Chapter 86: The Breath-Concealing Spirit Technique

On the way back to the inner city, people were coming and going.

Two bodyguards followed closely behind, keeping pace and diligently protecting Luo Chen's safety.

The previous meeting had them on edge, their hearts almost leaping to their throats.

Little did they know, Luo Chen, who was walking ahead with a steady gait, felt a great sense of relief.

The sword hanging over his head had finally loosened by an inch today!

Today's meeting with Gao Tingyuan was unexpected, yet it made sense.

Ever since Luo Chen planned to see off Fuxiuxiu and Old Daoist Chen, he had foreseen this and secretly prepared several contingency plans.

From his demeanor to his tone of voice, and when to be soft and when to be firm.

Everything was riddled with flaws, yet it all made sense!

When he learned from Wang Yuan that Gao Tingyuan's dantian was injured and his qi sea was damaged, he knew this day would come sooner or later.

But he didn't want the two to meet under duress.

Therefore, today's bold move to "approach the tiger's mountain" was made.

It seemed like he was invited up, but wasn't it also Luo Chen who took the initiative to go there?

Of course, Luo Chen had never directly communicated with Gao Tingyuan and was unsure of his character.

Even though he had occasionally inquired from others.

But now that Gao Tingyuan's Dao path was cut off, his personality might have become even more extreme, who could say?

Therefore, he prepared several backup plans for today's meeting.

First, before coming to the Lancang dock, he casually reported to Sikong Shoujia.

If Sikong Shoujia knew, it meant that Foundation Establishment cultivator Uncle Mi knew as well.

Given his current status as a treasure in Uncle Mi's eyes, the other party would never allow him to make a mistake.

Even if Gao Tingyuan tried to forcibly take him away, Uncle Mi would definitely intervene to protect him.

Second, upon arriving, he immediately went to see Wang Yuan.

If Gao Tingyuan acted rashly at the Qingjiang Wine House, Wang Yuan would quickly arrive.

Luo Chen had a somewhat "blind" trust in his big brother.

In the absence of Foundation Establishment, no one in the Dahuang Market should be a match for Wang Yuan's dual cultivation of Dharma and Body.

On the Dao Platform's list of prodigies, the name of the top Qi Condensation cultivator in Dahuang Market was still Wang Yuan.

Of course, Luo Chen didn't entirely rely on others for his safety.

After so many battles with Qin Liangchen, he was very familiar with the attack methods of late-stage Qi Condensation cultivators.

If he remained vigilant, even if the other party suddenly attacked, he was confident he could survive temporarily.

In terms of offense, he might be lacking, with only one Perfect Fireball Spell to his name.

But when it came to escape?

He, Luo Chen, dared to claim first place, and no other Qi Condensation cultivator would dare to claim second.

With Master-level Free Roaming, Master-level Wind Control Technique, and a high-quality magical artifact, the Cloud-Stepping Boots.

If he wanted to leave, Gao Tingyuan would never be able to stop him.

With all these considerations, he dared to attend the meeting.

To try to smooth over the past as much as possible.

As for whether Gao Tingyuan would really believe him, Luo Chen didn't care.

To put it bluntly, he was no longer a lonely and unsupported small cultivator.

He was the Hall Master of the Alchemy Hall, one of the nine halls of the Break Mountain Gang.

In the future, he would bring a steady stream of profits to the Break Mountain Gang.

Currently, the gang had invested many resources in him.

Before those resources were recouped, anyone who dared to touch him would be an enemy of Uncle Mi and the Break Mountain Gang!

"Having an organization, I now walk with the wind!"

At the city gate, Luo Chen smiled and waved goodbye to the two bodyguards.

They would probably rush to see Uncle Mi and report everything that happened today!

Go ahead!

Such matters needed a big figure to handle the aftermath to truly put his mind at ease.

"The Gao brothers?"

Uncle Mi muttered, then asked casually, "Do you think it was Luo Chen?"

Thinking of the wine Luo Chen spat out, Liu Qiang hesitated.

Zhou Yuanli, however, spoke up, "That doesn't matter."

"Ha ha, yes, that doesn't matter, it's just the life or death of a mid-stage Qi Condensation cultivator." Uncle Mi smiled slightly, slowly sipping the hot tea in his cup.

After swallowing the spirit tea, he frowned.

"Still, it's best if such things don't happen."

He had made his decision and needed to give Wang Hai Chao a heads-up to better manage his subordinates.

The two gangs had a falling out before, but their relationship had finally eased.

He had secured a waterway, but he wasn't just taking without giving, and had reached some other cooperation agreements with Wang Hai Chao.

In the future, the two gangs would likely become even closer.

If Gao Tingyuan cut off his financial path, it would be embarrassing for everyone.

"You two, be more diligent in your protection duties."

"This is a sound-transmitting jade token, with a portion of my spirit consciousness inside. If you encounter an unstoppable enemy, immediately activate it to notify me."

"Luo Chen must not be allowed to come to any harm!"

Zhou Yuanli nodded heavily, carefully receiving the jade token.

Closing the door, boiling water, and brewing a pot of bitter tea.

Luo Chen, feeling light-hearted, sat down at his desk and took out the item Old Daoist Chen had given him before leaving.

A piece of gauze, pale gray and transparent, as light as air.

If not examined closely, it could easily be overlooked.

"That old man, who was so frugal all his life, actually gave me a gift before leaving."

"Let's see what it is."

Luo Chen smiled and unfolded the gauze, which was plain and unremarkable, with only some strange patterns.

They somewhat resembled the runes on talismans, but not quite.

"A talisman drawn on cloth?"

Luo Chen was puzzled and subconsciously infused a bit of spirit energy.

Under the influence of the spirit energy, the strange patterns began to slowly wriggle like earthworms.

At the same time, a spirit energy circulation technique appeared before his eyes.

Luo Chen was surprised and carefully read it.

After about half an incense stick, Luo Chen put down the gray gauze with a complex expression.

"Daoist Chen, you've given me the tools to make a living."

The gauze contained a technique called the Breath-Concealing Spirit Technique.

Once learned, it could be used to conceal a cultivator's aura.

This aura included not just body odor but also robust blood qi and spirit energy fluctuations.

If the technique was mastered, it could even arbitrarily adjust spirit energy fluctuations and mask one's cultivation level.

Such concealment could only be seen through by someone of a higher major cultivation level.

Even cultivators of the same level, even if they used the Spirit Eye Technique, could not determine his specific level based on spirit energy fluctuations.

In short, if the Breath-Concealing Spirit Technique was mastered, it would be extremely convenient for daily interactions and adventures in the mountains and rivers.

Luo Chen was actually not unfamiliar with this technique.

This was because the Breath-Concealing Talismans that Old Daoist Chen usually sold were derived from this technique.

However, due to his average talent, after years of hard practice, he only reached the minor success level.

Thus, the Breath-Concealing Talismans he drew could only conceal blood qi, odor, and a small amount of spirit energy fluctuations.

If Old Daoist Chen had mastered the Breath-Concealing Spirit Technique, the price of his Breath-Concealing Talismans would at least double!

He lacked talent, but Luo Chen had excellent talent for techniques.

He had mastered several first-stage techniques entirely on his own, without relying on achievement points.

Moreover, with the system's support.

Luo Chen could definitely cultivate the Breath-Concealing Spirit Technique to the major success level, and even surpass it!

"Quite a generous gift, it was worth the meal I treated you to."

Luo Chen smiled slightly and unfolded the gray gauze again.

He repeatedly recited the technique in his mind.

Once he was familiar with it, he began to practice.

"First, outside the dantian, form a seed of spirit energy."

(End of Chapter)