Chapter 164: Chapter 151: Peak of the Ninth Layer, Large Amount of Essence Blood

Lin Changheng and the Foundation Establishment Cultivator surnamed Wu signed a Magic Contract, recording the relevant details.

Since they had only just met and had not yet built a foundation of trust, they asked Elder Cheng to act as a witness.

One party was the disciple of a good friend, a junior he held in high regard; the other was a long-term client and a Foundation Establishment expert.

Although being a witness carried certain risks—serving as a bridge between them, but also bearing responsibility if things went south—Elder Cheng did not refuse.

This laid the groundwork for Lin Changheng’s first collaboration with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"Inside are the relevant Pill Formula and ten sets of Medicinal Materials. Alchemist Lin, you can check them."

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator surnamed Wu straightforwardly handed over a Storage Bag.

Lin Changheng nodded slightly. Without a word, he took the bag, carefully checked its contents against the Pill Formula, and only then said, "Everything is in order."

"Good. Then I shall await good news from Alchemist Lin."

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator surnamed Wu laughed heartily, then turned to Elder Cheng. "Alchemist Cheng, the Elixirs we agreed upon must also be refined on time."

"On that, you can rest assured, Brother Wu. When have I ever been late?"

Elder Cheng replied with a smile, a clear sign the two had worked together many times and had an established rapport.

"Excellent."

Not long after, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator surnamed Wu turned and left.

After his figure vanished, Elder Cheng chuckled and looked at Lin Changheng, remarking with deep emotion, "Tier Two Alchemist... that’s a Realm I’ve pursued my entire life but never reached. For Changheng to have achieved it now... the younger generation is truly formidable."

Lin Changheng smiled faintly.

Just then, Junior Brother Cheng, who had been shooed away earlier by a look from his father, sidled up and asked curiously, "Senior Brother Lin, I saw the Magic Contract just now. Does this mean you got your wish?"

"That’s right." Lin Changheng was in an excellent mood.

"What’s going on?" Elder Cheng asked, seemingly lost in thought, but he still put on a stern expression as he looked at Junior Brother Cheng.

Seeing his father’s stern expression, Junior Brother Cheng couldn’t help but shrink back. He immediately explained everything in a rush.

"I see. What a coincidence."

Elder Cheng chuckled.

’But inwardly, he was thinking, ’This Changheng truly has fortune on his side. If he had come a day earlier or a day later, he would have missed Wu Changfeng! It really has the feel of ’when fortune smiles, the world conspires to help.’ No wonder this boy could advance so rapidly, straight into Tier Two!’’

’Hmm, Qi’an must spend more time with Changheng. If he could just have some of that luck rub off on him, or even learn a little something, he would benefit immensely.’

Having made up his mind, when Lin Changheng tried to take his leave after a short while, Elder Cheng forcefully held him back, insisting that he stay for a simple meal.

Elder Cheng shooed his son, Cheng Qian’an, off to make the arrangements while he sat and kept Lin Changheng company.

"Junior Brother Cheng, a simple meal is fine."

"What kind of host serves just a ’simple meal’? Senior Brother Lin, please wait a moment. I’ll take care of the arrangements."

With that, he dashed out the door.

It was hard to refuse such warm hospitality, so Lin Changheng had no choice but to go along with his host’s wishes.

...

「Fifteen days passed in a flash.」

Having just entered Tier Two, Lin Changheng had been performing Alchemy continuously and meticulously, and he was indeed exhausted.

But the results were gratifying. From two batches, all ten Tier Two Golden Marrow Condensation Pills were successfully refined to Genuine grade.

This meant he had secured one thousand two hundred Lower Grade Spirit Stones.

Lin Changheng didn’t intend to keep the two extra Elixirs and planned to sell them as well.

With the Pill Formula in hand, it wouldn’t be difficult to refine more; he could just make them as needed.

This was another advantage of the "pill request" model: it was much easier to acquire knowledge of Pill Formulas.

During this time, Chef Zeng also introduced a Foundation Establishment Cultivator who was requesting a pill. Coincidentally, Lin Changheng had just finished refining a batch of Golden Marrow Condensation Pills, so he showed them to him directly.

After seeing the quality of the finished pills, a flash of obvious surprise crossed the eyes of the Foundation Establishment Cultivator surnamed Yu. Without needing any persuasion from Lin Changheng, he immediately finalized the collaboration.

The only thing was that the delivery date was set for a month later. Lin Changheng needed to finish the pills he was currently working on before he could start a new batch of the elixirs the man required.

This schedule would leave him with some spare time, allowing him to proceed at a more relaxed pace.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator surnamed Yu agreed without objection.

...

The delivery was to take place at the Hundred Herbs Shop.

Wu Changfeng arrived on time. When he saw the quality of the delivered Elixirs, he was first taken aback, then immediately expressed his satisfaction.

Elder Cheng also took the Elixirs out of curiosity and examined them closely, his voice overflowing with praise. Anyone who didn’t know better would have thought Lin Changheng had refined Masterpiece Pills.

’A bit over the top.’

Lin Changheng watched Elder Cheng’s enthusiastic performance, finding it somewhat amusing, but a thread of gratitude also formed in his heart.

Wu Changfeng had a good eye, but it wasn’t necessarily sharper than a Pill Master’s, and he was completely taken in by the act.

After promptly paying the Spirit Stones, he immediately arranged with Lin Changheng to refine another batch of elixirs.

Wu Changfeng was stunned to learn that he would have to get in line for the next refinement. This confirmed for him that what Elder Cheng had said was true.

He could almost see the emergence of a Tier Two Alchemist who was about to become highly sought-after and famous throughout the Immortal City.

His smile deepened as he turned back to Lin Changheng.

...

Another year passed amidst a flurry of Tier Two Refining tasks and Lin Changheng’s own intensive preparations for Foundation Establishment.

Lin Changheng had now refined Tier Two Elixirs for seven or eight different Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Thanks to Deng Changsheng’s energetic promotion, the support of the Cheng father and son, and occasional referrals from other Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the name "Alchemist Lin" had already become quite famous within the Immortal City’s Inner City.

His name had also begun to circulate, to some extent, in parts of the Outer Lake.

Although his fame couldn’t yet compare to the veteran Tier Two Lower Grade Alchemists who had been operating in the Immortal City for many years, it wasn’t far behind. His rise was nothing short of meteoric.

Of course, all of this was built upon the foundation of Lin Changheng’s own skill.

His theoretical knowledge of Alchemy was the core, boosted by the effect of his Fifth Layer Celestial Gift of Enhanced Enlightenment, which he had now thoroughly mastered.

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