Chapter 176 - 129: Two Youthful Pills

Chapter 176: Chapter 129: Two Youthful Pills

Chen Jianghe left the Hundred Treasures Tower with the Youthful Grass.

He could sense the finality of their parting in Gao Peiyao’s tone.

After this small gathering, there was no telling when they would meet again—or if they ever would.

Gao Peiyao was now a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with a lifespan of two hundred and twenty years. But with a Youthful Pill and a Lifespan Extension Pill, she could live up to two hundred and forty.

In contrast, Yu Daniu and Zhou Miaoyun only had one hundred and twenty years, and they were already beginning to show their age.

Besides, although Qi Refining Cultivators had a lifespan of one hundred and twenty years, very few actually lived that long.

A single injury could shorten their maximum lifespan.

Therefore, Gao Peiyao was already in a different world from them. Their pursuits would now be completely different.

Gao Peiyao was striving to become a Sect Core Disciple and seeking an opportunity for Core Formation.

Chen Jianghe, on the other hand, was planning for Foundation Establishment and continuing his search for a Foundation Establishment Opportunity.

Yu Daniu was already an Elder of the Yun Family. Barring any unforeseen events, he had reached the pinnacle of his life.

His only remaining goal was to help Yun Xiaoniu achieve Foundation Establishment.

As for Zhou Miaoyun, though she had no children of her own, she was an Elder of the Zhou Family. Her younger brother was the Patriarch, blessed with a large family of his own.

Her efforts were now focused on securing more resources and advantages for her nieces and nephews.

Walking into Fushou Lane, he passed Ji Wujin’s courtyard and saw the "Away" sign hanging on the gate.

He wondered if Ji Wujin had begun his Foundation Establishment.

Judging from the fluctuations of Ji Wujin’s Magical Power, he had already reached Ninth-Layer Qi Refining Perfection, but he lacked the Physical Body Spirit Qi that came from Body Refining.

He probably hadn’t cultivated his Physical Body yet.

If he tried to force Foundation Establishment now, it would be, as Gao Peiyao said, a matter of pure luck.

However, with a Genuine Foundation Establishment Pill, his life wouldn’t be in danger.

DONG~ DONG DONG.

Chen Jianghe knocked on the door knocker.

Soon, the gate opened. It was Alchemist Zhuang himself who emerged. The moment he saw Chen Jianghe...

...a sharp glint flashed in Alchemist Zhuang’s eyes.

"Fellow Daoist, did you get it?"

Alchemist Zhuang suppressed his excitement, but his voice trembled slightly as he stared intently at Chen Jianghe.

"Fortunately, I was successful." Chen Jianghe nodded and handed the Youthful Grass to Alchemist Zhuang.

"Excellent!"

Alchemist Zhuang exclaimed in delight.

At his age, there were few things that could make him lose his composure. Not even obtaining the Foundation Establishment Pill Formula had made him as happy as Chen Jianghe’s arrival with the Youthful Grass.

The most important person in his heart was his granddaughter, Zhuang Xinyan.

Being able to watch over his granddaughter for another ten years was the greatest happiness he could ask for, the most exciting prospect imaginable.

"Fourteen more years... That’s enough, that’s enough!"

Alchemist Zhuang only had four years left. With the Youthful Grass, he could refine a Youthful Pill. After consuming it, his life would be extended by ten years, giving him a total of fourteen more years to look after his granddaughter and train Jiang Ruxu.

Given the Talent for the Alchemy Dao that Jiang Ruxu had shown, there was a seventy percent chance she could become a High-Grade Alchemist within fourteen years.

"Fellow Daoist, please, come in."

"It’s getting late. I should come back tomorrow." Chen Jianghe glanced at the sky. The sun had set behind the western mountains; it was already 6:45 PM.

In another thirty minutes, it would be time for Qing Street.

"No need for such trouble. You can stay here tonight, Fellow Daoist. Just wait while I refine the Youthful Pill."

Alchemist Zhuang laughed heartily and insisted on ushering Chen Jianghe into the Blessed Residence.

At that moment, the Alchemy Room glowed with the light of a fire. Jiang Ruxu was likely practicing Alchemy, but there was no sign of Zhuang Xinyan.

Perhaps she was in her room, focused on her Cultivation.

"Please wait a moment, Fellow Daoist. Ruxu is Refining Qi Storage Pills and will be out soon," Alchemist Zhuang said with a cheerful laugh.

Chen Jianghe nodded.

He felt a twinge of envy for Jiang Ruxu’s Talent for the Alchemy Dao. She had only been an apprentice for ten years and was already a Middle-Grade Alchemist.

Becoming a High-Grade Alchemist in the future was practically a sure thing for her.

Naturally, he wanted to be on good terms with someone as promising as Jiang Ruxu.

If Ruan Tieniu couldn’t gather the materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill within five years, Chen Jianghe would have to pin his hopes of having one refined on Jiang Ruxu.

Alchemist Zhuang didn’t have many five-year periods left.

"Fellow Daoist, are you aware that Ruan Tieniu’s Foundation Establishment failed?" Alchemist Zhuang asked calmly, looking at Chen Jianghe.

"Yes, I’ve already seen him." Chen Jianghe nodded.

"Then do you also know that he wishes to attempt Foundation Establishment again?"

"I do. Has Fellow Daoist Ruan already come to see you, Alchemist Zhuang?" Chen Jianghe looked puzzled.

Ruan Tieniu had told him he planned to gather the main ingredients for a Foundation Establishment Pill within five years. How did Alchemist Zhuang know about this?

Alchemist Zhuang smiled.

"After Ruan Tieniu’s Foundation Establishment Failure, he came to see me. He wanted to ask me to refine another Foundation Establishment Pill for him in five years."

"Oh? And what did you say, Alchemist Zhuang?" Chen Jianghe asked.

"I told him to find you, Fellow Daoist."

Hearing this, Chen Jianghe understood the implication. The alchemist didn’t want to get too involved with Ruan Tieniu.

And in the process, he had done Chen Jianghe a favor.

If Ruan Tieniu wanted Alchemist Zhuang to perform Alchemy, he would first have to go through Chen Jianghe. This would put Ruan Tieniu in his debt.

’No wonder Ruan Tieniu came looking for me and said so much. It was all because of an easy favor from Alchemist Zhuang.’

Chen Jianghe thought to himself.

He would certainly not refuse Alchemist Zhuang’s attempt to build a better relationship.

Their transaction had already bound them together, forming a deep connection. Besides, Chen Jianghe was also interested in befriending Jiang Ruxu.

"Then we’ll have to see if Fellow Daoist Ruan can gather the main ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill within five years. If he really manages it, then I will have to ask Alchemist Zhuang to fire up the furnace once more."