A Stark Contrast

Moon Empress, Lan Chang'an returned to Wuqi Mountain and went back to his cave at Small Turtle Peak.

He took the second Tier Second-Order Longevity Pill.

"May his life be extended by eighteen years."

"The total lifespan Foundation Establishment Realm reaches 436 years."

Now, Lan Chang'an has plenty of life left.

Compared to the life-extending technique, the enhanced Law Power of the Evergreen Art made him even more interested.

This directly affects his strength.

Even if it only increases by a tiny bit each time.

With daily practice and repeated practice, one day it will eventually be able to rival the supreme Cultivation Method of immortal cultivation sects.

After taking the Longevity Pill.

Lan Chang'an then used the newly acquired Second-Order High-Grade spirit wood to create a talisman embryo and draw it into Treasure Talisman.

Because it requires waiting for the Soul Imprint from the First Life to heal, it can only be refined once every two months.

One year later.

Small Turtle Peak, Secret Chamber.

Lan Chang'an sat cross-legged.

On the spirit table in front of them, nine Treasure Talisman were laid out in a three-by-three arrangement.

He released the Evergreen Mana within his body, simultaneously enveloping and nurturing the nine Treasure Talisman together, appearing to handle it with ease.

Nurturing Treasure Talisman is a continuous process that does not require a burst of Law Power.

Fortunately, Lan Chang'an's Evergreen Mana Power has a long and deep channel, and a strong recovery ability.

With his current cultivation level, he estimated that nurturing twenty or thirty at the same time would not be a problem.

"If one were to expend their lifespan to nurture the Treasure Talisman using the Evergreen Secret Technique, what would be the effect?"

Lan Chang'an had this idea.

However, he didn't want to waste his lifespan unnecessarily.

It is speculated that it can accelerate the nurturing process or enhance the spirituality and quality of the Treasure Talisman.

However, a bad outcome cannot be ruled out.

Lan Chang'an is not in any immediate danger. His physical body is comparable to Second-Order Middle-Grade Demon Beast, and he possesses a batch of High-Grade Talisman, including Treasure Talisman that have been initially nurtured. He is more than capable of protecting himself.

He would only consider such a method as a last resort.

Several days later.

An aura of the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators pierced through the clouds and mist of Wuqi Mountain and arrived at the foot of Guifeng Mountain.

The visitor was a thin, middle-aged man with fair skin and a short beard on his chin.

"Senior..."

Guan Qiaozhi bowed slightly, her beautiful eyes suddenly narrowing.

"You are... Lin Lu?"

She recognized him and exclaimed in surprise.

It has been more than ten years since she left Yellow Dragon Immortal City with Lan Chang'an.

Lin Lu smiled and said, "Please ask Aunt Guan to inform Uncle Lu."

Aunt Guan?

Guan Qiaozhi blushed; she felt quite embarrassed to be addressed like that by a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

She pursed her lips and said happily, "Your Uncle Lu isn't in seclusion. Come in with me."

In the pavilion by the Lotus Pond pond.

Lan Chang'an was enjoying his tea and was not surprised by Lin Lu's advancement to the Foundation Establishment stage.

He received the news a month ago.

"My nephew Lin Lu greets Uncle Lu."

Lin Lu, who looked middle-aged, walked into the pavilion and looked at the white-clad man with an ageless appearance in front of him.

He took a deep breath, bowed deeply, almost at a ninety-degree angle.

Both were visits from junior Foundation Establishment.

The attitudes of Mu Jiuan and Lin Lu formed a stark contrast.

Lan Chang'an stood up and gestured for Lin Lu to sit down.

"Xiao Lu, it's been many years. You look much more mature."

The last time Lan Chang'an saw Lin Lu, the man was a young man in his thirties.

Even with the help of his four elders, Lin Lu has still had to travel a lot over the years in order to plan for the Foundation Establishment.

"I can't compare to Uncle Lu, who has the best methods for maintaining health and youthful appearance."

Lin Lu respectfully accepted the teacup from Guan Qiaozhi.

He envied Lan Chang'an for maintaining his youthful appearance, as he himself didn't have the money to buy beauty-enhancing pills.

Lan Chang'an's ageless appearance has never needed to be concealed or hidden.

This is the mysterious and unpredictable Cultivation World, not the secular martial arts world.

There aren't too many ways to maintain a youthful appearance.

For example, taking a second-tier Youth Preservation Pill costs about the same as half a Foundation Establishment.

The next level is to take the first-tier Youth Preserving Pill, one every few years, continuously, and you can also achieve a near-ageless appearance.

However, even foundation Foundation Establishment is difficult for low-level cultivators, let alone having the time to do such things.

Besides elixirs.

Wood Element Longevity Cultivation Art techniques, special Cultivation Method for reversing aging, and certain Evil Dao Cultivation Method can also significantly delay aging and even preserve youth forever.

There is another way to defy fate.

As long as the cultivation speed is fast enough, the lifespan increases far faster than the aging rate, and the effect of preserving youth can also be achieved.

This method can only be used by those with great fortune.

"Uncle Lu, I've come especially to express my gratitude and repay the Spirit Stone I owe."

Lin Lu took out a bag of Spirit Stone and a jar of second-grade spirit wine.

"You've only just Foundation Establishment, where did you get Spirit Stone?"

Lan Chang'an said in surprise.

He thought that after Lin Lu Foundation Establishment, he would have to work hard for at least a few years to repay his debts.

This time, not only were the Spirit Stone repaid.

They also brought a jar of second-tier spirit wine, worth at least two hundred Spirit Stone.

"After my nephew Foundation Establishment, my wife's Lineage learned of the situation and offered to provide assistance."

Lin Lu's face flushed slightly as he explained the reason.

Upon hearing this, Lan Chang'an understood perfectly.

Lin Lu's wife, Li Qiuyue, Lineage cultivators, Foundation Establishment Ancestor is nearing death.

Now, the woman's Lineage, which specializes in cultivating immortality, is actually trying to curry favor with Lin Lu, their son-in-law.

Lin Lu then discussed the details of this Foundation Establishment.

Lin Lu was a disciple of a sect, so obtaining Foundation Establishment was easier for him than for Rogue Cultivator.

Zhang Tieshan helped to connect them, inviting Alchemist from the sect to start refining pills, which was also a form of collaborative pill refining.

Mystic Spirit Fruit or special demon cores is not particularly difficult for the upper echelons of a sect.

Some important figures, when they want to refine elixirs for future generations, only need to provide the key main ingredients; the tedious collection of the remaining materials is provided by their collaborators.

Lin Lu was quite lucky this time when he started refining pills, producing three genuine pills.

Lin Lu has the assistance of four Foundation Establishment cultivators, making him the second candidate for Core Formation cultivator.

Such benefits are only available to cultivators within the sect, and one must cultivate good relationships to enjoy them.

Lin Lu's Spirit Root aptitude is close to the middle grade. He is not yet sixty years old. Taking a Foundation Establishment, whether he succeeds or fails is within the normal range.

He experienced the ups and downs of life, which tempered his will and at least prevented him from holding others back.

For those with superior or lower-grade Spirit Root, the success or failure of Foundation Establishment plays a significant role.

Only those with Earth Spiritual Root or higher can be independent of Foundation Establishment.

Those with Earth Spiritual Root have a 50% chance of being recruited into the core of a sect, and their cultivation Cultivation Method are profound, further increasing their chances of Foundation Establishment.

These privileged individuals, belonging to different social circles, find it remarkably easy to obtain Foundation Establishment.

"Little Lu, after this Foundation Establishment, the legacy of your ancestors has been exhausted. From now on, you must be cautious in your actions and strive for perfection."

Before parting, Lan Chang'an gave him some advice.

"I understand. I will always remember the kindness of all my elders and will repay it in the future."

Lin Lu bowed with his hands clasped.

Moon Empress.

Lan Chang'an finally received a letter from Chen Fuhai of the Green Bamboo Sect.

If we unfold a map of the Cultivation World in the Liang Kingdom...

The Blazing Fire Palace is located in the central position of the fourth-order Spirit Vein.

Golden Cloud Valley is located in the west, while Green Bamboo Sect is located in the east; the two are quite far apart.

Wuqi Mountain is located in the central-northwest part of the region, and it is quite far from the Green Bamboo Sect.

In the letter, Chen Fuhai responded to the situation regarding the third-tier Spirit Bamboo.

"The Green Bamboo Sect does indeed possess third-tier Spirit Bamboo, and in considerable quantities, but obtaining it requires the approval of an elder, making it quite difficult."

"Chen Fuhai can promise to get one or two pieces of Second-Order High-Grade Spirit Bamboo."

"If you insist on having third-tier Spirit Bamboo, should I go to the Green Bamboo Sect to negotiate?"

After reading the letter, Lan Chang'an felt he had found a new breakthrough.

Chen Fuhai, plotting to seize the third-tier Spirit Bamboo, said he would go to the Green Bamboo Sect to discuss it.

There may be certain taboos and special procedures that cannot be stated directly in the letter.

After much deliberation, Lan Chang'an wondered whether he should go to the Green Bamboo Sect.

He had concerns:

Going to the Green Bamboo Sect is a long journey, which will affect cultivation, and success is not guaranteed.

The important point is that he had only met Chen Fuhai, a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage cultivator, once, and could not be said to trust him.

Back in the Black Mist Mountain Range, he nearly fought a battle with Chen Fuhai and his wife over a special demon core.

This shows that the other person's character is at least not noble.

If it's someone like Zhao Siyao who trusts him enough to Foundation Establishment, he would definitely go.

final.

Lan Chang'an wrote a letter saying that he would consider the matter of the third-tier Spirit Bamboo first.

As for the second-tier high-grade Spirit Bamboo, if Chen Fuhai has time to come to Yellow Dragon Immortal City or to the territory of Golden Cloud Valley, I hope he can bring two of them with him.

Lan Chang'an is willing to buy it at the auction price, which is higher than the market price.

Lan Chang'an wrote the letter and asked Guan Qiaozhi to give it to Lan Lin.

Guan Qiaozhi, holding the letter, had just flown out of Small Turtle Peak.

Then, the female steward Lan Lin, flew towards them, leading the way for an elderly man in black robes who had just reached the Foundation Establishment.

"Senior Mu, this is Small Turtle Peak, Talismans Master Lu's Dao Field."

Lan Lin smiled charmingly.

Guan Qiaozhi glanced at him; the old man in the black robe was burly, with sharp eyes and an aura of authority.

"Sister Qiaozhi, this Senior Mu is from Jade Moon Lake. He says he's an old friend of Talismans Master Lu."

"Yes, my master is here. Please come in with me, senior."

Guan Qiaozhi's eyes flickered slightly, guessing the identity of the newcomer.

Although she had never met him, she had spent so many years with Lan Chang'an that she was very familiar with his network of connections.

Small Turtle Peak Cave.

Lan Chang'an was somewhat surprised to see Mu Renlong visit.

Over the past decade or so, the environment around Jade Moon Lake has remained stable.

The Maple Leaf Huang Family lost its ambition and focused on consolidating its businesses, such as the Marketplace.

"Fellow Daoist Lu is much more relaxed, possessing a vast mountain's Spirit Vein, raising turtles and growing grass."

After Mu Renlong took his seat, he sighed.

After chatting for a while, Mu Renlong explained his purpose.

He came to Wuqi Mountain to seek the elixir and attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

However, Alchemist Lin Ye, as Second-Order High-Grade Alchemist- grade alchemist, had a noble status and a higher cultivation level than Mu Renlong.

Without anyone to recommend him, he received no recognition.

"This is not difficult."

Lan Chang'an did not refuse.

Both are among the three Peak Master of Wuqi Mountain.

Although he was the least senior, he was still a neighbor and had known Lin Ye for ten years; their relationship was alright.

The two share a common enemy, so Lan Chang'an doesn't need to deliberately befriend Lin Ye to develop a relationship with him.

That day, Lan Chang'an introduced Mu Renlong to Lin Ye.

Mu Renlong and Lin Ye discussed some Pill Formula.

The whole process went smoothly.

This Second-Order High-Grade Alchemist was not as eccentric or impatient as rumored.

"Daoist Lu, thanks to your introduction this time, my family owes you another favor."

Mu Renlong expressed his gratitude and left satisfied, going back to collect materials.

Lan Chang'an didn't actually put in much effort, but he did Mu Renlong a huge favor.

"If Mu Renlong can advance to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, the strength and foundation of Jade Moon Lake will be elevated to a higher level."

Lan Chang'an was pleased with the outcome.

A Foundation Establishment Middle Stage can defeat at least two Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

Mu Renlong was over a hundred years old, which was still considered to be in his prime among Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Unlike Huang Tankong of the Maple Leaf Huang Family, whose lifespan is nearing its end.

With this shift in momentum, the Jade Moon Lake Mu Family will usher in a favorable opportunity for development.

However.

Lan Chang'an never expected that this parting would be the last time he would see Mu Renlong.

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