Chen Changming frowned immediately.
This True Essence Master is really asking for the moon! One Ouyang Qian isn't enough for him, he even wants to recruit the Senior Sister into Cuixia Mountain. This is really asking too much of him.
"Master, is it not enough for me to serve Cuixia Mountain alone?"
Ouyang Qian panicked.
"Times have changed. The situation is different now, and there's nothing I can do about it..."
The True Essence Master deliberately sighed, revealing a troubled expression.
"Like Lv Ziqing Ouyang Qian, am also willing to join Cuixia Mountain. Have you seen enough, Venerable One?"
Lv Ziqing clasped his hands in a fist salute.
The True Essence Master shook his head, his expression solemn, and said, "Fellow Daoists, our Cuixia Mountain is currently in dire straits, and the situation is far from optimistic. We urgently need powerful individuals like you and Fellow Daoist Luo to join our Cuixia Mountain in slaying demons and eliminating evil."
Seeing that True Essence Master had included Lv Ziqing but not him, a Qi Refining cultivator, Chen Changming felt disgusted by Master True Essence Master's character.
" Senior Sister, let's go."
Chen Changming suddenly interrupted.
Walk?
The True Essence Master glared at Chen Changming, then suddenly moved to block the doorway, staring at the four people inside with a half-smile.
Seeing this, Ouyang Qian's face turned bright red.
She suddenly realized that the True Essence Master far more complex than she had imagined, and that this obstacle was forcing them to make a choice.
Otherwise, he would have to resort to drastic measures.
After all, the True Essence Master was a great cultivator at the tenth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, so dealing with the four of them would be extremely easy for him.
Chen Changming's heart sank.
This True Essence Master started acting like a scoundrel, and they really didn't have much of a way out.
"I can agree to serve Cuixia Mountain."
Luo Lan's gaze suddenly hardened, and she said in a deep voice, "However, I have a condition."
Tell me about it.
The True Essence Master laughed.
"My junior brother is of dull talent, but he is about to reach the Foundation Establishment. However, he lacks Foundation Establishment. If the Venerable One is willing to provide ten Foundation Establishment, I am willing to serve Cuixia Mountain for ten years."
Luo Lan said firmly.
" Senior Sister..."
Seeing that his Senior Sister was willing to dedicate herself to Cuixia Mountain in order to raise Foundation Establishment for him, Chen Changming was deeply moved, and his voice choked with emotion.
"Junior brother, don't say anything more."
Luo Lan waved her hand firmly.
Her junior brother rescued her from the treacherous Seven Paths Ridge, so what did it matter that she gave up a mere ten years to obtain the Foundation Establishment he desperately needed?
"Ten pills? I don't have that many. I only have five Foundation Establishment on hand right now..."
The True Essence Master shook his head, feigning difficulty, and said, " Alchemist are scarce these days, and Foundation Establishment are being sold for 100,000 Spirit Stone each. These five Foundation Establishment I have are worth 500,000 Spirit Stone each. Fellow Daoist Luo, how about you extend the time by another five years?"
Another five years added?
Luo Lan was taken aback, then gritted her teeth and said, "Alright, Master, I agree."
"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond; Fellow Daoist Luo, are you willing to swear an oath to Heaven?"
The True Essence Master smiled slightly.
"I do..."
Seeing how cunning the True Essence Master was, Luo Lan had no choice but to make a vow.
The True Essence Master looked at Ouyang Qian and Lv Ziqing and smiled, saying, "Fellow Daoists, we're acquaintances now, so there's no need for oaths."
Ouyang Qian: "..."
She felt extremely sad and suddenly felt sorry for Fellow Daoist Chen.
However, it is good news that True Essence Master is unaware that Fellow Daoist Chen is Body Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage.
If possible, she hoped that Chen Daoyou would never get involved.
True Essence Master waved his hand, and strands of light flew from his fingertips and entered Luo Lan's body.
Luo Lan groaned, and suddenly felt that he could use his long-lost Law Power again, which filled him with joy and surprise.
" Fellow Daoist Luo, I am a man of my word. Please keep these five Foundation Establishment safe."
True Essence Master handed them a small bottle.
Luo Lan took it and examined it. Finding it to be a genuine Foundation Establishment, he nodded slightly, said a polite word, and handed it to his junior brother.
"You've all had a long and arduous journey. Please rest well first. I'll send someone to inform you when it's time to slay those Demonized Beast..."
"True Essence Master smiled.
After saying that, the Foundation Establishment man who was in charge of leading the way led Luo Lan and the others out of the room. After walking around the manor for a while, he arranged for the four of them to stay in two courtyards.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, I'm so sorry."
Ouyang Qian ran over and bowed apologetically.
"These things are beyond our control, but fortunately my Senior Sister's cultivation has recovered, so let's stay at Cuixia Mountain a little longer..."
Chen Changming sighed softly.
Ouyang Qian, tears streaming down her face, and handed over a small bottle.
"This is a Foundation Establishment. I wish Fellow Daoist Chen a speedy Foundation Establishment."
Chen Changming was taken aback.
"Junior brother, just accept it," Luo Lan urged from the side.
"Thank you very much."
Chen Changming sighed and took it.
Ouyang Qian turned and left.
Only Luo Lan and Chen Changming remained in the courtyard.
She stared calmly at Chen Changming and said softly, "Junior Brother, we no longer have a sect. It's not bad for us to rely on Cuixia Mountain now. Don't overthink it. For you, Foundation Establishment is the most important thing right now."
After cautiously observing his surroundings, Chen Changming leaned closer and whispered, "Senior Sister, I now have eleven Foundation Establishment. Can I try to Foundation Establishment?"
"That should be fine."
Luo Lan pondered for a moment before speaking.
At this moment, she was both surprised and delighted. She never expected that her junior brother had collected five Foundation Establishment on his own without saying a word.
Based on the information she had, eleven Foundation Establishment should be enough to help her junior brother break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
"Alright, then I'll begin my Foundation Establishment attempt."
Chen Changming said excitedly.
"Junior Brother, let me tell you some things about Foundation Establishment..." Luo Lan pulled Chen Changming Chen Changming's hand and led him into a room, telling him all her insights and experiences about Foundation Establishment.
Chen Changming benefited greatly.
"Junior brother, I'll protect you outside. Since you've already sensed the Foundation Establishment barrier, it means you're ready. All that's left is for the Foundation Establishment to give you that final push."
Luo Lan said.
"Okay, I understand, Senior Sister."
Chen Changming nodded solemnly, took out a Foundation Establishment, and put it in his mouth.
Luo Lan entered the courtyard, sat cross-legged, and protected her junior brother.
After swallowing a Foundation Establishment, it transformed into a surge of spiritual energy that flowed into the Dantian.
As the spiritual energy surged in his Dantian, Chen Changming clearly felt the invisible, solid barrier within his body.
"Not enough spiritual power!"
A resolute look flashed across Chen Changming's face as he swallowed five Foundation Establishment in one gulp!
A massive amount of spiritual energy gathered in his Dantian, forming towering waves that surged outwards, beginning to assault that invisible barrier.
Boom!
A series of booming sounds resounded within Chen Changming's body.
Sensing the strength of the barrier, it seemed that the power of these six Foundation Establishment was not enough, so he swallowed three more Foundation Establishment!
Boom!
A series of loud roars resounded, and the waves surged forward with astonishing force.
After trying for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they still haven't broken through this barrier!
"Is it really that difficult for someone with my mixed Spirit Root to break through to the Foundation Establishment?!"
Chen Changming gritted his teeth and swallowed the remaining two Foundation Establishment.
A surge of energy welled up in his Dantian, gathering vast spiritual power to form an even more powerful wave that fiercely impacted the invisible barrier!
Boom!
One wave higher than the next!