He Manlou

The pioneering ancestor of the Qingyang He Clan, a mid-stage Foundation Establishment body cultivator, and a Tier Two Lower Grade Artifact Refiner, as well as an elder of the Artifact Alliance.

He is quite reputable in Fenghua City.

Chen Sheng's acquaintance with him dates back to five years ago.

That year.

He Manlou came to recruit Chen Sheng, wanting him to become an alchemist for the He Clan.

Such recruitment efforts.

Since Chen Sheng made a name for himself in the Alchemy Alliance, he had encountered many, mostly invitations from Foundation Establishment clans.

Among these offers.

He Manlou's conditions were the most generous.

As long as he agreed, he would be given a Foundation Establishment Pill on the spot and a Tier Two Lower Grade Condensing Pill legacy.

Chen Sheng hesitated for a moment but politely declined.

He only needed to cultivate steadily at the Pill Hall for twenty years.

Whether it be the Foundation Establishment Pill or Tier Two legacy, it would naturally come to him.

He really had no interest in getting caught up in the struggles of Foundation Establishment influences for trivial benefits.

Unable to act freely, who knows when he might perish and disappear!

When Chen Sheng refused, He Manlou was not angry.

After all, as a first-generation entrepreneur, he laughed and chatted with Chen Sheng, saying that even if the business deal failed, the friendship remained, and they could still be friends.

Even Foundation Establishment elders were humbly making connections.

Chen Sheng could only respond with a smile.

...

A few days later.

He Manlou came again with his grandson He Ping'an, to acknowledge a mentor.

He Ping'an, whom Chen Sheng knew, had an old-fashioned appearance, quite distinctive.

He is a registered lower-grade alchemist with the Alchemy Alliance and often attended Chen Sheng's lectures, being a reserved and cautious young man.

Chen Sheng had a good impression of He Ping'an.

He just hadn't expected that he had a grandfather who was a Tier Two Artifact Refiner.

Logically, with such resources, why not learn artifact refining instead of alchemy?

Isn't it seeking things that are far away rather than close at hand?

Of course, considering He Manlou was the founding ancestor of the clan, encouraging juniors to learn different skills to enrich the clan's heritage also made sense.

He Manlou placed a large hand on the young man's shoulder, smiling as he spoke:

"Alchemist Chen, our Ping'an doesn't like artifact refining; he has loved alchemy since he was young."

"The family has invited several alchemy teachers for him, but the results have been mediocre, and his progress slow."

"It wasn't until last year when several clan alchemists said his alchemy skills had improved significantly, we found out he had met a good teacher."

"This child is still too shy, but Alchemist Chen, you must take him in."

Saying this, He Manlou further offered a mentoring gift that Chen Sheng could not refuse.

It was precisely the Tier Two Lower Grade Condensing Pill legacy he had used to recruit Chen Sheng days earlier.

In the end, Chen Sheng lightly nodded.

...

Thus.

Chen Sheng accepted his first official disciple in this life—He Ping'an.

And also obtained that Tier Two Condensing Pill legacy.

This legacy was very good, very complete, part of the basic content of the Tier Two legacy, containing many condensing pill techniques and spells.

With Chen Sheng's foundation and alchemy talent.

He quickly mastered it.

In just a few short years, Chen Sheng absorbed the essence from it.

He then raised his own condensing pill skills to a higher level, laying a solid foundation for creating the [Boutique Pill Hall] as his protective moat.

In the days that followed.

He Manlou still hadn't given up on the idea of recruiting Chen Sheng into the clan.

Using He Ping'an as a mediator.

He frequently visited, and their connections deepened.

By the end of the year.

An elder from the Foundation Establishment level of the Chen Clan from Lurong Sun also came, having heard that Chen Sheng was born in the Da Jing branch line, wanting him to 'rejoin the clan register'.

After Chen Sheng politely declined.

This Chen Clan elder became annoyed and insulted Chen Sheng for not knowing what's good for him, calling him someone who betrayed his ancestors.

This trouble.

In the end, He Manlou also helped him out, blocking subsequent waves.

Chen Sheng was grateful in his heart.

And he taught He Ping'an with even more care and attention.

...

By the fourth year.

Under Chen Sheng's meticulous guidance, He Ping'an successfully advanced to a Tier One Middle Grade Alchemist.

He Manlou was overjoyed.

He heard that Chen Sheng was also practicing body refining techniques.

He specifically sent secret medicine and shared his body refining experiences with him.

It was during this sharing.

That He Manlou noticed something.

He discovered that Chen Sheng's body refining talent was no less than his own.

But their He family descendants had bloodlines of a great demon.

He Manlou himself was a return-to-ancestry case of the [Cloud Elephant Body].

With such high body refining talent, and possessing the dual traits of 'Giant Strength' and 'extremely vigorous energy,' he must have a special physique!

He Manlou immediately told Chen Sheng of his discovery, boastfully saying that the He Clan was well-versed in this area.

They could certainly trace the origin of his physique.

He Manlou promised enthusiastically:

"By then, you can major in body refining."

"After all, in terms of Qi Cultivation, you only have a Lower Grade Spiritual Root, even lower than mine. Even if you can establish a foundation, you're likely to be stuck at the early stage for life."

"Instead, this special physique is not inferior to mine. Paired with the appropriate body refining techniques, it can at least rival a High Grade Spiritual Root."

"Though I dare not promise core formation, reaching mid-stage or late-stage Foundation Establishment, there is still a great hope."

Hearing He Manlou say this.

Chen Sheng was also moved; it was the first time he realized that the Dragon Spirit and Tiger Fierce were actually cultivation talents comparable to a High Grade Spiritual Root.

He quickly cupped his hands in gratitude:

"Then I will trouble you, elder brother."

He Manlou chuckled and waved his hand:

"Don't worry."

When He Manlou returned home, he scoured the clan's records of common physiques and found no matches.

Completely puzzled.

He was still unwilling to give up and started searching through records of rare and precious treasure bodies.

It was then that He Manlou finally discovered a physique somewhat similar.

The [Dragon's Roar Body]

This body belonged to the Dragon Vein bloodline, possessing Dragon Power and Dragon Essence, comparable to the Flood Dragon's offspring.

It is a Spirit Body, with refinement speed comparable to an Earth Grade Spiritual Root.

This physique matched Chen Sheng's 'Essence Flourishing' 'Divine Power' and 'increased Qi Cultivation speed' attributes relatively well.

But each of Chen Sheng's traits was just a weakened version.

He Manlou's eyes lit up immediately.

In the process of ancestral bloodline return.

He had witnessed many He Clan members possessing weakened versions of the Cloud Elephant Body.

It was a sign of a diluted bloodline.

To him, Chen Sheng's situation was similar to those clan members.

He Manlou didn't hide this:

"Brother Chen, you're most likely in this situation..."

"The Dragon Vein Physique has excellent adaptability for body refining techniques, so you don't need to switch body refining techniques intentionally."

"True Dragon techniques are rare."

"Once you establish a foundation, try to choose Flood Dragon attribute body refining techniques, which may offer additional support."

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng nodded lightly:

"Thank you, elder brother."

After He Manlou finished speaking, he stared directly at him:

"Brother Chen, would you like women? You may choose from our He family..."

Chen Sheng declined with a smile.

The Immortal City had plenty of 'Red Fairies'; whenever needed, it could be quickly resolved.

Managing a family was too exhausting for cultivation!

Chen Sheng really did not want to go through it again.

He Manlou was unwilling to give up; his clan's [Cloud Elephant Body] was capped here.

Chen Sheng's Dragon Vein talent, even in its incomplete form, was enough to rival the complete Cloud Elephant Body.

If one day, the bloodlines returned to their ancestry!

The prospects were so beautiful. He Manlou couldn't even imagine it.

He was eager to bring Chen Sheng's talent into the clan.

In the following days, he visited Chen Sheng several times.

Carefully inquiring about Chen Sheng's concerns.

Summarizing two critical points.

The beauty was not refused.

The child was not wanted for care.

Upon hearing Chen Sheng's thoughts, He Manlou felt a surge of joy.

All the children would be raised by the He family!

Thus.

He Manlou once again approached Chen Sheng, proposing 'seed donation'!

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