Chapter 315

Chapter 315: Refining the Foundation Establishment Dan Again

The backyard was where Lin Xi lived. Apart from her, the concubines previously sent by the Wang Family and the Li Family, as well as Yao Wu, also resided here.

As for the other women, they came occasionally but mostly lived in their own courtyards.

After all, the core area was quite spacious, there weren’t many in the Zhou family, and empty houses were everywhere.

Moreover, this was the family head’s mansion; given their status, it really wasn’t appropriate for them to stay here.

Yao Wu was here due to her status as an Elder and because of the dual cultivation relationship. As for the six concubines, naturally, they had to be handed over to Lin Xi first to be properly taught.

Even though there were six additional women, after more than half a year, their bellies still showed no sign of activity.

It seemed that the level of cultivation truly had a significant impact on bearing children.

Zhou Luo arrived at Yao Wu’s room.

She was sitting at a table, diligently studying Gu techniques.

Since coming to the Lin Family, she hadn’t shown the slightest bit of discomfort. Instead, she got along well with the other women and had gradually adapted to life here.

The gloom from her master’s death previously had also lifted completely.

"My husband."

Seeing him appear, Yao Wu’s eyes curved into a smile, her voice soft.

Zhou Luo walked up to her, glanced at the notes on the table, and gave a faint smile. "So diligent?"

"Well, who made me the Lin Family’s Seventh Elder now." Yao Wu lifted her head, her dark eyes sparkling, a smile on her face.

Back when Zhou Luo had asked her to become the Seventh Elder, her instinct had been to refuse.

But then, she thought it could help share his burdens, and her daily life would still involve studying Gu techniques, so she agreed.

Precisely because she became an Elder, she felt significant pressure and was always thinking about breaking through to become a high-grade Gu Master as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately, lacking guidance from a renowned master, her training speed had never been very fast.

Zhou Luo sat down beside her. Looking at the orderly study notes and the various problems recorded, a glimmer of light flickered in his eyes.

Helpless.

In terms of Gu techniques, his level was actually lower than Yao Wu’s. Even though he was a second level Pill Master, a Second Level spiritual symbol master, possessed several other skills, and was even a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

But each field is like a mountain apart; he felt quite powerless.

"How about I find a high-grade Gu Master to instruct you?" Zhou Luo suggested.

If she continued studying on her own like this, it was unknown when she would achieve her breakthrough.

Yao Wu sighed. "Ah. Finding Gu Masters isn’t easy either."

That was indeed a fact.

In the entire Immortal City, before this, only Zhu Quancheng and Yao Wu were Gu Masters.

This was why, after Zhu Quancheng’s death, Yao Wu could attract so many buyers just by refining some mid-grade Gu insects.

Gu Masters were far too scarce.

Moreover, most Gu Masters were gathered within the Wan Gu Sect in the Jin Yun Domain.

Zhou Luo recalled the token Zhu Quancheng had handed him before dying; perhaps the man intended him to send Yao Wu to the Wan Gu Sect.

But leaving aside how treacherous the journey between Maple Leaf City and Jin Yun Domain would be, would such a powerful sect truly accept a mid-grade Gu Master?

Besides, he still needed to engage in dual cultivation with Yao Wu.

"I’ve asked Wang Lang to inquire. He will inform me as soon as there’s any news of a high-grade Gu Master," Zhou Luo reassured her.

He had mentioned this very matter when speaking with Wang Lang earlier that day.

If a high-grade Gu Master could indeed be found, he believed that given his own status and position, he could certainly invite them to instruct Yao Wu.

"Yes, you are thoughtful, husband," Yao Wu said gratefully, leaning against his shoulder.

"It’s getting late. Let us begin dual cultivation," Zhou Luo murmured softly, wrapping his arm around her.

Yao Wu’s cheeks flushed as she nodded gently.

…

Five days passed, and the news that Zhou Luo was a second level Pill Master who could refine Foundation Establishment Dan spread just as anticipated.

This ignited yet another massive commotion.

If his earlier act of killing two Foundation Establishment cultivators had been like a colossal boulder dropped upon tranquil waters,

this event was akin to the detonation of an artillery shell.

And not just any shell, but one capable of explosive destruction.

Its impact resonated with extraordinary force, attracting attention from countless individuals.

People marveled, acknowledging Zhou Luo’s Immortal fate—Yao Yuan—was truly immense.

They even wondered silently: had he not possessed only a Ninth Grade spiritual root, he might already have become a disciple of that formidable figure.

Regardless, the name Zhou Luo once again swept through the entire Qinyuan Domain like a cyclone.

Even denizens of the Immortal City caught wind of this and flocked toward the Yao Yuan Pavilion.

At this moment, to them, this very shop represented their immediate chance at Immortal fortune.

Forging any connection or acquaintance with him might solve their future concerns over the Foundation Establishment Dan.

Observing the threshold nearly trampled into collapse, Wang Lang had no choice but to announce the shop would shut down for Great Fortune, deciding to wait out this particular storm.

He couldn’t help but privately congratulate himself on the choice he had made long ago.

Within the Lin Family, jubilant celebrations filled the air as everyone basked in their joy.

Over twenty years ago, the family had invested hope in Zhou Luo, praying he might, within his lifetime, attain second level Pill Master status to craft several more Foundation Establishment Dans for the lineage.

To their amazement, merely two decades later, he had already fulfilled this aspiration.

The news left members of the Lin Family too excited to sleep.

Outside the family head’s mansion stood several aged figures trembling with anticipation.

These were the ninth level of Qi Refinement powerhouses within the clan; their presence here was a silent plea for a Foundation Establishment Dan, beseeching him to bestow one in consideration of the family’s honor.

Zhou Luo, however, stated outright: no potion was available. But if they prepared the required Foundation Establishment materials, he would refine it for them.

His words propelled them into immediate, frantic departures, commencing desperate searches for the necessary components.

One month later.

The Wang Family, leading the charge, gathered their Foundation Establishment materials and arrived at Maple Leaf City.

Inside the family head’s mansion, Wang Xian presented a storage ring to Zhou Luo. "Pill Master Zhou, we entrust this matter to your capable hands."

Zhou Luo raised an eyebrow slightly.

He hadn’t expected them to assemble the materials so swiftly.

Truly worthy of being called one of the long-life families; their reserves were undeniably sufficient.

This made him wonder: what depths did the Lin Family’s own resources hold?

He was the master of the Lin Family, yet Lin Xi managed all its affairs, large and small.

He essentially played the role of an absentee proprietor.

"Rest assured, friend Wang," he replied, accepting the storage ring.

Besides the Foundation Establishment materials, the ring held abundant compensation for this refinement—riches equivalent to a small clan’s harvest over several years, considered the standard market price.

Securing a second level Pill Master simply commanded such value.

Holding the storage ring, Zhou Luo proceeded to a partitioned section of the rear courtyard, cleared specifically for his exclusive use in pill refining.

Within the alchemy room, an imposing Purple Gold furnace stood at the center. Moving before it, he meticulously sorted and placed the materials upon the table.

Outside, Wang Xian watched anxiously, allowing not a hint of distraction.

The Fate of his family balanced upon this.

Even he, an Ancestor of the line, dared not treat it lightly.