"Really to dismiss me just because of those insignificant people? Really... is it worth it?!"

"I don't understand, I really don't understand!"

"What do those people have to do with me, and what do they have to do with my master!"

As he finished speaking, he released his grip and restrainedly pounded the ground with his fist.

"Ugh……"

Nie Yuan sighed, "To be honest, Master is an eccentric... but it's also possible that Master takes extra care of Junior Brother because he hasn't been a disciple for long."

"After Master disappeared."

Lu Ji said in a deep voice, "The position of the supervisor will be vacant. Only when I take that position can I protect you."

"should be no problem."

Nie Yuan analyzed, "Even if my junior brother inherits the Dragon Gallant Silver Spear and... marries my junior sister, he only has one battalion of soldiers under his command. In terms of seniority, he is still not as good as my senior brother. Moreover, His Majesty will probably favor my senior brother more."

"We must fight this battle well."

Lu Ji slowly pulled his fist out of the dented stone floor, his voice becoming exceptionally heavy and resolute: "Fight to the Northern Border, fight to show the world! I, Lu Ji, am the true eldest disciple of Sun Xiangzong, and the future heart and soul of the Northern Liang army!"

……

"Bang bang bang!"

early morning.

The hired villagers placed boxes of gold, silver, jewels, and silk in the courtyard of the governor's mansion, and the most famous matchmaker in Liangzhou City came to formally propose marriage.

The wedding date was set after the Battle of the Grasslands.

The most urgent task is to win this battle.

Since Master hasn't spoken about the Luo Tian Mountains, it means he has other plans. I should just focus on military affairs.

Also.

I should also tell Sister Lan about the matter of marrying Senior Sister Sun.

Gu Xinlan is definitely fine.

The house is just a bit too small for us.

A three-courtyard complex.

The first courtyard is for maids, the second for Lan Jie'er, and the back courtyard is where I cultivate and live with Ningxiang and the others. Now, with the addition of Senior Sister Sun, there will be at least one more courtyard.

Not to mention……

As Chen Yunxi grows up, Chen Duhe will eventually have his own place to live.

It's time to move to a bigger house.

of course.

This was no problem for Chen Sanshi; he had plenty of money.

"The master is back."

Siqin Mohua greeted them at the door.

Chen Sanshi did not waste any time.

In a few days, I will be setting off to explore Tiger Hill. Before that, it would be best if I could break through to the Great Perfection of the Mysterious Image.

Once the Nourishing Meridian Pill is finished, simply practicing will definitely not be enough.

But if we could refine a few more Nourishing Meridian Pills, and combine them with the Zouwu Heart, a few days would be enough!

"You want me to do it again?"

Zhao Zhao began chopping wood and adding water, preparing for the alchemy process.

"This is an apprentice."

Ningxiang tapped the door open and said, "In the cultivation world, you have to pay spirit stones to learn these skills."

"boom--"

Crimson flames rose up.

The array patterns of the alchemy furnace activated layer by layer, absorbing the strange fire and then transmitting it into the interior.

Chen Sanshi stood to the side, adding rare and precious materials one by one according to the time.

Linghe is the most basic raw material.

Moreover, with the blessing of the alchemy furnace, the spiritual herbs dissolve instantly upon entering the water, quickly turning the entire furnace of water a bluish-green color. Furthermore, they need to be added continuously in large quantities, in batches.

Then, there are the remaining materials.

Cold-weed grass, precious wood, soothing flower...

Each of these items is a rare and precious natural treasure purchased from Daze Market. They require a place rich in spiritual energy and a long period of time to grow. Any one of them alone would be of immeasurable value in the mortal world.

The Nourishing Meridian Pill contains thirty-six major transformations and sixty-three minor transformations, making it far more complex than the Bigu Pill.

"boom!"

"Buzz, boom, boom!"

After the materials were almost added, the alchemy furnace began to react violently, as if it contained suppressed tsunamis that were about to erupt. Chen Sanshi mobilized his magic power, placed his hands on it, and merged with the furnace through the array, then sensed the changes within it with his divine sense.

Even if it's not the first time using it.

He was still amazed by the wonders of the alchemy furnace.

Materials, formations, shapes...

Neither of these can be understood overnight.

Inside the alchemy furnace.

He vaguely sensed that each rare and precious material was becoming incredibly large. With the support of their strange fire and magical power, they were constantly colliding with each other. The changes produced by each collision contained the truth of the Great Dao.

Unsurprisingly, the first attempt to refine the Nourishing Meridian Pill failed again.

Moreover, the materials wasted in the process were even more than those used for the Bigu Pill. It took him seven or eight attempts to refine a single inferior pill. It wasn't until the ninth attempt that he finally mastered the technique and became proficient in the ninety-six variations.

"Buzz!"

Just then, the golden smoke wood burned out, and the array patterns on the alchemy furnace seemed to lose their power supply, dimming one by one. The furnace opened, revealing a greenish-blue pill.

Nourishing Meridian Pill, a superior product.

Chen Sanshi breathed a sigh of relief.

At least we didn't waste all the materials.

Even so, it's still a huge loss!

Despite possessing exceptional talent in alchemy, he consistently incurred losses in the early stages of his alchemy practice.

Cultivating immortality and mastering all arts—how easy is that?

It is said.

Most alchemists usually only refine one or two of the most familiar pills to ensure a steady profit. Very few people refine multiple pills, as this not only wastes time but also often results in losses.

Chen Sanshi is clearly an exception.

[Skill: Alchemy (Beginner)]

【Progress: 50/100】

[Effect: None]

More than halfway done.

Chen Sanshi estimated that once he refined the True Martial Pill, he would be able to get the basics down, and then refining pills would probably not be so difficult anymore.

That's it.

He waved his sleeve and put everything into his storage bag.

"Oh right, I almost forgot something. Ningxiang, come here for a moment."

Chen Sanshi took out a sheepskin scroll from his pocket.

This is a contract between the two of them.

After the banquet ended last night, my fourth senior brother returned it to him.

He asked, "How do I undo this?"

"Disarm?"

Ningxiang leaned closer, her limpid eyes darting around: "General, are you serious?"

"Hurry."

Chen Sanshi urged, "I still need to cultivate."

"First chant the incantation, then cast the spell, and finally tear up this contract."

Ningxiang sat down beside him: "General, let me teach you."

They taught me step by step.

Chen Sanshi did as instructed, and in the end, he even burned Ningxiang to ashes with a strange fire in front of her.

He said, "From now on, you are free. You can leave now if you want. If you want to stay, I will protect you both in place of our master."

"General, you are so kind and righteous, I will certainly live up to your expectations."

Ningxiang's sleeves fluttered down, and she pointed to the sky with a solemn expression, saying, "Today, Ningxiang swears here that in this life and the next, I am willing to be Chen Sanshi's protector and serve him by his side. If I break this vow, may I be struck by lightning and severed from the cycle of reincarnation."

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