The original repairer

Chapter 142 Meeting an old friend by chance

Four months later, Shi Chen finally finished refining the Huo Lie Clan's elixirs and the Xiancheng's two-year military mission. He refined 110 furnaces of Huo Lie Clan elixirs and 240 furnaces of military elixirs.

He delivered thirty bottles of True Fire Pills and eighteen bottles of Spirit Fire Pills to the Huo Lie Clan. There were two bottles of medium-grade of each pill, and the rest were of low-grade.

Shi Chen delivered the pills he had made for Huo Wei to her the next day. According to the 60% success rate, half of them were low-grade pills and the other half were medium-grade pills.

After Huo Wei received the pill, she returned to the cave and was overjoyed. Her gratitude to Shi Chen was beyond words.

The pill refining was successfully completed, and Shi Chen decided to rest for five days.

Looking at Liang Ruyan's glowing complexion, one can tell how much Shi Chen has paid for it.

If you continue like this, spending all day in this reckless manner, your kidneys will probably be damaged.

After returning to normal life, Shi Chen began to practice diligently.

His cultivation base steadily improved, his research into formations also made considerable progress, and his cultivation of magic spells never ceased. Aside from a few newly learned spells at the Jindan stage, he had cultivated most of his other spells to perfection.

Since practicing the "Spirit Tempering Technique," Shi Chen's spiritual awareness has become incredibly condensed. According to the cultivation method, he should have been able to advance to the third level a year ago. However, Shi Chen's "Spirit Tempering Technique" has remained at the second level, unable to advance.

If he could be promoted to the third level, Shi Chen's spiritual awareness would surpass that of a cultivator in the Nascent Soul stage and approach the God Transformation stage.

The current strength of his spiritual consciousness was such that he could withstand the beating of the Spirit Refining Hammer once every three days. Since a year ago, no matter how hard the Spirit Refining Hammer struck him, it seemed that his spiritual consciousness would become slightly stronger with each beating, but there was no sign of advancement.

Helplessly, he could only continue to accept the beating and quietly wait for the day when his consciousness would break out of the cocoon and transform into a butterfly.

Since he no longer needed to refine pills, he had more time. Every few days, Shi Chen would take Liang Ruyan on a stroll around the fairy city, sampling various snacks, visiting the bustling market, and going to luxurious restaurants. They had visited almost every area of Anhe Fairy City.

On this day, the city was like spring all year round, with green grass and blooming flowers. However, outside the city, snowflakes were flying and the whole place was white.

It snowed heavily all night long, and the snow was a foot thick. The big trees outside the fairy city were covered in silver, and the heavy snow was still falling.

Liang Ruyan pulled Shi Chen and insisted on going out of the city to enjoy the snow. Shi Chen had no choice but to agree with full of doting.

The two of them rode in a beast cart towards the nearest north city gate. As they passed the north gate, Shi Chen caught a glimpse of Mo Yan from the window of the beast cart.

Mo Yan was seen wearing armor, holding a long spear, guarding the city gate. At this time, she had returned to her female form and no longer changed her appearance.

The military regulations of Dongzhizhou clearly stipulate that no one is allowed to change their appearance or shape within the boundaries of Dongzhizhou.

After Shi Chen stopped the animal cart, he slowly got off and walked to Mo Yan who was standing upright.

Mo Yan noticed Shi Chen the moment he stepped off the animal cart. She was on duty and could not leave her post without permission. She had been keeping a close eye on him since she spotted him, and when she saw him slowly approaching, she realized her heart was beating faster.

"Do you still recognize me?" Shi Chen looked at Mo Yan and asked with a smile.

"Sir, we are on duty. If there is nothing important, please contact us after we get off duty, okay?" At this time, the guard team came over and saluted respectfully.

"Okay, since we've met an old friend, I'll just say a few words and then leave." Shi Chen looked at the captain on duty and said slowly, "I'm currently in charge of the Alchemy Palace in the Immortal City. It's just a temporary position. My cave is at No. 3 Zizun Road."

Beyond the north gate lay a hundred miles of fertile plains, flat and level, with a dozen low slopes scattered about. Looking out, the earth seemed covered with a pure white velvet carpet.

Driving out of the north gate of the Immortal City, the air was filled with the chill of winter. For cultivators, after establishing their foundation, normal weather has long since become immune to both cold and heat. Now, Shi Chen was already in the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm, having perfected his foundation-building and body-refining techniques. Wearing only an undershirt and a robe, he felt no chill at all.

"Husband, did you meet anyone you know at the city gate just now?" Liang Ruyan asked cautiously.

Shi Chen couldn't help but feel a little funny. He clearly sensed a strong sour taste in Liang Ruyan's tone.

"It's someone I know. We came here together from Yuanling Continent." Shi Chen said with a deliberately stern face.

"Oh." Liang Ruyan responded, and after stealing a glance at Shi Chen's face, she continued, "I noticed that the female cultivator's heartbeat was very fast, and her neck was a little pink. Is she developing feelings for you, my husband?"

"I haven't noticed this. Maybe I, your husband, am too charming." Shi Chen boasted proudly.

"Husband, look, there is a group of wild sheep over there. Come on, let's hunt one and cook it here. I haven't tasted your cooking for a long time." Liang Ruyan said excitedly, pointing to the group of wild sheep in front.

"Okay, I'll go hunt one right now. We'll have a barbecue outdoors today, cumin roasted lamb." Shi Chen said, and walked towards the flock of wild sheep. He didn't use magic to kill them, but like a hunter, he took out an iron spear and chased the sheep around.

Liang Ruyan watched Shi Chen hunting wild sheep, her face suddenly fell, and her expression seemed a little resentful.

Humph! My husband is such a jerk, he's always flirting with other women, and having me isn't enough for him. No, I'm going to squeeze him hard when I get home tonight, really...

But that female cultivator is not bad either. Her face and figure can compete with mine. She has big breasts too. My husband likes her. I'm sure he will like her too...

Ah! Why am I thinking these things? Seriously, it's all my husband's fault. Every day when he has free time, he drags me along to study dual cultivation. I can't let him go so easily.

"Hey! Wake up! Why are your face and neck red? Are you cold? That shouldn't be the case! You've reached the Golden Core stage and are immune to cold and heat. Let me see if you've been poisoned."

After an unknown amount of time, Shi Chen came to Liang Ruyan with a slaughtered wild sheep. She was absent-minded and was poking the snow in front of her with a stick. She had already poked the snow three feet deep and turned up a lot of soil underneath. She was still muttering to herself.

"Ah! Husband, you're back. I'm helping you pick up dead wood." Liang Ruyan woke up suddenly when she heard Shi Chen's voice. When she saw that he was holding a wooden stick in his hand, she said without thinking.

"You picked up dead wood? Just one?" Shi Chen teased.

"Ah! No! No!" Liang Ruyan was in a panic, looking at the hole in front of her and said, "I'm helping you dig a hole so you can start a fire and roast the sheep."

Shi Chen looked at this nondescript hole and said gently, "Okay, if you don't know how to do it, don't do it. I can do it myself. Go pick up some firewood and we'll make a bonfire later to make it burn brighter."

"Okay, I'll go get some firewood right away." Liang Ruyan was afraid that Shi Chen would continue to ask questions, so she quickly agreed and ran to the distant woods to pick up firewood in two steps.

An hour later, the two of them were eating roasted lamb, drinking spirit wine, and admiring the snowy scenery, feeling relaxed and happy.

"Husband, why don't you marry a Taoist partner? I think Mo Yan is a good choice today." Liang Ruyan said softly as she was full and snuggled in Shi Chen's arms.

"You! What are you thinking about? Mo Yan and I are just acquaintances. We are not in love. Having you is enough for me. Don't think too much." Shi Chen patted Liang Ruyan's buttocks lightly and pretended to be angry.

"I think the way she looks at you is different, full of affection, and her reaction to you is also very special." Liang Ruyan said as she grabbed Shi Chen's hand that was wandering on her body.

"You are so sensitive that you can misinterpret everything. How can you know what she is thinking? You are not a worm in her stomach that can hear her thoughts. Don't guess randomly. Let's go back and continue our practice!" Shi Chen was already a little distracted and hurriedly persuaded Liang Ruyan to return to the cave.

Liang Ruyan was also aroused at this time. She hugged Shi Chen's neck and responded in a sweet voice.