Inspecting the Spiritual Veins

They have plenty of Spirit Stone at hand.

Lan Chang'an was confident in his ability to plot against Second-Order High-Grade or higher spirit wood and implement the Treasure Talisman Plan.

"Longevity Pill, buy them if you can, but disguise your identity."

First-Order Longevity Pill occasionally appear at auctions in various Marketplace; they are not difficult to find if one is willing to look for them.

Second-Order Longevity Pill are much rarer, and they can only be found at large-scale auctions.

"A top-grade defensive magic Law Artifact; worth acquiring."

Lan Chang'an pondered.

Using top-grade magical Law Artifact in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage consumes a significant amount of resources.

Lan Chang'an possesses a powerful Divine Sense Evergreen Art Qi flow in his Evergreen Technique; buying a piece of equipment for self-defense is no problem for him.

At Jade Moon Lake, Lan Chang'an had nothing more important to do.

He helped the Mu Family purchase Second-Order Spirit Beast, brought Foundation Establishment, and killed Young Master Huang... He had done quite a bit of help for the Mu Family.

As for Mu Xiuyun, the two had been lovers in Bamboo Leaf Mountain for several years, which could be considered a secret relationship. They didn't expect anything in return and parted amicably.

In this life, Lan Chang'an takes a rather detached view of romantic relationships, and he doesn't mind lending a helping hand when he has the ability.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment, and Inferior Foundation Establishment Pill.

For Mu Xiuyun, who was over seventy years old and had failed to Foundation Establishment once, it was no different from giving her poison.

At seventy, the Foundation Establishment; the hope is already small.

One failed attempt at Foundation Establishment was like adding insult to injury.

Lan Chang'an's existence had already changed her fate of dying young.

At the very least, they can die a natural death, serving their clan as Second-Order Talisman Master, nurturing successors, surpassing most cultivators.

If one fails to Foundation Establishment at this age, the risk is extremely high, as it will cause significant aging and shorten the remaining lifespan.

Young Master Huang had only recently died.

To avoid arousing suspicion, Lan Chang'an decided to play it safe and stay at the Mu Family for another two months.

By the way, please give some pointers to Mu Bingyun and Mu Ershun.

Mu Ershun just returned to his Lineage a few days ago.

He recently visited Lan Chang'an and brought him some tonics as a token of his respect.

Your Uncle Lu hasn't reached the point where he needs supplements yet.

Lan Chang'an, with a stern face, criticized the young man, but still accepted his kindness.

Seven days after Huang Yu's death.

The law enforcement cultivators from Golden Cloud Valley came to the vicinity of the Mu Family to investigate Liang Shaotian's whereabouts.

Three Foundation Establishment cultivators arrived, including one in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

One of them was Zhang Tieshan.

Upon learning that Lan Chang'an was at Jade Moon Lake, Zhang Tieshan made a special trip to pay him a visit.

Lakeside Courtyard.

Lan Chang'an welcomed the Foundation Establishment youth, whose face was slightly dark and whose appearance was rather rigid, into the house.

"Brother Lu, I was deeply impressed to hear that you had achieved Foundation Establishment at the age of seventy. It's a pity I wasn't in Yellow Dragon Immortal City that day and couldn't offer my congratulations immediately."

Zhang Tieshan sat down and sighed.

He also brought a gift with him during this visit: a Second-Order Monster Beast hide.

"Brother Zhang, did you come here this time to apprehend Liang Shaotian?"

Lan Chang'an asked curiously.

"Brother Lu, you overestimate Zhang."

Zhang Tieshan shook his head with a wry smile.

"Liang Shaotian has become a force to be reckoned with; only Pseudo-Core True Person could handle him. We're just here to gather intelligence."

Upon hearing this, Lan Chang'an was slightly surprised.

Liang Shaotian's rapid growth has exceeded many people's expectations.

However, this person already possessed great fortuitous opportunity and was at least ten years older than Lan Chang'an.

Back then, Lan Chang'an Qi Refining Fourth Layer, and at the age of twenty-seven, Liang Shaotian was already a well-known Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivator.

"Brother Zhang holds an important position in Golden Cloud Valley. Are you aware of the Spirit Vein Dao Field that your sect rents or sells?"

Lan Chang'an took the opportunity to inquire about information about the Spirit Vein Dao Field.

"Oh, Brother Lu, you're interested in that?"

Zhang Tieshan was a little surprised.

Renting Spirit Vein Dao Field is more expensive than renting a house in Yellow Dragon Immortal City.

The Spirit Vein environment of Yellow Dragon Immortal City is fine, but the atmosphere of the mortal world is a bit too strong.

Some high-status Foundation Establishment cultivators prefer elegant cultivation environments and will choose a private Spirit Vein Dao Field.

Having served Talisman Master for so many years, Lan Chang'an had slain the Evil-Faced Flying Eagle and amassed a wealth of spoils, making him naturally quite valuable.

Zhang Tieshan understood the situation.

He took out a Jade Cylinder and told Lan Chang'an the relevant information.

The Spirit Vein information provided by Zhang Tieshan was limited to Golden Cloud Valley, and the content was more detailed, including some inside information.

For example, the advantages and disadvantages of different Spirit Vein Dao Field, and what secrets lie behind them.

"Daoist Lu, there is a mid-grade Second-Order Middle-Grade Spirit Vein that would be very suitable for you."

Zhang Tieshan pondered for a moment and then offered his suggestion.

"Oh, which place?"

"That mid-grade Spirit Vein wasn't mentioned in the previous information because it currently has an owner. It was originally shared by three Foundation Establishment cultivators, but one of them had an accident, leaving a vacancy."

Zhang Tieshan explained.

"Three Foundation Establishment sharing an apartment?" Lan Chang'an hesitated.

Second-Order Middle-Grade Spirit Vein meets his requirements.

Lan Chang'an rented the Dao Field, intending to settle down there long-term and cultivate for at least several decades.

I had never considered sharing an apartment with someone before.

"The location of that Second-Order Middle-Grade Spirit Vein is called ' Wuqi Mountain.' This mountain has three main peaks, each about five or six miles apart, and each peak is inhabited by a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Upon hearing this, Lan Chang'an showed a slight change in expression.

The mountain is divided into three peaks, each with its own cultivation area, without interfering with the others. This significantly reduces the cost of renting Spirit Vein Dao Field.

At the same time, security is better guaranteed.

With three Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators guarding Spirit Vein, they can look after each other, so ordinary Evil Cultivator groups wouldn't dare to make a move.

The premise is that the other two Foundation Establishment cultivators are not in question.

What are the backgrounds of the two Foundation Establishment from Wuqi Mountain?

Lan Chang'an asked.

"These two Foundation Establishment cultivators have impeccable backgrounds; one is an Alchemist, and the other is a formation master. There was originally also a weapon refiner, but he unfortunately perished while exploring a cave, which created a vacancy."

Zhang Tieshan introduced with a smile.

"This vacant room for sharing a third mountain peak isn't open to just any Foundation Establishment cultivator. One must possess a second-tier skill and obtain the consent of the other two owners on the mountain."

So it's an artisan alliance?

Lan Chang'an understood immediately; no wonder Zhang Tieshan said it suited him.

The three craftsmen, each on the same Spirit Vein, during their Foundation Establishment Realm, each take what they need, which can create a certain clustering effect.

For example, if a cultivator goes to Wuqi Mountain to seek elixirs, they can buy some of Lan Chang'an's Talisman along the way.

Where is Wuqi Mountain located?

Lan Chang'an took out a map and, with Zhang Tieshan's explanation, analyzed the geographical location.

Wuqi Mountain is only a few hundred miles away from "Fox Valley," a top-grade Spirit Vein that Lan Chang'an had his eye on a few days ago.

Located in the central-northwest of the Liang Kingdom, it is neither too close nor too far from Yellow Dragon Immortal City, Golden Cloud Valley, the Beast Taming Zhou Family, and Jade Moon Lake.

Lan Chang'an was naturally satisfied with the geographical location.

Second-Order Middle-Grade Spirit Vein meets his requirements.

Lan Chang'an still needs to conduct an on-site investigation to determine the specifics.

Before leaving, Zhang Tieshan left a letter of recommendation for Lan Chang'an.

This is the power of connections within a sect.

The Cultivation World is so vast that ordinary cultivators would find it difficult to access such resources and information in a timely manner.

In the blink of an eye, Lan Chang'an had stayed at Jade Moon Lake for another two months.

During this period, in addition to guiding Mu Bingyun and Li Erqing, Lan Chang'an devoted more energy to studying the inheritance of Puppet.

Using the available materials, Lan Chang'an managed to forge a low-grade first-tier humanoid Puppet.

This humanoid Puppet was covered in patches, tattered and in a terrible state to look at.

Its fighting ability is only enough to bully ordinary people.

Even so, Lan Chang'an's talent for Puppet is quite good.

He learned Puppet in less than three months.

Now, I've stepped into the world of a first-tier Puppet Master.

Lan Chang'an has been studying alchemy for decades, but his skills are still at the first-grade upper level.

After becoming a first-tier Puppet Master, Lan Chang'an did not linger and bid farewell to the Mu Family.

Take care, brother!

Li Erqing's eyes were moist as she and her son Mu Ershun, escorted him all the way out of Jade Moon Lake.

"There's no need to see me off any further. We are both Foundation Establishment cultivators; time will pass, and we will meet again in the future."

Lan Chang'an waved his hand, stepped onto the Flying Boat, and rode away on the wind.

Flying into the sky, Lan Chang'an glanced at the distant bushes.

Within the shrubland.

A young woman in a green dress, with bright eyes, white teeth, and a fair complexion, silently watched the young man in white robes walk away.

"Uncle Lu, take care on your journey."

Mu Bingyun pursed her lips, a hint of melancholy and loss appearing between her solitary, arched brows.

In just two or three months.

The white-clad man, seemingly weathered by time and exuding a serene and tranquil air, left a deep impression on her.

Mu Bingyun recalled her master's evaluation of this person, "He was different from other men his age at the time."

The time we've spent together.

Mu Bingyun did not sense any of the old-fashioned or profound air about Lan Chang'an, who was an elder or Foundation Establishment Ancestor.

On the contrary, this Uncle Lu, in terms of appearance, physique, mentality, and temperament, seemed like a close friend of her age, making her feel at ease, comfortable, and pleasing to the eye.

His speech and demeanor were beyond the level of a young person.

"Master, if you hadn't chosen to stay with the Lineage back then, would the outcome have been different?"

Lan Chang'an headed east.

Over the next two months, we will examine those Spirit Vein Dao Field that are available for rent or sale.

Most of them were unsatisfactory.

There is a small Second-Order Spiritual Vein, which is cheap, but the location is relatively remote. There are no cultivation Lineage or Marketplace around it, and it is a bit far from Yellow Dragon Immortal City.

This day.

Lan Chang'an approached the heartland of the Liang Kingdom and arrived at "Wuqi Mountain," recommended by Zhang Tieshan.

"A small to medium-sized, mid- Second-Order Middle-Grade Spirit Vein."

Lan Chang'an gazed at the misty mountains ahead and sensed the rich spiritual energy emanating from the earth.

In its central area, there are three mountain peaks arranged in a triangular pattern.

Lan Chang'an weaved through the clouds and entered the scenic Wuqi Mountain, heading straight for the three main peaks in the central area.

Whoosh!

On the other side of Wuqi Mountain, a burly, bearded man flew close by on an iron-leaf Iron Leaf Boat.

He is a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

"It was him?"

Lan Chang'an glanced at it and seemed to remember who it was.

"I am Gu Lai, Second-Order Middle-Grade refiner. May I ask your name, fellow Daoist?"

The burly man with a thick beard cupped his hands and squinted at Lan Chang'an.