The Pill Emperor led Chen Chang’an and Luo Yizi into the sect and brought them to a grand hall.
“Say what you came for,” he sighed.
He regretted it deeply.
If he had known Chen Chang’an would become the strongest on the continent, he would never have offended him.
Recently, he had heard that Chen Chang’an had lost to Wu Jianchi. He had even been secretly delighted and rushed overnight to ask Wu Jianchi about it.
If Wu Jianchi had truly surpassed Chen Chang’an, he could simply curry favor with Wu Jianchi and no longer fear Chen Chang’an.
Yet Wu Jianchi had said he lost.
And lost thoroughly.
“I want to know whether you can refine a longevity pill that works even for people at our level,” Chen Chang’an explained his purpose.
The Pill Emperor shook his head decisively. “At our level, what longevity pill could possibly still be effective? I still have 1,000 years of lifespan left, and I think about extending it every day.”
Chen Chang’an was silent for a moment before saying, “Think carefully. There might be other methods.”
When Luo Yizi saw Chen Chang’an come here, she had thought he was here to beat the Pill Emperor.
She had long heard that Chen Chang’an and his two brothers did not get along with him and used to provoke him nearly every year.
She had not expected him to come seeking longevity methods.
Could Chen Chang’an’s death be related to lifespan?
It should not be. At his level of strength, he should have 5,000 years of lifespan.
The Pill Emperor was also curious why Chen Chang’an wanted such a pill. He envied his 5,000 years.
“I know you’ve researched many strange pill formulas, even some heretical ones,” Chen Chang’an said seriously.
The Pill Emperor frowned.
“To be honest, there is indeed a type of pill that can extend the lifespan of people at our level. However, refining it is difficult, and it requires a medicinal catalyst that is almost impossible to obtain.”
At this point, he looked meaningfully at Chen Chang’an.
“Say it,” Chen Chang’an replied.
The Pill Emperor hesitated before saying, “It requires someone to offer 4,000 years of their lifespan essence blood and fuse it into the longevity pill I refine. The final pill can probably extend lifespan by about 1,000 years.”
Luo Yizi immediately looked at Chen Chang’an.
On the entire continent, only someone who had once been acknowledged by the Heaven-and-Earth Throne as the number one expert could possess 5,000 years of lifespan.
Even Wu Jianchi and Chen Chang’an, despite having equal realms and cultivation, each had only 4,000 years of lifespan.
The only person who could offer 4,000 years of lifespan essence blood and still survive was Chen Chang’an.
Chen Chang’an sat quietly.
Then he smiled.
The Pill Emperor began to feel nervous.
I’m telling the truth. I’m not mocking you.
“I’m serious. Don’t be angry at me,” the Pill Emperor said quickly, having been beaten too many times.
Chen Chang’an smiled. “No. I just feel happy. I didn’t expect things to align so perfectly.”
He truly was happy.
Originally, he had thought that since he was going to die anyway, having so much lifespan was a waste.
Unexpectedly, after using 1,000 years to cultivate a weapon spirit for Jia Jiyou’s weapon, he could now use the remaining 4,000 years to extend another brother’s life. New chapters come out on novelping dot com first.
It felt like a gift from heaven.
Chen Chang’an looked at the Pill Emperor seriously. “Refine the pill for me. The lifespan essence blood catalyst is ready.”
The Pill Emperor was stunned.
Luo Yizi was also stunned.
When she had heard Chen Chang’an ask about longevity pills, she had wondered whether his death was due to lifespan.
Now, his words made it clear that it was not related to lifespan at all.
He simply did not want to live. He was throwing his life away.
“Are you certain?” the Pill Emperor asked.
He had never seen someone dislike living so much that they would willingly sacrifice 4,000 years of lifespan just to create a pill extending another’s life by 1,000 years.
It was madness.
Suddenly, he seemed to understand something.
“Is this pill for Zhen Yongfu?” he asked cautiously.
He had long sensed that Zhen Yongfu’s alchemy method was flawed.
Although it could produce pills beyond his rank, heaven would not allow such imbalance without consequence.
There must be some limitation or cost.
Connecting the dots now, he suspected that method consumed lifespan.
Chen Chang’an smiled faintly. “You’re quite perceptive.”
The Pill Emperor was speechless.
I’ve lived nearly 3,000 years. You’ve only lived a little over 300.
“Are you sure that for Zhen Yongfu to gain 1,000 years, you’re willing to waste 4,000 years and leave yourself with only 1,000? I’ll make this clear now. If you regret it in the future, don’t come blaming me.”
He feared that when Chen Chang’an faced death one day, he might place all the blame on him.
Based on Wu Jianchi’s assessment, no one could threaten Chen Chang’an while he lived.
With such strength and status, living should be bliss.
If he suddenly chose death, his emotions might not be stable.
“Stop talking nonsense. Just refine the pill. My brother is worth it,” Chen Chang’an said firmly.
The Pill Emperor clicked his tongue in amazement.
He had known Chen Chang’an and Zhen Yongfu for about 100 years and had witnessed their friendship.
But in his view, sacrificing so much for another was not worth it.
Perhaps that was why he himself had never had someone worth such devotion.
“Fine. I’ll refine it properly for you.”
“How long will it take?”
Chen Chang’an knew he did not have much time and could not afford to waste it.
“It won’t take long. Refining a longevity pill is simple. Ten days will suffice. When the pill forms, you just need to provide the lifespan essence blood.” Follow the newest chapters on novelping dot com.
Chen Chang’an looked at him and silently acknowledged that in terms of alchemy, no one surpassed this old man.
“Thank you,” Chen Chang’an said.
The Pill Emperor froze. “What did you say?”
He thought he had misheard.
“I said thank you,” Chen Chang’an repeated.
The Pill Emperor swallowed.
Worth it.
Absolutely worth it.
This boy actually said thank you.
Chen Chang’an shook his head at the old man who seemed ready to dance with joy.
The Pill Emperor immediately began preparing to refine the pill.
He also arranged accommodations for Chen Chang’an.
Chen Chang’an stayed there and did not wander, afraid the pill might be finished early while he was absent.
Luo Yizi came to Chen Chang’an at once, her brows tightly furrowed.
“Tell me honestly. Do you want to die, and that’s why you’re going to die?”
Chen Chang’an had once told her that his death would not be meaningless. Did that mean he was sacrificing himself for his brother?
If that was the case, she would never allow it.
Chen Chang’an said calmly, “Believe me. I don’t want to die. It’s not that I’m dying for my brother. It’s just that the lifespan I have left is useless anyway.”
Luo Yizi stared into his eyes for a long time.
Finally, she turned and left his room.
“If you want to die, then die. If I care about you again, I’m a fool.”
Chen Chang’an stood quietly and then smiled faintly.
In many ways, this girl was quite like her sister.
Ten days passed quickly.
Chen Chang’an was summoned before the alchemy chamber.
The Pill Emperor was fully focused on the pill furnace glowing with green light.
“If you’ve decided, then offer your lifespan essence blood. I’ll remind you one last time. Think carefully. Is it worth it for Zhen Yongfu?”
Before he finished speaking, Chen Chang’an had already sliced his wrist.
A continuous thread of blood essence flowed from his arm into the pill furnace.
The Pill Emperor fell silent.
From that moment on, he truly acknowledged and admired Chen Chang’an.
Zhen Yongfu, in your previous life you must have saved the world to have a brother like this.
When enough essence blood had entered the furnace, the Pill Emperor said solemnly, “Enough. I will definitely refine this pill successfully.”
Even at his age, he found himself stirred by the passion of these younger men.
His blood boiled with fervor.