181: Chapter 181 Rejecting the Foundation Building Pill Reward

However, Chen Jiancang couldn't expose the secret of his Golden Finger, so he could only agree with Old Ancestor Chen Qingyuan's words.

"Indeed, this Blood Nourishing Muscle Generating Pill has truly astonishing effects. Although it's only a Second Order pill, it greatly boosts the vital energy and blood of Golden Core Cultivators."

"It's even comparable to some so-called Third Order pills that enhance vital energy and blood. Most importantly, you are able to concoct such a profound and wondrous pill at such a young age. This level of alchemy talent is truly rare and valuable."

"It's just that your Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root Aptitude is completely incompatible with your alchemy talent. Alas, perhaps this is the Dao of Heaven, which balances all things in nature. It gave you outstanding alchemy talent, but also burdened you with a Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root. Every gain and loss is fate," Chen Qingyuan couldn't help but sigh.

"If you had Three Spiritual Root talent, perhaps relying solely on your alchemy talent and piling up pills could even allow you to reach the Nascent Soul Realm. What a pity, you only have Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root Aptitude, making it incredibly difficult to even break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage."

Chen Jiancang didn't say much upon hearing this, nor did he show any resentment. After all, Old Ancestor Chen Qingyuan was speaking based on the actual situation.

In the cultivation world, there are rare cases of those with Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root Aptitude breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, and even then, it's only achieved by piling up a massive amount of resources regardless of cost.

Of course, there are also Cultivators with Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root Aptitude who possess special Physiques, and their special Physique can compensate for the shortcomings of the Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root Aptitude, but such cases are extremely rare.

However, when Chen Qingyuan examined Chen Jiancang's physical condition just now, he had already determined that Chen Jiancang's body did not possess a special Physique.

Chen Jiancang also deeply agreed with Chen Qingyuan's regret. If he didn't have the assistance of the Golden Finger, he would probably only remain in the Middle Stage of Qi Refining his entire life, wasting away.

How could he have the chance to explore the Foundation Establishment Realm or even higher Domains?

Chen Qingyuan looked at the silent Chen Jiancang, thinking that Chen Jiancang was disheartened by his words. He then smiled and said, "Jiancang, don't be discouraged. You have repeatedly made contributions to the Chen Family, and your alchemy talent is so outstanding. Therefore, the Chen Family has decided to fully assist you with Foundation Establishment. Even if you have Five Spiritual Root Aptitude, we will still elevate you to the Foundation Establishment Realm. How about it?"

Chen Qingyuan smiled as he told Chen Jiancang the Chen Family's decision.

Although Chen Qingyuan spoke casually, the value of his words was not at all low. One must know that one foundation establishment pill can guarantee a 100% Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm for someone with Two Spiritual Root Aptitude, and even for those with Three Spiritual Root talent, there's a 60% chance, but for Five Elements Mixed Spiritual Root Aptitude, the possibility is almost zero.

If the Chen Family were to fully supply resources to help him with Foundation Establishment, the consumption of foundation establishment pills would be at least ten or more.

Such a large investment of foundation establishment pills is impossible for the Chen Family to provide at once, unless they cut off the hopes of other Chen Family members for Foundation Establishment in the short term.

After all, the difficulty in refining foundation establishment pills is one reason, and the shortage of main ingredients is another.

Fortunately, after this encirclement and annihilation of the Blood Hidden Gate and the Gold Scorpion Gang, the Chen Family confiscated dozens of foundation establishment pills from the treasuries of the two major forces. Otherwise, the Chen Family truly wouldn't be able to produce so many foundation establishment pills in a short period.

However, as for the Chen Family's decision, Chen Jiancang didn't want to accept it. He knew in his heart that if he accepted the Chen Family's reward of foundation establishment pills and allowed the Chen Family to fully support his Foundation Establishment, such a situation would inevitably affect the plans of other Chen Family members at the peak of Qi Refining to exchange for foundation establishment pills.

And he is not yet at the peak of Qi Refining, nor does he need foundation establishment pills for Foundation Establishment in the short term. Moreover, when he reaches the peak of Qi Refining, he can complete his Foundation Establishment by refining the foundation establishment pills himself.

Chen Jiancang shook his head and cupped his hands to Chen Qingyuan in greeting: "Thank you for Old Ancestor's kind intentions, but I must respectfully decline."

"Oh, why is that? Don't you want to break through to Foundation Establishment?" Chen Qingyuan asked in surprise. After all, as Cultivators, no one doesn't want to live a long life, and as long as one breaks through to Foundation Establishment, their lifespan can reach over 250 years, almost doubling compared to Qi Refining Cultivators.

Chen Qingyuan couldn't understand why Chen Jiancang would refuse the Chen Family's kind offer.

Chen Jiancang smiled and explained: "Old Ancestor, it's not that I am unwilling to accept the Chen Family's favor, but rather that I am currently trying to figure out the refinement of foundation establishment pills myself. I am confident that I can refine foundation establishment pills myself when I reach the peak of Qi Refining."

"So, I'd rather not occupy the Chen Family's resources. After all, the Qi Refining Cultivators in the Chen Family waiting for foundation establishment pills for Foundation Establishment are still lined up."

"If my occupying the foundation establishment pills causes their date for exchanging foundation establishment pills to be delayed, that is something I am unwilling to see."

Chen Jiancang's words were impactful, a mix of truth and falsehood, but his decision to refuse consuming Chen Family resources for Foundation Establishment slightly moved Chen Qingyuan.

After all, not everyone can refuse such readily available benefits.

"Hahaha, good, good, good. As expected of the Chen Family's prodigy, to have such perseverance and determination! However, the refinement of foundation establishment pills is not easy. Are you sure you don't want to rely on the Chen Family's resources and rely on yourself for Foundation Establishment?" Chen Qingyuan's eyes were full of admiration for Chen Jiancang, and he asked for confirmation again.

Chen Jiancang nodded without hesitation. Although these were free foundation establishment pills, they were undoubtedly a windfall for Chen Jiancang, but Chen Jiancang disdained taking advantage of these benefits from the Chen Family.

After all, he cultivated with the support of the Chen Family. If he monopolized all the foundation establishment pills stored by the Chen Family, it would inevitably cause criticism from the Chen Family members whose foundation establishment pills were cut off.

"Hahaha, good. Since Jiancang, you have already made your decision, I will not force you. However, you are still young and can keep trying. If you truly cannot break through to Foundation Establishment on your own, the Chen Family's decision will still be valid."

The more Chen Qingyuan looked at Chen Jiancang, the more he admired him. He then continued, "However, you have made so many contributions to the Chen Family, and you cannot go unrewarded. Originally, I intended to have the Chen Family fully assist you with Foundation Establishment, but since you have refused, the matter of reward cannot be dismissed. Think about it, how do you want the Chen Family to reward you?"

In addition to Chen Jiancang's previous contributions, the Blood Nourishing Muscle Generating Pill that Chen Jiancang refined this time not only helped Chen Qingyuan recover from serious injuries due to vital energy and blood loss, but also played a crucial role in the process of annihilating the Blood Hidden Gate and the Gold Scorpion Gang.

Therefore, such a great contribution cannot go unrewarded.

Chen Jiancang knew that if he refused again, it would seem a bit pretentious. He thought for a moment and stated his expectation.

"Old Ancestor, if possible, please reward me with some spiritual seeds of high-grade spiritual plants and herbs, regardless of the variety."

Chen Jiancang's greatest reliance for breaking through cultivation Realms is currently cultivating spiritual plants and herbs. He is only in the Qi Refining Stage now, and the demand for spirit energy groups is not very large, which can be met by harvesting some First Order spiritual plants and herbs.

However, the further he cultivates, the rewards provided by First Order spiritual plants and herbs will probably not be of much use to Chen Jiancang.

Therefore, Chen Jiancang decided to plan ahead and plant some easy-to-manage and high-grade spiritual plants and herbs as early as possible. This way, when he breaks through to the next Realm, he won't have to spend a lot of time waiting for the spiritual plants and herbs to mature.