"I listened to you before and planted the spiritual herbs needed for the Qi Condensation Pills one after another."

The spiritual herbs that Dafu is growing now are all raw materials for Qi Condensation Pills. Just as Mr. Chen said, they are very easy to sell. Once they are mature, they can be taken to the spiritual herb shop and sold for money.

He would invest the spirit stones he earned into the medicine garden to ensure sufficient output to support this interest.

I have been doing this for seven years.

"Want to change it?"

Mr. Chen said casually.

There are more than a dozen kinds of raw materials for Qi Condensing Pills. After growing them for seven years, it is normal that I have no feeling for them anymore.

"No, I just feel... I feel... I seem to be very familiar with the medicinal properties of Qi Condensation Pills. Can I use this as an opening to learn about the Dao of Alchemy?"

Da Fu shook his head, hesitating, lacking confidence and feeling weak, but with a hint of hope, he expressed his thoughts.

He felt that he was a little arrogant. He just grew some spiritual herbs and knew some of their properties, but he dared to covet the art of alchemy.

That is a big category. Every alchemist is noble. How can a middle-aged and declining jailer be qualified to get involved?

If it were someone else, he would not ask and would definitely be laughed at, but Mr. Chen had helped him a lot in the field of spiritual herbs along the way. He was a noble person and was indeed worth asking for advice.

"Many alchemy apprentices choose to make a breakthrough with the Qi Condensation Pill."

Mr. Chen looked very calm. If Dafu wanted to become an alchemist, he had to have the basics, even a cultivator in the Qi Refining Realm. As long as he worked hard and had someone to teach him, he could become a first-level alchemist.

Anyway, he thought that becoming a first-level alchemist was not a difficult thing.

"I'm not an alchemy apprentice."

Dafu felt a surge of shock in his heart and was extremely happy. Mr. Chen did not reject his idea, but instead encouraged him.

However, he was a little lacking in self-confidence because his foundation in alchemy was too weak, which he felt ashamed of.

"The alchemy apprentice is familiar with pharmacology, and has mastered the method of controlling fire. He is forced to do it. Of course, you can do it too."

In Chen Sheng's words, the alchemist has no mysterious aura nor a transcendent status, it is just an extremely ordinary profession.

In fact, alchemy and cooking are the same, just arrange the ingredients and cook in the fire, there is nothing special about it.

"Then I'll learn some fire control techniques and the pharmacology of Qi Condensation Pills, and then... give it a try?"

As Da Fu listened to Chen Sheng's words, a seemingly simple idea came to his mind. He finally mustered up his courage and started climbing towards the path of alchemy.

"The path of alchemy is not as difficult to achieve as you think."

Mr. Chen was not stingy in teaching others the art of alchemy, and he was able to embark on this path thanks to the kind help of his predecessors.

Therefore, when he sees a diligent newcomer, he is willing to lend a hand.

…

The Black Abyss Prison.

Compared with the outside, it was cold and murderous, suppressing many prisoners, like a scene of demons and ghosts.

"Why? Uncle Chen doesn't teach me how to practice."

Chen Lian walked on the corridor without feeling any fear. What he was thinking about in his mind was cultivation.

She thought a lot, but couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation as to why Mr. Chen stopped her from embarking on the path of cultivation.

"Do you think it's because of his background?"

Taoist Dapeng is a veteran among the prisoners in Area A11. He has witnessed the entire process of Rouran being captured, imprisoned, and giving birth to Chen Lian.

Fundamentally speaking, Chen Lian is an unstable factor. It is possible that he will become an immortal and then break out of prison to save people from suffering.

"That kid's character isn't that cold and hard."

Wang Gang shook his head. If Mr. Chen was concerned about Chen Lian's background and did not teach her the ways of immortality, he should have just let her fend for herself. Why bother raising her and then being suspicious of her?

"What could that be?"

In each cell, the prisoners stared at Chen Lian with their dark eyes, like hunting beasts or hunters with far-reaching strategies.

They were not very interested in this girl, but Mr. Chen behind her was extremely interested.

It was a formidable opponent, very fun and challenging, and it could create ripples in their stagnant lives.

It would be a happy thing if we could dig out the secrets of Chen Lian and use them as bait to trap Chen and make him fall.

"What did he discover?"

In a quiet cell, a woman with delicate eyebrows and eyes had a gloomy expression. Chen Sheng's behavior was too abnormal.

If we use the Mother-Child God Transferring Spell as an explanation, it does make sense. Without cultivating magic power, the revival of the spell is impossible.

After thinking about it, she felt that it was impossible and said, "I did it secretly. How could a life as lowly as an ant be valued by others?"

Chen Lian's life is truly as miserable as an ant. She was born in the Black Abyss Prison, but she was able to survive and live such a romantic life. It is truly a miracle.

And all of this was the result of Chen Sheng's karma. His kind thought changed a brother's tragic story.

"No matter what, it's been fourteen years, and it's time for Chen Lian to embark on the path of cultivation."

Thinking of Mr. Chen, a hint of fear emerged in her eyes. This prison boss of Area A11 was not a simple person.

She had seen with her own eyes many vicious prisoners who were suppressed so hard that their mental defenses collapsed and they sank into silence in their cells like mud, as if they were dead.

This man's scheming and calculations are all top-notch. She is in a cage and has lost the initiative. It is better for her to activate her backup plan as soon as possible.

"Chen Lian??!"

A faint sound, as gentle as the wind, pierced through the darkness.

Chen Lian's heart moved and his expression became alert. The prisoners in the Black Abyss Prison were extremely dangerous and should not be treated lightly.

She followed the instructions and came to cell number one, stopped and said, "You called me?"

When she saw the woman in the cell, a special emotion surged in her heart, a little familiar, but also deeply strange.

The two emotions intertwine with each other, forming a contradiction that is impossible to forget or ignore.

"You shouldn't be so defensive against me. I am your closest person in the entire Black Abyss Prison."

Rouran looked at Chen Lian carefully for a few times, with a hint of tenderness in her eyes, which was then shattered by absolute ruthlessness.

The mother-daughter relationship between the two is as shallow as paper. They were born without any care and were also calculating. It was wrong from the beginning, and the result was naturally one mistake upon another.

But this did not prevent her from using this relationship to create the image of a loving mother in order to achieve her goals.

"Wrong, it was Uncle Chen and a group of jailer uncles."

Chen Lian could not sense the coldness hidden behind Rouran. She only felt that this woman had a sense of closeness to her.

This feeling made her retreat. In the entire Black Abyss Prison, the only people she trusted were the jailers headed by Chen Sheng.

"I am your mother."

Rouran came up and launched a killing move. Her verbal attack was as violent as thunder, which caused great waves in Chen Lian's heart.

She was horrified and her first reaction was to deny it, saying, "Huh? Impossible!"

She once asked Mr. Chen about her origins, but got no response. He just told her not to ask, which made her feel like it was a secret.

Rouran is a demon. Observing people's words and expressions is just a minor skill. She can even see through people's hearts. She saw Chen Lian's suspicion at once, but she was not panicked. Her words were so sure that no one could deny them.

"I am the daughter of a prisoner, so..."

Chen Lian was silent.

In an instant, she thought of a lot of things. If she explained it from the perspective of "the prisoner of Rouran's daughter", then it would make sense.

For example, why does she live in the Black Abyss Prison with her origins unknown? Another example is whether Chen Sheng does not allow her to practice because he is concerned about this cause and effect.

"Because you are the daughter of a prisoner, you have original sin. I am afraid that you carry the genes of sin in your bones. I am afraid that you will violate the laws of the Black Abyss Prison because of your family affection and drag him down. That's why I am reluctant to teach you to practice."

Rouran took advantage of every opportunity and launched a fierce attack against Chen Lian's psychological defenses, just to make Chen Lian doubt and no longer trust Chen Sheng.

Then this romantic girl is like a lamb in the Black Abyss Prison, and anyone can swallow her in one bite.

"No, Uncle Chen wouldn't have such an idea."

Chen Lian tried her best to deny it, even though she had a little suspicion in her mind, but that person was her guardian angel, the one who had taken care of her since she was a child.

She felt that it was a sin to trust Rouran and doubt Chen Sheng.

"He is not as upright as you think, and you are not a very important person to him. You are just a pet he picked up in a corner."

"Otherwise, a mere cultivation method is just something he mentioned casually, why wouldn't he be willing to teach you?"

…

Rouran is eloquent and good at debate, and her eloquence is based on a misunderstanding of Chen Lian, which makes her seem even more terrifying and profound.

She almost reversed all of Chen Lian's cognition, trying to pull her back to the cold and dark starting point.

“You…shut up…”

Chen Lian's mind was in turmoil, and a look of panic appeared on her face. She had been confused and could no longer control herself.

"You are my daughter. If you want to practice the method, why do you need to ask him? I can teach you here."

Rouran said so much just to increase credibility and encourage Chen Lian to embark on the path of cultivation. Seeing that the time was almost right, she finally took action.

With the reputation of family ties and righteousness, Chen Lian remained silent and did not become alert.

"That's enough."

At this time.

In the Black Abyss Prison, there was a sudden sound of thunder, and a sharp figure was seen coming, with his robe fluttering and a rolling murderous aura, like the Dragon King of the Black Sea, riding on wind and thunder.

He came hurriedly, rushed to the front of cell number one, and attacked with one hand using the means of grabbing the soul, his momentum was fierce and his intention was domineering.

"puff……"

It came so suddenly that Rouran was totally unprepared. She felt as if struck by lightning. Her face turned pale and she spat out a mouthful of light golden blood. It turned out that her soul had suffered a severe blow and her foundation was damaged.

"It's a lie that confuses people."

Chen Sheng's eyes were extremely indifferent, and he didn't even look at Rouran. When he turned to Chen Lian, his expression softened and he said, "How can you trust a prisoner's words?"

The reason why he made such a move was that he had just come back from outside and happened to see Rouran crossing the line. He immediately did not tolerate it and attacked with a heavy punch.

"Uncle Chen, I believe you."

Chen Lian realized that she had lost her composure. She was bewitched by the prisoner. She took a deep breath and asked, "How much of what she said is true?"

Many of Rouran's words sounded true, but when all the accusations were directed at Chen Sheng, she knew something was wrong.

Mr. Chen took great care of her and never showed any displeasure in the past fourteen years.

Such actions are sincere enough to be witnessed by heaven and earth.

If she really believed Rouran, whom she had only briefly met, then she would be hopelessly stupid.

Even if this person is her biological mother, she cannot be trusted.

"It's true that she's your biological mother, and the rest is false."

Chen Lian's background has been revealed, and it is useless for Mr. Chen to cover it up, so he simply tells part of the truth.

"Is the cultivation method you taught me also false?"

Chen Lian was shocked, but she had already guessed that Rouran would not tell a lie that could be easily exposed, so it was obviously true.

She asked another question, which was also an unavoidable contradiction.

"It's true."

Mr. Chen sighed and nodded.

"Then why did you stop her from teaching me the cultivation method?"

Hearing this answer, Chen Lian couldn't suppress her emotions, but she suppressed them. With red eyes, she asked stubbornly.

Reason? Compared to Chen Sheng hindering her path of cultivation, she cared more about the reason.

Is it as Rouran said, because she is the daughter of a prisoner and naturally carries a sinful gene, and has the motive to break into the prison and kidnap the prisoners, that is why they did not teach her the method of cultivation to isolate her from the hidden danger?

"Don't ask, okay."

Mr. Chen knew that Chen Lian was a very smart person. If he continued talking, people might guess something, so he stopped.

The reason why part of the truth was told and part was hidden was because the latter was too deep and cruel. Even if Chen Lian was perfect in body and mind, he would be beaten to pieces and doubt the meaning of human existence.

"good……"

Chen Lian had a lot to say and a lot to ask in her heart, but when Chen Sheng said "Don't ask", her words were suppressed.

This person is like the sky to her. Even though she has many emotions in her heart, she will not act out of temper and make trouble.

After she uttered the word, she walked away slowly, looking a little listless.

Mr. Chen looked on silently. He had already carried a lot of darkness on his shoulders alone, and there was no other way for Chen Lian to bear the rest by herself.

“It’s a weakness.”

In cell number 18, Ye Ming spoke with a hint of empathy.

Chen Sheng used Ye Liang as his weakness and squeezed all his secrets out of him. Now, Chen Lian has become Chen Sheng's weakness, and all the prisoners in Area A11 are eyeing him covetously.

"So you regret it?"

Mr. Chen said calmly.

"Be careful. There are too many prisoners in Area A11 who don't like you."

Seeing this, Ye Ming couldn't help but remind him that Chen Sheng had been too conspicuous and domineering in recent years, suppressing Area A11. The prisoners had accumulated a lot of resentment.

If there is a chance, they will definitely take action. It is because he is concerned about Ye Liang, otherwise he would also be one of them.

"If they dare to jump out at this time, I will suppress them one by one."

Chen Sheng said coldly.

(End of this chapter)