Trying

Black Sea City.

Yang Fire Peak, Du Household.

Du Qingluo, dressed in a green and red belted dress, arrived at a courtyard on the mountaintop.

"Grandfather, did you call me?"

When Du Qingluo arrived in the courtyard, she saw a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties or fifties with graying temples. She immediately bowed and greeted him.

"Qingluo, come and sit down."

Du Zhenyi smiled and nodded, gesturing for Du Qingluo to sit opposite him.

"You've also broken through to the Qi Refinement Seventh Layer. Very good, very good."

This man, one of the three Foundation Establishment Ancestor of Black Sea City, was now no different from an ordinary grandfather, and was very kind and approachable.

This is completely different from her public persona.

"It was only thanks to the Divine Intent Pill and the Minor Restoration Pill that I was able to break through smoothly."

Du Qingluo sat down with a smile:

"Grandfather, how have you been lately? Is something troubling you?"

"You could talk to Qingluo about it; maybe she has a solution?"

Facing her grandfather, Du Qingluo put aside her usual arrogance and reserve, and smiled warmly, clearly showing that she was very close to her grandfather.

As the most talented member of the younger generation of the Du Household, he was naturally pampered and never lacked resources.

The Du Household's success today is inseparable from this grandfather Foundation Establishment.

What's bothering me?

"It's just a matter between the Fang Household and Li Household; we're used to it."

Du Zhenyi smiled and shook his head. With a flick of his right hand, a red-patterned talisman appeared in his palm, which he gently pushed forward.

"It seems you're quite interested in Wu Song, but he might not be a good match."

"This Blazing Flame True Fire Talisman is equivalent to a full-force attack from Foundation Establishment Middle Stage; it should demonstrate our family's sincerity."

"Cooperating with him is fine, but it's best not to get too close."

Information about Wu Song had already been delivered to him, and he knew everything he had done these past few days.

The cultivators of the Sun Path seem to possess the pure essence of the sun.

The fact that someone at the Qi Refinement Fourth Layer could kill Qi Refinement Seventh Layer, and was not afraid of Qi Refinement cultivator like Fang Mingyuan, is far from being as simple as it seems on the surface.

This person's fate is extraordinary, and the karmic connections involved are likely significant; the Du Household should not get involved with him.

Making some deals is fine, but we absolutely cannot allow our granddaughter to continue her in-depth interactions with Wu Song.

Why...?

Du Qingluo's delicate body trembled, and her voice trembled slightly, as if she didn't quite understand.

Wu Song was strong and handsome.

At less than thirty years old, with a very high probability of successfully Foundation Establishment in the future, and being Rogue Cultivator, isn't she worthy of it?

"The Supreme Yang Dao Lineage has declined, yet this child possesses pure Sun intent; the cause and effect involved are not simple."

"Don't even mention a Qi Refinement cultivator like you; even your grandfather himself could be in danger if he got too deeply involved."

"Our Du Household has come a long way, and we're not afraid of the worst-case scenario."

Du Zhenyi sighed.

The Du Household is currently being secretly suppressed by the Fang Household and Li Household, and cannot afford any further problems.

Now, in Black Sea City, not only has Wu Song, a cultivator of the Sun Path, emerged.

There were also disciples of the Buddhist Land and disciples of the True Person of the Red Pine Sect.

Even disciples of the Sword Sect have come.

As Foundation Establishment cultivator, he couldn't discern whether these True Person Sect disciples had come for any reason other than the Water-Fire Primordial Spirit of Rosy Clouds Island.

We can only try our best to be careful and get through this most dangerous moment.

If you can't afford to offend them, you can always avoid them.

"Grandfather, I... I understand."

Du Qingluo held the Foundation Establishment talisman, remained silent for a long time, and finally nodded in agreement.

Since Grandfather said so, it means the current situation is unclear.

Everything she has is given to her by the Du Household; she can't just think of herself.

She would be uneasy if the Du Household were to fall into a major crisis as a result.

"You've now reached the Qi Refinement Late Stage. You should strive for Qi Refinement Perfection as soon as possible. The Du Household may be counting on you in the future."

"It's a pity that the Water-Fire Primordial Spirit of Rosy Clouds Island couldn't be hidden from those True Person, otherwise I could have tried to seize them for you."

Du Zhenyi felt somewhat regretful.

The Water-Fire Primordial Mother, a spiritual being, was born on Rosy Clouds Island after many years of the fusion of water and fire, but it has nothing to do with these people.

Those sects and Immortal Clan all sent their disciples here for this purpose.

A 30% chance of a breakthrough is indeed tempting.

Breaking through the Qi Refinement Foundation Establishment is a matter of life or death.

This 30% represents a chance for survival.

After all, even the disciples of those Purple Mansion True Person weren't entirely confident, as quite a few of them had already passed away after breaking through to enlightenment.

"Grandfather, you've done enough for the Du Household."

"Because of you, we are who we are today."

Du Qingluo, on the other hand, took it all in stride.

She can't compete for such a spiritual treasure, but that doesn't mean she can't break through to the Foundation Establishment in the future.

One cannot rely on external forces in the cultivation of Tao; the most important thing is oneself.

It's good that you can let it go.

Du Zhenyi smiled and nodded.

The reason why Du Qingluo is so favored is because Du Qingluo has excellent talent and temperament, and has the greatest possibility of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment.

Now it seems that this is indeed the case.

Make a decision when necessary.

"Grandfather, I'll come again next time to chat with you."

Du Qingluo rose and bowed before taking the Foundation Establishment talisman and leaving the courtyard.

Changxing Market.

Xu Fan learned of Du Qingluo's impending arrival through a communication talisman before opening his shop to wait.

During this time, besides cultivating, he also tried to use his True Essence to activate various spells, and the results were indeed very good.

Occasionally, I would stroll through the market and listen to what was happening in Black Sea City.

I've heard that a madman from the Sword Sect has arrived in Black Sea City, and he draws his sword and attacks people at the slightest provocation.

There was also a young monk and a disciple of the True Person of the Red Pine Sect.

The three of them were the most eye-catching and couldn't be hidden at all.

The three people seen in the Luminous Plain Moon Mirror were now all present.

All that's missing is that black dragon.

Therefore, he kept to himself and avoided going out, not wanting to run into these people.

Although he is quite strong now and fully capable of defeating these people.

However, these people have powerful backgrounds and may possess the abilities of Foundation Establishment or even Purple Mansion True Person.

Thinking to himself, Du Qingluo, dressed in a blue and red belted dress, arrived shortly afterward.

This time, however, Du Qingluo's face lacked the enthusiasm she had shown before; she seemed quite restrained.

"Brother Wu, here's the Foundation Establishment talisman you requested."

Du Qingluo took out a talisman from her Storage Bag, placed it on the table, and pushed it over.

"The technique sealed within this talisman is called the Blazing Flame True Fire, a full-force attack from Foundation Establishment Middle Stage."

"Now that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the metal and fire elements, and the imagery of the sun are active, the power of this talisman is even stronger, and its power is considerable."

"Thank you, Miss Qingluo."

Xu Fan picked up the talisman, sensed it briefly, and nodded with satisfaction.

With a flick of his right hand, twenty jade bottles appeared in his Storage Bag, one bottle each of Divine Intent Pill and Minor Restoration Pill.

These pills are no longer effective for him; they cannot increase his cultivation or Divine Sense. Only the Minor Restoration Pill has a healing effect.

Within the Mystic Yang Sect, obtaining elixirs by exchanging them for demon cores is not difficult.

Taking advantage of the difference in demand between the two realms, they exchanged readily available elixirs for powerful talismans that were unavailable in the Divine Continent of the Vast Land.

"Brother Wu's alchemy skills are becoming more and more proficient; he can easily refine so many."

Du Qingluo was also quite surprised when she saw the twenty bottles of pills.

Even though the Divine Intent Pill has little effect on her now, it is still useful, allowing her to reach the Qi Refinement Eighth Layer Divine Sense.

Taking more Minor Restoration Pill will significantly shorten the time needed for a breakthrough.

"Practice makes perfect."

Xu Fan smiled and waved his hand, then asked:

"I've heard that many True Person disciples have arrived in Black Sea City, and their destination is also Rosy Clouds Island."

"Are you planning to eliminate that Foundation Establishment Black Dragon together?"