The celebration was grand—part victory banquet, part wedding feast.
Held beneath a rare, brilliant spring sun, it brought warmth not just to the air, but to the hearts of everyone in Luo Tian Society.
The stars of the event were none other than Zeng Wen and Xiugu, whose long-awaited union was finally made official. But truly, it was a moment for all the cultivators of Luo Tian Society to rejoice.
With Luo Chen, their "esteemed and virtuous” leader, personally officiating as the host and matchmaker, the newlyweds were eventually ushered into their bridal chamber amid cheers and laughter.
Then came Luo Tian Society’s night of revelry!
Luo Chen drank heartily. Not because he intended to, but because nearly every subordinate came to him, cup in hand, offering toasts of gratitude and respect. It had been more than a month since the decisive battle, and during that time, Luo Tian Society had quietly regained its strength.
The wounded had healed, with most even experiencing a leap in their cultivation—save for a few who carried scars that no pill could mend. New rogue cultivators had been recruited as well, swelling their ranks.
On the surface, Luo Tian Society seemed to have been severely weakened by the battles it had endured.
But in truth? Luo Tian Society was stronger than ever.
This newfound strength was not just in numbers, but in spirit and foundation.
More importantly, it was because Luo Chen and Wang Yuan were holding the fort, making them fearless even against Foundation Establishment cultivators. This meant that Luo Tian Society was now an organization on par with a Foundation Establishment faction.
Moreover, their unity had strengthened significantly, with a core group of cultivators forged through blood and fire. Through the Luo Tian Society, they had gained greater resources and higher status.
Naturally, they would now be even more devoted to protecting it.
The next day, around noon, Luo Chen was once again inside the green-thatched hut, immersed in his alchemy when an eager voice rang out outside.
"President! President!"
Zeng Wen’s face was flushed with urgency yet also a trace of... embarrassment?
"Do you still have that... you know... the good stuff?” he asked in a hushed voice, leaning in conspiratorially.
Without replying, he casually raised his hand and cast Cleanse, removing the lingering smoke, medicinal scent, and pill vapor that clung to his robes after hours of alchemy.
Then, right in front of Zeng Wen, he casually cast a Sound Isolation. This series of elaborate actions left Zeng Wen thoroughly baffled.
After that, Luo Chen retrieved a Golden Bamboo Pen and a book and flipping to a blank page—
"I do have a few more, but you’ll need to describe your experience using the supreme-grade Myriad Wonders pill for me."
Uh... Zeng Wen froze awkwardly.
His round, plump face turned beet red.
For a moment, he had no idea where to begin.
Luo Chen was not surprised in the slightest.
Like an old apothecary, he patiently guided Zeng Wen, coaxing him to speak.
Before long, the blank paper was filled with notes detailing the effects of the supreme-grade Myriad Wonders pill.
[Effects Recorded]
Extremely potent aphrodisiac effects, three times stronger than before.
Exceptional delay and enhancement effects.
Boosts cultivation not only for the user but also for their partner. If paired with dual cultivation techniques, the effects could be even greater.
When he recorded this last point, even Luo Chen was astonished. The supreme-grade Myriad Wonders pill could actually be used for cultivation?
Across from him, Zeng Wen had completely shed the awkwardness he'd worn earlier. Now,he stood with his sleeves fluttering dramatically, speaking with confidence.
"I am not,” he declared solemnly, "a man obsessed with worldly pleasures.
"It's just that this pill has truly made me glimpse hope in the Great Dao. If I could take one every day, I might even have a chance at peeking into the Foundation Establishment Realm!"
Luo Chen rolled his eyes and kicked him lightly in the shin. "Get lost.”
Hope for the Great Dao? One a day?
Does he think supreme-grade Myriad Wonders pills are roasted peanuts?
It wasn’t that Luo Chen was stingy with the pills. The real issue was how difficult they were to make. Once you aimed for supreme quality, the success rate plummeted to just ten percent. The effects might be strong, but the cost was astronomical.
The medicinal potency was high but so was the cost!
And with Tian Xingzi's departure, the main ingredient jade conpoy had lost its supply, so after he reached Perfected Mastery in refining Myriad Wonders pill, he could only put it on hold.
He tossed Zeng Wen a few leftover pills. The man accepted them like they were divine relics and trotted off down the mountain, grinning from ear to ear.
Watching that delighted figure walk away, Luo Chen knew—someone was about to suffer!
He still kept a few on hand, just in case.
Of course, not for himself!
He had checked carefully even a supreme-grade Myriad Wonders pill only offered the same cultivation benefit as a low-grade qi-nourishing pill.
For Luo Chen, this thing was honestly of little use. It was just an alchemist's professional habit that made him document pill effects.
Right now, his focus was on the Jade Essence pill. It wasn’t just about Luo Tian Society needing the pill to support its growth. Luo Chen also had his eyes on the achievement points it could yield.
Days passed one after another.
After a month, his proficiency in the Jade Essence pill finally reached Perfected Mastery.