132: Chapter 132 Continued Planning, Large Quantity

The power structure of the Prefecture City was highly complex.

There were three Nascent Soul families and nine Golden Core families, and those were only the forces on the surface; the powerful Loose Cultivators or branches of major external Sects lurking in the shadows were likely even more numerous.

Foundation Establishment families were as common as hair on an ox, scattered like stars; it would be no easy feat to stand out here.

The four great Nascent Soul Sects of Tianlan Province—the Giant Spirit Sect, the Danding Sect, the Xuanyin Sect, and the Fentian Sect—each occupied a region, peerlessly powerful.

Among them, the Danding Sect was famous for Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

Su Cheng's qiankun creation furnace had a singular but extreme ability; if he could join the Danding Sect, he could obtain protection and also reasonably explain the origin of those supreme-grade pills.

After all, within the Danding Sect, there was no shortage of high-level Alchemists capable of refining supreme-grade pills.

It was just that their pills were rare, with low production volume and often accompanied by an extremely high failure rate.

Su Cheng had considered various explanations, such as having obtained an ancient Alchemist Legacy with a unique refining style, or possessing a Heavenly Flame that naturally made the pill quality transcendent.

But these claims would seem far too forced in front of those old monsters of the Danding Sect.

After all, the Alchemists of the Danding Sect were not flowers in a greenhouse; their research into the Dao of Alchemy was bone-deep, reaching heights others could hardly match.

“The qiankun creation furnace refines pills where every single one is supreme grade,” Su Cheng muttered to himself. “With this success rate and quality, even in the Danding Sect, it would likely be unprecedented throughout history.”

This made him hesitate again.

When the Danding Sect recruited Disciples, they would inevitably assess Alchemy talent.

If he displayed a hundred percent success rate and supreme grade quality, how would he explain it?

The Danding Sect had a long-standing Legacy and its own rigorous system for the Dao of Alchemy.

If he revealed it rashly, he feared it would draw unnecessary suspicion or even lead to him being treated as a deviant.

“I can't become a fat man in one bite,” Su Cheng thought carefully. “My Creation Spiritual Power is balanced and peaceful, containing vitality. Perhaps I can try refining pills myself? As long as my Alchemy talent is decent, I won't have to worry about not getting into the Danding Sect, and I won't be pried into.”

Su Cheng immediately decided that in the time before the Danding Sect's Disciple recruitment, he would cram all sorts of market-available Alchemy knowledge and techniques to understand the Alchemy system thoroughly.

At the same time, he needed to continue refining the pills he had on hand; although there had been a one-year gap, the more of these things, the better—they were all Spirit Stones, after all, and he naturally couldn't let the Zhenpin Pavilion in the Prefecture City run out of stock.

The current Su Cheng might not yet feel the utility of Spirit Stones, as the Spirit Medicine required for Alchemy was currently provided by the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce and the Lin Family, requiring no effort on his part.

However, the immediate priority was to visit the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce to meet with President Fang and the others to inform them of his intentions for this visit.

After all, in the Prefecture City, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce was currently his most important wing.

After resting for a day in a Prefecture City inn, Su Cheng headed to the headquarters of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

For this visit, he did not intend to appear as the phantom of the 'Mister', but as a real Early Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, taking over for his father Su Chengyuan as the liaison between the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce and the Mister behind the scenes.

The current headquarters of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce was far more magnificent than the branch in Qinghe Prefecture.

Tall pavilions stood in rows, and Cultivators came and went in an endless stream, all manifesting its foundation as a local power in the Prefecture City.

However, in the eyes of the powerful families in the Prefecture City, this was only a second-rate chamber of commerce, and the Medicinal Pills it sold were mostly common low-grade goods found on the market.

But recently, as news of the great battle in Qinghe Prefecture reached the Prefecture City, along with the pill craze stirred up by Zhenpin Pavilion in the two prefectures, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce began to be noticed by some Golden Core forces.

Fortunately, with the Lin Family mediating, various forces mostly assumed that the Lin Family had connected with some Alchemist and was selling some supreme grade Qi Refining pills through the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

After all, to the wealthy Golden Core major powers in the Prefecture City, Qi Refining pills were merely bottom-tier.

Even if they were supreme grade, there were many Heaven And Earth Treasures that could serve as substitutes, so it didn't amount to much.

Su Cheng entered the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, and at the reception, he took out a jade pendant engraved with a unique rune from his robe; this was the token for his father Su Chengyuan to contact the chamber.

Seeing the jade pendant, the attendant's expression turned solemn, and he immediately respectfully led him to President Fang Zhenhai's exclusive reception room.

Inside the reception room, Zhao Shan was currently conversing with Fang Zhenhai.

Seeing the attendant lead in a young Cultivator, Zhao Shan was first stunned, but then he saw that Su Cheng's face bore some resemblance to Su Chengyuan's.

He understood then that this was the son Su Chengyuan had mentioned previously, who was coming to take over the liaison duties—his son, Su Cheng.

Zhao Shan hurried to his feet and respectfully bowed to Su Cheng.

Fang Zhenhai also stood up, his gaze filled with a bit of curiosity and scrutiny as he sized up the young man.

“President Fang, Commander Zhao,” Su Cheng spoke gently, and his Early Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation aura was revealed as well.

Seeing his young face and Early Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation, Fang Zhenhai couldn't help but be surprised.

However, since he was the person designated by the Mister, he naturally wouldn't be impolite, knowing full well that his attitude as President at this moment might represent the future direction of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

“Young Master Su's presence is a great honor; please forgive my lack of a proper welcome.” Fang Zhenhai's attitude was humble as he motioned for Su Cheng to take a seat.

After three rounds of tea, Su Cheng set down his teacup and said, “I have come this time to take over for my father as the liaison between the chamber and the Mister. In the future, the pill supply of the chamber and various cooperation matters will be handled by me with President Fang.”

Fang Zhenhai recognized Su Chengyuan's abilities; since his son Su Cheng could be favored by the Mister, he must certainly be extraordinary.

Fang Zhenhai did not hesitate much and immediately cupped his hands, saying, “Young Master Su can rest assured; the chamber will fully cooperate.”

“Very good.” Su Cheng nodded, quite satisfied.

He continued, “I have another important matter for coming to the Prefecture City.”

Fang Zhenhai immediately sat upright. “Please speak, Young Master; the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce will certainly go all out.”

“My Aptitude is decent, and I have some talent in the Dao of Alchemy.” Su Cheng's voice was slightly deep, containing a hint of pride. “The Mister said I have the potential for the Pill Cauldron, so he instructed me to participate in the Danding Sect's Disciple selection in five months.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Fang Zhenhai's breath hitched.

The Danding Sect! It really was related to the Danding Sect!

When he first came into contact with 'Wang Lin', Fang Zhenhai had privately speculated that the Mister behind him had a connection with the Danding Sect.

In Tianlan Province, the only force on the surface that could refine supreme-grade pills was the Danding Sect.

And the Mister's appearance, judging by the quality of the pills, pointed without exception to this legendary Alchemy Sect.

“The Danding Sect...” Fang Zhenhai murmured to himself, a flash of awe appearing in his eyes.

The Danding Sect was one of the four great Nascent Soul Sects of Tianlan Province, a titan in the Dao of Alchemy!

If Su Cheng could successfully enter the Sect, wouldn't that mean the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce had established a connection with the Danding Sect on the surface?

The interests involved here were simply too massive!

Su Cheng took in his expression and already had an idea of what to do.

“In these five months, besides secluded bitter cultivation, I must also study Alchemy classics. It's just that where I was previously, the Dao of Alchemy was not prominent, so regarding classics...” Su Cheng spoke with a feigned sigh.

“Young Master, please rest assured! In these five months, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce will fully cooperate with all your needs!” Fang Zhenhai immediately took up the conversation, his expression firm. “Whether it is Alchemy classics, rare spiritual materials, or High Grade Pill Furnaces, as long as they are for sale in the Prefecture City, we will find them for you!”

“Furthermore, if the Young Master has any need to hide his identity or gather information, you may also give orders at any time!”

Fang Zhenhai knew very well that only if Su Cheng successfully entered the Danding Sect and gained a firm footing could the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce obtain true security and greater room for development.

Seeing his goal achieved, Su Cheng nodded with a smile and said, “Very good. The Danding Sect selection is imminent, so I won't stay long.”

“As for my identity, please keep it confidential for the time being; it won't be too late to speak of it after I've entered the Danding Sect.”

“Young Master Su, rest assured; I will handle it properly.” Fang Zhenhai nodded in agreement.

(Please rest assured, everyone, the Sect is not the mainstream; there won't be any face-slapping or brainless plot points.)