The Rise of Dragon Son-in-Law

"Really?" Xia Ling was startled.

"Let’s go and check it out."

Long Chen, cautiously holding Xia Ling’s hand, walked deeper into the small grove.

After walking about ten meters, both Long Chen and Xia Ling simultaneously saw a man and a woman engaged in an indescribable act.

The scene was somewhat stimulating.

"Are we going to be discovered?" the woman whispered.

After saying this, she let out a low moan.

The man, energetically at work, laughed, "Don’t worry, we will not be seen. If we are seen, that would really be exciting."

"How annoying."

...

Listening to this conversation, Xia Ling felt hot all over and turned away, unable to watch any longer.

Although Long Chen wanted to enjoy the free show, knowing Xia Ling was beside him, he had no choice but to quickly pull her away from the grove.

"Let’s go home." Li Xiu smiled.

"Mm."

Xia Ling used her jade-like hand to fan herself while looking away, her cheeks flushed.

Li Xiu could tell, Xia Ling felt somewhat disappointed.

Li Xiu then quietly said, "Don’t lock the door tonight; I need to discuss life’s big matters with you."

"Big matters?"

"Having babies."

"Hmph, if you dare deceive me, you will never hear the end of it from me." Only then did Xia Ling affectionately link her arm with Li Xiu’s.

...

The next day, Xia Ling began to invite related companies to build the Great Xia Mansion.

Moreover, Xia Ling did not just invite one construction company; she engaged three at the same time.

These three construction companies would start working from three different directions, ensuring that the construction would be very rapid.

Of course, because they were backed by the Dragon Shadow Group, these construction companies were willing to cooperate with other companies to build the Great Xia Mansion, otherwise, even if they agreed reluctantly, they might create some trouble.

But with the Dragon Shadow Group backing them, none of the companies dared to act recklessly.

Three days later, Long Chen visited the site and discovered that the original vast basketball court had been completely demolished, and the foundation of the Great Xia Mansion was already being laid. The progress was somewhat beyond imagination.

This reassured Long Chen a lot. He took the opportunity to return to the Dragon Palace to check on the cultivation progress of its members.

After staying for several days, Long Chen returned to Qianzhou.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.

The construction of Great Xia Mansion had been very smooth over these ten days.

In Qianzhou too, the situation was murky and ever-changing, with people from the Heavenly God Temple visiting once again.

Simultaneously, Ning Shenji, the third prince of the Heavenly God Temple, along with Elder Yao and Wu De, sought out Long Chen.

Ning Shenji’s face was not looking good.

Seeing Ning Shenji’s gloomy face, Long Chen smiled and asked, "Third Prince comes to see me without a smile, what does this mean?"

Ning Shenji stared intently at Long Chen and demanded in a deep voice, "Tell me honestly, is the Elixir Formula you gave me fake?"

"How could it possibly be fake? We produced the Elixir exactly according to that formula, there’s no mistake." Long Chen smiled, "Could it be that your alchemists are incompetent and thus unable to produce it?"

"You are talking nonsense!" Elder Yao immediately said, "We tried hundreds of times using various methods, not once succeeding; I suspect the formula is missing a critical ingredient."

"Long Chen, we earnestly sought to purchase the Elixir Formula, yet you provided us with a fake. If this gets out, it would not bode well for the Dragon Shadow Group."

Wu De also said sternly.

Hearing this, Long Chen remained unfazed and calmly said, "The formula is definitely correct; it’s just that your skills are lacking. How about this, you bring the ingredients according to the formula, and I will demonstrate the alchemy for you."

"Heh, I knew you would say that. We came here to see for ourselves whether you can really produce the Elixir with the same ingredients. Wu De, give him the materials."

Ning Shenji said sternly.

"Understood."

Wu De immediately waved his hand towards a nearby black off-road vehicle, and a sunglasses-wearing driver opened the trunk and brought over a box of materials.

"Tsk, you came prepared, huh?"

Long Chen opened the box and checked the materials inside.

Ning Shenji said, "If you can prove that the Elixir Formula is correct, then even if we cannot produce the Elixir, we will not trouble you. However, if you fail to produce it, we might not be able to defeat you, but the reputation of the Dragon Shadow Group will certainly suffer a significant blow, Mr. Long. I hope you can succeed."

"Alchemy, simple as can be, is all about speed. Watch closely."

Long Chen immediately began to prepare the elixir.

No elixir cauldron was needed, nor any messy operations.

Lifting his hand, eight types of herbs in the box flew out and hovered in front of Long Chen.

Long Chen channeled his Fire Dao Spiritual Power, melting the eight herbs.

After a series of dazzling maneuvers, the essence from the eight herbs was refined and continually intertwined in the void.

With swift movements, Long Chen further refined the herbal essences, and at a place beyond the detection of Ning Shenji and others, he flicked his fingers, merging a few drops of his True Blood into the mix.

Long Chen’s blood was indeed the supreme divine element needed to create the Treasure Pill.

This secret was something Long Chen would never tell anyone.

Ten minutes later, an elixir formed and landed in the palm of Long Chen’s hand.

Ning Shenji and others were astounded, having never seen anyone prepare an elixir in such a manner.

Refining directly in the void was unheard of.

Especially Master Medicine, whose face turned pale.

Then Long Chen handed the elixir to Master Medicine, saying, "Take a look at how the elixir is refined. Due to the limited space, this is the best I can do, but it’s enough for you to verify the authenticity of the elixir formula."

"Master Medicine, have a quick look."

Ning Shenji said.

"Alright."

Master Medicine received the elixir with both hands and studied it carefully.

After a while, Master Medicine finally spoke with a trembling voice, "The elixir is fine, the quality is high. It seems the formula is indeed correct. It is my lack of skill in crafting the elixir."

Hiss.

Ning Shenji drew a sharp breath.

He would have preferred to believe that the formula was false and found it hard to believe that Long Chen’s alchemy skills surpassed Master Medicine’s, who was among the top alchemists in the Cultivation World of Great Xia.

But the fact was right before his eyes, leaving him no choice but to believe.

Little did they know, this was not a reflection on Master Medicine’s skills but rather that the formula was indeed fake.

It was only because Long Chen had added his own Dragon Dao True Blood that the false formula could produce an elixir with the properties of a True Pill.

"Since the formula is genuine, you should all leave now, as I have important matters to attend to and won’t see you out,"

Long Chen said with a smile.

"Mr. Long, if you could teach Master Medicine how to prepare elixirs, name your price,"

Ning Shenji hastily said.

Upon hearing this, Master Medicine also hurried forward a few steps, bowing deeply with utmost respect, "Senior Long, I hope you can teach me alchemy. I am willing to accept you as my master."

"Stop, stop, you’re too old to call me a senior; it’s too much for me, let alone accepting disciples,"

Long Chen quickly waved his hand.

"As the saying goes, ’The enlightened one is the teacher.’ Senior Long, your alchemy skills have reached the level of Divine Transformation, which I truly admire. Please, teach me the way of alchemy; take me as your disciple,"

Master Medicine bowed again respectfully.

Ning Shenji was a bit taken aback, never expecting the always proud Master Medicine to be so humble.

But for the sake of the greater plan, Ning Shenji couldn’t afford to overthink and followed the ceremony, saying, "Mr. Long, here’s what, if you agree to teach Master Medicine, I am willing to offer ten billion as a token of gratitude. What do you say?"

"I can’t teach," Long Chen said flatly. "The Art of Alchemy is not for sharing, not for ten billion, not even for a hundred billion."

"This..."

Ning Shenji was momentarily at a loss.

Seeing this, Wu De quietly tugged at Ning Shenji’s sleeve.

Ning Shenji turned his head and frowned at Wu De.

Wu De whispered very softly, "Young Master, there’s no need to hurry; let’s go back and think of a strategy."

Hearing this, Ning Shenji understood that Wu De had some ideas.

So Ning Shenji immediately said to Long Chen, "Well, since Mr. Long refuses, we shall find another time to discuss. We will take our leave now. Master Medicine, let’s go."

"Yes."

Master Medicine clenched his teeth.

Although reluctant to leave, Master Medicine dared not disobey Ning Shenji, his young master. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Long Chen watched them leave indifferently and walked towards the under-construction Great Xia Mansion.

...

At a distance, after leaving, Ning Shenji and others stopped by the riverside.

Ning Shenji turned and stared at Wu De, "Go ahead, what are you planning?"

Wu De smiled and said, "Young Master, I’ve observed that Long Chen has no interest in money but he definitely has an interest in women. Therefore, if you can find a stunningly beautiful woman to seduce Long Chen, I’m sure he would be willing to teach Master Medicine."

"What are you implying?"

Ning Shenji glared.

Wu De coughed lightly and hesitated to speak further.