Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age-Chapter 247 - 164: A Choice Between Two

Lu Chang’sheng chuckled, letting the matter drop.

He knew that the Zhu Family had chosen Alchemist Zhou over him, and that the Qu Family had picked him only because they had no other option.

He wasn’t bothered by it—after all, compared to Zhou Lin, he really didn’t measure up at the moment.

Then Lu Chang’sheng brought up connecting with Nangua, as well as the issue of negotiating with Master Lu.

The first was no big deal, just something to do along the way. Every faction in Platinum Immortal City would, at one time or another, leave the city on business elsewhere.

Fuyun Mountain was a bit far, but since it was a popular cultivation spot, it was often a destination for various immortal city forces.

Wan Yu told him that if any caravans were headed to Fuyun Mountain, he’d make sure to tip him off first.

As for Master Lu, Wan Yu wouldn’t dare make promises, saying, "I’ll have to report this back to the ancestor—he’ll decide."

No way around it, since they were dealing with a Foundation Establishment True Man.

Still, Wan Yu mentioned it shouldn’t be a big deal. Master Lu had a lot of concubines, some he’d barely paid attention to, all arranged by his subordinates. So, barring any surprises, the negotiations should go smoothly.

After parting ways with Wan Yu and the others, Lu Chang’sheng returned to Yun’an Institute, throwing himself entirely into cultivation.

Becoming an alchemist had drawn the attention of many mid- and small-sized factions in Platinum Immortal City. He picked out a few suitable partners for collaboration; Lu Chang’an would handle the details.

A few days later, Lu Chang’sheng got the "Cyan Wood Fire Technique" from Steward Mo.

This was a grade-one, mid-tier Qi Cultivation technique. Compared to the Palm Fire Technique he’d seen in the magic shop earlier, it was more sophisticated—and a lot more powerful.

"Master this method, and it’s on par with a grade-one, high-tier technique at Great Success."

Also, because it included a trace of wood-element magical power with an everlasting attribute, this technique had a few extra layers of complexity when unleashed.

Lu Chang’sheng reviewed the techniques he was mainly cultivating at the moment.

First, the Five Wood Immortal Technique; this was his foundational method, used to boost magical power.

Next up, the "Cyan Wood Fire Technique"—his pill refining method, and also a top-tier attack technique.

The rest of his root source techniques had served their purpose and could be set aside for now.

"Cultivation’s all about increasing lifespan. Fire techniques are for gathering resources to boost my level."

"Two techniques are already enough for me—for now, I’ll stick to specializing in one or two. Don’t get greedy."

He got up and glanced outside, just in time to see Lu Chang’an returning.

Soon enough, the two sat together in the courtyard.

Lu Chang’an took out several treasure vault immortal insects.

He’d barely managed to reach the Innate Realm, and opening the treasure vault immortal insects was too tough—so Lu Chang’sheng handled it instead.

"Father, these are the welcome gifts from those families. I accepted all I could, sent back the rest."

Lu Chang’an said.

When it comes to allies, they need to actually be useful.

A lot of groups led by ordinary mid-stage Qi cultivators would probably cause more trouble than help. Those kinds just wouldn’t qualify.

Lu Chang’sheng didn’t need subordinates, just partners.

"Good."

Once they’d finished going over the registry of gifts, Lu Chang’sheng couldn’t help but break into a smile.

These resources would keep him well supplied for a long time.