Impacting Foundation Establishment

"Fine Foundation Establishment Pill!"

Inside the main hall, Alchemist Hua apprentice, Lu Chang'an, Lan Chang'an Zhao Siyao, and Fu Xuemei, who arrived later, were either surprised or moved.

A normal Foundation Establishment has four Dao patterns and can increase the chance of Foundation Establishment by 20%.

Fine Foundation Establishment Pill, with four and a half runes, increases the chance of Foundation Establishment by about 25%.

This top-grade Foundation Establishment has five Dao patterns, increasing the chance of Foundation Establishment by 30%. It breaks the original limitations of pills and is a rare find in the Cultivation World!

While not as rare as Fine Foundation Establishment Pill, even the finest ones are still extremely scarce.

When the Fine Foundation Establishment Pill was produced, Lan Chang'an's first reaction was not one of surprise.

Instead, it felt like something was amiss!

His expectations were not for Fine Foundation Establishment Pill.

Two genuine Foundation Establishment will be produced, which will meet your expectations.

"Alchemist Hua, Fine Foundation Establishment Pill are a rare sight. May I have a glimpse of them?"

Fu Xuemei's serene eyes shone like stars in the night sky, and her slender fingers were slightly tense.

"Haha! This old man has really exceeded his usual performance this time."

Alchemist Hua, beaming with delight, couldn't put the pill down and, without consulting Fu Xuemei.

Upon seeing this, Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao frowned slightly.

Du Wei's mustache trembled slightly; he dared not say anything.

Fu Xuemei gazed at the Fine Foundation Establishment Pill in her hand, her eyes filled with a hint of infatuation, as if she had obtained a sacred object she had always dreamed of.

She realized something when she saw Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao walking over.

"Alchemist Hua, what's that person's background?"

Fu Xuemei regained her ethereal and elegant demeanor and communicated with Alchemist Hua through telepathy.

She visited today at the invitation of Alchemist Hua.

In the past two days, Fu Xuemei learned that the priority for Foundation Establishment belonged to that white-robed young man at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

Alchemist Hua answered Fu Xuemei telepathically.

After listening, Fu Xuemei turned her gaze to Lan Chang'an.

"Daoist Lu, I am Fu Xuemei. I apologize for any intrusion."

Fu Xuemei bowed deeply with a dignified air, her pale purple hair cascading down, obscuring her stunning beauty.

"Miss Fu, this is unacceptable!"

Looking at Fu Xuemei, who was bowing at nearly a ninety-degree angle, Lan Chang'an couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Given the other party's distinguished status, the purpose of such a grand gesture is quite obvious.

He gestured to Zhao Siyao to help Fu Xuemei up.

"Miss Fu, this Fine Foundation Establishment Pill belongs to Daoist Lu."

Zhao Siyao spoke up to remind her.

"I see."

Fu Xuemei looked slightly apologetic, but still held the Foundation Establishment.

"Daoist Lu, have you heard about my brother?"

She looked at Lan Chang'an, her voice ethereal and tinged with a faint melancholy.

"My younger brother's name is Fu Dong, Dong as in winter. Decades ago, if it weren't for him begging from door to door, I, who was frail and sickly, would have died of hunger and cold long ago."

"When I was ten years old, he carried me on his back for more than ten miles through wind and snow to take me to the doctor's house in the county, and knelt in front of the door until dawn."

"When I was thirteen, if it weren't for his life-risking act, I would have been sold to a brothel by the Beggars' Sect elders..."

Fu Xuemei took a deep breath, her proud, shapely breasts rising and falling with her emotions.

"Daoist Lu, if you had a younger brother like this, could you bear to let him leave you halfway through your life?"

"I have heard of the deep affection Miss Fu and her brother. Unfortunately, I do not have such a brother."

Lan Chang'an remained unmoved.

To be honest, while Fu Xuemei's story of siblings relying on each other touched him somewhat, it didn't move him much.

"If you weren't Fu Xuemei, and not a disciple of the Earth Spiritual Root and True Person Yellow Dragon, how many people in the cruel Cultivation World would be willing to patiently listen to your story of deep sibling affection?"

Lan Chang'an didn't voice what was on his mind.

He was no longer in a position to argue with Fu Xuemei.

He can't do it, and neither can Zhao Siyao.

In the Cultivation World of the Liang Kingdom, True Person Yellow Dragon was renowned for his power. He was not only a True Core cultivator but also possessed a powerful third-tier Earth Dragon Spirit Pet.

Apart from the Nascent Soul True Lord of the Blazing Fire Palace, most Core Formation Cultivator from other sects are no match for True Person Yellow Dragon.

Moreover, True Person Yellow Dragon had extensive connections and maintained relationships with several major sects and even True Person Cultivation World from neighboring countries.

Zhao Siyao was merely a minor disciple of the sect's Pseudo-Core True Person, and therefore could not be compared to them.

In Yellow Dragon Immortal City, Fu Xuemei's status was elevated even further.

Lan Chang'an received another Foundation Establishment from Alchemist Hua; it had four complete Dao patterns.

One genuine Foundation Establishment Pill guarantees a minimum, ensuring we reach our minimum expectations.

"Miss Fu, why don't you just say whether you want to buy this Fine Foundation Establishment Pill or simply take it away?"

Lan Chang'an didn't want to beat around the bush.

Fu Xuemei paused for a moment, then shook her head and smiled bitterly:

"As the last disciple of True Person Yellow Dragon, how could I resort to trickery and coercion? If all the disciples and followers of Yellow Dragon Mountain were so arrogant, Yellow Dragon Immortal City would have been in chaos long ago, and it would never have achieved its current prosperity."

Lan Chang'an remained noncommittal.

If he were a Qi Refining cultivator with no foundation, this might not be the case.

Fu Xuemei may be aloof and disdain doing such a thing, but judging from Alchemist Hua's attitude just now, it's hard to say.

Lan Chang'an befriended Foundation Establishment cultivators from various sects and got to know Zhang Tieshan from the Law Enforcement Hall; the importance of connections became apparent at this time.

Even someone like Fu Xuemei must adhere to the established rules.

"This humble woman possesses a genuine Foundation Establishment. May I trade it for Daoist Lu's Fine Foundation Establishment Pill? This humble woman is willing to incur an important favor, and will offer a further reward afterward."

Fu Xuemei pleaded.

What is Daoist Lu's opinion?

Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao exchanged a glance.

"Good."

After much deliberation, Lan Chang'an finally agreed.

In fact, he made his decision the moment Fu Xuemei bowed deeply.

Nothing more.

Being in Yellow Dragon Immortal City, one must not offend Fu Xuemei.

That's enough.

As for favors and gifts of gratitude, those are not necessary conditions.

Lan Chang'an couldn't agree too readily.

They worried that the other party would become suspicious, that they thought they were very cunning, and that they would hold a grudge.

"Alchemist Hua... Fu Xuemei... Yellow Dragon Immortal City!"

Lan Chang'an silently kept it in his heart.

Admittedly, Lan Chang'an expected a genuine Foundation Establishment, which would guarantee his success in reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, if one obtains a Fine Foundation Establishment Pill, the chances of success are 99%.

Who wouldn't want a higher chance of achieving Foundation Establishment?

Fu Xuemei was polite in her words and actions, and spoke softly and earnestly, appearing gentle.

But in Lan Chang'an's eyes, it was an act of obstruction!

He will never forget this grudge over the long years.

"Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Lu."

Fu Xuemei secretly breathed a sigh of relief and exchanged a glance with Alchemist Hua.

She accepted the Fine Foundation Establishment Pill and handed a jade bottle to Lan Chang'an.

Lan Chang'an opened the jade bottle and took out the crystal-clear pill inside. It was indeed a genuine Foundation Establishment, and the quality was quite good.

"The brotherly bond between Miss Fu and your esteemed brother has deeply troubled me. It's merely a difference of half a percent chance of achieving Foundation Establishment; in exchange for Miss Fu's favor, I'm not at a loss."

May Miss Fu and your esteemed master enjoy long and Changqing.

The transaction was completed, the atmosphere was harmonious, and Lan Chang'an uttered insincere but beautiful words.

Fu Xuemei and Alchemist Hua smiled and nodded, not caring whether it was true or false.

True Person Yellow Dragon still has over a hundred years left to live.

Fu Xuemei will at least be a high-level decision-maker, or even the leader, in Yellow Dragon Immortal City in the future.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators would be more than happy to have such a person owe them an important favor.

Besides, Lan Chang'an is an "elderly man in his seventies," whose probability of Foundation Establishment is very low. Even if he harbors resentment, it's not worth mentioning.

Better to underestimate White-Headed Old Man than a poor young man.

Don't easily offend a poor young man; who knows if fortunes will change in thirty years?

Lan Chang'an was clearly not the kind of poor young man; he was essentially White-Headed Old Man with no future, someone who was easy to bully.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao left Alchemist Hua's residence.

Return to the cave at the Yellow Dragon Mountain.

A hint of gloom appeared on Lan Chang'an's face.

"Hmph! Alchemist Hua, Fu Xuemei, do you think I can't see through your schemes and tricks?"

Lan Chang'an sneered inwardly.

He possessed knowledge of the Golden Core Realm from his Previous Life, inherited several alchemy techniques, and knew a special method for producing high-quality pills.

This method appropriately sacrifices the number of pills produced, increasing the probability of obtaining high-quality pills.

Alchemist Hua said that his exceptional performance might have been partly due to this factor, but he mostly used this type of technique.

In other words, there was originally an opportunity to refine three pills, but Lan Chang'an's interests were sacrificed in the attempt to refine a single Fine Foundation Establishment Pill.

This method may have been used in the alchemy of the Mystic Spirit Fruit a few years ago, but it was unsuccessful.

It's not hard to deduce that Alchemist Hua devised this scheme in order to curry favor with Fu Xuemei.

Refining Fine Foundation Establishment Pill would enhance his prestige, achieving two goals at once.

Fu Xuemei knew perfectly well that Lan Chang'an was just an ignorant Qi Refining Rogue Cultivator, yet she still put on an act.

"Daoist Lu, don't let this matter affect your attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."

Zhao Siyao soothed her gently, her eyes filled with concern.

"It's alright, two genuine Foundation Establishment have met my expectations."

Lan Chang'an's Evergreen Art, which focused on cultivating his health and well-being, did not cause much of a stir in this matter.

He explained some matters.

Under Zhao Siyao's worried gaze, Lan Chang'an entered the Secret Chamber.

When the Evergreen Art is practiced, the mind becomes as still as water.

Compared to the hardships of his previous two lives, what happened today is not even a disgrace; it is quite common in the Cultivation World.

Lan Chang'an entered a meditative state, adjusting his mental and physical state.

Moon Empress.

He was struck by a sudden inspiration and felt that his spirit, body, and Law Power were at their peak like never before.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Lan Chang'an no longer hesitated. He activated the Foundation Establishment Method, and the Evergreen Mana within his body gradually increased in speed, eventually gathering in his dantian like a great tide.

"Foundation Establishment at seventy, the odds of success are 95%!"

His eyes shone brightly, like the sun, and a powerful belief surged within him!

This stems from the accumulation of two generations, the profound foundation of Evergreen Art, which draws upon the Aura of Time.