Chapter 81 Here, here, and here, there, there, and there!

It was not as cramped and damp as he had imagined.

On the contrary, Luo Chen was extremely satisfied with this new alchemy chamber.

It covered nearly a thousand square meters, located in the middle of the Xieyue Valley's mountain.

It was said that in the past, it was the main platform for the Sword Pavilion to mine star silver ore, where the mined ore would be counted and then transported away.

A clear spring was guided from the mountain wall, converging in the southeast corner of the alchemy chamber.

"Building the alchemy chamber here is excellent!"

Luo Chen praised, then immediately added, "But the layout of this place needs to be re-planned."

"You are the head of the Alchemy Hall; everything will be done according to your wishes." Sikong Shoujia smiled and responded.

"First, divide it into five rooms, two large and three small."

"The large rooms will be my living quarters and the pharmacy for processing herbs."

"The three small ones are the actual alchemy chambers. I have a first-grade lower-quality alchemy furnace. When will the two alchemy tools promised by Chief Mi be delivered?"

Sikong Shoujia patted his storage bag.

"They are already here: a medium-grade dan ding and a lower-grade purple cloud copper furnace."

Luo Chen blinked, a dan ding? What a guy!

A purple cloud copper furnace? It should be the same model as the one I have, both produced by Wanbao Tower.

"Building the alchemy chamber, I have experience, but I fear it won't meet the needs of large-scale alchemy. So,"

Luo Chen chuckled, "Can we ask the cultivators from Ailao Mountain to help design it?"

Ailao Mountain, the largest construction company in the Yuding Domain, is renowned for producing various architects, contractors, and numerous spiritual dwelling materials.

Sikong Shoujia was taken aback, "Is it necessary?"

"Unnecessary?"

Luo Chen's expression turned serious, and he said sternly, "If the alchemy chamber is poorly designed, it can easily lead to poisoning, fires, explosions, and other dangerous situations."

"Uh, Hall Master Luo, don't trick me; I have read books too." Sikong Shoujia was still half-doubting.

Luo Chen sighed, "You don't believe me? Then ask Elder Qin or Li Si. I recently blew up my own alchemy chamber. It was Li Si and his brothers who helped me rebuild the house."

Sikong Shoujia opened his mouth but was speechless for a moment.

Thinking of the fees for Ailao Mountain cultivators, his face turned red.

"This matter needs to be decided by the Chief."

"Ah, it's actually not as expensive as you might think. We can't afford foundation-stage cultivators, but we can hire one or two late-stage qi condensation cultivators. They may not have much experience, but they have seen enough to give useful advice, which can make the work more efficient."

Hearing this, Sikong Shoujia relaxed.

Late-stage qi condensation cultivators from Ailao Mountain don't require many spirit stones.

"Then there's the material. The materials for building the alchemy chamber must not be substandard."

Luo Chen's expression was solemn, as if he were performing a sacred task.

"I used the cheapest stream white stone as the fire-resistant bricks before, but this time, I must buy stream jade! One spirit stone per piece, laid under the alchemy furnace, which has an excellent effect on concentrating the heat."

One spirit stone per piece of jade!

Sikong Shoujia was almost at his wits' end.

"Oh, you might not know, but the fire used in alchemy has very high requirements."

"There is no earth fire here, and I don't have foundation-stage true fire, so I can only use ordinary fire."

"But ordinary fire has different temperatures depending on the type of wood. For example, peach wood and cloud fir wood are not suitable. We must purchase large quantities of green steel wood and sweet wax wood."

Sikong Shoujia was not an inexperienced low-level cultivator.

He had struggled for decades in the Great River Market, reaching the top of the qi condensation ninth layer cultivators.

Therefore, he was well aware of the value of green steel wood and sweet wax wood.

They are sold in hundred-pound batches, and the price at Lingyuan Hall is not low at all.

He swallowed, "With such a large investment, are you sure the alchemy pills you produce will cover the costs?"

"Is this considered large?"

Luo Chen's eyes widened, and he asked in confusion.

Not large? Sikong Shoujia's eyes were blank.

Luo Chen sighed sadly, "Indeed, you who only know about fighting and killing, how could you understand the noble art of alchemy?"

Who only knows about fighting and killing? I also have disciples to teach!

And who is a bandit cultivator? I belong to a sect and never do those despicable things.

Sikong Shoujia's face turned red.

He could not refute the last point.

He truly did not understand alchemy!

Or rather, 99% of independent cultivators do not understand alchemy.

They only know the effects of certain alchemy pills and how many spirit stones they cost.

As for how they are made?

What are the main materials?

The environment and tools for alchemy? They are completely clueless.

"Oh, I forgot one more thing. Buy a few more Light Mist and Sparse Rain Towers; that magical tool is very useful!"

"Here, here, don't waste this mountain spring water. This water quality might improve the quality of the alchemy pills."

"There, build a library for me. Alchemy requires continuous learning; one cannot be complacent."

"And more..."

Sikong Shoujia was already dazed.

Gu Caiyi beside him was also 'visibly shaken.'

After a while, seeing Luo Chen still talking non-stop, making reasonable and not excessive demands, Sikong Shoujia could no longer hold back.

"Hall Master Luo, this is a significant matter with many details. I cannot make a decision right away. Why don't you come with me to see the Chief?"

Ha ha, why not call him 'Little Hall Master Luo' anymore?

Luo Chen inwardly sneered and then showed a doubtful expression.

"Elder Sikong, didn't you say you were responsible for all logistics?"

Sikong Shoujia wiped the sweat from his forehead, "I'm old, and my mind isn't as sharp. Come with me first!"

Luo Chen shrugged, gave Gu Caiyi a meaningful look, and followed him out of the Alchemy Hall.

On the way out, the Broken Mountain Sect cultivators all respectfully saluted Sikong Shoujia.

As for Luo Chen, they did not recognize him and assumed he was one of Sikong Shoujia's juniors.

After they left, Gu Caiyi stood in the vast mountain hall, feeling emotional.

"I never thought Luo Chen would be so knowledgeable about alchemy, even more so than Xiang Xiang."

Recalling Luo Chen's confident and commanding demeanor, Gu Caiyi found it even more unbelievable.

That confident appearance was a stark contrast to the usual frugal and petty man.

"Oh, I can't just stand here. I need to find Sister Murong to gather information about the Alchemy Hall, to see who will be assigned here."

This was a task given by Luo Chen, and she must do it well!

Only by fully understanding the internal situation can Luo Chen act effectively, knowing who can be ordered around and who needs to be treated with respect.

In the sky above the small forest, two figures flew through the air.

One was riding a magical tool, with a thick aura of light.

The other was flying with the wind, moving freely and effortlessly.

Sikong Shoujia was inwardly shocked. He had already maximized his speed, but the young man could still keep up.

He did not show it on his face, smiling as he flew, "Hall Master Luo, your Wind Control Technique is truly perfect!"

Luo Chen waved his hand, "It's just the benefit of the cloud-stepping boots given by Chief Mi; I don't deserve your praise."

The old man's gaze fell on the green and white boots, and he suddenly understood.

A high-grade magical tool, with only the Wind Control Technique inscribed, no wonder it was so fast.

If he knew that this was only half of Luo Chen's speed, he would not be so calm.

In fact, this was the first time Luo Chen had activated the cloud-stepping boots.

The speed was no less than that of a qi condensation ninth layer cultivator flying with a magical tool.

Moreover, this was without him actively using the Wind Control Technique or the Free Roaming Technique.

If all three were combined, the speed would at least double!

Luo Chen even wondered if this speed already exceeded that of ordinary qi condensation ninth layer cultivators, and how it compared to foundation-stage cultivators.

When they landed at the Broken Mountain Sect headquarters, Uncle Mi Huahua was already brewing tea in the Bright Moon Hall.

He had a smile on his face, as if he was thinking of something pleasant.

(End of Chapter)