Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

The Dan Pavilion is filled with Qi Refining cultivators.

He was completely unaware that a Foundation Establishment cultivator had quietly appeared beside him.

"……Yes."

Gu Xi responded respectfully via telepathy, quickly composed herself, and then proceeded to tally the accounts.

'This guy, neither humble nor arrogant, with a calm demeanor, is increasingly resembling a master alchemist…'

Lu Zaian nodded to himself.

The story behind this ancient stream is quite interesting.

As a rogue cultivator, he found a secret manual on alchemy and became an alchemist through trial and error.

It turned out that the alchemy manual was actually written by another mediocre alchemist.

The entire piece is riddled with errors and misleads readers.

Ironically, Gu Xi even advanced to a mid-grade alchemist level by using this manual.

His extremely low success rate in alchemy was due to fundamental errors in his methods and understanding.

Other alchemists could refine several pills in one batch, making a fortune and living a life of luxury.

Gu Xi, however, could barely make ends meet and was utterly destitute.

When he first arrived in Huangze City, he found a pill pavilion and volunteered to sign a profit-sharing contract.

Unable to make up her mind, Xu Yan'er took Gu Xi to meet Lu Zai'an.

After Lu Zaian personally examined the case, he discovered the reason.

It turns out that Gu Xi actually has a great talent for alchemy.

Even with a half-baked manual, one can become a mid-grade first-level alchemist through haphazard practice.

After Lu Zaian's guidance, Gu Xi quickly broke through to the first-tier superior grade.

The success rate of alchemy also skyrocketed!

Later, in order to repay Lu Zaian's kindness in guiding him.

Gu Xi also voluntarily reduced her share of the profits and signed a long-term contract with Lu Zai'an...

Lu Zaian did not hold back in giving advice to such a loyal subordinate.

Whenever he had free time, he would pass on his alchemy experience to Gu Xi.

After all, the stronger Gu Xi's technology is, the more money his Youjian Dange can earn.

As for the saying "Teach your apprentice, and you'll starve,"

Lu Zaian was not afraid at all.

If you can learn it, that's your own ability...

Lu Zaian's core competitiveness in alchemy actually lies in the powerful divine sense gained from cultivating the "Netherworld Tribulation of the Ghostly Soul".

Aside from understanding the medicinal properties, the pill-collecting techniques, and physiques suitable for alchemy like the "Flame Spirit Pill Body,"...

The most important thing in alchemy is having a strong spiritual sense.

The stronger the divine sense, the greater its auxiliary effect on alchemy.

It's not easy for others to easily enhance their spiritual sense...

However, when it came to "The Ghostly Tribulation of the Underworld," Lu Zaian sighed inwardly.

Ever since he sensed something strange while cultivating the "Twelve Tribulations of Soul Devouring" technique.

Lu Zaian then stopped practicing this technique.

I was just used to making rapid progress overnight.

It was still a bit upsetting to suddenly stop him from moving forward.

After ceasing cultivation, the eerie feeling in the sea of ​​souls seemed to intensify.

It was as if something in the dark was guiding me...

And... those invisible lines, one of which seems to be becoming clearer, the other end of which is faintly visible...

What's at the other end of the line?

Lu Zaian had no idea.

All he can do is continuously improve his strength to ensure everything goes smoothly.

"Master, recently several alchemists from our Pill Pavilion have wanted to apply for positions."

"There's even a top-grade first-level alchemist among them. Are we really not going to take them all?"

Suddenly, Gu Xi, standing beside the counter, cautiously transmitted her voice.

He had finished tallying the accounts and, after much deliberation, decided to report the situation to Lu Zaian.

Because of the chaotic situation in the northern airspace.

Recently, many talented people have also flocked to Huangze City.

The reputation of one of the alchemy pavilions attracted many alchemists to seek refuge there.

Some of these alchemists were originally independent cultivators, while others were originally trained by their families or sects.

However, due to the chaos of war outside, they were displaced and forced to seek refuge in the desolate city.

Gu Xi was aware of the Pavilion Master's concerns.

But Gu Xi genuinely wants to make Youjian Dange even better.

And some similar experiences made him unable to bear seeing these talented people wandering outside...

Upon hearing this, Lu Zaian pondered for a moment, then slowly shook his head and said:

"No rush, the market for elixirs is very complex."

"We'll proceed cautiously once the situation in the northern airspace becomes clearer."

Whether they are independent cultivators or those cultivating their own factions, alchemists in the Northern Sky Domain are essentially fighting their own battles.

There seems to be no unified group or force that seeks to benefit alchemists and provides them with a means of mutual support.

Alchemists are a rare and highly sought-after profession in the world of cultivation.

They are usually very popular.

However, when faced with war, they lacked sufficient strength to protect themselves.

He was often coerced and captured by treacherous cultivators and evil practitioners, and then locked in a dark room to refine pills day and night...

Actually, Lu Zaian had a good idea in mind that could create a win-win situation.

However, he doesn't yet have enough strength to unleash it...

Having heard the Pavilion Master say this, Gu Xi had no choice but to give up.

However, since the Pavilion Master is here, I'll give a report on my recent work achievements.

Just as Gu Xi was about to say something more...

"Clang—clang—clang..."

Suddenly, a deafening, resounding bell rang out throughout the city!

The bell rang nine times in a row, each one louder and clearer than the last.

Everyone in the city knows.

Inside the Dan Pavilion.

"What...is going on?"

"Where is the bell tolling?"

"What happened?"

The countless Qi Refining cultivators were in an uproar, looking at each other in bewilderment, not knowing what had happened.

Only Lu Zaian's expression changed slightly.

"This is... the Spirit Bell rings nine times, something big is about to happen?!"

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Zaian's figure vanished from the spot in a flash.

At this moment, the Qi Refining cultivators in the Pill Pavilion suddenly realized what was happening.

"Just now... was that old man a Foundation Establishment cultivator?" someone asked, their eyes glazed over.

"It seems, it should, maybe it is..." Someone quietly swallowed.

Someone quickly asked Gu Xi:

"Shopkeeper, do you know that old man from earlier? What was he talking about about the Nine Rings of the Spirit Bell?"

Gu Xi was only just snapping out of his daze from the sound of the bell.

When asked by the crowd, he replied with a touch of pride and self-satisfaction:

"That's right, it's good to tell you some people who are visiting Huangze City for the first time."

That person just now was none other than Master Lu Zaian, the true owner of our Dan Pavilion, a Foundation Establishment expert and a second-tier alchemist!

Then, when explaining the nine chimes, Gu Xi's expression turned slightly somber.

"It is said that there is a second-tier top-grade magic treasure called the Spirit-Sweeping Bell standing in the inner city of Huangze City."

This bell is only rung when a major event occurs in the Wasteland City.

Nine shots in a row like that... something terrible must have happened...

"What? So that was the mysterious Master Lu?" someone exclaimed in surprise.

Lu Zaian has always lived a secluded life in Huangze City.

Qi Refining cultivators have only heard of his alchemy skills, but few have actually seen him in person.

"Shouldn't we be more concerned about what's going on with that bell ringing right now?"

Another cultivator complained.

"That's right, let's go, let's go out and take a look..."

People surged out, crowding the streets and discussing amongst themselves.

Gu Xi had to guard Dan Ge, so he could only stand at the door and look out.

"I hope nothing serious happens. We finally found a peaceful place, and our cultivation life is starting to improve..."

Gu Xi prayed silently in his heart.

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