planting many medicinal herbs.

Such an existence, if there were no Foundation Establishment True Persons to guard it, would definitely not be able to be kept.

Marriage?

"What do you think?"

Sima Hui Niang's spirit lifted, "I think it's feasible, the Qinhua Li family's foundation is not deep, but the resources they possess are extremely good."

"If we use marriage to win them over, whether it's mutual assistance or future annexation and encroachment, there's a lot to be done!"

Luo Chen smiled.

It seems Hui Niang's thinking is quite long-term.

Mutual assistance naturally refers to the beginning of the marriage, the alliance concluded by both sides, which will have a time limit.

If the other party really produces a new Foundation Establishment, then it will be mutual assistance.

If the time limit passes, the Luo Tian Society can annex the other party and encroach upon them completely.

"Alright, then I agree. Regarding the marriage candidates, was it mentioned?"

"The Li family is putting forward Li Yingjun, whose cultivation is not high, barely at Qi Refining Level 7. The main thing is that her status is noble, as she is the direct granddaughter of the ancestor who is about to pass away."

Sima Hui Niang said the marriage candidate of the other party.

Afterward, her tone was a bit hesitant, and she said slowly:

"They hope to marry... Qu Lingjun, the Hall Master of our Luo Tian Society's Alchemy Hall!"

Not long ago, with Qu Lingjun advancing to Qi Refining Level 5.

Luo Chen resigned from his part-time job as the Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall and handed it over to Qu Lingjun.

It was to reduce his own burden, and at the same time, it was also to encourage Qu Lingjun's progress in alchemy.

Because of this, Qu Lingjun also became the youngest and lowest-realm Hall Master among the several halls of the Luo Tian Society.

No one questioned this!

Because Qu Lingjun was Luo Chen's disciple.

This was also because when Luo Chen was in the Poshan Gang years ago, he had held the position of Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall while at this same cultivation realm.

It's just that now, the marriage candidate for the Qinhua Jiang Li family was actually Qu Lingjun.

"This is a bit interesting!" ===== CHAPTER 247 =====