Body Refining Realm Fourth Level

The Yang Family Patriarch racked his brain but couldn't figure out who this genius Li Youyan admired could be. Even if he thought until his head split, he probably wouldn't realize that the person Li Youyan was subtly referring to was none other than Yang Chen, whom he had just looked down upon.

Li Youyan wished to cooperate with the Yang Family, which possessed a Pill Doctor. To be precise, he wanted to cooperate with Yang Chen. To build a good relationship with Yang Chen, he had gone to great lengths. Finding it difficult to contact Yang Chen directly, he sought out the Yang Family Patriarch to indirectly foster a connection with Yang Chen.

In his heart, he believed Yang Chen was a genius secretly cultivated by the Yang Family. His current perceived uselessness was merely an act staged by the Yang Family to achieve a "silent, but deadly" impact. But how could he know that Yang Chen held no real status within the Yang Family?

This was precisely why such a farce had unfolded.

Yang Chen, naturally, was completely unaware of this matter.

Even Second Master Yang was filled with frustration over this incident. Although Second Master Yang didn't vent his anger in front of the Yang Family Patriarch, it didn't mean he wasn't upset.

"Sigh, Yang Chen, I didn't expect things to turn out this way either. While the Patriarch usually doesn't prioritize the Alchemy Way as much as the Martial Way, he wouldn't have been this dismissive," Second Master Yang sighed bitterly.

Yang Chen was also filled with doubt, but he appeared much calmer than Second Master Yang. Having experienced too many storms in his past life, he wasn't so easily defeated. He smiled and said, "Second Master, perhaps Yang Chen's fortune is not yet sufficient."

Seeing that Yang Chen didn't seem affected by the blow at all, Second Master Yang was taken aback. "Yang Chen, I was actually planning to console you, but I didn't expect you to take it so lightly."

Yang Chen calmly replied, "Second Master, when Yang Chen lost the gamble back then, I even had thoughts of suicide. After failing in my suicide attempt, I had a complete change of heart. Now, I won't be so easily discouraged."

"Good, well said. Life is all about growing through bumps and bruises. Who hasn't experienced failure in this life? It's best that you can think this way. Past failures will only make you more mature and temper your mind like an iron wall. In comparison, the other young disciples of the Yang Family lack failure." Second Master Yang sighed profoundly.

He was speaking the truth. The young masters of the Yang Family were all incredibly arrogant and looked down on everyone, lacking the experience of failure.

Everyone needs to fail. Too many people in the Yang Family had never experienced failure.

Only through failure can a person be reborn from the ashes and leap over the dragon gate!

Although he hadn't gained the Yang Family Patriarch's approval, in Second Master Yang's eyes, Yang Chen was still an uncut jade with infinite potential. After their recent conversation, his eyes shone even brighter. "Yang Chen, even though you didn't get the Patriarch's approval, Second Master will never treat you unfairly. If the clan doesn't provide you with resources, I will!"

"Second Master, you really shouldn't do that," Yang Chen said, very surprised, and quickly refused.

"Yang Chen, you don't need to refuse this. The Patriarch's contempt for you today is also partly my fault. This is my way of compensating you and easing my own conscience. Please don't decline." Second Master Yang's tone was one that allowed no refusal.

Seeing that Second Master Yang had made up his mind, Yang Chen could only nod in agreement.

He could tell that Second Master Yang truly felt immense guilt about what had just happened.

Soon, Second Master Yang produced a large quantity of alchemy materials to provide Yang Chen with an excellent environment for alchemy, as a form of compensation.

Yang Chen did not refuse. After receiving these resources, he returned home and made a clear plan for them.

He didn't intend to use the heavenly and earthly treasures provided by Second Master Yang immediately. Instead, he planned to wait until the materials from the Li Family Commerce Association arrived before making any decisions.

According to his current calculations, with the resources from Second Master Yang and those from the Li Family Commerce Association, he could create a medicinal bath that would allow him to instantly advance to around the fourth level of the Body Refining Realm. It was a shame that resources were scarce; if he had enough, he could do even better.

"Now is not the time to rush. I can only wait for the resources from the Li Family Commerce Association to arrive." Yang Chen returned home, sat cross-legged on his bed, and began to calm his mind and cultivate.

Yang Chen naturally trusted the reputation of the Li Family Commerce Association. Within a few days, the resources from the Li Family Commerce Association arrived as scheduled. To Yang Chen's surprise, the shopkeeper of the Li Family Commerce Association had been replaced. The new shopkeeper was the young servant who had respectfully received him the last time he visited the Li Family Commerce Association.

This young servant had effectively turned the tables and successfully become the shopkeeper of the Li Family Commerce Association, enjoying his success.

However, he did not become arrogant after becoming shopkeeper. He was well aware that the reason the former shopkeeper, Zhao Xiaowen, was ousted from his position was due to Yang Chen.

With this thought, the young servant dared not be negligent. He spoke, "Young Master Yang Chen, these resources were gathered by our association these past few days according to your instructions. The association ordered me to deliver them, and I now present them to Young Master Yang Chen."

"Oh, then I must thank Shopkeeper Liu for making this trip personally," Yang Chen said with a faint smile, having learned the identity and name of this young servant.

"You are too kind, too kind," Shopkeeper Liu dared not put on airs in front of Yang Chen. He repeatedly bowed his head and clasped his hands. "These resources have been delivered. There are also some matters that Elder Li Youyan of the association personally entrusted me to convey to Young Master Yang Chen."

This made Yang Chen raise his eyebrows. "Oh, what matters? Tell me about them!"

"It's like this, Elder Li Youyan will personally attend the Yang Family's Coming-of-Age Ceremony. He hopes you can make a stunning appearance at this ceremony and use this opportunity to discuss cooperation with the Yang Family," Shopkeeper Liu lowered his voice.

Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully.

Soon, Shopkeeper Liu took his leave. Yang Chen accepted the precious resources and watched Shopkeeper Liu and his entourage depart, pondering in his mind.

Soon, he chuckled to himself. "Zhao Xiaowen, the former shopkeeper of the Li Family Commerce Association, who gave me trouble a few days ago, has now been replaced..."

With his intelligence, a moment of careful thought was enough for him to guess that Zhao Xiaowen's replacement was by no means a coincidence.

"The Li Family Commerce Association is intentionally seeking to befriend me," Yang Chen murmured.

If they didn't have this intention, why would the Li Family Commerce Association have replaced Zhao Xiaowen, and why would they publicly discuss cooperation with the Yang Family at the Coming-of-Age Ceremony?

"It seems my identity as a Pill Doctor is indeed highly valued by the Li Family Commerce Association," Yang Chen grinned, then shook his head, shifting his gaze to all the resources placed in his storage bag.

Looking at these resources, Yang Chen's confidence grew significantly. "With these resources, and after I create the medicinal bath, my strength will easily reach the fourth level of the Body Refining Realm."

As his thoughts settled, Yang Chen couldn't suppress his excitement. He eagerly returned home, his mind entirely focused on the resources gifted by the Li Family Commerce Association.

Yang Chen was naturally adept at making medicinal baths. With the resources in hand, he spent a day and a night completing the medicinal bath.

Immediately, he soaked himself in the medicinal bath and began the process of tempering his body.

The effect of this medicinal bath was more than ten times stronger than the previous one.

And Yang Chen's current cultivation level made it difficult to digest the medicinal power within the bath in a short period. Yang Chen was not in a hurry. As he soaked in the medicinal bath, he absorbed the medicinal power at a steady pace.

Time trickled by, and in the blink of an eye, seven days had passed...

On the morning of the seventh day, Yang Chen, who had been soaking in the bathtub, suddenly awoke. He opened his eyes, and the water in the bathtub splashed out with a "whoosh."

At this moment, Yang Chen let out a hearty laugh. "Satisfying! The fourth level of the Body Refining Realm, and even a faint trend towards the fifth. It's truly satisfying. This Yang Chen's aptitude is truly beyond my expectations!"

He had originally thought that with this medicinal bath, he would barely reach the fourth level of the Body Refining Realm.

The medicinal bath has very high requirements for physical aptitude. For someone who cannot tread the path of martial arts cultivation, no matter how potent the medicinal bath, it would be useless.

Yang Chen's innate talent, however, was top-tier. Combined with the medicinal bath, he actually broke through the fourth level of the Body Refining Realm, even faintly approaching the fifth level, making him a true peak Body Refining Realm fourth-level cultivator.

Having advanced to the peak of the fourth level of the Body Refining Realm in one go, Yang Chen was overjoyed. At least this time, he possessed the genuine ability to challenge others.

"Body Refining Realm fourth level. I'm really looking forward to this Coming-of-Age Ceremony," Yang Chen grinned.

Being viewed with prejudice for a long time, even with his good temper, he couldn't help but feel some reluctance.

And at this Coming-of-Age Ceremony, he also needed to make people change their perception of him.