Mortal Alchemy

A white jade airship sped across the Radiant Jade Sea, heading towards the edge of the spirit tide.

Sitting on the deck and drinking tea, one could see the terrifying spirit tide storm from afar.

Looking at the horizon, many ships and cultivators were searching for treasures on the nearby islands.

“Fellow Daoist Du, may I be so bold as to ask, we are heading to the Immortal Merchant Guild headquarters, why are we near this spirit tide?”

On the deck, Chen Ping sized up the spirit tide storm and spoke.

On the deck, there were only the three of them: Nan Yun, and Du Qihai.

Du Qihai said with a chuckle, “Fellow Daoist Tang may not know, but my Immortal Merchant Guild needs to constantly search for treasures, so that it can provide a huge throughput of resources. Therefore, the Immortal Merchant Guild headquarters can always move, providing a place for many cultivators to stay and resupply.”

“Fellow Daoist Tang, please look.”

Du Qihai pointed forward, and Chen Ping followed his gaze.

Dozens of miles away, a huge island was slowly moving. The island was densely covered with palaces and pavilions, exquisite and luxurious. Countless streams of light were landing and taking off, and there were many flying boats and airships lingering in the sky.

Chen Ping's pupils shrank slightly: “This is the Immortal Merchant Guild headquarters?”

“Amazing!”

A huge island, carrying at least a Tier 3 spirit vein, was actually transformed into an island that could be moved at any time.

“Haha.” Du Qihai said with a proud face, smiling: “That's right, this is the Immortal Merchant Guild headquarters.”

“The headquarters is engraved with many formations, which can be moved at any time to guard against villains.”

“The headquarters also has one hundred and eight ports, which are specially responsible for the entry and exit of the headquarters and maintaining order.”

Chen Ping took a deep breath: “The Immortal Merchant Guild is really amazing!”

Chen Ping thought to himself: “I think there are other islands as well, a cunning rabbit has three burrows.”

Judging from the situation of this island in front of him, he knew that the Immortal Merchant Guild was rich and powerful.

“As expected of a thousand-year-old immortal clan, able to establish a sect in the Radiant Jade Sea and recruit a large number of people.”

Chen Ping cupped his hands and said, “Before boarding the island, I wonder if Fellow Daoist Du has any words to teach me?”

Du Qihai said with a smile: “I wouldn’t dare to give guidance, but I have a few words to remind you.”

After all, saving Deng Xuan was a great achievement.

Du Qihai got Chen Ping's statement, squinted his eyes and said: “Well said, well said, since the young madam invited Fellow Daoist Tang to the headquarters, then Du should say a few words.”

“Within the Immortal Merchant Guild, there are three factions: Du, Fan, and Shang.”

“The Fan and Shang factions are attached to the Du family as vassal forces, but in recent years, they have been faintly growing stronger…”

“Brother Tang should keep his distance from the people of the Fan and Shang factions.”

Chen Ping understood in his heart:

“The Immortal Merchant Guild has three Golden Core cultivators. These Fan and Shang factions can grow stronger, could it be that each has a Golden Core ancestor, but the Du family's ancestor is about to pass away?”

“It seems that the Immortal Merchant Guild is about to go through a transition between the old and the new, a time of storms.”

If he was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he should protect himself at this moment and not join the Immortal Merchant Guild.

But his true cultivation is a Golden Core True Person, wanting to substitute one thing for another. The more chaotic the internal affairs of the Immortal Merchant Guild, the more beneficial it will be for him.

Troubled waters make for easy fishing. If the internal affairs of the Immortal Merchant Guild are not chaotic enough, he will also find a way to stir up the internal situation of the Immortal Merchant Guild. Otherwise, how can he profit and how can he substitute one thing for another?

However, Chen Ping cupped his hands and said, “Thank you, Brother Du, for the reminder. Tang will keep it in mind.”

Nan Yun sat aside, marveling at Chen Ping's acting skills.

A Golden Core True Person acting small in front of a Foundation Establishment, deceiving the heavens.

The white jade airship approached the island of the Immortal Merchant Guild headquarters. Du Qihai put away the white jade airship and took Chen Ping to the island, all the way unimpeded.

Along the way, he introduced Chen Ping to the many palaces of the Immortal Merchant Guild headquarters:

“This area is the outer guest area, specially for receiving distinguished guests of the Immortal Merchant Guild.”

“This area is the miscellaneous servant and slave area. Brother Tang can choose some good-looking miscellaneous servants and slaves later.”

“This area is the guest elder area. After Brother Tang meets the young madam, he will come here to take office.”

“This area is the mission hall. All kinds of tasks, large and small, will be released here.”

The Immortal Merchant Guild has complete internal facilities. It is a qualified small sect, and the rules are complex and comprehensive.

It gave Chen Ping a feeling of being in the Mu family.

Arriving at the core area deep in the island, passing through the lake courtyard, and arriving in front of a delicate and elegant pavilion, Du Qihai stopped:

“Brother Tang, please go in alone. The young madam is waiting inside. Fellow Daoist Nan Yun will stay outside and have tea with me.”

Chen Ping nodded and walked into the pavilion.

What came into view were various furniture and decorations made of exotic ores, and the spiritual energy was also rich, reaching Tier 3.

Low-level cultivators enjoy high-level spiritual energy. Over time, their spiritual power will become more pure, and it also has the effect of nourishing the face and prolonging life.

The so-called residence changes the body, and nourishment changes the temperament is what this is all about.

Chen Ping walked in and saw Deng Xuan dressed in a dignified and luxurious manner, holding a newborn baby in her arms.

Chen Ping stepped forward, cupped his hands and clasped his fists: “Tang Sheng greets the young madam.”

“Benefactor, you don't need to be so polite.” When Deng Xuan saw Chen Ping coming, she summoned a trusted maid to take the child away and meet with Chen Ping alone.

“Previously, benefactor saved my life, the Immortal Merchant Guild will keep it in mind.”

“I intend to invite benefactor to stay in the Immortal Merchant Guild and assist my son. I wonder what benefactor thinks?”

Chen Ping's heart moved: “Inviting an outsider to be a confidant, could it be that the Du family has just cleaned up a group of people internally and has no one available.”

“This is good news for me.”

Chen Ping cupped his hands and smiled: “Since the young madam values me so much, I will respectfully accept.”

“But I don’t know, what should Tang do?”

Deng Xuan said: “Benefactor, please go to the guest elder hall to take office first. I will give benefactor an additional salary separately.”

“Wait for benefactor to get familiar with the Immortal Merchant Guild first, and then make other transfer plans.”

Chen Ping nodded in agreement: “This subordinate will obey the young madam's orders.”

This is to develop him into a hidden pawn first.

“However, this is also good. With the help of the Immortal Merchant Guild's strength, first find out about the spirit tide storm and solve the problem of daily cultivation resources.”

At the same time, he can also place people.

Chen Ping exited the pavilion, and Du Qihai walked up to him, smiling and saying: “Brother Tang, I wonder if you are good at any of the immortal arts?”

Chen Ping shook his head.

Du Qihai said: “Then which department of the guest elder hall does Brother Tang prefer?”

Chen Ping's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly: “Being able to work by the young madam's side is already a surprise, how can Tang ask for anything else?”

A look of gratification appeared in Du Qihai's eyes:

“The young madam really didn't misjudge you. How about this, let's arrange for Brother Tang to work in the intelligence hall first.”

This is to cultivate Chen Ping, which is exactly what Chen Ping wants.