Chapter 740

"Cloudy temples and flower-like face, golden dangling hairpin,

The hibiscus tent is warm, passing the spring night.

The spring night is bitter and short, the sun rises high,

From now on, the monarch does not attend morning court."

On the spacious and soft bed, the man murmured two lines of poetry from his hometown, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly, as if savoring the memory.

Looking left and right at the two jade-like cheeks filled with fatigue and satisfaction, Luo Chen smiled slightly, gently pushing away the smooth arm draped over his chest, lifting the plump thigh pressing on his body, and slowly sat up.

Trying his best not to disturb the two women, Luo Chen covered them with a thin blanket and got off the bed.

Casually throwing on a silk robe, letting his hair scatter behind his back, he walked barefoot out of this gentle land.

Walking along the way, the cold floor tiles made Luo Chen gradually wake up.

Walking to the top of the mountain, thin mist and thick clouds were constantly pushed by the morning mountain wind, and then constantly dispersed.

Luo Chen spread his spiritual sense, covering Baili Qingchuan silently and moistening things.

It was still early.

But many cultivators in the Luo Tian Sect had already begun to move.

Some were in the logistics department preparing meals, some were stretching their limbs to do physical training, and another batch of cultivators had taken the initiative to start cleaning up the mess left by yesterday's ceremony.

Looking at it overall, two words stood out: relaxed!

No longer was there the sense of urgency that had shrouded everyone's head anytime and anywhere before.

And all of this was brought about by Luo Chen.

Although Baili Qingchuan was small and the Luo Tian Sect was not large, under this relaxed rhythm, it gradually presented a scene of prosperity and vitality.

Luo Chen slowly withdrew his spiritual sense, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

This was exactly what he wanted to see.

The current Luo Tian Sect truly could not withstand any more turmoil.

However, some things still had to be ordered.

He waited for a moment at the top of the Great Qingshan, and then saw a figure riding the clouds up.

Wearing a high hat and a wide belt, with a Chi Dragon Sword hanging at his waist.

It was none other than the current Sect Master of the Luo Tian Sect, Li Yingzhang!

"Yingzhang greets the Supreme Elder!"

Li Yingzhang bowed respectfully and asked, without a single flaw.

Luo Chen didn't care about these things, smiling and saying: "Calling you here is nothing major, just some things to instruct you on."

Li Yingzhang looked serious, listening attentively.

Luo Chen paced, speaking slowly.

"The Luo Tian Sect needs to recuperate next. Core Formation cultivators should stabilize their realms and regulate their bodies; the hidden injuries brought by fighting over these years should also be treated. Foundation Establishment cultivators should build a solid foundation and practice their methods to prepare for the sprint to the Core Formation stage later. Don't worry about Core Formation resources; I can fully support you here. As for those Qi Refining juniors, pick and choose, and screen out those with some aptitude and good character; the sect will support their Foundation Establishment."

"Fenghua Palace has agreed to let Qu Lingjun return to the Luo Tian Sect, and our two sects have a closer relationship, so contact them more often in the future."

"The Bai He Gate has also formed an alliance with us, and we will advance and retreat together in the future. You should pay attention and send people to take over the spirit cranes sent by the Bai He Gate, and prepare the corresponding spirit stones."

"The God Talisman Sect is currently residing in the Hundred Beast Region, and they are the ones performing patrol missions at Lingtian Pass, right? Their Supreme Elder promised me ten thousand talisman skins, but they will be sent in batches; keep an eye on it."

"In the future, I estimate that many people will come to visit me, and most of them will be people with profound realms. Let the mountain-guarding disciples pay attention and never offend these people."

"The patrol mission at Lingtian Pass doesn't need to be rushed for now; the City Lord of Lingtian has granted a grace period, and I will personally lead people there when the time comes."

"Inside the sect..."

One by one, item by item, they were spoken from Luo Chen's mouth and entered Li Yingzhang's ears.

Although it was quite tedious, Li Yingzhang remembered it firmly.

He couldn't help but feel moved by Luo Chen's ability; having returned for only a short time, he had turned the Luo Tian Sect's precarious situation into something new.

Not only did he gain a firm foothold in the Fenghua Region, but he also gained the friendship of old-fashioned sects like the Bai He Gate and the God Talisman Sect externally.

This kind of thing was something they couldn't do no matter how hard they managed or fought!

Of course, listening was listening, but as the current Sect Master, some potential problems still had to be raised.

"Facing Qi Yi is currently in charge of the Pill Academy; with Qu Lingjun returning, how should he be arranged?"

Luo Chen said calmly: "Do not enter the Pill Academy; order him to choose a place to cultivate in seclusion."

Li Yingzhang was stunned. Although Facing Qi Yi's realm had caught up from behind and already surpassed Qu Lingjun's, in terms of alchemy, Qu Lingjun, who had received Luo Chen's true teachings, was still much more powerful than Facing Qi Yi. Logically speaking, since he had returned, he should continue to take charge of the Pill Academy.

Especially since over these years, Qu Lingjun's loyalty to the Luo Tian Sect had also been verified.

"Supreme Elder, isn't doing this a bit..."

"Just do as I say!"

"Yes!"

Li Yingzhang didn't dare to question, and immediately changed the subject.

"The Bai He Gate's spirit cranes are famous; not only are they fast, but they are also very intelligent. It is naturally good if you can let them sell them to us, but in terms of spirit stones, our sect is afraid that we are a bit stretched."

Luo Chen felt somewhat stunned in his heart.

After a detailed understanding, he realized the Luo Tian Sect's current financial predicament.

Nine Core Formation cultivators, two third-tier body cultivators, and dozens of Foundation Establishment cultivators had almost completely exhausted the Luo Tian Sect's savings.

The gains from their hard fighting over these years had also been invested in it.

Otherwise, Luo Chen's Nascent Soul Ceremony yesterday wouldn't have been handled so "shabbily."

Now, to come up with the spirit stones to purchase fifty spirit cranes in one go, Li Yingzhang was truly a clever woman unable to cook without rice.

If this problem had been replaced before Luo Chen left the North Sea, it wouldn't have been anything.

At that time, he had a net worth of hundreds of millions and didn't take spirit stones seriously at all.

But after several transactions, converting spirit stones into a large amount of cultivation resources, he was now also penniless.

There were a few top-grade spirit stones, but taking top-grade spirit stones to exchange for spirit cranes would be considered a spendthrift act if it got out.

Moreover, the lack of spirit stones was obviously just a superficial problem.

The deeper problem was that the Luo Tian Sect now had no stable source of income!

In troubled times, everyone was seeking to survive, and how many forces could continue to make money like the God Talisman Sect?

Regarding this, after some thought, Luo Chen gave a response method.

"Accept the Bai He Gate's spirit cranes for now, and the spirit stones... owe them!"

"Just hold on through this period. The Luo Tian Sect now has the advantage of having few people; at least the hearts are united. Everyone should tighten their belts, and we will improve it little by little later."

Li Yingzhang didn't expect Luo Chen's method to be like this.

But since the other party said so, he accepted it. At worst, he would just have to be thick-skinned when owing money and keeping accounts.

Before he left, Luo Chen gave another instruction.

"Let all Foundation Establishment cultivators, as well as the excellent disciples among the late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, master the most basic beast-taming methods!"

After explaining these things, the sun was already hanging high on the branches.

This area of the Fenghua Region was relatively cold, and Baili Qingchuan hadn't been managed well, nor had any arrays to regulate temperature been set up. When Luo Chen returned to the simply opened palace, he could still feel the cold air surging in the air.

Fortunately, the morning sun rose, bringing a hint of warmth to this cold late autumn.

Inside the hall, there was a rustling movement.

Luo Chen walked in, and two pairs of eyes looked over in unison, and then shyly withdrew.

Things like three people sleeping in the same bed were ultimately somewhat absurd.

Especially since the two women didn't have a very harmonious relationship on the surface.

Luo Chen smiled slightly and spoke directly: "Caiyi!"

Gu Caiyi raised her head and looked at Luo Chen.

A jade slip flew in front of her.

"You don't need to worry about the sect's affairs; go cultivate in seclusion and stabilize your realm. The jade slip has the 'Micro-Dust Origin Technique' that I have reorganized. This technique is no longer limited to condensing a Core Formation, and it is also of great benefit to your cultivation."

Gu Caiyi took the jade slip in surprise.

"Also, do you have any ideas about your natal magic treasure?"

Gu Caiyi nodded quickly. Among the Core Formation cultivators of the Luo Tian Sect, Fu Jiusheng and Chu Kui had formed their cores early, and their natal magic treasures had long been prepared.

Li Yingzhang's natal magic treasure was the family-inherited Chi Dragon Sword.

Even Yang Pingdu, who joined the Luo Tian Sect later, had suitable magic treasures left over from the Wanxiang Sect back then.

Only the magic treasure she used was not handy.

"Husband, I want a treasure that combines offense and defense. Red silk sleeves are best, brocade handkerchiefs and long whips are also fine, and flying swords are secondary."

After saying this, she sighed.

"Unfortunately, these kinds of magic treasures are relatively rare. Even if I occasionally obtain one, it often retains a large amount of the original owner's imprint, and it is not suitable for my magic power."

Luo Chen smiled, "No matter, I will refine one for you personally in a while."

Gu Caiyi opened her eyes wide, somewhat not understanding this sentence.

Could her husband also refine weapons?

Luo Chen looked at President Sima Hui Niang again, "Hui Niang, you should walk around the sect more in the future and help Li Yingzhang. He hasn't taken over the position of Sect Master for long, and even if he has the ability, he is not familiar with the relevant affairs. Yao Mingyue is going to cultivate in seclusion to sprint to the Core Formation realm, so it can only depend on you."

President Sima Hui Niang said "Hmm" and agreed to the matter.

From beginning to end, Luo Chen didn't mention letting her cultivate.

Before solving the Spirit Rhinoceros Gu in her body, President Sima Hui Niang could not easily cultivate, otherwise, it would be very easy for something to go wrong.

"Next, I am going to refine a furnace of Nascent Soul Pills for the God Talisman Sect!"

Both women's expressions stirred, and they looked at Luo Chen curiously.

Luo Chen smiled confidently, "The difficulty of refining this pill is nothing to me. But if this pill can be refined, it will be a major event for me, for the God Talisman Sect, for the Luo Tian Sect, and even for the entire Eastern Wasteland immortal cultivation world! Therefore, it cannot be delayed."

President Sima Hui Niang was thoughtful, "Husband wants to use this opportunity to solidify your identity as a Grandmaster of Alchemy, making all the powerhouses in the Eastern Wasteland look at you squarely, right?"

"Those who know me, Hui Niang!"

Luo Chen laughed freely, reaching out and gripping the earth.

The Hunyuan Tripod that he had secretly buried in the Great Qingshan to suppress the Nascent Soul Ceremony as the center of the array quickly shrank and flew toward him.

"No matter how flowery my words were before, they were ultimately just empty talk. Only by truly refining fourth-tier pills will those Nascent Soul True Persons believe in my abilities!"

"By then, with my heaven-reaching alchemy methods, I will broaden my connections, and friends will be everywhere in the Eastern Wasteland."

"Even the Mingyuan Sect... will not be able to do anything to me!"

Luo Chen took a deep breath, his eyes full of confidence.

This was the method he used to deal with the Mingyuan Sect's accountability.

Using fame as a foundation and alchemy as capital, even if the matter of him having served the demon race of Mount Cangwu was exposed, the Mingyuan Sect would not easily kill him.

After all, an alchemy master at the Core Formation realm and an alchemy grandmaster at the Nascent Soul realm were two different concepts.

Especially since the Mingyuan Sect had also lost a figure like the Pill Saint!

This kind of thing was just repeating an old trick for Luo Chen, nothing more than making good use of the weapon called "fame."

After explaining the big and small matters, Luo Chen didn't indulge much in the gentle land, but went to start preparing to refine the Nascent Soul Pill.

When he left, President Sima Hui Niang wanted to say something but stopped, but in the end, she said nothing.

Gu Caiyi, who had tidied up, saw this scene.

"Why didn't you mention the matter of that evil obstacle?"

President Sima Hui Niang lowered her head, "Husband is very busy now; I don't want to distract him."

Gu Caiyi said coldly: "Then have you thought it over? Kill or release?"

"Release is definitely not possible. But to kill..." President Sima Hui Niang pursed her lips, pain appearing in her eyes, "He is my own younger brother after all!"

Gu Caiyi frowned, "But he betrayed the Luo Tian Sect."

President Sima Hui Niang said in a low voice: "I was the one who let him down first."

"You weren't this soft-hearted before!"

"I am not the Sect Master of the Luo Tian Sect anymore!"

Gu Caiyi shook her head; such things were truly hard to judge.

Before leaving, she hesitated, but still said: "Do whatever you want to do. Husband brought President Sima Wenjie back but ignored him, obviously leaving everything for you to handle. No matter what, he won't blame you."

President Sima Hui Niang opened her mouth, and finally lowered her head in sorrow.

Three days later.

Three figures entered the underground prison of the Great Qingshan together.

President Sima Wenjie saw the three of them.

Li Yingzhang, Min Longyu, and his own sister.

He knew that the judgment for him had finally arrived.

For some reason, the anxiety he had felt before calmed down at this moment.

Under the light of the night-luminescent pearl, President Sima Hui Niang's face, which had returned to a rosy color, made him feel even more settled in his heart.

Because of this face, and because of the previous grand ceremony of the Luo Tian Sect, he understood that his sister's persistence was right, and his own wavering was wrong.

Since that was the case, everything before was his own fault.

President Sima Wenjie didn't beg for mercy, just said with a smile:

"Second Sister, he cured you; you are even more beautiful than before."

President Sima Hui Niang pursed her lips, her body trembling slightly, and finally nodded to Min Longyu.

"I'll trouble you."

Min Longyu twitched the corners of his mouth, "Leave it to me; it will just take a little time."

President Sima Hui Niang took one last look at her younger brother, and then walked out of the dungeon with Li Yingzhang.

After they came out, a suppressed and low painful roar came from inside.

Listening to that sound, the woman covered her mouth.

Li Yingzhang sighed, "He was someone who had reached the Core Formation realm after all; abolishing him is more cruel than killing him! If it were me, I would rather give him a quick end."

President Sima Hui Niang lowered her head, her expression invisible.

"I am not the Sect Master anymore."

If one is not the master of a sect, can one not use thunderous means?

Li Yingzhang didn't understand, just looking at the woman's desolate back, vaguely understanding that the other party's identity now was the Supreme Elder's Daoist companion, and the elder sister of the man inside who was enduring the pill-abolishing array, no longer the Sect Master who could sacrifice family for the sake of the sect's interests.

He thought for a moment and said: "I will arrange a chore for him in the sect; living out his life and dying of old age will not be a problem. What do you think about sweeping the Scripture Pavilion?"

President Sima Hui Niang was startled, and then nodded slowly.

"Thank you!"

The Scripture Pavilion, the place Wang Yuan guarded.

There were the fewest people there, it was the quietest, and no one would point fingers at him. And with Wang Yuan watching, the abolished President Sima Wenjie couldn't cause any more trouble.

This was already his best ending.

Li Yingzhang accepted this gratitude frankly; he wouldn't do anything like a new official taking office, but doing a favor was harmless.

Moreover, who was to say this didn't have Luo Chen's tacit approval?

Walking in the dark and damp tunnel, when he vaguely saw the daylight, Li Yingzhang suddenly said:

"Tomorrow, Qu Lingjun should be back too!"

Yes, everything was back.