How to Repay

Half a year later.

Small Turtle Peak Secret Chamber.

Lan Chang'an held Hand Seals and used Puppet Control Art. Leather Armor Puppet, a humanoid lying on the ground, stood up in a vigorous somersault.

Leather Armor Puppet has sharp eyes, carries a long bow and quiver on his back, and has a short sword on his waist.

Pulling out the long bow, a silver-gray arrow emerged with a cyan wind; the arc of electricity flashed on the bow string, and the fluctuations of spiritual power emitted were enough to frighten Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

Whoops!

The arrow flew away with lightning speed, piercing through the second-grade raw ore that was about a foot thick. The remaining power was absorbed by Secret Chamber's Restriction.

"As expected of Second-Order Top-Grade Puppet who is good at attacking."

Lan Chang'an's face was full of joy. He checked the status of Archer Puppet and confirmed that the refining was successful.

After completing the material procurement, after half a year, Lan Chang'an was the first to achieve a breakthrough with Puppet technology.

Today, Puppet was refined into Second-Order Top-Grade.

Of course, Second-Order Top-Grade is still in the category of Second-Order High-Grade, the difference is that the quality has reached the peak of the second level.

Theoretically speaking, this Puppet level is equivalent to the peak Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

But normally speaking, Puppet's combat power is inferior to that of monks. Puppet is a dead creature after all, while human monks have advantages in spiritual intelligence, Cultivation Method's use of magic, Talisman and other foreign objects.

However, Lan Chang'an Divine Sense is powerful, Puppet Control Art is profound, and I am confident that this Puppet can compete with a senior Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

Moreover, this Archer Puppet abandons defense and maximizes its attack power, which is very lethal to ordinary Foundation Establishment.

Especially in the case of ambush and secret attack.

"If there are seven or eight Archer Puppets like this, even Pseudo-Core True Persons can't withstand the damage under a salvo."

Lan Chang'an Hold up Puppet, conceived.

However, he did not have that many materials on hand. Refining Puppet was quite time-consuming. The higher the grade, the longer it took.

"One hundred and thirty-five years old."

A few days later, Lan Chang'an came out of seclusion and realized that another year of his lifespan had been depleted.

Unknowingly, he had been practicing in Wuqi Mountain for sixty or seventy years.

The maid Lan Rou has changed from the pretty girl she was back then to a mature beauty in her late thirties.

This is a case of paying attention to beauty.

"Calculating time, Daoist Zhao and Daoist Zhang's injuries should have begun to recover."

Lan Chang'an thought.

About three months ago, Zhao Siyao and Zhang Tieshan returned to Golden Cloud Valley, but their injuries have not healed and they need to rest and have to deal with the aftermath.

Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao agreed in the letter to get together when they return.

He plans to visit his two friends who survived the disaster in the near future.

Zhao Siyao wanted to come to Wuqi Mountain in person, but Lan Chang'an declined in the letter.

With Zhao Siyao's cultivation status and his injury not yet healed, he went to visit Rogue Cultivator, which was somewhat unusual.

Lan Chang'an does not want the outside world to associate the "Tier 3 Talisman" used by Zhao Siyao with him.

Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to refine Tier 3 Talisman with the cultivation level of Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

Even if Lan Chang'an Divine Sense is powerful and has the skills of Previous Life Third-Order Talisman Master, it cannot do this.

Because, the symbol needs the corresponding Law Power support.

The difference between the Foundation Establishment Realm and Law Power of the Golden Core Realm is too big.

It is not unusual for False Core to refine Tier 3 Talisman for Talisman Master.

Foundation Establishment Late Stage is lucky enough to be able to refine one, which can be regarded as an extremely talented person, and the cost is extremely high, which is not cost-effective.

Ten days later.

Golden Cloud Valley, in a waterscape cave with a quiet environment.

Four Foundation Establishment monks, two men and two women, sat opposite each other.

The first two Foundation Establishment Late Stage are Zhang Tieshan and Zhao Siyao, and they are faintly exuding Sha Qi.

Especially Zhang Tieshan, Sha Qi is even more abundant in his body. Apparently, he has harvested the lives of many enemy monks on the frontline battlefield.

Sha Qi on Zhao Siyao is much lighter.

Compared to the past, he was elegant and refined, with a fairy-like air, and the divine light between his eyebrows was even more powerful.

Lan Chang'an I have to admit that Cultivation War has a very good tempering effect on monks.

Experiencing the line between life and death can help squeeze a monk's potential and even break his own limits.

The premise is that you can come back alive.

"Surviving a catastrophe will bring you blessings. After experiencing this battle, the future Dao Path of the two Daoists may be smoother."

Lan Chang'an spoke auspicious words.

"Blessings from Daoist Lu. I hope Daoist Zhao and I, Golden Core Realm can enjoy good fortune in the future."

Zhang Tieshan has a hearty voice, and scars are vaguely visible on his slightly dark skin.

Zhao Siyao's eyes were smiling and his eyebrows were slightly raised. He sometimes looked at his old friend in white, whose appearance had not changed for a century. When they met this time, he seemed quiet and spoke little.

It was obvious that she was no longer a familiar figure, but her clear and soft eyes seemed to have the same brightness as when they first met her.

"Uncle Lu, if the battlefield has such an effect, why didn't you listen to Tan'er's suggestion and follow..."

Zhao Tan'er smiled, showing teeth like braided shells.

"Tan'er, don't be rude! At your age, you don't know how to be more prudent.

Zhao Siyao's expression changed slightly, and he interrupted the female disciple's words with a cold scolding.

Zhao Tan'er stuck out his tongue, not daring to say anything more.

She is usually lively and bold, and occasionally speaks out loud, but she is still quite afraid of Master.

"It doesn't matter, Tan'er has a straightforward personality and has no malicious intent."

Lan Chang'an wave his hands.

In Cultivation World, there are a few monks whose hearts are pure and sincere, and have remained unchanged for hundreds and thousands of years, as if they will never "mature".

It's not that they are really simple and remain unchanged, this is a state of practice that is in line with the self.

Such monks have no internal mental friction, are difficult to invade from external demons, and often have an advantage in their mental state. They are called "Heart of Innocence"

Zhao Tan'er may not be the real Heart of Innocence, but it has similar characteristics.

Lan Chang'an remembers that when this woman was promoted to Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, it was smoother than the same High-Grade Spiritual Root.

"Law Power of Daoist Lu seems to be not far away from Foundation Establishment Late Stage. He was a late bloomer back then, but he still has great stamina now, catching up with many fellow Daoists of his generation."

Zhang Tieshan observed Lan Chang'an, slightly surprised.

"Lu just has a good mentality, a solid foundation, and does not lack Spirit Stone resources."

Lan Chang'an said modestly.

"Is Daoist Lu confident of being promoted to Foundation Establishment Late Stage?"

Zhao Siyao said.

"I have asked someone to refine it into Breakthrough Pill and Foundation Establishment Late Stage. I should be 30% to 40% sure."

Lan Chang'an said in deep thought.

"300% to 40% sure?" Zhao Siyao and Zhang Tieshan looked at each other, smiling but saying nothing.

Having known each other for hundreds of years, the two of them know Lan Chang'an's character quite well.

It is said that it is 30% to 40%, but in fact I am probably 70% to 80% certain.

"Although Daoist Lu practices slowly, if he can make steady and steady progress, his character is very similar to Cultivation World, a rare Evergreen Ancient Wood."

Zhang Tieshan praised.

"Evergreen Ancient Wood? Is it the kind of High Antiquity spiritual tree that can grow evergreen as long as there are enough annual rings?"

Zhao Tan'er's voice was crisp and clear.

"How can Rogue Cultivator, introduced by Lu, be compared to Evergreen Ancient Wood."

Lan Chang'an's heart skipped a beat.

When he mentioned Evergreen Ancient Wood, he felt a mysterious inspiration in his heart.

"However, Lu wishes that all of you here can be like evergreen trees, and the path to immortality will always be green."

Lan Chang'an These words made the three people respond and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

At sunset, Lan Chang'an said goodbye.

Three sect members Foundation Establishment sent Lan Chang'an to the entrance of the cave.

"Daoist Lu, I'll give you a ride."

Zhao Siyao suggested.

"Okay." Lan Chang'an glanced at her and agreed.

Zhao Siyao's temperament will not deliberately greet him, so you should talk to him alone if you have something to do.

Zhao Tan'er winked at Zhang Tieshan, but the two of them were too interested to follow.

Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao, in white clothes and white skirts, like a couple, flew out side by side. Golden Cloud Valley.

"Great!"

Zhao Tan'er jumped for joy and watched the two elders leave with a look of relief on his face.

Outside Golden Cloud Valley.

The mountain breeze blows, making it slightly cool.

Zhao Siyao wears Phoenix Hairpin on her head, has a fluttering fairy skirt, a tall and graceful figure, a picturesque profile, and is elegant and refined.

Along the way, their eyes met occasionally, they smiled slightly, and they had a silent understanding.

Until it flies hundreds of miles beyond Golden Cloud Valley.

Zhao Siyao Escape Light slowed down, his clear and beautiful eyes settled on Lan Chang'an's face, and then he spoke:

"Thank you. Without that Talisman, Siyao would never see Daoist Lu again..."

"Daoist Zhao, what Talisman? Why can't I understand?"

Lan Chang'an said doubtfully.

Zhao Siyao was startled and stared at this familiar face for a few breaths.

She didn't expose it, but suddenly smiled, her face brightened, and she sighed softly:

"Lan Chang'an, how do you want me to repay such a great kindness?"

After knowing each other for more than a hundred years, Zhao Siyao called him by his first name for the first time.

"If we talk about kindness, without the help of Fellow Daoist Zhao, Lu could not have successfully built the foundation. When facing Fu Xuemei when he was refining elixirs in Huanglong Fairy City, Fellow Daoist Zhao helped to defend him. When Lu was building the foundation, Fellow Daoist Zhao was also the inseparable protector."

Lan Chang'an said sincerely.

From the Qi Refining Realm to the Foundation Establishment Realm for hundreds of years, he was able to practice in a relatively stable manner, and he also had the care of his sect friends.

Fighting side by side with the Black Mist Mountain Range, experiencing life and death, refining Foundation Establishment elixir twice... All these past experiences gave him enough tacit understanding and trust with Zhao Siyao.

It is precisely for this reason that he secretly gave Treasure Talisman to Zhao Siyao a few years ago.

"Daoist Zhao Don't mind it. If you insist on repaying it, I wish Daoist Zhao Golden Core Realm success as soon as possible so that Lu can take it into his lap."

Hearing this, Zhao Siyao let out a shudder, his eyes clear as if the winter snow had melted.

Afterwards, the two chatted about some light topics and past events.

As night falls, the moonlight is like water, making the figures of the two people in white clothes and white skirts look even colder.

"I heard that Daoist Lu and Fairy Shi have a good relationship?"

Zhao Siyao said calmly.

"It's okay. We've been neighbors for many years and we're quite compatible."

Lan Chang'an said calmly.

His relationship with Fairy Shi cannot escape careful observation.

Zhao Siyao pursed her lips lightly, remained silent for a few breaths, nodded and said, "When does Daoist Lu plan to marry dao companion to Fairy Shi?"

Lan Chang'an shook his head and said, "Cultivation World The situation is changing, Foundation Establishment Realm can stand firm and have a foothold. But unlike Core Formation True Person who has Law Treasure Divine Ability, how can he dare to marry a wife and have children if he cannot withstand the storms?"

"Daoist Lu is prepared for danger in times of peace. This is not a bad statement."

Zhao Siyao smiled slightly.

She asked again, "What if Daoist Lu forms False Core someday?"

In fact, with Lan Chang'an's age and qualifications, being able to achieve Pseudo-Core True Person is considered a blessing for ten generations.

This assumption is a compliment to Lan Chang'an.

"If False Core is achieved, Lu will find a female cultivator with whom he likes each other, get married and have children, establish the cultivator Lineage, and cultivate future generations."

Lan Chang'an Tell the truth.

"Hmm." Zhao Siyao glanced at him and made no comment.

"Daoist Zhao, no need to send it again, hope Golden Core Realm soon."

"Daoist Lu, the road is long and difficult, may the road to immortality be Changqing."

The two looked at each other for the last time, freezing for a few breaths, without concealing the admiration in each other's eyes.

Figures in white clothes and skirts passed by each other and flew in different directions.

Two Moon Empress.

Wuqi Mountain, Small Turtle Peak.

"This is the first time that Mr. Lu has been invited to attend Core Formation True Person's grand event in his life - even though it is a funeral."

Lan Chang'an holds the black and white invitation letter in his hand and looks at the elegant and dignified Fairy Shi beside him.

"True Person Yellow Dragon is definitely dead?"

"Invitations to funerals are sent to various places and should not be fake."

Shi Manrong has a gentle voice.

"Manrong, True Person Yellow Dragon's funeral, do you want me to go or not?"

Lan Chang'an said in deep thought, seeming to be undecided.

The update time is indeed in the underworld, but my current biological clock makes me feel groggy during the day and energetic at night.

(No update on the night of the 11th. I got home late, so I drank a glass of wine and felt dizzy.)

(End of chapter)