Low-Key Fame

Secret Chamber.

A small ball of liquid Law Power gathered in Lan Chang'an's dantian. It was emerald green, containing a vibrant Changqing vitality, and had a sense of the sedimentation of time.

"During the Foundation Establishment Realm stage, my lifespan increased dramatically. With the help of Longevity Pill, I could probably live for over four hundred years."

A weight was lifted from Lan Chang'an's heart.

Entering the Foundation Establishment Realm means establishing a firm foothold in the Cultivation World, greatly increasing self-protection capabilities, and extending lifespan.

An ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator has a theoretical lifespan of 240 years, and normally lives for a little over 200 years.

The Evergreen Art extends lifespan by half, which is at least 360 years. With the addition of three First-Order Longevity Pill, lifespan reaches a staggering 380 years.

This has exceeded the lifespan of Pseudo-Core True Person.

Pseudo-Core True Person who hasn't fully formed their Golden Core Realm, but their lifespan is one hundred years longer than that of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Lan Chang'an hadn't yet fully consumed the effects of the First-Order Longevity Pill.

Second-Order Longevity Pill can normally extend one's life by more than ten years, while a premium one can extend it by about fifteen years.

Lan Chang'an speculated that if he consumed all the first and Second-Order Longevity Pill, his lifespan Foundation Establishment Realm could potentially reach four to five hundred years.

If one can live that long, one can be called an ancestor.

Lan Chang'an activated the Evergreen Art, successfully concealing his aura, mainly by hiding his Divine Sense.

After advancing to the Foundation Establishment, the fourth level of Body Refinement Art became less noticeable.

As long as Divine Sense is not released outwards and is kept firmly within the Mud Pill Palace around the temple), it is easier to conceal than Law Power power.

"I have just entered the Foundation Establishment Realm, which is considered to be the first level of Foundation Establishment. My Divine Sense is close to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, covering an area of sixty or seventy feet."

Lan Chang'an knew that this was the benefit brought by the Nine Imprint Tablet.

For cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Realm, there are very few terms like "first level" or "second level".

Foundation Establishment Early Stage are the normal terms used to describe it.

While these smaller realms exist for cultivators, the difference in Law Power is only about 20% to 30%.

Moreover, the difference is only in "quantity," and the Law Power power is similar, so the impact on combat strength is relatively small.

Only between minor realms, such as the early and middle stages, can there be a difference of several times in Law Power!

Both quality and quantity differ, and this has a significant impact on combat effectiveness.

The existence of smaller levels is only meaningful for individual practitioners, allowing them to understand which stage of a smaller realm they are currently in.

For example, Lan Chang'an is currently in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. Although he is only at the first level of Foundation Establishment, his Law Power is not much different from Zhao Siyao's.

Setting aside the advantages of skill and power, the two are equal in status.

In other words...

Zhao Siyao advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage 26 or 27 years ahead of schedule, and is now basically being caught up by Lan Chang'an.

Only if she can advance to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage will the gap truly widen.

Given Zhao Siyao's aptitude, without a significant fortuitous opportunity, her advancement in the Foundation Establishment Realm wouldn't be so smooth.

Secret Chamber, Lan Chang'an secluded himself for a month to consolidate his strength.

During this time, he noticed the strange behavior of the Mystic Water Turtle.

While Lan Chang'an was attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment, the Mystic Water Turtle was also absorbing energy, causing its growth rate to multiply.

He tested himself after advancing to the Foundation Establishment.

As before, I let the Mystic Water Turtle stay by my side to absorb energy during cultivation, and I fed it Evergreen Mana daily.

"It grows more than twice as fast as a normal Mystic Water Turtle!"

Lan Chang'an was surprised, yet felt it was perfectly reasonable.

After advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm, the quality of Evergreen Mana increased several times over, so this effect was to be expected.

"This growth rate..."

Lan Chang'an pondered for a moment; for a normal Spirit Pet, this was still considered moderate.

The Mystic Water Turtle's cultivation level increased rapidly, but its size still increased at a normal rate.

As long as it's not publicized in a high-profile manner and only a few people know about it, there's no major problem.

There are many reasons why Mystic Water Turtle might grow abnormally:

For example, consuming rare and heavenly materials and earthly treasures, having a secret cultivation formula, or using some kind of Secret Method to accelerate growth may stifle some of the potential and cause side effects.

The Cultivation World is full of wonders, and as long as it doesn't take decades or even centuries to quickly Golden Core Realm, it's not considered a huge temptation.

As Foundation Establishment cultivator and Second-Order Talisman Master, Lan Chang'an possesses Second-Order Monster Beast, so protecting such a small secret is no longer a problem.

Secrets and risks are determined by strength.

Which Rogue Cultivator who can reach the Foundation Establishment Realm wouldn't have some fortuitous opportunity or secrets?

After the Foundation Establishment, Lan Chang'an faced a lingering problem.

He actually has two Foundation Establishment left?

One is genuine, and the other is defective.

The defective one, obtained from the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle, was the earliest guaranteed one left.

The genuine product originally contained two pills; one was taken for the initial effect, leaving one extra.

"Two extra Foundation Establishment."

After pondering for a long time, recalling his decades of cultivation in this world, Lan Chang'an made a decision.

Moon Empress of seclusion, Lan Chang'an finally emerged.

He met with Zhao Siyao immediately.

Foundation Establishment Realm, the other party guarded outside the door for a whole month without ever coveting the Foundation Establishment, demonstrating their true affection.

"Daoist Lu, congratulations! After decades of arduous cultivation, you have finally achieved Foundation Establishment, truly a model of late-blooming talent in the Liang Kingdom's Cultivation World."

Zhao Siyao's eyes were clear and bright, her eyebrows slightly raised, regaining her usual elegant and refined demeanor.

"I'm just good at maintaining my health; it's mostly luck."

Lan Chang'an said modestly.

"Brother Lu, congratulations on achieving Foundation Establishment."

Guan Qiaozhi, with her beautiful eyes looking on, offered her congratulations with a smile.

She looked happy, but upon closer inspection, her expression didn't seem particularly joyful.

Lan Chang'an did not notice this detail.

This woman was entrusted to Daoist Guan, and she served him faithfully and without complaint.

If the other party continues to be persistent and cultivates to the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, Lan Chang'an will consider rewarding her with that Inferior Foundation Establishment Pill.

He wouldn't mind if she wanted to leave, or even remarry.

Even palace maids, when they get older, have the opportunity to gain their freedom and leave the palace to marry.

Lan Chang'an took it rather lightly.

He is a physiologically normal male, but he has no desire for a harem.

Even the most beautiful woman, over the long years, will eventually grow old and lose her beauty, her youthful glow fading.

This is also why he takes things relatively lightly and never actively gets entangled in romantic relationships with any female cultivators.

If the other party matches your aesthetic preferences, is willing, and doesn't care about the outcome, then that's a different story.

He wouldn't refuse a romantic getaway.

As for going to brothels?

Lan Chang'an has a slight obsession with cleanliness and hadn't been there in his previous two lives.

Lan Chang'an and Zhao Siyao took their seats in the cave.

Now that there is no difference in cultivation level, there is no longer any barrier in their friendship.

The two have similarities.

Zhao Siyao was devoted to Daoism and had long since let go of romantic feelings, so she took a rather detached view of them.

Even if they meet someone they like, neither of them will take the initiative.

So many posts?

Lan Chang'an accepted the large bundle of visiting cards and invitations handed to him by Guan Qiaozhi.

These invitation cards were mostly created by Foundation Establishment cultivators, representing the cultivation forces behind them.

"Daoist Lu, do not be surprised. You achieved Foundation Establishment at the age of seventy, breaking the record of the Liang Kingdom's Cultivation World for a thousand years. You are a model of late bloomers."

Zhao Siyao pursed her lips slightly, suppressing a smile.

"So, I'm now famous in Yellow Dragon Immortal City?"

After learning about the situation, Lan Chang'an couldn't help but ponder deeply.

During his seclusion to consolidate his foundation, the inspiring news of the septuagenarian successfully Foundation Establishment became a popular topic of conversation in Yellow Dragon Immortal City.

Lan Chang'an had stayed in Yellow Dragon Immortal City for over twenty years, so his background was naturally no secret.

To Foundation Establishment at the age of seventy is indeed rare.

If we look at the vast Cultivation World in Great Qing, it's actually nothing special.

Liang Kingdom is only a small part of the Great Qing Empire, and is considered a medium-sized cultivation kingdom.

"Your reputation will not be limited to Yellow Dragon Immortal City. Before long, cultivators throughout the Liang Kingdom's Cultivation World, including Core Formation True Person, will know of your existence."

"After all, your deeds are worthy of being recorded in the annals of the Cultivation World of the Liang Kingdom."

At this point, Zhao Siyao couldn't help but feel a little envious.

This Golden Core Realm is recorded in history, something ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators cannot accomplish, and even Core Formation cultivators, whose presence is not strong, will be forgotten in the long history of the Cultivation World.

In today's Yellow Dragon Immortal City.

Who doesn't know the inspiring story of the "Turtle Talisman Master" who Foundation Establishment at the age of seventy?

This also attracted the attention of some cultivation factions.

As a Foundation Establishment Rogue Cultivator with a clean background, Lan Chang'an was destined to become Second-Order Talisman Master, making him a highly sought-after figure by various powerful forces.

Lan Chang'an sighed, never expecting that he, who had always kept a low profile, would one day become famous.

Fortunately, the story of Foundation Establishment at an advanced age is not particularly high-profile, but because it is so inspiring, it has become a topic of conversation.

An older Foundation Establishment cultivator indicates insufficient potential and a lower chance of the Golden Core Realm in the future.

Even if the True Person knew him, they would only think that he had a solid foundation, maintained good health, and was quite fortunate.

It's a reputation for being low-key.

If it is a young monk with potential.

For example, someone with ordinary talent Foundation Establishment in their twenties, even if they only break a record set decades ago, is likely to attract the attention of experts in the Cultivation World, who may suspect that they possess a great fortuitous opportunity.

As an elderly Foundation Establishment cultivator, Lan Chang'an has low potential; what could others possibly want from him?

Surely you wouldn't be after his kidney?

To some extent, this reputation actually made him safer.

He has an inspirational reputation, so if someone wants to target him, they have to be careful about the impact.

Moreover, murdering an elderly person who has reached the Foundation Establishment is despicable.

"Oh, right, this is a thank-you gift sent by Fu Xuemei. You were in seclusion at the time, consolidating your strength, and she asked me to pass it on."

As if struck by a thought, Zhao Siyao took out a delicate little gift box.

On the day of the exchange of Foundation Establishment, Fu Xuemei not only promised a favor but also mentioned a separate gift as a token of gratitude.