Sun Yao Reached Foundation Establishment!

This year marked the most aggressive spending since the rise of the Sun Clan.

Autumn Cry Merchant Alliance has been operating for eight years, has become well-versed in its network of nine counties, and has seen steady profit growth...

But of all the Spirit Stone that came into the warehouse, even more went out!

With a list in hand, Sun Mao visited every shop in White Cloud Market.

Spirit Condensing Powder, Meridian Opening Pill, Marrow Cleansing Liquid, Essence Gathering Grass...

They are all spiritual items that assist in Foundation Establishment, ranging in quality from First-Tier Superior-Grade to mid-grade second rank. They are not very expensive when bought individually, but the price of a complete set is quite high!

"Young Master, the price of this batch of Spirit Condensing Powder has increased by 15% compared to last month."

"Purchase."

"There are only three Essence Gathering Grass plants left in stock, and their quality isn't top-notch..."

"I want them all."

Sun Mao didn't haggle. He knew who these things were for, and he knew that time was of the essence; it was just some money.

There will be plenty of opportunities to make money in the future!

But if we miss this opportunity, we'll regret it.

The ten-year agreement has less than two years left.

Three shopping trips have already cost over ten thousand Spirit Stone!

Shi Mo, carrying a full Storage Bag, followed Sun Mao out of the market and headed straight for the gate of White Cloud Temple...

Sun Yao was already waiting at the foot of the mountain.

After several years, her demeanor had changed somewhat; the naivety in her eyes had lessened, replaced by a more composed air, and her white Daoist robe exuded elegance and composure.

At twenty-three or twenty-four, she was already a graceful young woman.

The line of admirers could stretch from the top of White Cloud Temple all the way to the foot of the mountain!

Having Qi Refining Ninth Layer Perfection, Sun Yao is only one step away from advancing to Foundation Establishment. If she successfully advances, she will become a personal disciple of True Person Yunxiao.

In the future, there might even be a glimmer of hope for Core Formation.

At the foot of the mountain, Sun Mao handed several Storage Bag to Sun Yao, offering no pleasantries, only a look of worry on his face:

"Everything is ready. We have six portions of Spirit Condensing Powder, one Meridian Opening Pill, two bottles of Marrow Cleansing Liquid, and three Essence Gathering Grass Grasses."

"I've also prepared over a thousand Spirit Stone for you, as well as some foundation-strengthening pills and spirit fruits."

"I've written down the usage and intervals for taking the pills in the Jade Slip. Remember to read it carefully, and don't be reluctant to part with these precious items."

Sun Yao looked at the Storage Bag, rubbed the seal with her fingers, and looked up at him:

"Are the clan's Spirit Stone enough?"

Whether it's enough or not is a matter for the clan; you should worry about yourself.

Sun Yao remained silent for a moment before finally putting the Storage Bag into her bosom.

"There's one more thing."

Sun Mao deliberately lowered his voice and asked, "Any news from True Person Yun Du's side?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yao nodded slightly. "Master said that if I can solidify my foundation within this year, he will bestow upon me a Foundation Establishment Pill."

Foundation Establishment Pill.

The fact that True Person Yun Du was willing to offer it, given its scarcity and high price, already demonstrates his high regard for Sun Yao...

"Cultivate diligently, don't waste this opportunity."

"Knew."

Sun Yao didn't say anything more, turned and left, but after taking a few steps, she turned back and said, "Please tell Grandpa for me that Yao'er won't let him down."

"Please also tell the old patriarch that Yao'er misses him."

The words were barely out of his mouth when he vanished.

Sun Mao stood at the foot of the mountain, watching his cousin leave. Shi Mo lay beside him, and seeing his melancholy mood, rubbed her head against his hand.

"Mao, let's go."

"You will also Foundation Establishment; on this path of cultivation, you and I will accompany you."

Hearing this, Sun Mao chuckled and patted Shi Mo's head, "You silly goose, you usually ignore me when I talk to you."

"You're comforting me now, you silly goose. Don't worry, the path of cultivation is long, and we'll walk it together..."

"Let's go home!"

When the news reached Hongtian City, Sun Bo'an was in his study, proofreading the cultivation records of his clan's disciples and calculating the balance of this year's income and expenditure.

After listening to Sun Mao's words, he put down his pen and remained silent for a long time.

Yun Du bestows elixir.

This achievement wasn't something that could be bought with the Sun Clan's influence; it was something Sun Yao earned herself, proving that Yun Du and Xiao Yao'er had developed a master-disciple relationship.

This also indirectly proves that Sun Yao does indeed have a talent for cultivation, which is a good thing.

"Clan leader, should we inform the ancestor?"

Sun Bo'an shook his head and declined, saying, "Our ancestor is in seclusion recuperating from his injuries. There's no need to disturb him with such matters. We can report it to him when Yao'er truly breaks through her seclusion."

As he spoke, he stood up, walked to the window, and muttered something under his breath:

"Foundation Establishment at twenty-four... If he truly succeeds, he will be the youngest Foundation Establishment cultivator in our clan's history. Truly a formidable young talent!"

Six months later.

A secret room in the back mountain of White Cloud Temple.

Sun Yao sat cross-legged. On the stone table in front of him, a pill the size of a thumb lay quietly in a jade box...

The pill was pure white with golden patterns on its surface; its quality far Foundation Establishment Pill that of those sold at auction.

If we were to categorize them into different grades, having one of these would definitely make it a top-tier treasure!

Sun Yao calmed herself down and adjusted her state.

Her cultivation experiences over the years flashed through her mind, and she walked each step with extreme caution, not daring to make the slightest mistake.

The days and nights on the back mountain of the Sun Household, the morning bells and evening drums of White Cloud Temple, the spiritual items sent by my cousin, the letters written by my grandfather...

And then there's the old ancestor on the back mountain, the one who taught her from childhood.

Over the years, she has never dared to forget and has always remembered this ancestor who silently protected the entire Lineage and was also her mentor on her path of cultivation.

My mind was in turmoil, but eventually calmed down.

The Foundation Establishment Pill flew into his mouth and entered his stomach, transforming into a warm torrent that spread along his meridians, washing and cleansing him again and again!

The spiritual energy that had accumulated within his body for several years began to surge violently.

For cultivators with Three Spirit Roots, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment is several times more difficult than for those with Dual Spirit Roots or one Spirit Root, as their spiritual energy is chaotic and their five elements clash.

Each meridian is like a battlefield, where the flow of qi Qi and Blood, and spirit surges.

But Sun Yao was too well prepared.

The foundation laid by the Spirit Condensing Powder, the Meridian Opening Pill, the impurities cleansed by the Marrow Cleansing Liquid, the spiritual power gathered by the Essence Gathering Grass...

The medicinal effects of all the auxiliary spiritual items were ignited at this moment by the Foundation Establishment Pill.

The spiritual energy was being compressed, refined, and condensed wildly in the Dantian, all proceeding so smoothly and without the slightest delay...

The next day, early morning.

A sudden surge of spiritual pressure erupted from the back mountain of White Cloud Temple!

The spiritual energy fluctuations spread out in layers, causing the Spiritual Qi within a radius of several miles to stagnate, before surging wildly towards the quiet room.

The vortex of Spiritual Qi surged continuously, then converged and solidified like a waterfall!

Foundation Establishment complete!

True Person Yun Du stood on the high platform in the temple, a smile appeared on his lips the moment he sensed that spiritual pressure...

Sun Yao's decisive and straightforward nature is quite similar to his own, which is why he intentionally cultivated her.

In her, Yun Du seemed to see a bit of himself.

"Guards, convey my decree."

Yun Du stood with his hands behind his back, his voice clear and resonant. "Sun Yao, inner disciple of White Cloud Temple, has cultivated diligently and possesses a resolute character. He has now attained the Foundation Establishment realm."

"From this day forward, you are officially included in my personal lineage, bestowed the title ' Qingyao,' granted the position of Elder, and rewarded with a top-grade magical Law Artifact."

"Furthermore, starting this year, Qingyao will be fully responsible for supervising the collection of taxes from the nine counties under the White Cloud Commandery."

When the imperial edict was issued, the entire White Cloud Temple was in an uproar.

Personal disciple.

Elder in charge.

Tax Supervisor.

What does it mean when these three titles are stacked together?

This means that a Foundation Establishment female cultivator, only twenty-four years old, has stepped into the core power circle of White Cloud Temple!

This also means that the Sun Clan now has a place in the White Cloud Temple.