Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age-Chapter 307 - 192: Fang Yuan’s Plan Is the Worst Option!

Of course, when sharing good news, one tends to omit the worries; mostly, she recounted some tales of missions on Fuyun Mountain.

Afterwards, she asked Daoist Ruyi about many events that had occurred in the Great Yuan region. When Hong Yuan was mentioned, the atmosphere instantly grew somewhat heavy.

Unexpectedly, Daoist Ruyi simply smiled and said, "All of that is in the past now. The fact that we’re able to cultivate in the Spirit Realm is, to him, the fulfillment of his wishes."

"In pursuit of longevity, there are always those who will leave, and those who will remain."

Hearing these words, Lu Chang’sheng’s heart skipped a beat. Gazing at Li Nangua’s profile, his eyes grew a bit unfocused.

After the meal, the group went to pay respects at Mrs. Lu’s memorial. That night, as they rested, Li Nangua suddenly embraced Lu Chang’sheng and said, "Don’t think too far ahead. To spend a century at your side—that would be my greatest happiness."

Lu Chang’sheng nodded gently.

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The next day, Lu Chang’sheng first made a stop at the White Cloud Pharmacy to check in, then convened at Qingfeng Building to discuss new plans with several family elders.

Specifically, matters regarding investment returns.

This was essentially a review of the initial investments made by the families.

For a family, investing in someone so boldly naturally calls for returns.

The original plan was for twenty years, but to everyone’s surprise, Lu Chang’sheng had completed in less than ten years what had been mapped out for two decades.

Watching Lu Chang’sheng speak with the elders from the seat of honor, Wan Yu was filled with emotion.

This time, not only were the elders present, but also high-ranking members from each family.

The return Lu Chang’sheng offered them was chiefly in his aid with alchemy; each year, he would refine a certain amount of valuable pills for each family.

This continued until all their original investments in spirit stones were compensated for. After that, Lu Chang’sheng granted each family priority once a year for pill refinement.

The duration: twenty years.

From then on, further pill refining required the usual payments.

In the end, it had all been a transaction, though there was a personal element as well.

As for favors, apart from the earlier agreed-upon conditions, the rest depended on how each family chose to make use of them.

"Chang’sheng, there is one matter—I’m not sure if it would interest you?"

As the banquet drew toward its close, Fang Yuan, seated to the left, suddenly spoke up.

"Please go on, Fellow Daoist Fang."

"It’s about the Supreme Profound Sect’s contribution system."

Fang Yuan said.

Lu Chang’sheng’s heart gave a start, and a thought flashed in his mind.

"Daoist, do you mean—"

Fang Yuan nodded. "In order to quell the demon calamity, the Supreme Profound Sect used contribution as incentive, letting minor sects like ours tackle the disaster throughout the region. Now, after several years, although we’ve suffered losses, we’ve accumulated significant contribution points. If you’re interested, Daoist, I could offer this for a second round of cooperation—what do you say?"

At this, the faces of the other elders subtly changed; they looked at Fang Yuan, their eyes tinged with confusion.

"Fellow Daoist Fang, Supreme Profound Sect contribution is notoriously hard to come by—is it really worthwhile to spend it here? Not that I mean to undervalue Alchemist Lu—please, don’t take it amiss," Huang Feng said.

The others, including the Qu Family, who were most deeply connected with Lu Chang’sheng, were also full of doubt, clearly unsure of Fang Yuan’s intentions.

The demon calamity was nearly at its end. Although monsters lingered in places, they were mostly stragglers, and soon everything would be settled. At that point, the struggle for treasures would begin.

At that time, all items in low supply would be auctioned off by the Supreme Profound Sect.

For Qi Cultivation late-stage cultivators like them, the temptation was even greater than the auctions at Liuyun Immortal City before.

After all, the Liuyun Immortal City auction had used spirit stones, making it hard for them to compete with the major powers, but this auction would rely on Supreme Profound Sect contribution points.

Foundation Establishment Pills might be out of reach, but for treasures at the Foundation Establishment level, they’d stand a chance. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

To use them for cooperation with Lu Chang’sheng—what a poor strategy!