It was my first time to step into the Zhenlong black market.
It was during the time when the Golden Core Ruins were opened and the chaos in Dahefang escalated.
It was also at that time that Luo Chen took out the Burning Blood Pill and fell into the eyes of Tian Xingzi, laying a good foundation for future cooperation.
Therefore, Luo Chen still remembers the original black market auction.
He vividly remembered that there were three Foundation Establishment monks present at the meeting.
Leaving aside Tian Xingzi, the master of the black market, the behavior of the remaining two is very suspicious.
Among the golden elixir ruins, there is the legacy of the Supreme Elder of Ghost Valley, which is not only the treasures of heaven and earth, but also magic weapons, and even the opportunity to form elixirs that is closely related to the foundation-building monks.
In this case, the two foundation builders did not try their luck at the ruins.
Instead, he came to participate in a black market auction, and his motives were very suspicious.
Luo Chen didn't have much knowledge at that time, and his contact with the foundation-building monks was only a brief glimpse at the Zhong Ding family's golden elixir banquet.
Therefore, I don’t quite recognize the two of them.
Later, he participated in many black market auctions and met many foundation-building cultivators. He gradually became familiar with several foundation-building cultivators who were mainly active near Dahefang.
Through some details and tone of voice.
He finally determined that the two foundation builders at the first black market auction were Duan Qiankun and Elder Zhou of the Lianyun Merchant Alliance.
After all, the circle is only so big and there are only so many people.
Even if there is a disguise, Luo Chen is not a fool.
Naturally, you can tell clearly who is who.
I remember that Duan Qiankun's main purpose in participating in the black market auction was for the eight-hundred-year-old root of heaven and earth.
Because of this thing, he even verbally agreed to one of Elder Zhou's conditions.
Later, while chatting with Miao Wen, I vaguely understood what happened the night the Poshan Gang was destroyed.
Five major foundations were built to besiege Mi Shuhua.
It even attracted the Lianyun Merchant Alliance to offer sacrifices, and Jindan Master Lu Jiushi took action.
Among them, Duan Qiankun was also involved.
He knew that Duan Qiankun and Mi Shuhua both rose up in Dahefang and had a close relationship with each other.
Being able to make Duan Qiankun turn against him seemed to be the condition he agreed to.
These things used to feel like a blur.
But as Luo Chen's realm rises, his network of contacts becomes wider and wider, and he can become extremely enlightened just by thinking about it.
The deceased is gone.
No matter how much you think about these things, it is just to make your thoughts clearer.
What Luo Chen cares about is the root of heaven and earth that Duan Qiankun photographed.
Roots of heaven and earth!
The miraculous thing in the medicine has a miraculous effect on breaking through the realm!
Take three hundred years as a small limit and three thousand years as a big limit.
For every three hundred years, the monk's chance of establishing a foundation can be increased by 10%.
Eight hundred years of heaven and earth roots can already increase the chance of a Qi Refining monk building a foundation by a full 20%.
It is only 10% less effective than the Foundation Building Pills on the market.
If an alchemy master is asked to make a mid-grade or even high-grade foundation-building pill, the chance can be raised to 40% or 50%!
Moreover, as a magical medicine to break the situation.
The advantages of Tiandigen don’t stop there.
Generally, if you fail to break through the realm, it will backfire on your body and cause damage to your meridians.
In severe cases, his Dantian was destroyed, his spiritual power exploded, and he died on the spot.
But if you use the roots of heaven and earth to break through, even if the breakthrough fails, the mild medicinal power can ensure that the monk will not be seriously injured.
This is the power of the magical medicine that breaks the realm.
Duan Qiankun spent so much money to take this photo, it was definitely not for his own use.
Duan Rui!
Even after failing twice, Duan Qiankun still did not give up on him.
Taking pictures of the 800-year-old root of heaven and earth was clearly still to help him build the foundation.
Judging from subsequent signs, Duan Qiankun frequently participated in black market auctions, not only to acquire resources for the family, but also to collect more auxiliary foundation-building resources.
Huanyang water, glazed ointment, soothing incense...
These things are more or less useful for foundation building.
It is a substitute used by many casual cultivators when they are unable to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill.
Although these, combined, are not as good as a Foundation Establishment Pill.
But, it's always better than nothing.
Duan Qiankun couldn't find the third foundation-building pill in a short time, and his life span was running out, so he planned to use the roots of heaven and earth to give Duan Rui a last ditch effort.
They say things can only come in threes!
Maybe this time, if Duan Rui has the courage to fight for his life, he has a high chance of succeeding.
And if he succeeds, the Duan family will be able to build the foundation of both.
Duan Feng, how could he take revenge?
"can not say!"
"If I say it today, Duan Feng might dare to knock on the door tomorrow."
"He can definitely do such a reckless move."
"But I can't watch him hit the stone with an egg."
Watching Duan Feng drink a glass of wine, Luo Chen's wine bottle was bottomed out in a short period of time.
Luo Chen frowned and snatched the wine gourd given to him by Grandpa Yuan Xiaoyue.
"Stop drinking. If you drink any more, my wine will be gone."
"So stingy? Didn't you say that the wine steward is enough!"
"Tch, you've finished telling your story!"
Duan Feng was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and shook his head.
He lay on the table and said in a low voice: "That's right, I have been mediocre in my life. The only good time was the time when my mother took care of me. At that time, I just thought that when I became successful, I would have to do something for She made a magic weapon bracelet. It should be very beautiful and have strong defensive functions..."
Luo Chen looked at him helplessly.
Stand up and open the door.
A biting cold wind blew in.
At the same time, there was a woman who jumped away like a frightened deer.
"You are not alone. You have friends like us."
Feng Xia outside the door glanced at Luo Chen gratefully.
Duan Feng has been feeling depressed recently, but also has an uncontrollable impatience.
Now Luo Chen may be able to comfort and persuade him...
"And Sister Xia!"
"Where can I find a woman as good as Sister Xia?"
"You kid thinks about revenge every day, I don't care about that."
"You can accept the things brought by the Duan family without being considered a wolf. After all, that's what you deserve."
"But Sister Xia treats you with all her heart. If you fail her, you will really be a supercilious person."
"If this really happens, I, Luo Chen, will be the first to..."
Before Luo Chen could finish what he said, he was blocked by Feng Xia, who had a blushing face.
She kept shaking her head silently, her eyes turning red.
Duan Feng in the room was already silent, just lying there.
I don’t know if I fell asleep drunk or if I didn’t dare to face him, pretending to be an ostrich.
Luo Chen curled his lips, nodded to Feng Xia, and left in a hurry.
Feng Xia quietly entered the room and put the broken bones, dishes and chopsticks on the table into the kitchen.
Sweep the crushed porcelain cup powder into the dustpan.
Finally, he took a coat from the bedroom and put it on Duan Feng before leaving the house.
The moment she closed the door, she vaguely saw Duan Feng's shoulders shaking for a moment.
…
A hundred miles south of Dahefang, there is a hill covered in ice and snow.
This mountain is called Xiaohuan Mountain.
From the outside, it is covered in silver and the trees are withered.
Inside, the climate is warm and there is a constant flow of mortals coming and going.
In an attic in the mountains, an old man looked into the distance.
I once lived here and could see the magnificent scenery of Nanwa Snow Mountain.
Every time in the middle of winter, when heavy snow falls, the snow that has not melted for thousands of years in Nanwa Snow Mountain will spread.
The thick layer of snow spread out like a huge tile, stretching out abruptly, covering most of the snow-capped mountains like clouds and sun.
If the light is good, the scene is really wonderful.
Every time the old man saw this scene, it was as if he was seeing himself.
He is also like that huge snow tile, covering the entire family under his protection.
It's a pity that Nanwa Snow Mountain was destroyed by Jindan Master Pang Renxiong.
What was once a wonderful scene now only remains a bare hilltop.
This scene seemed to foreshadow the situation of the Duan family.
His Duan Qiankun, this giant tile covering the Duan family, will also melt silently.
"Chief, I'm back."
A middle-aged man stood respectfully beside him.
Duan Qiankun didn't look back and asked directly: "How did things go?"
"It goes well, it doesn't go well either."
"Um?"
The middle-aged man lowered his head and said: "The elixir matter is not going well. Jintang Gu Caiyi said that there is a shortage of medicinal materials recently and the elixir production cannot be increased."
"In addition, before the Nangong family closed down, they purchased a large amount of chalcedony pills and emptied their entire inventory."
"The chalcedony pills on the market now are all made and sold immediately."
After he finished speaking, he stood there respectfully, not daring to breathe.
It seemed like there would be scolding coming the next moment.
However, this time, the clan leader did not criticize him harshly.
There was only a sigh.
"Dan Chenzi!"
"I have always been puzzled by Mi Shuhua's refusal to form an alliance with me. Now it seems that he is indeed unique and has a sharp eye."
"If I can control this person, why should the Duan family be unhappy?"
The middle-aged man was stunned.
How could the patriarch be so good and talk about the leader of Luo Tianhui?
But that alchemy master is really powerful.
Alone, he supported the emerging force of Luo Tianhui.
The elixir business is in full swing.
Nowadays, many casual cultivators in Dahefang are thinking of them, saying that it is lucky that Luo Tianhui is here, otherwise the Spiritual Medicine Pavilion has been moved, and they would have no place to buy elixirs.
He shook his head and threw away all these things.
He took a deep breath and said, "He accepted the things he brought to Duan Feng!"
This is the smooth side.
However, Duan Qiankun didn't feel any joy after hearing this.
He just asked lightly: "Duan Feng mentioned that he would come back to visit his mother's grave during the Qingming Festival?"
The middle-aged man hesitated and said, "It seems... I didn't say anything."
"Okay, go down!"
After he left, Duan Qiankun sighed sadly.
Duan Feng is also his grandson!
However, he unknowingly drifted away from his family and even turned against him.
He refused to forgive me.
But what did I do wrong?
For the long-term plan of the family, everything he did was absolutely correct.
The younger grandson Duan Rui is more talented, and the cultivation environment within the clan is extremely suitable for him.
Once water and fire fellow cultivators have established a foundation, even if their realm is low, they can still be considered powerful in combat among their peers.
Even if he drives Hexi to the west, he can still be the pillar of the family.
It's just a hardship for Duan Feng's family.
Thirteenth Niang is the same, why bother committing suicide?
The Nangong family is eager to establish itself, so she will definitely get preferential treatment if she marries there.
Nangong Qin is also a dragon and a phoenix among people, a leader among Qi refining monks, and he has great potential for foundation building!
He was even appointed as the young patriarch of the Nangong family early on.
No matter how I feel, I have wronged the widow Thirteenth Niang.
When the time comes, Duan Feng can rely on his weapon casting skills and hold a high position in the Duan family.
And he can rely on his mother, Thirteenth Niang, to get along like a fish in water with the Nangong family.
With the two sides working together, it will definitely not be difficult to get Duan Feng a foundation-building pill in the future.
Duan Qiankun asked himself that everything he did back then was done without selfish motives.
Even according to his plan, if this continues, the Duan family will only become more and more prosperous.
The grand scene of one door and two foundations is also very promising to be realized!
So, what went wrong?
Duan Qiankun smiled bitterly, maybe he made the mistake of pampering Duan Rui too much!
Ever since the detection of the water and fire spiritual roots, everything has gone astray.
The tilt of resources, the attention of the entire family, all-round protection, and even getting everything you ask for.
Although the state of cultivation is fast, but unknowingly, the cultivation of mind is neglected.
"Ever since the fierce battle with the Bai family of Liuguangfang, the Duan family has been at peace for a long time."
"The training of disciples within the clan is not as strict as that of the Nangong family and the Li family."
Among his peers, the foundation-building cultivators all praised Duan Qiankun for cultivating a genius who was a perfect master of Qi refining, as well as Duan Feng's grandson who was extremely talented in forging weapons.
But how could he not envy the juniors like Nangong Qin and Li Ao who were on their own.
When he agreed to join Xuan Yihui, he also wanted to use this power to train the family's children.
Unfortunately, the chaos came too quickly, the drastic changes were too great, and Xuan Yihui collapsed in a hurry.
Because Duan Rui failed to break through and build the foundation again, he did not have the opportunity to be tempered in various conflicts.
"It was originally expected that after building the foundation, he would grow up."
"But unfortunately, I got stuck at this seemingly easy level."
"Two foundation-building pills!"
After sighing, spiritual consciousness swept out.
He quickly found the Duan family genius who wasted two Foundation Establishment Pills.
Lying on the warm bed, hugging you from left to right, with your beautiful wife in your arms.
In this season when the sky is covered with heavy snow and the wind is freezing, it is really uncomfortable.
"Doesn't he know that if I pass away, how can the Duan family keep this spiritual place?"
Duan Qiankun's face flashed with a stern expression and he snorted coldly.
On the collapsed house not far away, a young man who looked somewhat similar to Duan Feng suddenly turned pale.
He waved immediately.
"Go away, go away."
"I'm going to practice."
"Woman, you are really messing with my mind!"
Pure spiritual power surged out, and the two women were immediately shot away.
It turned into a gourd rolling on the ground and rolled out of the house in embarrassment.
After they left, the young man smiled mischievously.
Facing the empty room, he seemed to be talking to himself, and also seemed to be talking to the people who were watching him.
"Grandpa, my injury hasn't healed yet, so I rested for two days."
“There’s really no slouch.”
No reply.
The young man curled his lips. He had already completed the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, so what else could he practice?
It's not his fault that he can't break through the realm.
It's all the fault of the family being too weak.
If he had been sent to the sect back then, with his talent, he would have established the foundation long ago!
It's hard to say, but now he is the foundation-building true inheritance of a certain large sect, and he has the potential to reach the golden elixir path.
On Xiaohuan Mountain, Duan Qiankun no longer monitored him.
Alone, stepping out of the clan
It's snowing heavily today, and an old friend came from the snow.
"Old friend, how is the progress of the thing I asked you to refine?"
"It will be completed soon, but now I have something that I want to trouble fellow Taoist."
"oh?"
"Elven Pill!"
…
…
Inside the Spirit Vein Cave.
Luo Chen withdrew the spirit gathering array and put away the Ziyun copper furnace.
But he didn't leave directly.
Under the fragrance of moongrass, he fell into deep thought.
It's not because of Duan Feng.
After confirming that Duan Feng had no intention of leaving Luo Tianhui, the matter was of no importance.
He believed that this friend would make it clear to him whether he stayed or left.
What he is thinking about now is how to arrange his time next.
Being entangled in many trivial matters has begun to affect his practice.
Especially now that you can perform Changchun Gong five times a day, you must not give up and must squeeze out half an hour.
"In the past, my strength was low. If I had a slight chance, no matter what it was, as long as I could improve my strength, I would try my best to do it."
"But now that I have a choice, I can no longer do it like this."
"That would be too inefficient."
While talking to himself, Luo Chen's thoughts turned faster and faster.
Many complicated and trivial things appeared in his mind one by one.
To get rid of the essentials, he must choose the most important and urgent things as the top priority.
First of all, Luo Tianhui’s affairs must be left to others!
Those trivial matters are not too important. As long as you are smart enough, you can still do it even if your level is insufficient.
"In the alchemy hall, there are Granny Yuan and the famous Qin Liangchen at the top, and Qu Hancheng and Qiu Ying at the bottom."
"For the remaining three halls, there is Murong Qinglian in the Honor Hall, Sima Xian in the Zhan Hall, and Gu Caiyi and Zeng Wen in the Jin Hall."
"In other words, the four halls have actually gone on the right track and become in order."
"What I lack is an agent who can take charge of the overall situation on my behalf."
Luo Chen's thoughts swirled and he began to choose among the many monks in Luo Tianhui.
Qin Liangchen can't do it. He always doesn't care about trivial matters.
Zhou Yuanli is suitable for him, but he is rigid in his behavior and does not know how to adapt. This was evident from the battle in Xieyue Valley.
Perhaps in terms of combat, he has the talent to lead.
But when it comes to running a force, it's really a bit lacking in skill.
Feng Xia?
It's trustworthy, but the level is not good enough to convince the public.
And lately my heart has been focused on Duan Feng, which is not appropriate.
Did you ask?
It's not very good either. It's okay to be a good person, but at critical moments, it's easy to fall off the chain.
After much calculation, the most suitable person is my sister-in-law Murong Qinglian.
He has sufficient realm, high prestige, is trustworthy at critical moments, and his wrist can be strong or soft.
but!
She has been operating in the Xuantang for a long time. If she serves as Luo Chen's agent again, it will easily create the illusion that there are two owners in one mountain.
Even if Luo Chen is willing, Murong Qinglian himself will refuse.
That's a very smart woman.
After thinking about it, Luo Chen couldn't help but think of a woman.
Mi Junping!
Although she has a bad personality and is harsh to others.
But as a subordinate, he is undoubtedly very qualified.
Not only was he able to manage the originally huge Poshan Gang in an orderly manner, it gave Mi Shuhua plenty of time to deal with other forces.
She was also able to control the flow of funds very well. Every time Luo Chen went to find her, he had to go to great lengths to get some benefits.
"It's a pity that the beauty is not here!"
Luo Chen sighed with emotion.
All in all, he almost had a bad relationship with this woman.
woman?
Suddenly, a face jumped into Luo Chen's mind.
"Maybe she can?"
After thinking for a while, Luo Chen nodded.
"Let's use it as a backup first!"
As long as this first thing is taken care of, Luo Chen can escape from many trivial matters.
Then the rest is two other things.
Alchemy and spiritual practice.
"Alchemy..."
Luo Chen pondered for a long time and quickly made a decision.
The three types of elixirs still need to be refined, but the focus needs to be adjusted one or two.
The importance of Chalcedony Pill has declined slightly.
Make way for Tongyou Pill and Burning Blood Pill.
The former is related to the foundation of one's soul, and you will never lose money no matter how much you invest in it.
The Burning Blood Pill involves his cooperation with Tian Xingzi.
The other party frequently showed good intentions, so naturally he couldn't delay.
What's more, cooperating with such forces with mysterious backgrounds will also be of great help to him in other aspects.
The most important thing is that the other party can get the Foundation Establishment Pill!
This is particularly important when the Spiritual Medicine Pavilion is far away, the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect has no one, and the large-scale auction cannot be held.
"At the beginning of the month, I will first refine the Tongyou Pill that is enough for me to use for at least a month. Then I will complete the task of the Blood Burning Pill, and in the remaining time, I will go all out to refine the Chalcedony Pill."
The reason why the importance of chalcedony pill is downgraded is that it is based on the current profit of the pill.
It is enough to meet Luo Chen's cultivation needs during his Qi refining period.
Any more, and it becomes money-making!
He is not a miser. Instead of holding tens of thousands of spiritual stones in vain and unable to spend them, it is better to use every spiritual stone on the edge of the knife.
The second thing is to make a decision.
That is the last and most important practice matter.
Because of the proficiency panel, Luo Chen put a lot of effort into many spells.
But in fact, some of them are unnecessary.
For example, Luo Chen once valued the second-level spell "Landslide"!
Since acquiring this spell, he once had high hopes and even spent a lot of energy on the three prerequisite spells.
Just because this spell has great power and extremely beautiful prospects.
Even if it is placed on the second level, it is still the top technique.
Let me ask, who wouldn’t be tempted?
But after Luo Chen thought about it carefully recently, he found that he had done it completely wrong.
Landslides are strong, that’s true.
But it is extremely difficult to learn it. You must achieve success in all three prerequisite spells.
And this is just the beginning.
An entry-level spell with many flaws.
It cannot be used against the enemy at all.
Only those who are above the perfection level can have a place among the same level when facing magical weapons and magic weapons.
If you want to defeat the magic weapon, you need to reach the master level or even the Great Perfection.
"I shouldn't have spent so much time studying landslides in the first place."
"This technique should only be learned by foundation-building monks. I have too many super classes!"
"But fortunately, it's not too late to make amends."
Luo Chen planned to temporarily put aside the practice of Landslide.
Not only the landslide, but also the healing, cleaning, entangling, wave, and earth-mountain techniques must be suspended for a period of time.
In terms of alchemy, Zhe Yushou has already reached the master level, but he is still far from the Great Perfection and cannot be impatient.
Su Xinshou is still a little short of reaching the master level, so there is no need to put in any effort, just be proficient in the alchemy process.
I just got the Huanxi Shou and Huayun Shou, so I just need to gradually become familiar with the alchemy process.
In other words, in terms of alchemy, it does not actually take up extra time.
In terms of martial arts, there is even less to say.
Little improvement in strength.
The only thing that helped was the Heavenly Lady's Scattering of Flowers, but so far I have only mastered the Hunyuanzhu technique, the Seven Night Star technique, and the Iron Caltrop technique.
So much so that the goddess scatters flowers and is trapped in the perfect level.
If you want to advance to the master level, you need to master at least two hidden weapon techniques.
Luo Chen didn't intend to waste his time.
The reason for this decision is not that it is useless for the goddess to scatter flowers.
But under the premise that the traction technique has been perfected and he has the Great Perfection Spiritual Vision technique, he has reached an exquisite level in controlling the magic weapon.
The scattering of flowers by the goddess is just the icing on the cake.
So, after putting aside so much magic practice, it is self-evident where Luo Chen will focus.
“It’s better to be equally good at everything than to be good at everything!”
"The Dzogchen Fireball Technique still has room for development."
"I will combine the Fu family's talisman-making techniques, the Dzogchen spiritual eye technique, and study the fireball technique with all my strength to reach the pinnacle of progress."
"In this way, the fused Sun Technique will become my real trump card when I am at a low level!"
After making this decision, Luo Chen couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
The practice of spells that used to be messy and complicated in the past is now like clearing away the fog and returning to the right path.
"Actually, isn't this the path I took at the beginning?"
Luo Chen laughed at himself. Didn't he initially put all his efforts into the fireball technique?
Ignore the Cleansing Technique and the Entangling Technique, and finally let the Fireball Technique quickly increase your proficiency.
In this way, he was able to cross levels and kill powerful enemies such as the poor Chen Xiao and the unlucky Gao Ting'e.
Later, when my realm became higher, I went astray.
Nowadays, the enemies he may face are no longer casual cultivators during the Qi refining period.
But those big shots in the foundation building period.
That being the case, why can't we go back to our old ways and specialize in one thing?
After the spell is planned, it’s time to perform the exercises.
Cultivation is not just about magic.
There is no doubt about Changchun Gong. Three times a day, plus an additional five times provided by Anshenxiang, this must be adhered to.
Ming Shen Breaking Evil, this strange skill that does not belong to any category, must also be taken into account.
He is only a few times away from reaching the second level of proficiency and operating at full capacity.
Luo Chen will not give up.
He vividly remembered what he relied on to get out of trouble when Gao Tingyuan used the soul-stirring technique.
The will is stronger, allowing Luo Chen to face anything without changing his face even if the mountain collapses.
Moreover, Ming Shen's destruction of evil spirits can also increase the soul.
With the blessing of the Tongyou Pill and the Divine Deterrence Technique, it can be called a three-pronged approach.
This is why Luo Chen mentioned the importance of Tongyou Pill above the seemingly most profitable Chalcedony Pill and Blood Burning Pill.
Duan Feng's words still had an impact on him.
The rest are just means, cultivation is the absolute!
The only thing that made it difficult for Luo Chen to choose was the alchemy technique of Falling Clouds and Creating Smoke.
If he could completely master this method, it would be a huge improvement to his alchemy attainments.
When the time comes, water and fire will go hand in hand, and by analogy, the work of refining alchemy will undoubtedly be much easier.
"Water and fire go hand in hand?"
Suddenly, Luo Chen couldn't help but laugh.
The lesson learned from the Duan family's genius is right in front of us.
He had never thought of the idea of water and fire going hand in hand.
"Forget it, the water method is just for the Emperor's Liquid. For the time being, I don't need the Emperor's Liquid. I will just use the elixir to pass the time when I'm tired."
"In this case, you can also stop practicing water method alchemy."
After making many decisions, Luo Chen finally relaxed completely.
It’s not about reducing the burden, but improving efficiency.
Doing complicated work for a day will make everyone tired.
Focusing on one thing may make you numb, but the progress will undoubtedly be faster.
After optimizing the fireball technique, won't there be more time to deal with these things?
…
Early the next morning.
In the Haoyue Hall, a beautiful figure sat quietly at the guest seat.
But her mood was by no means as peaceful as it seemed now.
"Why did the president come to me for no reason?"
"I did pretty well in Jintang. I probably didn't make any mistakes."
"The eldest brother acts steadily and has established a firm foothold in the battle hall. Could it be that he is the younger brother?"
The woman's mood fluctuated.
Suddenly, the sound of steady footsteps came to her ears, and she stood up immediately.
Give a bow to those who come.
"Hui Niang has met the president!"
Luo Chen waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to be polite.
After walking to the top position and sitting down, Luo Chen had time to look at Sima Huiniang carefully.
This is the female nun who had become acquainted with him a long time ago.
Under Luo Chen's observation, Sima Huiniang felt a little uncomfortable.
She couldn't help but say, "President, what do you want from me?"
Luo Chen smiled slightly, "It's nothing big. I've always wanted to chat with you, but I didn't have time. Now in winter, I'm not so busy, so I took the time."
"Talk to me?" Sima Huiniang was surprised.
Before she could get curious, Luo Chen said casually: "I talked to your elder brother before. He said that you three brothers and sisters were walking around and doing business of buying and selling. Has it always been you who is the leader?"
"Well, that's right."
Sima Huiniang smoothed her hair and said, "The eldest brother is steady, but a little dull and not good at socializing with others. My younger brother is too much like Meng Lang, so I make the decisions on many things."
"Then why didn't you continue doing this business?"
Sima Huiniang smiled bitterly, "It's not easy to do!"
"Oh? Tell me."
After Sima Huiniang explained, Luo Chen realized the difficulty.
Although I had talked with Sima Xian before, men are often reluctant to show their difficulties to outsiders.
Women are more sensitive.
Realizing that Luo Chen wanted to inquire about this, he spoke very carefully.
Generally speaking, the closest city to Dahefang is Xuelianfang, but Dahefang's business has always been closely related to Taishanfang.
The reason is that the climate in Xuelianfang and Dahefang changes greatly. Two-thirds of the time throughout the year is often icy cold.
Roads are often blocked by ice and snow, making trade routes difficult.
Although Taishanfang is far away, it is directly connected by the Lancang River.
Taking a big boat and going down the river doesn't take too long.
It can be reached in ten days and a half at most.
"Taishanfang is in great demand for Dahefang's monster specialties."
“Often when we resell it once, we can get a lot of profit.”
"And some of the external objects of practice in Taishanfang are very popular in Dahefang..."
"But every trip costs a lot of spirit stones. We all take the Dajiang Gang's boat. If we encounter monsters on the way, we must help."
Luo Chen nodded.
These days, the reason why many casual cultivators in Dahefang are reluctant to go there.
In addition to the fact that Dahefang is adjacent to mountains and rich in resources, it is helpful for spiritual practice.
There are also reasons why the journey to other places is too long.
Lancang River is more than just a river.
There are many monsters living in it, including many second- and third-order ones.
When Pang Renxiong killed the demon cultivator, there were many corpses of first-order monsters at the bottom of the Lancang River.
If the casual cultivators who rushed behind dared to go into the river, they would gain a lot.
"Actually, Liuguangfang's business is the most profitable."
"In the early years, there was a mineral vein of the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, but after years of digging, there is not much left."
"During the three hundred years of mining, many forces were born nearby."
"But after all the mineral veins were excavated, these forces lost a lot of income. Coupled with the lack of resources, fighting became quite popular."
"Every time we transfer goods there, we can make a lot of money. After all, there is a shortage of resources there."
"But there are too many calamities, so we gradually go less and less."
Luo Chen didn't know much about the situation in Liuguangfang.
Most of them were told through the autobiography of Soul Refining Sanren Gu Yue, as well as Wang Yuan and others who had been to the outside world.
There are many robber cultivators there who kill people and seize treasures at every turn.
The reason for this is also because it is the only city nearby that does not have a Jade Cauldron Sword Pavilion stationed there.
For example, Qiu Bai, Liu Han and other calamity cultivators came from Liuguangfang.
There are many such characters over there.
"The reason why we don't continue to do this business is because there is more and more chaos outside."
"Three of us, brother and sister, will be in trouble sooner or later if we travel outside for a long time."
Sima Huiniang smiled bitterly, "To tell you the truth, the three of us almost died in the hands of two robbery cultivators in Dahefang last year."
Luo Chen remained silent.
Of course he knew about this, and in the end he took action himself to save them.
"After that battle, my eldest brother and I were both seriously injured."
"After I recovered from my injuries, I felt that I couldn't go on like this, so I thought about finding a force to rely on."
Luo Chen chuckled, "Then why did you choose our Luo Tianhui?"
Sima Huiniang straightened her posture. She probably understood that this was the main event today.
If you don't answer well enough, you may get a bad impression at least, or you may be marginalized or even kicked out of Luo Tianhui at worst.
She said seriously: "In Dahefang at that time, the Poshan Gang was destroyed, the Xuanyi Society collapsed, the major foundation-building families fought among themselves, and many small forces rose up, which was like a chaotic dance of demons."
"Actually, we have also considered joining the Dajiang Gang."
"But the situation of the Dajiang Gang is extremely complicated. As far as we can see in Taishanfang, the Dajiang Gang not only cooperates with the Lianyun Merchant Alliance, but also fights or cooperates with several immortal cultivating families in Taishanfang."
"If we join the Dajiang Gang, we might become outcasts in the gang war."
Luo Chen nodded and continued to ask: "Then why don't you join a few local cultivating families?"
Sima Huiniang smiled bitterly and said, "Those families are basically composed of monks from their own clan. Unless the monks from outside are highly advanced and worshiped by the clan, they will not be reused at all."
This is true.
Most immortal cultivating families are bound by blood relations.
I never really rely on outside monks.
"As for other small forces, to be honest, we don't take them seriously. Their strength may not be as strong as the three of us brothers and sisters combined."
"In this case, Luo Tianhui, who inherits the bloodline of the Poshan Gang, is the best choice."
Luo Chen raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, then please tell me carefully."
Facing Luo Chen's test, Sima Huiniang did not have stage fright.
She said calmly and generously: "It's very simple. You were in dire straits at that time and were short of manpower. If we join, there is a high probability that we will be reused. And this is indeed the case!"
At present, the eldest brother Sima Xian is already the elder of the war hall.
While Wang Yuan was not doing anything, Duan Feng still wanted to practice and lead people to make weapons.
Sima Xian can be called the de facto leader of the war hall.
The third brother, Sima Wenjie, is doing pretty well.
His impetuous personality has become more and more stable through the training of personnel management.
"Moreover, the joining of the three of us at the ninth level of Qi Refining will not create a situation where Luo Tianhui will be bullied by the guest."
"At that time, Luo Tianhui already had six or seven ninth levels of Qi Refining, so they were not afraid of the three of us."
"As for the end..."
Sima Huiniang smiled heartily and looked at Luo Chen.
"With the name of President Dan Chenzi, Luo Tianhui's development prospects are bound to be greater than those of many small forces."
"You analyze it clearly. No wonder your brother and younger brother are willing to listen to you."
Luo Chen laughed dumbly, but he didn't expect that the final reason why they joined Luo Tianhui was because of himself.
As expected, the identity of an alchemist is the most popular no matter where it is placed.
Seeing Luo Chen's smile, Sima Huiniang couldn't help but feel relieved.
It seems that I passed the test today.
However, Luo Chen's next words stunned her.
"Since you are so optimistic about Luo Tianhui, do you have any ideas to go further?"
(End of chapter)
