70: Chapter 71 Refining Foundation Establishment Pills

Not long after, his entire body was unceremoniously thrown onto the ground.

As the powerful binding magic dissipated, Chen Fan slowly opened his eyes and gradually made out his surroundings.

This was an extremely luxurious hall, with carved beams and jade pillars, and various patterns that looked vivid and lifelike.

A young Cultivator dressed in red sat upright in the main seat, drinking Spiritual Tea with great elegance.

"Young Lord, this person is that Alchemist." The old man cast a fierce glare at Chen Fan.

The red-clothed Cultivator smiled and made a gesture of invitation: "Alchemist Chen, please sit. Please forgive the earlier offense."

His words were extremely polite, giving one the feeling of a gentle spring breeze.

"My name is Third Young Master Lu Heng. My fourth brother is a cripple, yet his Foundation has been gradually recovering recently. This must be your doing. A Cultivator capable of refining such a Medicinal Pill is truly rare."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan did not deny it.

"The Medicinal Pill was indeed refined by me. I wonder what Third Young Master requires?"

As he spoke, he slowly took out the Medicinal Pill he had refined.

"High Grade cuihua pill? So that's how it is." Third Young Master Lu Heng was greatly astonished.

The Foundation Establishment old man not far away was equally shocked. He was not a practitioner of Alchemy, and even with diligent study, he could not refine such a pill, so he couldn't help but look at him with newfound respect.

"Little friend, the actions just now were indeed a bit too forceful. Please don't take offense."

"Senior is too polite. It was this Junior who was in the wrong first."

Seeing that the two were amicable, Chen Fan's wariness quickly dissipated, though he knew the other party was trying to recruit him.

After carefully examining the Medicinal Pill, Third Young Master Lu Heng seemed lost in thought.

"Alchemist Chen, you are currently too close to my fourth brother, which is not a good thing for you."

"Why is that?" Chen Fan feigned surprise.

"Many Alchemists have perished at the hands of my fourth brother. If I am not mistaken, all of them had their souls searched."

"Ah!"

"Alchemist Chen, you possess outstanding talent and are a rare Alchemist. If I, the Young Lord, intervene, they will certainly be wary. Become my man, and the benefits will naturally be bountiful."

As he spoke, he glanced toward the back hall and nodded slightly.

Not long after, a seductive female Cultivator walked out slowly.

"It's you?"

The person who arrived was none other than Su Yan. After bowing slightly to the red-clothed Third Young Master Lu Heng, she looked at Chen Fan with a smile.

"You have met this woman before. She is afflicted with a deadly poison. As long as you are willing, she shall be yours."

"Alchemist Chen, a wise bird chooses its tree to nest in. Third Young Master will soon attempt Foundation Establishment, and his strength far exceeds that of Lv Moran."

Su Yan's expression was earnest, and she kept winking at Chen Fan secretly.

Chen Fan understood immediately, knowing that she too was forced into this situation.

"I am merely an Alchemist. If Third Young Master has any needs regarding Alchemy, I will certainly do my utmost."

"Very good. Since that is the case, I will speak plainly. I will soon attempt Foundation Establishment, but unfortunately, the Family has only given me one foundation establishment pill."

"Young Lord, what do you mean?"

"Foundation Establishment is an extremely dangerous undertaking; one foundation establishment pill is simply not enough. Over the next year, you will help me refine foundation establishment pills, and I will provide the Materials."

Just as Chen Fan was about to explain that he had a household of wives, Third Young Master Lu Heng said slowly: "When the time comes, I will send people to the Qin Family to resolve your worries."

Having said this, his expression revealed an attitude that brooked no refusal.

"Su Yan, from now on, you will focus on taking care of Alchemist Chen."

"Yes, this humble one understands." Su Yan bowed slightly in response.

Chen Fan was speechless, knowing that being caught between two factions made it impossible to escape.

Furthermore, he had already advanced to the Peak Qi Refining Stage. If there was an Opportunity to consume a foundation establishment pill, he must seize it.

Subsequently, Chen Fan and Su Yan were arranged in an elegant room. The two locked eyes, both wearing expressions of helplessness.

"Alchemist Chen, this Third Young Master Lu Heng is likewise not a kind soul. You must be extremely careful this time. If you succeed in refining the foundation establishment pill, who knows, you might become a pill slave, spending your whole life refining Medicinal Pills for him."

Su Yan transmitted her voice secretly, reminding him repeatedly.

"We will take it one step at a time!"

A few days later, Chen Fan was brought to a Pill Refining Room, and the foundation establishment pill Pill Formula and various refining Materials were all delivered.

Chen Fan was quite shocked. In Foundation Establishment Families and Qi Refining Families, these Materials were hard to obtain, but in the Zifu Family, it was extremely easy.

"Alchemist Chen, in one year, I require five foundation establishment pills, with a success rate maintained at thirty percent. I assume these Materials are sufficient."

Third Young Master Lu Heng smiled faintly, his eyes filled with majesty.

"They are sufficient." Seeing the other party's high-and-mighty demeanor, Chen Fan felt extreme disgust.

"Very good. One year is the deadline, and they must be of medium quality. I hope you will not disappoint me. As for the matter of the two of you appearing here, I will personally explain it to my fourth brother."

As he spoke, he strode out of the door.

Looking at the pile of refining Materials, Chen Fan felt quite excited.

The Spiritual Plants for refining Medicinal Pills had long been monopolized by the Sect. Their purpose was simple: to fully control local cultivation Families; they absolutely did not allow large numbers of powerful factions to emerge locally.

The refining Jade Slips provided by the other party contained a total of three types, representing three different refining thought processes and methods.

The differences were not significant; they were much the same.

Although he did not have the foundation establishment pill Pill Formula or refining experience in his mind, he had accumulated quite a bit of Alchemy experience over the years. Refining a foundation establishment pill did not seem difficult for him.

"One year is enough."

Chen Fan did not rush to refine; instead, he kept thinking about the refining methods and practicing them in his mind.

For him, this was an Opportunity. If he missed it, it would be a great pity.

After half a year of contemplation, he finally began to refine the Medicinal Pill.

Starting the fire, warming the furnace, adding the Medicinal Pill ingredients, Fusion, and refining—every step was extremely cautious, for fear of any mistakes.

Not long after, as a faint fragrance wafted from the Pill Furnace, Chen Fan's eyes suddenly brightened, and he carefully sensed it with his Spiritual Sense.

He could clearly feel the uniqueness of the Medicinal Pill. The dense Spiritual Qi in the surroundings was continuously pouring into it, and the medicinal patterns on its surface were slowly forming.

Chen Fan dared not be careless. He concentrated his mind and calmed his Qi, casting extremely complex Alchemy hand seals.

As the vibrations of the Pill Furnace gradually ceased, the rich medicinal fragrance became increasingly intense.

Chen Fan slowly let out a sigh of relief. When the timing was right, he flicked his long sleeve and slowly opened the Pill Furnace.

The Medicinal Pill rose slowly, emitting a blue light.

"It's a success."

After seeing the medicinal patterns clearly, Chen Fan let out a sigh of relief.

The two Medicinal Pills were of medium quality, with exactly four patterns.

"Third Young Master Lu Heng needs five foundation establishment pills; it seems I will be able to complete the task soon."

Chen Fan dared not rest and, in one go, began refining the second batch of Medicinal Pills.

He kept casting thick magic seals, and cracking sounds rang out from the Pill Furnace as the surrounding dense Spiritual Qi poured into it once again.

Meanwhile, in a residence further away, Third Young Master Lu Heng looked indifferently at the Spiritual Qi fluctuations above the Pill Formula, the corner of his mouth twitching slightly.

"Kid, you had better succeed in refining them. If you delay my grand plan, your life will be forfeit."