Chapter 316

Chapter 316: Pill Refining Plans

Zhou Luo’s refining of Foundation Establishment Dan was strictly controlled. Wang Xian personally oversaw it, with his mental strength covering the entire area, and no one was allowed to enter.

If this matter were to leak, it would definitely invite covetous intentions from countless people.

Especially since Maple Leaf City was not like an Immortal City, even with three Foundation Establishment strong persons, it was still hard to guard against bandits and evil cultivators who coveted Foundation Establishment Dan.

Treachery is harder to defend against than open force, so to be safe, these precautions were necessary.

At the same time, news of Zhou Luo being a second level Pill Master had spread like wildfire.

It even startled the Qinyuan Sect.

However, upon learning that he only had Ninth Grade spiritual roots, the matter eventually came to nothing.

Clearly, compared to achieving Foundation Establishment at an advanced age or becoming a second level Pill Master, the role of spiritual roots had a greater impact.

After all, spiritual roots determined a person’s upper limit.

In many people’s eyes, that person might spend his entire life stuck at his current realm.

Unless he was incredibly lucky enough to gain the favor of a major figure once again.

A cultivator with no potential, no matter how excellently he performed, the Immortal Sect would still consider whether to cultivate him or not.

Moreover, Zhou Luo’s ability was not even rare within the Immortal Sect.

Even across all of Huoyun Country, it was not outstanding.

Only within the Qinyuan Domain, loose cultivators and family factions worshipped him intensely.

They didn’t care about potential; they only cared if he could meet immediate needs.

Currently, everyone urgently wanted to confirm whether that person could refine Foundation Establishment Dan.

Until this matter was settled beyond doubt, people were still wary of Zhou Luo.

Even so, there were still many people wanting to join the Lin Family.

Because if the rumors held true, the Lin Family would be the only long-life family capable of refining Foundation Establishment Dan.

If they could excel within the family, they might receive a Foundation Establishment Dan pill in the future.

Even if he couldn’t refine it, the value of a second level Pill Master was undeniable.

Additionally, during this period, the Lin Family, to replenish its combat forces, was actively recruiting sons-in-law.

For a time, the entire Maple Leaf City was overcrowded, with people lining up eagerly to become sons-in-law for the Lin Family.

Thinking back to old times, Zhou Luo and others had once worried that becoming sons-in-law might harm their cultivation.

But now, everyone was rushing to become sons-in-law, hoping to grasp even a sliver of immortality opportunities within the Lin Family.

As for any impact on cultivation, rather than facing a lifetime of mediocrity, they preferred to take this gamble.

Lin Xi entrusted this matter to her father Lin Ze to handle. This Tenth Elder who managed logistics had not expected so many cultivators to choose to be sons-in-law, even including fifth layer of Qi Refinement cultivators.

To that end, he specifically set up thresholds to select the most outstanding cultivators for producing heirs and ensuring future generations for the Lin Family.

While Zhou Luo was diligently refining pills, the Lin Family mansion welcomed many new faces.

Just like him in the past, they arrived at the family full of hope, longing to change their Fate through this.

Five days later, in the alchemy room.

Zhou Luo had reached the step of guiding the pill formula steps.

After stepping into the Foundation Establishment realm, his mental strength had greatly increased. He no longer needed auxiliary tools like the Golden Core puppet to refine potions.

Moreover, because he had mastered all Second Level alchemy skills, and without the restriction of mental strength, refining potions became even smoother.

The reason this process took more time was mainly because he had condensed some of the auxiliary herbs.

Foundation Establishment Dan required three main ingredients and thirty-one auxiliary herbs. He couldn’t alter the main ingredients, but the amount of auxiliary herbs offered room for adjustment.

After all, Wang Xian wasn’t a Pill Master. Even if he tried to scrutinize, he wouldn’t uncover any clues.

Zhou Luo merely needed to ensure that the refined Foundation Establishment Dan met the standard quality.

In fact, if the pill turned out too superior, it might arouse suspicion.

One day later.

The furnace suddenly erupted with dazzling, multicolored light, and a rich, fragrant aroma of potion filled the air.

Outside, Wang Xian jolted inwardly, a flash of astonishment flickering in his eyes.

He actually succeeded?

An impulse surged within him to rush into the alchemy room and see for himself.

Yet, fearing he might disrupt the delicate process, he ultimately restrained himself.

Inside the alchemy room, Zhou Luo, after confirming Wang Xian wasn’t spying, turned his gaze to the furnace.

Inside, two Foundation Establishment Dans lay quietly, both ordinary grade.

Zhou Luo placed one pill into his backpack and took out another, depositing it into an exquisite wooden box. He then stepped outside.

Outside, upon seeing Zhou Luo emerge, Wang Xian’s heart leaped with joy. He hurried towards him, clearly agitated.

Though he was a Foundation Establishment cultivator himself, faced with a Foundation Establishment Dan—a symbol of his family’s future—his composure inevitably faltered.

It was only natural.

"Pill Master Zhou, how did it go?" Wang Xian asked with a smile, even though he had already guessed the outcome.

Zhou Luo responded, "Fortunately, no mishaps occurred. But this batch only yielded two Foundation Establishment Dans, and one of them is a failed pill."

He lied without turning red—calm as could be.

After all, no one had witnessed the process, and the other party’s goal had only been one ordinary Foundation Establishment Dan.

Since his skill allowed him to over-deliver, the extra pill naturally served as his personal reward.

However, such tricks needed to be used sparingly. Most Pill Masters permitted onlookers, making it quite difficult to manipulate the final pill yield unnoticed.

This had been a rare opportunity.

For future public refinement sessions, he’d have to adjust tactics—perhaps modifying the Foundation Establishment materials instead.

Hearing of the successful refinement, Wang Xian’s breath hitched slightly, and his smile widened further.

For him, a successful refinement was immensely fortunate.

Truth be told, commissioning this pill had involved a gamble.

He hadn’t been entirely certain Pill Master Zhou truly possessed the skill to refine it.

Now that the gamble had paid off, a profound sense of relief washed over him.

"Pill Master Zhou, the pill’s grade…?" he inquired seriously.

"It’s Middle-Grade," Zhou Luo replied, offering the exquisite wooden box.

Wang Xian took the box and opened it. Inside lay a translucent spirit pill adorned with four Dao patterns.

His eyes brightened, heart swelling with excitement.

Obtaining a single ordinary Foundation Establishment Dan exceeded his utmost expectations.

After all, in these times, the success rate of refining Foundation Establishment Dan wasn’t high. Even many Second Level Middle Grade Pill Masters had a high probability of failing.

Such was the case with that Pill Master Sun from before.

Carefully storing the Foundation Establishment Dan away, Wang Xian bowed deeply and formally to Zhou Luo. "My deepest gratitude, Pill Master Zhou."

"It was an equal exchange. I hope Friend Wang Xian will help spread the word." Zhou Luo cut straight to the point.

He knew there were many skeptics out there questioning his abilities.

Having the Wang Family vouch for him would be significant.

Wang Xian nodded gravely.

"Rest assured, Pill Master Zhou. Once all necessary arrangements are made, I will see to it personally that the news is widely proclaimed."

However, the matter of the Foundation Establishment Dan couldn’t be divulged yet. He planned to wait until the designated family member reached the core district of the Immortal City before announcing it publicly.

"Good. It’s best not to delay then, Friend Wang Xian. You should return home immediately," Zhou Luo suggested.

Such matters were best settled quickly to avoid unforeseen complications.