Chapter 166: Luck Observation Spell, Luck Improvement

Three months later.

Hu Qingsong returned to Liaogu Fairy City and first went to Ji Chang's cave to pay him a visit.

In the courtyard, Hu Qingsong gently stroked the storage bag, and then carefully took out a red alchemy furnace from it.

This alchemy furnace was no ordinary item. Instead, it was a second-grade, top-quality alchemy furnace that Ji Chang had specially entrusted to him a few days ago and asked the alchemy master Hu Qingyun to carefully refine.

The alchemy furnace was a deep red color, as if it contained a blazing flame.

Hu Qingsong carefully placed this precious alchemy furnace on the stone table.

He looked up at Ji Chang.

Ji Chang stared at the red alchemy furnace intently.

Although, Ji Chang can also refine second-grade superior elixirs with the help of the second-grade mid-level alchemy furnace.

However, Ji Chang had just become a second-level top-grade alchemist after all, and could only refine a few relatively easy-to-refine second-level top-grade pills.

If one could have a second-grade superior-quality alchemy furnace, it would undoubtedly be much easier to refine the realm-breaking elixir.

"Brother Han, I brought you the alchemy furnace you wanted." Hu Qingsong's voice was calm, with a hint of ease and pride.

There seems to be some intention of taking credit from Ji Chang.

Ji Chang came back to his senses and glanced at Hu Qingsong.

"Brother Qingsong, thank you for your hard work."

Ji Chang's voice was full of gratitude, "I will always remember your help."

Hearing this, Hu Qingsong gently waved his hand, with a humble and indifferent smile on his face, "Brother Han, you are too polite. I am just keeping my promise and fulfilling your request."

"As for the reward for refining the alchemy furnace, you have already generously paid it before."

After hearing Ji Chang's thanks, Hu Qingsong paused for a moment, then asked with some curiosity and anticipation:

"Brother Han, it has been several months since we last met. I wonder how your attainments in alchemy are going? Have you successfully entered the second-level upper level?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Chang did not hide anything, nodded, and a confident smile appeared on his face.

"Thanks to Brother Qingsong's concern, I have indeed barely entered the level of a second-level upper-grade alchemist."

When Hu Qingsong heard this, his face lit up with joy, but he was shocked in his heart.

He knew very well that no matter what kind of immortal cultivation skill it was, being able to reach the upper level of the second stage was quite extraordinary.

One of the important reasons why their Hu family was able to flourish after the death of their ancestor Hu Rending was that their clan brother Hu Qingyun was a second-class top-grade weapon refiner.

The connection between elixirs and cultivation is even closer. The connections and strength of a second-grade top-grade alchemist are undoubtedly much stronger than those of a second-grade top-grade weapon refiner.

"Brother Han's talent in alchemy is truly extraordinary." Hu Qingsong praised sincerely, "I believe you have put in a lot of effort in alchemy."

Ji Chang smiled slightly, "The way of alchemy is broad and profound, and requires constant exploration and practice. Han was able to make progress in the way of alchemy with the help of fellow practitioners of the Danshan Society."

"After this breakthrough, with the second-grade high-quality alchemy furnace refined by Daoist Fellow Qingyun, my success rate in alchemy has greatly increased, and I am more comfortable when studying alchemy."

After hearing this, Hu Qingsong felt happy.

It's not just because he can make friends with Ji Chang, a cultivator who has both potential and strength.

I am even more sincerely happy for my friend Ji Chang.

The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.

Hu Qingsong suddenly thought of something and said to Ji Chang excitedly.

"Brother Han, your alchemy level has been raised to the second-grade upper level. What a happy event!"

"Why not take this opportunity to hold a celebration party, gather those familiar fellow practitioners, and come together to share this joy and congratulate your progress in the Dao of Alchemy?"

However, Ji Chang smiled and shook his head, expressing his refusal:

"Brother Qingsong, I appreciate your kindness, but now, everyone is focusing their main energy on opening up the Hundred Thousand Mountains. There is really no need for us to disturb them for this."

Ji Changzi made this decision after careful consideration.

In fact, in addition to this apparent reason, he had deeper considerations in his mind.

He has been a second-level alchemist for several decades. Over the years, he has already built up most of the connections he needs to build, so there is no need to expand his network by holding celebration parties.

More importantly, the identity of a second-rank high-quality alchemist is enough to attract the attention of Jindan forces like the Zhou family.

Ji Chang was not willing to expose himself too early, and even more unwilling to be noticed by the Jindan Zhenren.

In the world of immortal cultivation, excessive attention is not always a good thing.

After listening to Ji Chang's explanation, Hu Qingsong was a little disappointed, but he respected Ji Chang's decision.

He nodded and said, "Since Brother Han already has his own plans, I will naturally not say anything more."

"I just hope that you can continue to improve on the path of alchemy. If you need anything, you can come to our Hu family for help."

Hearing this, Ji Chang expressed his gratitude.

Before leaving, Hu Qingsong invited Ji Chang.

"Brother Han, there is something I need to tell you. My clan brother Hu Qingyun has broken through to the late stage of foundation building a few days ago. We originally planned to hold a banquet to celebrate."

"But because my nephew Tianxing is already eighteen years old, I plan to stabilize his cultivation first, and then celebrate together with Tianxing when he holds his coming-of-age ceremony in two years."

At this point, Hu Qingsong showed a happy expression on his face: "When the time comes, I would like to invite Brother Han to visit the Hu family and witness this festive moment together."

Ji Chang heard this and nodded without thinking too much, "This is a good thing. It's really a double blessing for the Hu family."

"Of course I am willing to go and celebrate with the Hu family."

After hearing this, Hu Qingsong showed a happy smile on his face: "That's great, our Hu family will warmly welcome Brother Han's arrival."

Ji Chang asked Hu Qingsong with a smile: "Brother Hu, how is nephew Tianxing's cultivation now?"

Hu Qingsong smiled proudly and replied, "Tianxing has very good aptitude. He possesses a top-grade spiritual root and his cultivation speed is far superior to that of ordinary people."

"A few years ago, he successfully broke through to the late stage of Qi Refining, and his progress was rapid."

He paused, then continued, "I expect that by the time of the coming-of-age ceremony, he might be able to try to break through to the foundation-building stage. If this is true, it will be a great joy for our Hu family."

At this point, Hu Qingsong looked at Ji Chang with an earnest look on his face: "Brother Han, when the time comes, I'll have to ask you to refine a foundation-building pill for Tianxing."

Although, any first-class top-grade alchemist can attempt to refine the foundation-building pill.

However, the spiritual medicine for the Foundation Establishment Pill is scarce and is usually given to second-level alchemists to refine.

In addition, Hu Tianxing is the talented child of the Hu family.

The Hu family naturally wanted to give all the good things to Hu Tianxing.

Even for a first-grade elixir like the Foundation Establishment Pill, he wanted to ask Ji Chang, a second-grade top-quality alchemist, to refine it.

Of course, this is mainly because the Hu family and Ji Chang are on good terms.

If you ask a second-level high-quality alchemist with whom you have an average relationship to refine the foundation-building pill.

The alchemist would even feel that the Hu family was making fun of him. It was precisely because of this that Hu Tianxing's cultivation progress was so rapid.

Otherwise, even if Hu Tianxing had a top-grade spiritual root, his cultivation speed would definitely not be so fast.

After hearing this, Ji Chang smiled and nodded: "Brother Hu, don't worry. Since it is what my nephew Tianxing needs, I will naturally do my best to refine it."

"However, the materials for the foundation-building pill are not easy to find. We have to trouble the Hu family to collect them."

"Of course. Brother Han, don't worry about the materials. Our Hu family will find a way." Hu Qingsong assured, patting his chest.

……

Ji Chang sat alone in a quiet room, his eyes slightly closed, his mind completely immersed in the mystery of the spell that could bring about disaster.

This spell originated from his profound understanding of the Danwen magical power [Blood Disaster]. After more than ten years of comprehension and practice, he created this unique disaster-inducing spell five years ago.

Over the years, Ji Chang would occasionally use the disaster-bringing spell to test the effect of the spell when he was spying on others through the Peeping Dao Seed.

He observed silently, recording the effects of each disaster-inducing spell.

Sometimes, he would boldly adjust the spell structure in order to achieve the best effect.

Every practice gave him a deeper understanding of the spell to bring disaster, and also allowed his attainments in the field of luck to reach a higher level.

However, starting two months ago, Ji Chang's heart began to surge with an indescribable vague feeling.

He felt deeply that his attainments in luck and his understanding and application of the peeping Tao seed in his sea of ​​consciousness seemed to have some kind of indescribable connection.

He felt that he was only one step away from creating a completely new luck spell.

However, this one step seemed insurmountable to him.

It can be said that Ji Chang now has enough knowledge and understanding.

All he lacked was a hint of inspiration.

And it is this little bit of inspiration that makes all the difference.

The difference between a person of outstanding talent and one of mediocre talent may be just a little bit of inspiration.

At this moment, Ji Chang's mind moved, and the spell to bring disaster started to work quietly.

At the same time, the peeping Tao seed also emitted spiritual light, and Ji Chang entered the peeping state.

Ji Chang casually peeked at a cultivator in the middle stage of foundation building who had been marked by his peeping mark.

He had intended to continue to study luck and improve the spells to bring disasters through practice.

Suddenly, Ji Chang discovered that in his perception, the world he was peeping into became hazy, as if shrouded by a mysterious veil.

The next moment, he could clearly feel the changes in everyone's fortune, and even foresee the impending disasters and misfortunes.

He saw colorful fortunes, which were like clouds and mist, interweaving together like a gorgeous painting.

These fortunes may be bright or dark, coarse or fine, but most of them are just a mass of ordinary gray-white mist.

"This is?"

"Check your luck!"

Ji Chang took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and completely immersed his mind in this wonderful world.

He began to look at them carefully, feeling the information they contained.

Suddenly, Ji Chang's attention was attracted by a dim aura.

The color of this luck is much darker than other luck, as if it is shrouded by a thick haze, revealing a sense of fragility and powerlessness.

Ji Chang had some realization in his heart, this seemed to represent that a person was about to encounter misfortune.

In order to verify his guess, he looked in the direction of this luck, and saw a vague figure gradually emerging before his eyes.

He was a young-looking foundation-building cultivator. At this moment, he was breathing heavily, holding a magic weapon, standing shoulder to shoulder with his teammates, nervously facing a ferocious second-level superior quality monster.

Ji Chang's mind moved, he mobilized his magic power, and cast a spell to summon disaster towards this person.

The next moment, Ji Chang saw that the dim aura was suddenly stained by a thick ink color.

The already gloomy fortune suddenly became even more gloomy and terrifying, as if foreshadowing an impending disaster.

Not long after, as Ji Chang was watching, the young man's figure suddenly trembled.

He seemed to sense the impending danger, but it was too late.

The second-grade superior monster suddenly pounced on him, and its sharp claws instantly tore through his defense.

Ji Chang saw the young man's body being easily torn apart by the monster's sharp claws, with blood splattering everywhere.

Ji Chang observed all this silently, and couldn't help feeling an inexplicable emotion in his heart.

He knew very well that the spells he mastered to bring disaster had great power, but because he had been unable to check his luck before, it was difficult for him to have a specific perception.

And now, after Ji Chang was able to check his luck, he had a deeper understanding of the power of disaster-bringing spells.

He slowly opened his eyes, exited the peeping state, and based on the insights in his heart, activated the newly created fortune-observing spell.

The next moment, within the range of his spiritual sense, Ji Chang sensed the luck of other cultivators.

"Sure enough, even after exiting the peeping state, I can still observe the luck."

However, what surprised him was that the luck of these monks was basically gray and white, dull and without too many ups and downs and changes.

He saw his concubine Liu Xuexuan. The aura surrounding her was also nothing special and was no different from that of other cultivators.

This made Ji Chang feel a little disappointed.

"It seems that most people's luck is not much different."

What made Ji Chang even more disappointed was that he found that he was unable to check his own luck.

He tried many times, but failed every time.

He couldn't help but feel a little doubtful. Could this be the limitation of this spell?
Or maybe it’s because the spell was just created.

Ji Chang shook his head and put these doubts behind him for the time being.

Although I cannot use this fortune-checking spell to check my own fortune.

But relying on it, I will have a more concrete perception of the effects of disaster-inviting spells in the future.

This will undoubtedly make it easier for him to improve the spell to bring disaster.

Thinking of this, Ji Chang couldn't help but feel a little happy.

He believed that with the passage of time and constant practice, he would be able to perfect the spell to bring about disasters, as well as this spell to observe fortune.

In addition, with the means to observe luck, Ji Chang's understanding of luck will be much easier.

In the future, it might even be possible to create even more powerful luck spells.

At the very least, after the Dan is formed, practicing [Blood Disaster] will naturally be much easier.

(End of this chapter)