A week had passed since Lingxue revealed their son's dormant Divine Bloodline. As a father, Li Chen's resolve burned brighter than ever.
To awaken his child's hidden potential, he needed rare herbs—A total set of 92 herbs in which 50 herbs are ordinary one, 21 herbs are spiritual herbs to enhance soul power and rest are hard to find even in upper realm.
In addition to herbs , spirit stones, and a spiritual environment—a Celestial Lotus Pool under the light of a full spirit moon a few cultivators could even dream of acquiring.
Naturally, he turned to the skill that had served him well—alchemy.
With a wave of his sleeve, Li Chen summoned his cauldron and got to work. Every pill he refined was done with utmost precision.
Qi Gathering Pills, Detoxifying Pills, and Womb Nourishment Pills—each was of supreme grade, filled with pristine essence, and crafted free of impurities.
His Spirit Flame flickered blue, a sign of a master alchemist.
Ding!
[You have refined 50 Supreme Grade Qi Gathering Pills.]
[Alchemy Proficiency increased. You have advanced to Second Tier Alchemist.]
[+5,000 Spirit Stones reward deposited.]
He grinned. "Time to make some coin."
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Silvercloud Trade Hall – A Local Branch in Whitefog City
Silvercloud Trade Hall was the largest and most reputable commercial hub in the southern territories of the Lower Realm. Their branches dotted cities like ancient fortresses of commerce, filled with cultivators, merchants, and noble clients.
Li Chen stepped through the ornately carved gate with a wooden case of pills in his hands. Rows of vendors and spiritual treasures lined the marble floors, and whispers filled the air like incense smoke.
"Excuse me," Li Chen approached the front desk, manned by a cultivator in uniform.
"I have high-grade pills for sale. I'd like to meet your branch manager."
"You're lucky. Manager Yu is available," the receptionist said politely. "Please, follow me."
They climbed a spiral staircase and entered a luxurious private hall. Inside, a young woman stood by a crystal window, bathed in golden light.
She turned slowly.
"Welcome to Silvercloud Trade Hall. I'm Yu Qingci."
Li Chen was momentarily stunned. She looked barely twenty, yet her aura was calm, graceful, and tempered like flowing jade. Her eyes shimmered like winter frost, but her skin held a gentle warmth.
"Li Chen," he greeted, extending the box.
Yu Qingci opened it. "Supreme grade… and refined with heart flame. These aren't ordinary pills."
She looked up at him, curiosity now evident. "Who are you exactly?"
"An alchemist, trying to raise funds to awaken my son's bloodline."
Yu Qingci laughed softly, then turned solemn. "You've brought the right product. These will sell fast."
She handed him a contract and spirit stone card. "You'll receive 80% of the profits after the auction. Silvercloud takes 20%."
"Fair enough," Li Chen nodded.
But just as he prepared to leave, a familiar system prompt chimed in his mind.
[Detected Cursed Fate Entity: Reincarnated Immortal—Yu Qingci.]
[Memory Seal Detected: Cultivation Golden Core Mid Stage (Stagnant)]
[Condition to remove curse: Dual cultivation with Divine Body Host.]
Li Chen's brow twitched.
"Manager Yu," he said cautiously, "may I speak something frankly?"
"Hm?"
"You're suffering from a curse. It's locking your memories and shackling your cultivation. Only someone with a Divine Body can remove it."
Yu Qingci froze.
No one else knew. No physician, no sage, no seer had ever seen through it. She had been hiding this for lifetimes.
"…Who are you really?" she whispered.
"Someone who can help."
She was silent for a long while. Finally, she spoke.
"Even if you're right… I won't accept your help. Not unless you agree to one thing."
Li Chen raised a brow. "What?"
"Accept me as a your Dao Companion. I won't entrust my soul to a man unwilling to stand by me in life and death."
Li Chen pondered for a while and then he smiled. "I was hoping you'd say that."
Even if she has enemies at immortal level so what! What I want is her. Eventually I will become strong enough to withstand against any calamities.
Take one step at a time no need to hurry over such future matters.
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That night, a chilling presence slithered through the city's dark alleys. Two masked figures cloaked in shadow leapt across rooftops. Their masks bore the infamous symbol—half demon, half god.
They halted as they arrived outside the Silvercloud Trade Hall.
"There he is," one whispered. "Target confirmed."
Yu Qingci stood on the upper balcony, flanked by Li Chen. Their senses sharpened in unison.
"I feel killing intent," Li Chen muttered.
Yu Qingci's gaze narrowed. "So do I."
Li Chen stepped forward, eyes flashing with killing intent of his own.
"Let's welcome them properly."
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Chapter Ends
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