Chapter 120: No More Shackles on the Dao Path, Alchemy Master

"No way, husband, you actually succeeded on the first try? This is truly too exaggerated; I thought you would fail this time," Xia Jingyan said, looking at Zhou Sui in great astonishment.

Because according to her estimates, even veteran Second-tier Alchemists would not dare to claim they could definitely succeed in alchemy.

At the very least, they would need to refine two or three batches to have a chance at producing one or two pills.

But now, her own husband had actually succeeded on the first try; it was truly inconceivable.

If this matter were to spread, it would certainly shake the alchemy world.

"It's not just as simple as succeeding; it's three Fine Foundation Establishment Pills!"

"Previously at the Miyun City auction, a single Fine Foundation Establishment Pill was worth over four hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones."

"Now with three Foundation Establishment Pills, wouldn't that be worth over one million Low-grade Spirit Stones?!"

Mu Ziyan stared at the three Fine Foundation Establishment Pills inside the alchemy furnace, dumbfounded.

She felt that this was not as simple as just a few pills; it was a massive fortune, incomparably shocking.

Even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator would be incredibly eager for these three pills, and might even take action to kill and seize the treasure.

"Husband is truly a genius Alchemist; I knew nothing could stump you."

Ji Bingyu, however, looked at Zhou Sui with immense adoration, her pretty face flushed red, her heart fluttering.

She felt waves of warmth surging within her heart, feeling incomparably happy.

"It actually really succeeded? It seems this kid wasn't bragging before; he really can refine Foundation Establishment Pills."

In the distance, Leng Yuexi was also marveling endlessly.

She had previously thought that Zhou Sui's alchemy attempt would surely end in failure; after all, even the Alchemists within the Xianxia Sect would not dare to say they could refine Foundation Establishment Pills with one hundred percent certainty.

In fact, Alchemists capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills were few and far between.

Even within the Xianxia Sect, there were only two or three.

Once one could successfully refine Foundation Establishment Pills, they could be called an Alchemy Master.

Who could have imagined that a Qi Refining Cultivator would be comparable to an Alchemy Master? It was truly mind-boggling.

Without a doubt, if Zhou Sui appeared in the Xianxia Sect, he would be invited to join immediately, becoming an Outer Sect Elder of the Xianxia Sect, with a status comparable to a Personal Disciple.

After all, the value of a Second-tier Alchemist was simply too great.

Even disciples of the Demonic Sect, who liked to slaughter the innocent, would not easily kill an Alchemist.

When two sects are at war, not killing Alchemists is already an unwritten rule.

Because it is too difficult for an Alchemist to achieve success; they are equivalent to top-tier scientists.

It is not something that can be cultivated just because one wants to.

If there is no talent, piling up any amount of resources is of little use.

Therefore, for personnel who have mastered high-level techniques and do not have much lethality themselves, it is natural to avoid killing them if possible.

Capturing the other party and making them refine pills for oneself day and night, using them as an alchemy tool—isn't that wonderful?!

Therefore, becoming a Second-tier Alchemist is equivalent to obtaining a golden immunity medal.

Of course, Zhou Sui naturally did not want to become an alchemy tool; he refined pills only for his own Dao path, not for the Dao path of others.

"Wait, this guy refined Foundation Establishment Pills, so what should I do about repaying his kindness?"

"Besides Foundation Establishment Pills, what else can I offer as a reward?"

At this moment, Leng Yuexi's mind was in turmoil.

Originally, to repay the debt of saving her life, she had intended to gift the sect's Foundation Establishment Pill to him.

But now, he didn't need the Xianxia Sect's Foundation Establishment Pill at all; he could refine it himself.

In other words, the item she had intended to use to repay the favor was no longer needed by him.

Because of this, she was at a complete loss and could not think of what he might want.

As for helping Zhou Sui hunt Second-tier Monster Beasts, she did not feel that this counted as repaying the favor.

That was merely a small effort, and it didn't count for anything at all.

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"Yu'er, Ziyan, Jingyan, take these three Fine Foundation Establishment Pills."

"Rest for a period of time first, bring your essence, Qi, and spirit to their peak, and then consume the Foundation Establishment Pill to undergo Foundation Establishment."

"You don't need to worry about failure; if it doesn't work this time, there is always next time."

"Mere Foundation Establishment Pills; as long as I obtain Second-tier Monster Cores, I can refine a pile of them easily. There is no need to go to any damn auction; I can refine them directly."

At this very moment, in the alchemy room, Zhou Sui felt his thoughts were clear and his mood was incomparably refreshed.

He handed these three Fine Foundation Establishment Pills to his three Dao companions.

Previously, he had needed to go to some auction, bid for Foundation Establishment Pills with a crowd of people, and be slaughtered like a pig by Alchemists.

Even after winning a Foundation Establishment Pill at auction, he might have encountered a lethal crisis and been robbed by others.

In short, auctioning for Foundation Establishment Pills was fraught with danger.

But now, he didn't need to go to any auction at all; he could refine them successfully himself.

Without a doubt, his Dao path was now completely unobstructed, and no one could stop him.

"Husband, you are too good to us."

Hearing this, the three women, Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyan, and Xia Jingyan, all looked at Zhou Sui with seductive eyes, their hearts filled with love.

They could not find words to describe the emotion in their hearts.

They could only say that they had not chosen the wrong Dao companion; everything was worth it.

If they had chosen other men, where would they have had the chance to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills?

Over the next few days, they rested and recuperated, raising their essence, Qi, and spirit to their highest, most perfect state.

After all, this concerned their own Dao path and could not be allowed to fail; if they failed, a Fine Foundation Establishment Pill would be wasted, and these were pills of immense value.

It cannot be bought with money in the outside world.

Of course, Zhou Sui also assisted from the side, helping to make his Dao Companion feel physically and mentally delighted.

However, all of this was worth it.

After this bitter cultivation of three days and three nights, the body and mind of Ji Bingyu, Mu Ziyan, and Xia Jingyan were satisfied, allowing their essence, Qi, and spirit to reach their peak.

It could be said that this Foundation Establishment was not necessarily a sure thing, but there would not be many surprises either.

Of course, Zhou Sui's cultivation also improved by a large margin; compared to before, he was likely approaching the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

By then, perhaps he would also have to start attempting Foundation Establishment.

………

"Is he going to start attempting Foundation Establishment?"

At this very moment, Leng Yuexi also sensed the situation on Zhou Sui's side.

She also secretly sighed with emotion, not expecting that the three female cultivators would actually have the opportunity to undergo Foundation Establishment.

One must know that even within the Xianxia Sect, those born as True Disciples still have to wait for a Foundation Establishment Pill.

At the very least, it takes over a dozen years to wait for one.

By the time they start attempting Foundation Establishment, they are already thirty or forty years old.

However, there is no help for it; who made the quantity of Foundation Establishment Pills so scarce.

Within the sect, there are many monks and little gruel, so one can only wait in line.

How could it be like them, who can attempt Foundation Establishment immediately after obtaining a Foundation Establishment Pill.

One can only say that following the right Dao Companion is truly good; it saves an unknown amount of time and effort.

Having a good Dao Companion is like being reborn; one's life undergoes a heaven-shaking and earth-shattering change.

It is no wonder they say that women must be cautious when choosing a Dao Companion; this is truly too important.

For a moment, many thoughts surfaced in her mind.