Returning to the Homeland

With his Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation, he could now pilot a second-tier Flying Boat at a speed far surpassing his previous abilities.

Lan Chang'an maintained a normal flight while keeping his Law Power in balance.

In this way, in the event of an emergency, the Law Power power will remain relatively intact.

In less than two months, the Flying Boat will arrive at Jade Moon Lake.

The last half-day of the itinerary.

Lan Chang'an's Flying Boat slowed down suddenly as it passed a large river.

He looked down at a painted boat on the river.

The sounds of zithers and flutes drifted from the painted boat.

It was not worldly music, but the melody of the Cultivation World, containing a kind of spiritual power that made people feel lazy and drowsy.

"Brother Lu, you're doing very well in Yellow Dragon Immortal City, why bother getting involved in this mess?"

A man's soft sigh could be heard from inside the painted boat.

Two maids opened the door.

A handsome man in a purple jade robe stepped out of the ship's deck.

A handsome man stood at the bow of the boat, and the waves near the pleasure boat suddenly became as calm as a mirror.

The spiritual pressure emanating from him clearly indicated that he had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm.

"Young Master Huang?"

Lan Chang'an recognized the man at a glance.

The handsome young man in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage before me is none other than Huang Yu, the former young master of the Maple Leaf Huang Family, who possesses High-Grade Spiritual Root.

When the Mu Family was vying with the Zheng Family, they considered marrying Mu Xiuyun to this man. However, the Huang Family was not sincere and at most offered her the status of a secondary wife.

In Bamboo Leaf Mountain Market, Huang Yu attempted to bribe Lan Chang'an, but failed.

"Brother Lu, you've come from afar. Why rush to Jade Moon Lake? Why not come down, sit down, have some tea, and listen to some music? It's been many years since we last met, and I have many heartfelt things to say to you."

Huang Yu looked Lan Chang'an up and down with a half-smile.

Six months ago, Huang Yu was quite surprised to hear the news that Lan Chang'an Foundation Establishment.

The junior Talisman Master who failed to be bribed at Bamboo Leaf Mountain back then turned out to be the legendary, elderly Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"I am not in the mood for tea, Young Master Huang, please speak frankly."

The moment Lan Chang'an saw Huang Yu, a murderous intent arose in his heart.

Who was the mastermind behind the numerous attempts to lure him out of the Marketplace in Bamboo Leaf Mountain back then?

If it were an inexperienced Qi Refining cultivator, they would have been murdered long ago.

Do you really think Lan Chang'an has no ideas?

Back then, we were on their territory and had no power to do anything about it.

Lan Chang'an was very confident in killing Huang Yu.

Even though the opponent is at the third level of Foundation Establishment, it is still in the early stage, and their Law Power is not much different.

Lan Chang'an didn't make a move because he didn't want to reveal his identity.

"Huang Yu is waiting on the way back to Jade Moon Lake, probably because he knew I was coming back in advance."

Lan Chang'an knew that he could not hide the fact that he had killed Huang Yu today.

A year ago, he wrote a letter to Jade Moon Lake.

The information was leaked at some point.

Perhaps it was leaked by intelligence forces in Yellow Dragon Immortal City, or by someone within the Mu Family, including the letter being intercepted by passersby.

However, Lan Chang'an made no mention of Foundation Establishment in his letter.

"Brother Lu, let's not beat around the bush."

"Twenty years ago, you left the Jade Moon Lake Mu Family. Now, the conflict between our two clans should have nothing to do with you."

Huang Yu quickened his pace and stated it bluntly.

"If Daoist Lu were to turn back now and abandon his involvement in the conflict between the two clans, my Huang Family would be willing to offer a token of our gratitude."

It turns out that the Huang Family was worried that Lan Chang'an, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, would help Jade Moon Lake in the war between the two races.

This is highly likely, after all, Lan Chang'an started his career at Jade Moon Lake and cultivated there for two or three decades.

"Young Master Huang, you are overthinking it. My trip back to Jade Moon Lake is merely to visit old friends; I will not directly participate in the conflict between the two clans."

Lan Chang'an said calmly.

"Is that really true?" Huang Yu asked, looking on with a hint of doubt.

He knew Lan Chang'an's reputation as the "Turtle Talisman Master," and that he was timid and valued his life, so he might not actually dare to go to the battlefield.

"Really."

Lan Chang'an didn't lie to the other party.

Having already broken away from the Mu Family, directly intervening in the war between the two races would not be in accordance with his principles in this life.

If we were to directly intervene, we would inevitably incur the wrath of such a large cultivation Lineage, creating an inextricable entanglement of grudges and karma.

"However, if the Huang Family launches an attack while Lu is visiting the Mu Family, then things might not turn out that way."

Lan Chang'an changed the subject, revealing a hint of assertiveness.

He sensed that the Maple Leaf Huang Family was more wary of him than the average Foundation Establishment Realm.

"May I ask, Brother Lu, how long do you plan to stay at the Mu Family?"

Huang Yu asked with a smile.

"It could take anywhere from two months to half a year."

Lan Chang'an said casually.

"Haha! As long as Brother Lu doesn't directly help the Mu Family, my Huang Family will offer a token of our gratitude."

Huang Yu laughed heartily, took out a porcelain bottle from his Storage Bag, and tossed it to Lan Chang'an on the Flying Boat.

"This bottle of Essence Condensation Pill is the first small gift from my Huang Family."

The Essence Condensation Pill, a second-tier elixir, is of great value and can accelerate cultivation speed in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

"Um."

Lan Chang'an accepted the bottle of Essence Condensation Pill without any qualms.

Refusing Huang Yu's invitation to listen to music at the brothel on the pleasure boat, Lan Chang'an departed on Flying Boat.

Huang Yu looked thoughtful as he watched the departing figure.

He held a jade talisman in his hand and infused it with Law Power.

Before long, an elderly man with a weathered appearance and white hair, dressed in plain clothes, flew over on Escape Light.

The Law Power it emitted clearly indicated that it had reached the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

"Uncle Tan," Huang Yu greeted respectfully.

The man in plain clothes before them was Huang Tankong, the most senior and accomplished member of the Huang Family.

"Yu'er, how is it?"

Huang Tankong asked.

"Judging from Lan Chang'an's words, he has no intention of participating in our war against the Mu Family..."

Huang Yu recounted what had just happened.

"However, he stipulated that the Huang Family must not launch any wars during his visit to the Mu Family."

"Heh, this old Foundation Establishment cultivator has quite the air about him?"

Huang Tankong's voice was low and laced with a mocking laugh.

"Uncle Tan, what do you mean?"

"Abandon all overt plans for Jade Moon Lake within six months."

Huang Tankong said in a calm tone.

Huang Yu's expression froze.

Huang Tankong said indifferently, "Lan Chang'an himself is not a threat. However, according to intelligence gathered by Yellow Dragon Immortal City, this person has connections with ' Black Iron Face ' of the Golden Cloud Valley Law Enforcement Hall, and it is rumored that Fu Xuemei owes him a favor."

"Recently, this person has even started cooperating with the Beast Taming Zhou Family; he's truly a scheming individual."

"Uncle Tan is right. An elderly Foundation Establishment poses little threat; we are only concerned about his connections and giving face to those behind him."

Huang Yu wholeheartedly agreed and echoed his sentiment.

Lan Chang'an rode the Flying Boat, traveling with the wind.

Only after the painted boat behind him disappeared into a black dot did he take out the bottle of Essence Condensation Pill that Huang Yu had given him.

Squeak!

A robust Earth Rock Rat emerged from the Spirit Pet Bag.

"Remember that person's scent," Lan Chang'an instructed.

The Earth Rock Rat approached the medicine bottle, sniffed it, and nodded eagerly, indicating that it had remembered.

Recall the Earth Rock Rat, and the Flying Boat accelerates slightly.

A little over half a day later.

A shimmering, jade-like lake comes into view.

Looking at the familiar surroundings, Lan Chang'an felt at ease, experiencing a long-lost sense of warmth.

During the standoff between the two tribes, Jade Moon Lake was heavily guarded.

Lan Chang'an's Foundation Establishment Realm aura alarmed the Foundation Establishment Ancestor on Moon Heart Island.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two Foundation Establishment cultivators flew towards Moon Heart Island.

The first person was a burly old man in black robes, with sharp eyes and a powerful aura.

Then came another person, a slightly overweight middle-aged man with a receding hairline, dressed in a loose robe, resembling a wealthy landowner.

The slightly overweight middle-aged man was Li Erqing.

"Big brother!"

Seeing the familiar young man in white robes on the Flying Boat, Li Erqing's eyes reddened, and disregarding the dignity of his Lineage patriarch, he excitedly waved his arms.

Mu Renlong smiled. Li Erqing was usually very strict and rigid in front of his children and grandchildren, who were all afraid of him.

Only in front of Lan Chang'an did he seem to be the same naive and ignorant peasant boy he once was.

"The Jade Moon Lake Mu Family welcomes Fellow Daoist Lu back to his homeland."

Mu Renlong's voice was booming and majestic.

Boom! Whoosh...

Fireworks filled the sky above Jade Moon Mountain Villa.

Inside the manor, the cheers of the Mu Family's young members could be faintly heard, as if it were an important festival.

Lan Chang'an gave Mu Renlong a meaningful look.

While the other party's actions were partly intended to show a grand welcome, they undoubtedly also hoped to leverage his reputation as a septuagenarian who had achieved Foundation Establishment to boost the prestige of the Mu Family.

The phrase "returning to his homeland" perfectly captures his state of mind.

Saying "Welcome home" would seem unrestrained and presumptuous.

Although Lan Chang'an had left the Mu Family, this was the first Dao Field he entered the Cultivation World, where he spent the longest period of his life.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is the first homeland of the Cultivation World.

"Fellow Daoist Mu, my visit is merely a routine one; there's no need for such a grand ceremony."

Lan Chang'an returned the greeting.

He disliked ostentation, but the grand treatment he received from the Mu Family made it hard to dislike him.

"No need for formalities! Daoist Lu has Foundation Establishment at the age of seventy, a model for the Cultivation World of the Liang Kingdom, and an honor for Jade Moon Lake. It is worthy of celebration."

Mu Renlong raised his hand to welcome Lan Chang'an and led him to Moon Heart Island.

"Erqing has lost weight compared to before?"

On the way, Lan Chang'an looked Li Erqing up and down. He noticed that Li Erqing was balding and had slightly sunken eyes. His excited expression could not hide his physical and mental exhaustion.

"Sigh! Brother, you don't know, having too many children is also a problem."

Li Erqing looked distressed.

Li Erqing currently has eight wives and concubines in the Mu Family.

The total number of women and descendants in each household exceeded one hundred.

With so many people, it's hard to stay still; it's like a palace intrigue drama.

The descendants are not easy to manage; they fight over the benefits left behind by their ancestors, creating a chaotic and corrupt atmosphere.

If someone causes trouble outside, Li Erqing, the Foundation Establishment Ancestor, will inevitably bear the consequences.

Those wives, concubines, children, and grandchildren are essentially labeled as Li Erqing's; it's not like you can simply ignore them and remain uninvolved.