Chapter 00309: Lan Xiaobu Discusses Alchemy
# Lan Xiaobu Discusses Alchemy
Chapter 309
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 309: Lan Xiaobu Discusses Alchemy
Teng Mo laughed heartily and declared, "Brother Xiaobu, don’t worry. As long as I, Teng Mo, am still in the Star Ascension Immortal Court, your friends are my friends. Besides, even if you go to study alchemy, you can still stay in the Star Ascension Immortal Court for a long time, or even remain in the Forbidden Immortal Bureau. The cultivation resources you need will be delivered directly to you as per your request."
"So that's how it is," Lan Xiaobu nodded, not dwelling on the matter further.
"Alchemist Lan Xiaobu, are you here? Teng Man'er from the Star Ascension Immortal Court has come to visit."
A sudden voice pierced through Lan Xiaobu's protective barrier and reached his ears.
Teng Mo's expression changed slightly, but he remained silent.
Lan Xiaobu was both amused and annoyed.
Normally, guests are invited, not barging in unannounced.
And here was Teng Man'er, not even bothering to ask for permission, but instead having a powerful Immortal Venerable forcibly break through his barrier to deliver her message.
Did she think he was an easy target?
Seeing Lan Xiaobu suddenly stand up, Teng Mo quickly advised, "Brother Xiaobu, Teng Man'er is deeply favored by the Immortal Court King. It’s best not to offend her. Even we dare not cross her. You must be careful."
The implication was clear: offending this woman would make it difficult for Lan Xiaobu to continue thriving in the Star Ascension Immortal Court.
Lan Xiaobu nodded and opened the barrier.
Standing at the entrance was Teng Man'er, accompanied by several maids.
Among them was a middle-aged woman exuding a formidable aura, clearly an Immortal Venerable.
"Lan Xiaobu, congratulations on winning first place in the alchemy competition. I heard you invited some alchemists to discuss alchemy, so I came over. We are all master alchemists from the Star Ascension Immortal Court, and you are under Teng Mo's command, so we share common goals," Teng Man'er said with a charming smile as soon as she saw Lan Xiaobu.
In terms of beauty, she was undoubtedly one of the most stunning women Lan Xiaobu had ever seen.
He was certain she hadn’t cultivated any seductive techniques, yet her every gesture and smile exuded an irresistible allure.
After speaking, Teng Man'er continued to smile at Lan Xiaobu, waiting for him to invite her in.
In her eyes, she was doing Lan Xiaobu a great favor by speaking to him.
Otherwise, a mere servant of the Immortal Court wouldn’t deserve her attention.
As Teng Man'er stared at Lan Xiaobu, she suddenly remembered where she had seen him before.
It was in Heavenly River Immortal City, where she had once invited a passerby to a fruit banquet at the city lord’s residence.
That passerby had not shown up, which had embarrassed her.
At the time, she had been too busy to investigate who that person was, but now she realized it was likely Lan Xiaobu in disguise.
"Did your mother not teach you manners? Is it your habit to forcibly break through others' barriers with your divine sense, or is it just that you lack basic decency?" Lan Xiaobu's voice was icy as he glared at Teng Man'er.
Then, he turned his cold gaze to the Immortal Venerable beside her.
"Do you believe that if I call for help, you won’t live to see tomorrow?"
The Immortal Venerable's heart skipped a beat.
Unlike Teng Man'er, whose beauty and intelligence were inversely proportional, she was well aware of Lan Xiaobu's current status.
Even an Immortal Emperor wouldn’t dare provoke him now.
"Feng Yi, seize him!" Teng Man'er's anger flared.
How dare a mere servant act so arrogantly in her presence?
"Get out!" Lan Xiaobu didn’t hold back, immediately scolding her.
"You..."
Teng Man'er was about to retort when the Immortal Venerable named Feng Yi sent her a message: "Princess, we can’t touch him. He’s right. If we anger him, we might really be captured, and even if we’re killed, the Immortal Court King won’t be able to do anything."
Teng Man'er calmed down.
Though in her eyes, Lan Xiaobu was nothing more than an insignificant servant, she knew better than to provoke him now.
Used to being treated with reverence, Teng Man'er couldn’t bear this humiliation.
She shot a glare at Teng Mo and said, "Let’s go."
In her eyes, Teng Mo was a weak master who couldn’t even control his own servant.
As for Lan Xiaobu, she would settle the score with him later.
Watching Teng Man'er leave, Lan Xiaobu clasped his hands towards Teng Mo and said, "Brother Teng, I’ve met too many friends today, so I won’t keep you. Let’s catch up in detail when we return to the Forbidden Immortal Bureau."
"Alright, alright, you’re busy. I’ll take my leave," Teng Mo quickly excused himself.
Teng Man'er's visit had embarrassed him, but he knew better than to reprimand her.
In the Star Ascension Immortal Court, his status was far below hers.
After seeing Teng Mo off, Lan Xiaobu addressed the others waiting in line.
"Since there are so many friends here to discuss alchemy, and my humble abode is too small, let’s divide into three groups. The first eleven can enter my cave dwelling, where we can trade and discuss alchemy. Also, after meeting everyone today, I’ll need to rest. So, no more queuing outside. If anyone wants to discuss alchemy, they’ll have to wait until tomorrow."
As he spoke, Lan Xiaobu glanced at the attendant from the Xiaoqian Immortal Rest Pavilion nearby.
Lan Xiaobu was now the most important guest at the Xiaoqian Immortal Rest Pavilion, and even outside the hotel, there was an attendant dedicated to serving him.
The attendant, hearing Lan Xiaobu's words, quickly bowed and said, "Understood, Lord Bu. I’ll make sure to maintain order here."
Lan Xiaobu was momentarily stunned.
He did like to call himself "Lord Bu," but he didn’t think many people knew about it.
Now that he was famous, had this little quirk become his nickname?
Little did he know, "Lord Bu" had indeed become his nickname, and it carried no negative connotations.
It was a title of respect for his preparation of the Rootless Snow Mist Pill and his willingness to share it.
Even an Immortal Court King might not hold a higher status than Lan Xiaobu in the Mo Xuan Path Immortal City.
The first eleven people followed Lan Xiaobu into his room, where he immediately began sharing his alchemy insights.
For those who weren’t there to discuss alchemy, Lan Xiaobu promised to provide the Rootless Snow Mist Pill in exchange for the three rare immortal herbs they had mentioned earlier.
As a master alchemist and an excellent teacher, Lan Xiaobu's explanations were clear and profound.
Many alchemists benefited greatly from his teachings.
Even those who weren’t alchemists secretly recorded his discussions, knowing they could sell these recordings for a good price in the future.
"Alchemist Lan, today’s discussion has been incredibly enlightening. I never thought alchemy could be as simple as you’ve made it seem. If I could often discuss alchemy with you, I believe I could advance quickly," a brown-robed alchemist couldn’t help but exclaim after listening to Lan Xiaobu.
"Yes, yes..."
The others echoed the sentiment.
Lan Xiaobu laughed heartily.
"It’s nothing. I’ve just had more opportunities than most. When I first started alchemy, I was just like all of you. Ten thousand years ago, I obtained an Alchemy Insight Array Disk, and my alchemy skills skyrocketed from there..."
An Alchemy Insight Array Disk? The group exchanged glances, their eyes filled with envy and desire.
Lan Xiaobu waved his hand.
"Today’s discussion is almost over. Before you leave, you can pass through my Alchemy Insight Array Disk. However, the time for insight is short—only the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. Consider this a small token of my help."
"Thank you, Alchemist Lan!" Everyone was overjoyed.
Lan Xiaobu smiled.
"It’s nothing. We alchemists must avoid hoarding knowledge. If we do, many alchemy techniques will be lost, and the alchemy of our Mo Xuan Immortal Domain will only grow weaker. I hope everyone can embrace alchemy with an open heart, and I’ll start by setting an example. One day, I hope to place this Alchemy Insight Array Disk in the Alchemy Alliance, so more alchemy enthusiasts can benefit."
Everyone was moved by his words.
This was true magnanimity and vision.
Nowadays, even a master alchemist wouldn’t share their treasures, let alone something as valuable as an Alchemy Insight Array Disk.
Lan Xiaobu waved his hand, and a portal appeared before the group.
"This is the entrance to my Alchemy Insight Array Disk. You’ll have the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to gain insights. The exit will lead you outside my room. I won’t see you off. Once you’re out, call the next eleven people in to continue our discussion."
Everyone eagerly stepped into the Alchemy Insight Array Disk.
Inside, they found various alchemy principles and rules.
Problems that had long puzzled them were easily resolved here.
This wasn’t just an Alchemy Insight Array Disk—it was a heaven-defying treasure.
With something like this, anyone could craft top-tier fifth-grade immortal pills, just like Lan Xiaobu.
Unfortunately, the time passed quickly, and before they knew it, they were teleported outside Lan Xiaobu’s room.
Some were reluctant to leave, glancing back at the sealed room, wishing they could go in again.
"How was it?" The alchemists waiting outside eagerly asked those who had just come out.
"It was worth it! After discussing alchemy with Alchemist Lan, I feel like I’ve saved myself tens of thousands of years of trial and error," one alchemist exclaimed.
"Absolutely. By the way, the second group can go in now—eleven people. Once you’re inside, you’ll understand what true magnanimity and vision are. Alchemist Lan is the most open-hearted alchemist I’ve ever met, bar none," another alchemist added.
The second group excitedly stepped through the barrier.
When they emerged, they, too, were full of praise for Lan Xiaobu.
Finally, the last ten people eagerly entered Lan Xiaobu’s room.
Like the previous groups, they discussed alchemy, made trades, and then entered the Alchemy Insight Array Disk to gain insights.
(End of Chapter)