Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age-Chapter 308 - 193: Cyan Essence Immortal Technique, Middle Volume

Chapter 308: Chapter 193: Cyan Essence Immortal Technique, Middle Volume

Working with Lu Chang’sheng meant placing all their hopes squarely on his shoulders—none of them had that kind of faith.

An E-rank Alchemist and a Second-grade Alchemist were worlds apart; with Foundation Establishment on the line, caution was a must.

As for this suggestion, Lu Chang’sheng was genuinely surprised—he hadn’t expected Fang Yuan to broach the topic at all.

"The Supreme Profound Sect is an Immortal Sect; if they can offer Foundation Pill as payment, there will surely be other rare treasures. For me, those would be of tremendous value."

Lu Chang’sheng was intrigued, but he knew the various family Patriarchs all placed great importance on contribution points from the Supreme Profound Sect.

He simply let it go, saying, "Let’s drop the matter."

Outwardly, he was also giving everyone a way out.

After the banquet dispersed, Fang Yuan went out of his way to pay Lu Chang’sheng a visit, wanting to further discuss the matter.

Lu Chang’sheng made no move to refuse; this sort of thing benefited both sides—just that Fang Yuan would be shouldering a not-small risk.

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"Patriarch, I think what the Fang Family Ancestor said makes sense. Why don’t we involve ourselves too?"

While Lu Chang’sheng and Fang Yuan were hitting it off, on the other side, Wan Yu spoke to Qu Guang.

Qu Guang shook his head and said, "Fang Yuan is not like me. He’s much younger—he can afford to wait, and even if he fails, he can take the hit. I’m different."

Wan Yu instantly shut his mouth.

Every cultivator longs to step over that Foundation Establishment threshold; once across, it means one more lifetime.

This is precisely why Qu Guang wouldn’t risk dumping his Supreme Profound Sect contribution points into the current venture like Fang Yuan.

The other family Patriarchs all had their own concerns, more or less.

"E-rank is as far as Alchemist Lu can go—I’ve never dared hope we could get the Foundation Pill by his hand."

The Foundation Pill is a breakthrough treasure: for late-stage Qi Cultivators aiming for Foundation Establishment, it’s the highest prize. News of the pill always throws cultivators into a frenzy—even those who have already established their foundations.

The difficulty of refining the pill is immense; even Second-grade alchemists like Master Baiyun hesitate to start a batch. That says it all.

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Soon enough, Lu Chang’sheng and Fang Yuan finalized their partnership—the Fang Family’s contribution points could be traded for goods per Lu Chang’sheng’s requirements.

But when it came to dividing profit, Fang Yuan just smiled and said, "Can we not discuss returns?"

"If that’s the case, count me out," Lu Chang’sheng said flatly—he wasn’t about to accept those terms.

He understood Fang Yuan’s plan: to tie the Fang Family’s interests together with his own through this matter.

What’s hardest to repay?

Favor.

If profit wasn’t discussed, then it wasn’t a transaction—it became a favor. In the future, if the Fang Family asked for Lu Chang’sheng’s help, turning them down would be hard.

The earlier favors were mixed with trade, not so pure as this.

Seeing Lu Chang’sheng so firm, Fang Yuan could only bring up the profits, though he did so in an offhanded tone.

The talk lasted more than an hour before terms were finally set.

Back at Yun’an Institute, Lu Chang’sheng focused entirely, immersing himself in cultivation every day.

Since becoming an E-rank Alchemist, the resources at his disposal had soared—his monthly income in Spirit Stones shot up fast.

Once Lu Chang’an took charge of pill sales, Lu Mansion’s profits kept climbing.

Lu Chang’an put to use the people the Qu Family brought over from the Great Yuan lands, including several of Lu Haozi’s offspring, as errand runners in Platinum Immortal City.

He planned to sell pills at the markets, aiming for sizable profits.

Pills produced by Lu Chang’sheng were top-notch—the market demand was strong as ever.

So it didn’t take long for business to boom.

Other families also ran pill businesses and could help with sales, but they took hidden cuts; over time, a significant chunk of profit slipped away.

That’s why Lu Chang’an insisted the Lu Family run its own pill enterprise by reputation.

The days ticked by—Lu Chang’sheng cultivated daily, using Supreme-grade Qi Storage Pills to assist his progress, steadily advancing in cultivation.

Before long, a new year dawned.

His cultivation remained at the fourth level of Qi Cultivation—after a year, he’d only gained three Ku’s Magical Power.

"It’s getting harder and harder."

Lu Chang’sheng felt a little helpless, but at least now his lifespan was ample. With a couple jumps in Immortal Talent, his cultivation wouldn’t stay this slow.

"Still, slowing down is probably because I’ve been consuming a massive amount of supreme-grade Qi Storage Pills."

After long-term pill use, even cultivators develop resistance.

So, Lu Chang’sheng redeemed another pill formula from White Cloud Pharmacy’s storeroom—a new cultivation booster: the Rejuvenation Pill.

After time spent studying the Alchemy Dao, he’d achieved Minor Achievement with the Rejuvenation Pill; with Elixir Ascension Technique, he could even produce superior-grade ones occasionally.

Used on himself, their effect was now nearly comparable to the resistant supreme-grade Qi Storage Pills.

"Father, you’re out of seclusion." The moment he stepped out of the training room, Lu Chang’an was waiting for him outside.

After a year, the official aura around him had grown subtle; in some ways, he resembled other family Patriarchs.

Lu Chang’sheng nodded.

It was the end of the year; maybe because of the recent demon calamity, the chill over Purple Ice Lake had faded, and for years, frigid spiritual winds hadn’t troubled them.

The two chatted as they walked, discussing recent events in the Mansion.

Thanks to the protection of several families, Lu Mansion’s business in Platinum Immortal City hadn’t been hit by other powers.

Some clans did grumble, but with several major families stepping in, things settled down quickly.

"Although Father’s an E-rank alchemist, his combat ability isn’t much. So some families, seeing pill profits on the table, can’t resist trying to take advantage of the Lu Family."

"Still, nothing serious."

Lu Chang’an said.

As he spoke, he handed Lu Chang’sheng a letter.

Lu Chang’sheng looked—the sender: Qin Wan.

He opened it and read the contents.

It detailed what the two of them had gone through lately.

After Lu Chang’sheng’s warning, they returned to Bamboo Elegance Garden, soon testing the waters. At first, Lady Ruan wasn’t happy with their actions but didn’t intervene.

Shortly after, the two left for outside training.

The letter was just to let them know all was well.

Lu Chang’an glanced at the letter, a faint smile on his face.

"What do Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Qin say?"

"Mm, just mentioned some things about going out to train. I was worried Master Lu might target them, but looks like I was overthinking."

Lu Chang’sheng put away the letter. "Give it a little while longer, they’ll be back before long."

"There’s another thing—the auction in Supreme Profound Immortal City is all anyone in town talks about. Father, do you want to go check it out?"

Lu Chang’sheng shook his head: "Only those who took part in the demon purge can attend. We’d just be crashing the party—no need."

He and Fang Yuan had already settled what to auction; no point going just to join a crowd.

Leaving Yun’an Institute, Lu Chang’sheng was headed to the sect’s storeroom to trade for some things.

"Fellow Daoist, help me redeem the middle volume of the Cyan Essence Immortal Technique."

Arriving at the storeroom, Lu Chang’sheng addressed the cultivator guarding the place.

The other looked at him in surprise, then went inside. Soon, he returned with a Jade Scroll in hand.

"Middle volume of Qi Cultivation—not for outside circulation. Fellow Daoist, study it in one of the training chambers over there."

He pointed to a row of rooms nearby.

"Much obliged, Daoist."

"To reach this realm in less than ten years—whose expectations would that not surpass?"

The storeroom guard watched Lu Chang’sheng leave, feeling a little moved.

He had a deep impression of this E-rank Alchemist who’d received the Cyan Essence Immortal Technique two years ago.

"Sadly, compared to Zhou Lin... still a long way off."

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