Immortality Begins as an Alchemy Master 84

Chapter 84: Seeing them off!

The next morning, a visitor arrived.

It was Yuan Xiaoyue.

“Brother Luo, this is this month’s income, a total of six hundred and twenty low-grade Spiritual Stones.”

Luo Chen watched the young girl take the pile of Spiritual Stones from her storage pouch, blinking.

“Your grandfather gave you his storage pouch?”

Yuan Xiaoyue affectionately stroked the storage pouch and gently nodded.

This was more than just a simple storage pouch.

It was also her father’s遗物 (heirloom).

Before the Leap涧 Tiger died, this storage pouch had been used by the Leap涧 Tiger.

Before the death duel on the Dao Platform, the Leap涧 Tiger left the storage pouch with Old Man Yuan, but unexpectedly, he never returned.

Leaving behind only an old man and a young girl, two frail and infirm individuals.

“Grandpa said that my business has grown, and I handle too many goods and Spiritual Stones, so a storage pouch would be more convenient.”

However, daring to use a storage pouch at the Refining Qi second layer is only possible within the relatively safe Inner City.

Luo Chen felt a little envious. When he transmigrated, why didn’t he have such an inheritance?

He lightly tapped the Spiritual Stones and then, based on the pricing, calculated their accounts.

He initially invested two hundred Spiritual Stones, half used to produce immortal beans, popcorn, and other things, and half to purchase Yellow Pear Wine.

Now, having recovered over six hundred, the profit was quite considerable.

It’s a pity that Great River City only has one Dao Platform; otherwise, this business could have grown stronger and bigger.

After the calculation, there were no significant discrepancies.

Luo Chen wasn’t worried about the Yuan family deceiving him.

Firstly, this small business was something he started on a whim.

Secondly, the Yuan family’s reputation was well-known. When he initially went to their place to deliver an inexpensive wheelchair, Old Man Yuan had directly gifted him a century-old green gourd.

Thirdly!

Luo Chen looked at the young girl and couldn’t help but smile.

He had essentially bought a good reputation.

By taking care of the disabled and a young girl, he had accumulated quite a bit of reputation within the Broken Mountain Sect.

The reason why Long Panhu and the Mine Hall Master were willing to support him was, to some extent, influenced by these factors.

Putting most of the Spiritual Stones into his storage pouch, Luo Chen separated thirty low-grade Spiritual Stones.

“Here you go, this is your last month’s wages.”

Yuan Xiaoyue carefully placed the Spiritual Stones into her storage pouch, and her soft, delicate little face couldn’t help but show excitement.

This was the first time she had earned Spiritual Stones through her own hard work.

She was finally no longer a child who could only rely on her father and grandfather!

Looking at the excited girl, Luo Chen couldn’t help but ruffle her soft hair.

“Work hard, and I’ll give you a raise later! Your Brother Luo isn’t some heartless and unscrupulous boss.”

“Mmm-hmm!”

“Oh, there are also the snacks I made these days in the room; go get them. It’s enough to sell for next month.”

“Okay, I’ll go get them!”

Watching the little girl excitedly enter the room, putting the immortal beans, beef jerky, and popcorn one by one into her storage pouch,

Luo Chen couldn’t help but laugh.

In fact, this small business was quite good.

The income wasn’t huge, after all, there was only one Dao Platform.

But an extra few hundred Spiritual Stones in monthly income, anyone would be happy to do it.

“It’s just that once I get busier, I’m afraid I won’t have time to make these snacks.”

Luo Chen stroked his chin, thinking about how to arrange this matter.

He couldn’t let Yuan Xiaoyue, this girl, lose her job just after she tasted success, could he?

Lost in thought, Luo Chen left the Inner City.

At the city gate, Zhou Yuanli and Liu Qiang were already waiting.

Seeing the two, Luo Chen’s lips curled into a smile!

I, little Luo, also have bodyguards to pick me up and drop me off!

“Hall Master Luo, are we going directly to Slanted Moon Valley?”

“No, today we’re going to Lancang Wharf!”

Zhou Yuanli worriedly said, “That’s the territory of the Great River Gang.”

“Isn’t that also our territory?” Luo Chen countered.

After saying that, he didn’t bother with the two, activating his Cloud-Stepping Boots, and leisurely flew towards Lancang Wharf.

The two behind him exchanged glances and quickly followed.

Lancang Wharf, the largest wharf in Great River City that faces outwards.

This place connects to Great River City internally and the Lancang River externally, serving as an important hub for transportation to and from the south and north.

For large-scale spiritual materials that aren’t convenient to transport using storage pouches, they are almost all transported by water.

After all, you can’t expect cultivators to carry a thousand-meter-long piece of wood, or a tens-of-meters-thick piece of raw iron ore, flying for thousands of miles, can you?

Because of this, the interests involved in Lancang Wharf are extremely substantial.

Even in this area, a commercial district of the size of a small town has grown.

And the hegemon of this place is the Great River Gang.

Of course, now the Broken Mountain Sect also has a hall here.

After the Dao Platform death duel, the Broken Mountain Sect forcefully inserted itself into this waterway transportation business.

After greeting Wang Yuan stationed there, Luo Chen, with his two bodyguards, excitedly flew towards the wharf.

Dozens of large ships were scattered and docked in the dockyard.

Along the way, many Qi Refining early and middle-stage cultivators were busy coming and going, either transporting goods or picking up and dropping off guests.

There were also those loudly hawking, recommending various cultivation resources to the loose cultivators who had just arrived in Great River City.

Luo Chen watched with interest, then arrived at his destination.

Next to a large ship marked with the characters “Jia Er”.

Dozens of cultivators were continuously transporting goods onto the ship.

There was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator constantly checking the number of goods with people, fearing that a few items were missing.

“These are spiritual materials to be taken back to the God Talisman Sect. It’s what the God Talisman Pavilion has collected here over ten years. The quantity is enormous and must be transported by water, taking many years to send back to the sect.”

At some point, Fu Xiuxiu had come to Luo Chen’s side.

Luo Chen was incredibly curious, “The Great River Gang has such strength, they can actually transport across the Jade Tripod Domain to the God Talisman Domain?”

“Of course not, they only send it to the nearest Mount Tai City. There, stronger caravans will help us transport it.” Fu Xiuxiu smiled slightly.

Luo Chen suddenly understood.

That’s right, the Great River Gang is just a small force with only one Foundation Establishment cultivator.

How could they possibly handle the logistics work spanning several domains?

“Sister Xiuxiu, wait a moment!”

Luo Chen took out a sound transmission talisman and quickly activated it.

The sound transmission talisman swayed and flew onto the ship.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator from the God Talisman Pavilion glanced at it and ignored it.

Soon, two figures appeared on the deck.

After observing for a while, they waved to Luo Chen.

“Come down!” Luo Chen shouted.

Hearing the call, after a while, Old Daoist Chen and his granddaughter, Xiao Shuyi, ran down.

“Friend Luo, you really came to see us off!”

“Brother Luo, did you bring me any beef jerky?”

Luo Chen rubbed Xiao Shuyi’s head, handed her a small package, then turned to Fu Xiuxiu and said, “Sister Xiuxiu, this Daoist Chen Xiuping is one of my few friends. He’s also going to the God Talisman Domain to send his granddaughter, Chen Shuyi, to participate in the sect’s entrance examination next year.”

“If possible, I hope you can take care of them.”

“Of course, this is within your capacity; if you have any concerns, don’t bother.”

His words were earnest, his tone sincere.

Fu Xiuxiu glanced at the old man and the young girl, pondered for a moment, then gently nodded.

“Going to the God Talisman Domain, we are considered fellow countrymen, so we should naturally look after each other.”

Chen Xiuping was stunned.

Xiao Shuyi, however, was already sweetly calling Sister Xiuxiu under Luo Chen’s guidance.

Both sides also got to know each other through Luo Chen’s introduction.

Learning that the two would be staying on the lowest level of the flying boat, Fu Xiuxiu suggested that Xiao Shuyi come up and stay with her.

Chen Xiuping had no objections and immediately let Xiao Shuyi go upstairs to move her luggage.

Watching the two board the ship, Luo Chen sighed.

After today’s farewell, he didn’t know if he would have the chance to see them again in this life.

“Luo Chen, does that little girl really have a chance to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator of the God Talisman Sect?”

“What little girl? Sister Xiuxiu just looks young; her real age isn’t much different from yours.”

Fu Xiuxiu’s age wasn’t a secret.

This could be seen from her usual interactions with the Qin Liangchen couple.

She simply has exceptional beauty-preserving skills; in reality, she is probably already in her fifties.

Chen Xiuping is only sixty-five; it’s inappropriate to call her a little girl.

Luo Chen thought for a moment and said seriously, “Sister Xiuxiu has tried to break through to Foundation Establishment before, but failed. Although the God Talisman Sect has given her another chance this time, it’s not guaranteed.”

“If she fails this time, she’ll be alone there, probably lonely and helpless.”

“I haven’t interacted much with Xiao Shuyi, but I can see that she’s a smart and intelligent child. Coupled with your years of guidance, her chances of joining the God Talisman Sect are very high.”

“If Sister Xiuxiu really fails and Xiao Shuyi successfully enters the God Talisman Sect, you should also let Xiao Shuyi help her then.”

Chen Xiuping listened attentively, nodding from time to time.

Finally, he said heavily, “Coming from Great River City, we should help each other.”

Luo Chen smiled slightly.

“I knew you, little old man, were soft-hearted despite your harsh words. I won’t say much about having a smooth journey. Go on up!”

On the large ship, the inventory of goods had ended.

The small flying boat parked on the large deck also began to flicker with spiritual light.

Only some large spiritual materials that were inconvenient to carry were transported by water, but these people would use the flying boat to return to the God Talisman Domain quickly.

“See you later!”

Luo Chen waved his hand and was about to leave.

However, just as he was about to go, Chen Xiuping stopped him.

“This is for you!”

A piece of gauze was stuffed into Luo Chen’s hand. Chen Xiuping gritted his teeth and rushed onto the ship, looking like he had made a losing deal.

Luo Chen looked at the gauze, a little dumbfounded.

“Brother Luo, come to the God Talisman Domain to find us later!”

On the flying boat, Xiao Shuyi, with her long ponytail, kept waving.

Beside her was the gently smiling Fu Xiuxiu, and the sighing Chen Xiuping.

Luo Chen extended his right hand and waved.

“Safe travels!”

Hum.

The spiritual light blazed, and the flying boat, under the watchful eyes of many, soared into the sky.

With a turn, it turned into a stream of escaping light, flying away rapidly.

In just a few breaths, the flying boat in everyone’s eyes was reduced to a small black dot.

“This speed is no longer that of an artifact, it must be a magic treasure!”

Luo Chen sighed with emotion, turning to leave.

From now on, separated by the ends of the earth, he didn’t know when he would see them again.

However, he was now the Hall Master of the Pill Hall of the Broken Mountain Sect, and they were disciples of a great sect. Both had bright futures, so there was nothing to worry about.

(End of Chapter)

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