Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes in Both Realms

Two methods of practice are available.

One type has a slower cultivation growth rate, but its refined magical power is profound and deep, giving it a greater advantage in combat.

The other type of cultivation progresses faster, but its magical power is not as profound as the first type, putting it at a disadvantage in combat.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun pondered the matter in his heart.

Which option should I choose, the first or the second?

"I have the art of concealment, so even if I have to fight someone, I don't need to confront them head-on."

"The concealment technique can compensate for the lack of abundant magical power, so the first technique can be disregarded."

"Furthermore, the higher the cultivation level, the easier it is to refine pills, so let's choose the second cultivation method."

Jiang Yun made her choice quickly.

"In this life, I will accumulate cultivation resources through alchemy and rapidly advance my realm to break through to the Core Formation stage."

"As for the matter of the magical duel, let's leave that for the next life."

In my next life, I will be in the world of immortal cultivation.

Although there are no strange occurrences in the cultivation world, most of the opportunities are outside and need to be seized.

Unlike the mystical world of cultivation, where many cultivators gather in cities and can earn contribution points to exchange for opportunities, this place is different.

After some deliberation, Jiang Yun cupped his hands and said, "Ancestor, I choose the second cultivation method."

"Very well, realm of understanding is the most important thing."

Zhou Ren stroked his beard, nodded, and slowly said:

"You are a second-tier alchemist. You can focus on alchemy and cultivation in Maple Leaf City without venturing out of the city or engaging in combat. The second cultivation method is more suitable for you."

"What the ancestor says is very true." Jiang Yun nodded repeatedly, indicating that he thought so too.

"Hmm." Zhou Ren raised his hand and waved it gently, and a jade slip flew out from his sleeve. "This is the Crimson Flame Burning Gold Technique, which you can use to cultivate until you reach the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment and break through to Core Formation."

"Thank you, Ancestor."

Jiang Yun was overjoyed. He reached out and caught the jade slip, then put it into his storage bag.

The Foundation Establishment technique is finally in hand; there's no need to exchange it for contribution points anymore.

"Go down," Zhou Ren said in a deep voice, his eyes closed.

"The contribution points the family has exchanged for Gathering Yuan Pills this time are not a small amount. In addition to cultivation, you must not neglect alchemy."

Zhou Ren's meaning is quite clear.

He ordered Jiang Yun to cultivate when he should, and that he could not shirk or neglect the task of refining pills for the family.

"Yes, ma'am."

Jiang Yun bowed and took his leave.

Zhou Hongde, who was standing to the side, also cupped his hands in greeting, then walked ahead and left Zhou Ren's secluded cultivation place.

The two arrived at the courtyard in front of Zhou Hongde's residence.

Zhou Hongde said, "You heard what the ancestor said just now. From now on, you need to refine six second-grade low-level pills for the family every month."

"As for the first-grade high-quality pills, let Elder Zhou Hongchang refine them. However, it is a pity that Hongchang cannot refine the pill patterns."

Jiang Yun nodded upon hearing this.

Refining six second-grade low-level pills for the family every month is not a difficult task, and it becomes even easier after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

Two pills can be refined from one batch of pills, taking three days to complete the process in nine days.

If, with the improvement of alchemy skills, the utilization rate of medicinal materials reaches more than 90%, five pills can be refined in one batch.

In that case, the family's alchemy quota could be met in three or four days.

Therefore, Jiang Yun had no objection to the family's alchemy quota.

He chuckled and said, "From now on, the Zhou family's pill shop will sell second-tier pills. Even if the Grand Elder can't refine the pill patterns, it won't be a big deal."

Zhou Hongde had already considered these issues.

Now that Jiang Yun has become a second-tier alchemist and successfully established his foundation, it would be unreasonable to ask him to refine first-tier pills.

Furthermore, the profit margin of first-tier pills is far less than that of second-tier pills.

As for Zhou's Pill Shop, it used to need to use first-tier Yuan Pills with pill patterns to attract business.

The family now has a second-tier alchemist, which will allow them to continuously produce second-tier pills in the future.

Zhou's Pill Shop can then continue to sell second-tier pills, and its reputation will quickly become well-known.

The practice of using first-tier pill patterns to attract business is no longer necessary.

"That makes sense." Zhou Hongde said seriously, "You have already established your foundation, it would be unreasonable for the clan to have you refine first-tier pills again."

"I should focus on refining second-tier pills and advance to a high-grade second-tier alchemist as soon as possible!"

Jiang Yun flattered, "The clan leader is wise."

Zhou Hongde waved his hand and pondered for a moment:

"You have already established your foundation and are a second-tier alchemist. The position of the second elder of the Alchemy Hall is not suitable for your current status."

"From now on, you will be in charge of the family's alchemy hall and the Zhou family's alchemy shop."

"I will announce this at a family meeting after you have finished switching cultivation methods."

In the cultivation world, strength is paramount, and Jiang Yun has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

Once he reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, his status within the family will undergo a dramatic change.

Even now, when the mistress Ye Hongyi sees him, she has to be respectful and courteous.

Above the Second Elder of the Dan Hall is a First Elder.

Given his Foundation Establishment stage cultivation level, it is indeed inappropriate for him to continue serving as the Second Elder.

Therefore, Zhou Hongde put Jiang Yun in charge of managing the entire Dantang and Zhou's Dan Shop.

"Alright."

Jiang Yun pondered for a moment, then agreed.

In this way, he became the manager of the family's alchemy hall and the manager of the Zhou family's alchemy shop.

Seeing that Jiang Yun agreed, Zhou Hong smiled and said, "In the cultivation families of Ningyuanfang, every Foundation Establishment cultivator has their own cave dwelling."

"The clan is preparing to build you a cave dwelling, which may take several months."

"For the next few months, you will continue to transform your cultivation techniques in my cave."

"Once the cave dwelling is completed, you can go into seclusion and cultivate there."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun was immediately filled with emotion.

The benefits for Foundation Establishment cultivators are excellent; they will soon have their own cultivation cave.

"In that case, thank you very much, clan chief." Jiang Yun said with gratitude.

"No need." Zhou Hongde waved his hand. "These are all what Foundation Establishment cultivators deserve. In addition, the clan will also distribute one mid-grade spirit stone every year."

At this point, Zhou Hongde took out three mid-grade spirit stones from his storage bag.

The mid-grade elemental stones in this world are actually the same as the mid-grade spirit stones in the cultivation world of Qiankun; they are just called by different names.

One mid-grade elemental stone is equivalent to one hundred low-grade elemental stones.

The spiritual energy inside a mid-grade spirit stone is more abundant and purer.

The spirit stones used by Foundation Establishment cultivators for breathing exercises are mid-grade spirit stones.

"I am giving you these three mid-grade spirit stones as a gift from your grandfather. From now on, you will only receive one each year."

Zhou Hongde said with a smile.

After all, Jiang Yun is also his grandson.

Now he finds Jiang Yun more and more agreeable.

"Fortunately, when Zong Ting brought him back to the Zhou family, I tested his spiritual roots."

"Otherwise, if we simply throw them out of Maple Leaf City, the Zhou family will lose a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a second-tier alchemist!"

At this moment, Zhou Hongde was filled with emotion.

Back then, he almost threw Jiang Yun, who was still an infant, out of Maple Leaf City.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Seeing this, Jiang Yun didn't stand on ceremony.

He directly put the three mid-grade elemental stones into his storage bag.

"That's all."

Zhou Hongde thought for a moment, and then said:

"Now that you have the Foundation Establishment technique, you should go into seclusion as soon as possible to complete the transformation of the technique."