A Full Pot and a Full Bowl

Black mist exploded and spread, obscuring vision, and plumes of black smoke swept in all directions.

In the chaos, a plume of black smoke reached the backyard wall.

Laugh!

A golden blade of light slashed down, instantly shattering the black smoke.

"No! How did you find me?"

A hoarse, startled roar rang out, and Nie Xiang's figure appeared, activating a Second-Order Defensive Talisman.

Clang!

The golden blade of light was blocked by a layer of Crystal Yellow Earth Shield, which then developed a crack.

"Lan Chang'an, show mercy! I have Foundation Establishment and a great secret that I can share with you."

Inside the earthen enclosure, a withered old face, pale and bluish, spoke urgently.

Using Escape Secret Technique, the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle suffered severe damage.

The Disguise Technique was broken in the previous battle.

The Evil-Faced Flying Eagle has been famous at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer for at least twenty years, and is older than Lan Chang'an.

His fame stems in part from the extraordinary bloodline of a first-tier peak Black Eagle, whose flight speed is unmatched even by ordinary Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

Lan Chang'an ignored him completely.

A Tier 1 peak Earth Rock Rat launched a frontal attack on a Tier 2 Earth Shield, producing a series of "bang bang" sounds.

He unleashed his Black Net Law Artifact, enveloping Nie Xiang.

Click!

Under the double attack, the second-tier earthen shield protecting the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle continued to dim, the cracks widened, and it soon broke apart!

Buzz!

Nie Xiang took out another White Pearl, and a layer of radiant light shone out to protect his body, comparable to a high-grade defensive Law Artifact.

But it was to no avail; it simply couldn't hold on.

Nie Xiang was filled with utter despair.

The enemy before them, though only at the Qi Refining Eighth Layer, was completely beyond the realm of ordinary understanding.

He was on the verge of reaching the Foundation Establishment in his lifetime, so why did he get involved with this person?

"Break!"

Lan Chang'an activated his Body Refinement Art, causing his body to develop a frosted texture and radiating the aura of a giant beast. He shattered the protective glow with a single punch.

Click!

The remaining force of the punch was still ferocious, shattering Nie Xiang's chest cavity and rupturing his internal organs.

Blood immediately flowed from his seven orifices, and he collapsed to the ground, barely alive.

"Body Refinement Foundation Establishment Realm??"

"You, you did this on purpose..."

On his deathbed, Nie Xiang seemed to have figured something out, and his resentful gaze was fixed on Lan Chang'an.

Puff!

A Flying Shuttle flashed by, severing Nie Xiang's head.

The fearsome and powerful cultivator known as "Evil-Faced Flying Eagle" was thus brought to his death.

"I only realize it now, it's too late!"

Lan Chang'an's expression remained calm and indifferent.

It turns out that he had turned the tables on the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle couple this time.

Or rather, it's entrapment.

After Zhang Tieshan's visit and the subsequent alchemy session, Lan Chang'an suspected that Nie Xiang might be the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle.

However, this is not entirely confirmed.

After all, there are many cultivators in Yellow Dragon Immortal City, and quite a few of them are aiming for the Foundation Establishment at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

Lan Chang'an's years of plotting to Foundation Establishment and collecting materials could not be kept secret from those who were interested.

Especially her neighbor Su Yuetong, who is the woman of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle.

The Evil-Faced Flying Eagle failed to obtain a genuine Foundation Establishment during its last alchemy attempt, and now it has to collect materials again.

However, the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle is too old and certainly can't wait.

Targeting Lan Chang'an, who was also collecting materials for the Foundation Establishment, was entirely justified.

The Evil-Faced Flying Eagle set its sights on the Foundation Establishment materials that Lan Chang'an had collected.

Wasn't Lan Chang'an the same?

He could skip Su Yuetong's date this time.

But the hidden dangers have always been around.

Rather than being secretly spied on by the enemy, it's better to take the initiative and eliminate potential threats.

His current strength is comparable to that of Foundation Establishment, easily crushing the two of them.

While acquiring Foundation Establishment materials, they can also take the opportunity to avenge Mu Xiuyun.

Foundation Establishment... High-Grade Magic Item bow and arrow...

"Strange Treasure White Pearl... First-Order Longevity Pill..."

Lan Chang'an checked the two people's Storage Bag and couldn't help but beam with joy.

The Evil-Faced Flying Eagle did not sell the substandard Foundation Establishment it had originally refined.

Lan Chang'an could easily understand this.

Keep this pill; at least it will provide a safety net.

Even if you obtain a genuine Foundation Establishment, there is no guarantee of advancing to the next level.

If he successfully advances to the next level, he can still keep this inferior Foundation Establishment for his woman.

"So much of it, all materials for Foundation Establishment?"

Lan Chang'an opened another Storage Bag, overjoyed.

He suspected that the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle's promise to sell the inferior Foundation Establishment to Madam Liu was a trap.

The lineup of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle to ambush Lan Chang'an.

Even the most elite Qi Refining Ninth Layer in a sect could not escape this calamity.

The courtyard was concealed by an array, so nothing unusual could be seen from the outside.

Lan Chang'an calmly counted his spoils.

The most valuable item is the Foundation Establishment, followed by the White Pearl Treasure and the White Bone Bow, High-Grade Magic Item.

The High-Grade Magic Item, the White Bone Bow, can be incredibly lethal if charged up sufficiently; it is considered a top-quality item among its kind.

Even in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, this bow is not considered outdated.

The White Pearl Treasure is a first-tier natural pearl that requires no refining. When infused with Law Power, it generates a protective aura, comparable to a high-grade defensive magic Law Artifact, but with lower Law Power consumption.

The "Four Illusions Sky Curtain Formation" set up in the courtyard is a second-tier small array, mainly used for concealment and creating illusions to trap enemies.

This formation has a small range and little offensive power, making it relatively low in value among second-tier formations, but it is still comparable to a High-Grade Magic Item.

The Purple Soft Sword used by Su Yuetong is considered a mid-grade high-quality magic Law Artifact, easy to conceal and change shape.

In addition, the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle's Storage Bag contained two or three Mid-Grade Magical Artifact and a Flying Boat.

Other Law Artifact, elixirs, and other items.

The Spirit Stone in their Storage Bag totaled one or two thousand, a considerable sum even for the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Spirit Stone are just a small part.

The true wealth of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle was transformed into Foundation Establishment and the materials for Foundation Establishment.

All his wealth accumulated over decades came to naught, allowing Lan Chang'an to amass a fortune.

"With the Foundation Establishment materials contributed by the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle, I now only lack one main ingredient and two rare auxiliary ingredients."

Lan Chang'an compiled these materials together.

A lot of material was found to be repeated.

If we disregard the scarcity of the main ingredients and the two auxiliary medicines, Lan Chang'an could probably acquire two sets of Foundation Establishment materials if he continued searching for another ten years or so.

The main ingredient that Lan Chang'an was missing was the second-tier spiritual fruit, the "Mystic Spirit Fruit," which required three hundred years to mature.

Two auxiliary medicines: Illusion Heart Grass and February Tear.

The Mystic Spirit Fruit is a strategic resource, controlled by various major powers. The latter two auxiliary medicines are scarce resources, rarely seen.

"I'll keep this inferior Foundation Establishment as a backup."

Lan Chang'an spent a long time sorting out the spoils of war, carefully keeping the important Foundation Establishment Pills safe.

Next comes the cleanup.

Lan Chang'an had considered this before making his move.

The Evil-Faced Flying Eagle is a wanted criminal cultivator by several major Marketplace and cultivation Lineage, and is also wanted by Golden Cloud Valley.

Whoever kills him can carry his head to some powerful organization to claim the bounty.

Especially for sect disciples, they can exchange points for merit points and gain fame within the sect.

Lan Chang'an's plan was to give this favor to Zhao Siyao in exchange for some resources.

There are two advantages to doing this.

First, by giving the credit and fame to the Foundation Establishment cultivator, he gains tangible benefits without having to bear any potential threats.

For example, the subordinates of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle, or its unknown descendants.

These hatreds are borne by those who have reached the Foundation Establishment within their sect.

No one could have imagined that he, a Turtle Talisman Master, could slay the infamous Evil-Faced Flying Eagle.

Secondly, appropriately showcasing one's strength will solidify the relationship with the sect's Foundation Establishment.

Lan Chang'an could openly reveal his strength as a peak first-tier spirit beast with Qi Refining Late-Stage Body Refinement Technique.

And a second-tier Talisman.

There's no need for someone at the Foundation Establishment Realm to reveal their strength, even to someone they trust like Zhao Siyao.

"This guy's old enough, that makes things easier!"

Lan Chang'an arrived in front of the corpse of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle, circulated his Evergreen Mana, and cast a secret technique to Life Wither Technique.

This secret technique originated from Previous Life's Golden Core Realm and is best performed using Wood-Type Technique.

"It works so well?"

Lan Chang'an quickly stopped and looked at the even more aged Evil-Faced Flying Eagle.

An autopsy would reveal that the deceased's bodily functions had declined and were no longer at their peak.

Lan Chang'an's methods ensure that the Foundation Establishment Realm is not detectable.

As for Core Formation True Person, why would they care about a mere Qi Refining Realm wanted criminal?

In this way, Lan Chang'an's display of some of his strength in front of Zhao Siyao, killing an elderly Qi Refining Ninth Layer whose strength had declined, was not considered earth-shattering even for a famous figure.

After all, the difference in Law Power between the Qi Refining Eighth Layer and Qi Refining Ninth Layer is only 20-30%.

This record.

Killing an enemy at a lower cultivation level doesn't count; it only counts as killing someone within the same cultivation level.

After setting up the site in the courtyard, we confirmed that nothing was missed.

Lan Chang'an took out the main Array Flag and closed the Second-Order Concealment Illusion Formation, so that the outside world was completely unaware of what was happening inside.

Inside the villa, there is also a normally functioning protective array.

Lan Chang'an acted as if nothing had happened and returned to the adjacent Water Moon Residence.

The following day, Lan Chang'an went to Golden Cloud Valley's base in Yellow Dragon Immortal City.

They contacted the local cultivators to prepare an urgent message for Zhao Siyao, hoping to reward her for her service.

It is worth mentioning that...

Lin Lu's job was at the Golden Cloud Valley base, doing some errands and odd jobs.

"Daoist Lu? I was just about to look for you these past few days."

Inside the main hall of the residence, an aura of a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator approached.

The newcomer was a young man with slightly dark skin and a stern face; it was Zhang Tieshan.

What are your orders, Daoist Zhang?

Lan Chang'an politely bowed.

If it weren't for Zhang Tieshan's mention years ago, he would have had no idea who the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle was.

"Based on my intelligence analysis, your neighbor Su Yuetong, is suspected to be the lover of the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle."

"Be extremely careful! You may have had dealings with the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle!"

Zhang Tieshan said with a serious expression.

Lan Chang'an knew the other person meant well in reminding him.

His mind raced: Zhang Tieshan had investigated to this point; it was probably too late to contact Zhao Siyao now.

Even if he dragged it out until the credit was given to Zhao Siyao, Zhang Tieshan could easily guess what was going on.

"Daoist Zhang, I was just about to talk about the ' Evil-Faced Flying Eagle '."

Lan Chang'an transmitted his voice privately.

He changed his plans.

Although Zhang Tieshan and he were not close, Zhang Tieshan was a man who hated evil and was upright and honest.

Known as "Black Iron Face" in the Law Enforcement Hall, he's considered reliable.

Zhang Tieshan showed a hint of surprise upon hearing the message, but he wasn't exactly shocked.

"Daoist Lu, please take me there to have a look."

Lan Chang'an noticed that Zhang Tieshan's words had become more polite.