Chapter 268: Chapter 145: Luo Tian is Decided, Four Halls Stand Apart, All Cultivators Return to Heart, Dead Set_6
Translator: 549690339
This method proves exceedingly useful when applied to lower order cultivators.
However, as cultivators grow, Mi Shuhua becomes tight-fisted, unwilling to part with truly valuable things.
This Foundation Establishment Pill had once tempted Han Dang, and even made the nine Ninth Level Qi Refinement cultivators of the Broken Mountain Gang risk their lives for it.
Eventually, between Wang Yuan and Qin Liangchen, he promised it to the latter.
Yet in truth, the actual item was never produced.
The last time, he chose to use it to tempt Luo Chen.
Perhaps he was aware that making this kind of oral promise again would hardly inspire trust in others.
Therefore, he gave it to Luo Chen.
But even so, he still set up numerous restrictions on it, allowing Luo Chen to see it and touch it, but not consume it.
After his death, Luo Chen asked Miao Wen to help remove the remaining prohibitions.
Miao Wen didn’t mind, and after removing them, he discovered it was a Foundation Establishment Pill.
Then, Miao Wen took a deep look at Luo Chen, but didn’t say anything.
In the eyes of sect cultivators like them, the value of the Foundation Establishment Pill was not that significant.
Yet, to a rogue cultivator, it’s worth risking everything to obtain.
Spirit Stones, resources, cultivation techniques, relatives, friends, Dao Companion Cultivators, even gambling with their own lives.
But now, Luo Chen had nonchalantly given it to Qin Liangchen!
Although it was returning something to its rightful owner, wasn’t it also a massive act of letting go?
For a moment, Qin Liangchen was silent.
He never expected, Luo Chen would give him a Foundation Establishment Pill.
This left him at a loss for words.
Refuse?
No Qi Refinement Cultivator would refuse a Foundation Establishment Pill placed before them.
Oh, now there is one – Luo Chen.
Accept?
He should accept it, right!
After all, it was originally his.
Yet, something felt off.
In his hesitation, Qin Liangchen looked at Luo Chen.
He noticed that the latter’s gaze was evasive, always avoiding the jade box containing the Foundation Establishment Pill.
It wasn’t out of disdain, but more like he feared that looking at it would make him want to take it back.
“So, he didn’t really seem as indifferent as he pretended to be!”
The corners of Qin Liangchen’s mouth lifted slightly, and he asked softly, “Are you sure you are okay with this?”
“Hey, we are brothers, why ask such questions?”
Luo Chen casually waved his hand, “Quickly close the box, the pill’s efficacy is leaking.”
“Let’s continue drinking, let’s work hard together in the future, life will surely get better and better”
The wine cups were refilled, and the atmosphere heated up again.
It seemed as if all the confusion about the future had disappeared.
The front door was closed.
Luo Chen lay on the bed, his hands folded behind his head, legs propped up, eyes gazing at the bright night sky through the glazed skylight.
At this moment, he felt at ease.
He’d freed himself from Mi Shuhua’s oppression.
He had got a small power of his own.
The sole Foundation Establishment Pill that had been a thorn in his side had finally been dealt with.
No Qi Refinement Stage Rogue Cultivator could be indifferent to a Foundation Establishment Pill.
Luo Chen was no exception!
But that pill was like a hot potato.
In name, it belonged to Qin Liangchen.
In reality, it was in Luo Chen’s hands.
If Luo Chen had indeed refined a large amount of Jade Marrow Pills for Mi Shuhua, and sold them off to gain profit,
he might have used this Foundation Establishment Pill without any guilt.
However, the downfall of the Broken Mountain Gang and the demise of Mi Shuhua brought Luo Chen a sense of unease, nowhere to place the peace of mind he once had.
Luo Chen carefully pondered over the value of the Foundation Establishment Pill to him.
It wasn’t as immense as he had imagined.
Yes, it wasn’t that valuable.
First of all, Luo Chen’s cultivation level was still at the Eighth Level Qi Refinement, far from breaking through the Ninth Level, let alone the Qi Refinement Finalization needed for Foundation Establishment. This would all take a very long time.
In the short term, this Foundation Establishment Pill could not play its role.
Secondly, one knows one’s situation the best.
Five Spirit Roots, a gift from birth.
Cultivation is already so difficult, breakthroughs towards Foundation Establishment are even more challenging.
A mere lower grade Foundation Establishment Pill will not play a significant role.
Thirdly, he has already teamed up with Miao Wen.
Even if Luo Chen is not yet a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, he will definitely have an inherent advantage in purchasing Foundation Establishment Pills in the future.
Miao Wen isn’t like Mi Shuhua who wouldn’t tolerate others!
He is from the Nascent Soul Ascendant Sect, having broad knowledge and a wide perspective.
He has seen a lot of things that are better than the Foundation Establishment Pill.
He also knows a lot of people who are stronger than Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
If Luo Chen can reach the Foundation Establishment stage and advance to become a Second Order Pill Refiner, their cooperation would bring even greater benefits.
Miao Wen is not afraid of Luo Chen turning against him even after reaching a higher cultivation level.
Virtually, the Yu Ding Sword Sect has given Miao Wen this confidence.
Therefore, Luo Chen will not lack one or two Foundation Establishment Pills in the future!
Given this, why should he keep this risky item on hand, tormenting his conscience all the time?
Returning it to the original owner, Luo Chen can feel at peace and earn Qin Liangchen’s gratitude in return.
Moreover, Qin Liangchen is not alone. His Dao Companion, Murong Qinglian, is also at the Ninth Level Qi Refinement and is particularly good at handling general matters. He even has a son studying in the Luo Yun Sect, who has promising potential, perhaps a future Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
In this way, by offering merely a temporary unusable Foundation Establishment Pill, Luo Chen will gain the friendship of Qin Liangchen and his wife, as well as their son’s goodwill.
No matter what, this decision is a sure win, no loss!
Of course, thinking this way may seem opportunistic.
Real friends don’t consider so much.
But cultivators are different from ordinary people, only by meticulously calculating cultivation resources can friendship be solidified more securely.
Luo Chen also wishes that if danger strikes again, there will be someone to block enemies for him, cover his retreat, and travel thousands of miles, alone with a sword, to rescue him.
“As the saying goes, ‘wealth and law are grounded, this grounding implies not only teachers and relatives, but also a place for friends.”‘
“Therefore, isn’t this also cultivation?”
Thinking about cultivation, Luo Chen flipped over and sat up.
He can’t miss today’s homework!
Meanwhile, in the next room over.
The couple, without lighting the room, huddle together, their eyes fixed on the jade box.
That quiet pill, the size of a longan, lying inside, exuding a scent that makes one shiver.
The hope of Foundation Establishment!
After a long while, Murong Qinglian said hesitantly, “Luo Chen is not just planning to mend your arm, but also gave you this Foundation Establishment Pill?”
“Wife, you’ve said that three times now.”
“You annoying man!”
She coquettishly pushed Qin Liangchen, then said sentimentally, “What are you thinking?”
There was no response, only the sound of gentle breathing.
Murong Qinglian sighed, closed the box, and handed it over to Qin Liangchen with great care.
“No matter what you think, from now on, I will do my best to manage the Luo Tian Creed for Luo Chen.”
“He has not had it easy, fighting on his own up to this point.”
“We should always help each other out a bit.”
“Moreover, it would be good if Xiao Hu could reach Foundation Establishment in the future, but if he can’t, with Luo Chen around, he will have another person to rely on!”
Listening to his wife’s endless chatter, Qin Liangchen held the jade box and lay down on the bed.
He looked at the mosquito net, and after a long while, he whispered, “Luo Chen, is my brother too!”