Ruyan

Zhang Zhonghu claimed to have taken a Nascent Soul as his master, and his cultivation level improved rapidly, reaching the Qi Refining Ninth Layer Great Perfection in just seven years.

Now he is about to Foundation Establishment. In the last "Nine-Lock Azure Terrace" secret realm, he obtained multiple portions of Gold Jade Lingzhi. He handed them over to his sect in exchange for a large amount of contribution points and also gained the qualification to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pill.

He certainly has more than one Foundation Establishment Pill. The fact that he's offering a Gold Jade Lingzhi for him to refine is not only because of his secret guidance, but also because of some genuine affection involved.

After seeing Zhang Zhonghu off, Fang Yu immediately started refining pills.

Several months later, four pills were completed, all of them of high quality. He immediately kept three and sent the remaining one to Zhang Zhonghu's cave abode.

"Fortunately, I fulfilled my mission and managed to successfully complete the elixir, but only this one was made!"

"It's alright. You succeeded on your first attempt at refining Foundation Establishment Pill, which shows you do have talent!"

Zhang Zhonghu was clearly surprised that Fang Yu was able to successfully refine it. However, he then announced that he would be going into seclusion to attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment Foundation Establishment. Fang Yu congratulated him on his success and then returned to his cave abode.

Three months later, Fang Yu received news that Zhang Zhonghu had successfully Foundation Establishment and been promoted to inner disciple. He then received an invitation to attend Foundation Establishment gathering to celebrate.

On the day of the small meeting, Fang Yu brought several newly refined second-tier spirit pills to the venue.

As soon as he entered, he sensed a series of extremely powerful auras. Looking around, he saw that more than a hundred Foundation Establishment disciples had gathered in the venue.

'This Nascent Soul cultivator's disciple has successfully Foundation Establishment; his status is indeed impressive, as so many inner disciple have come.'

Fang Yu thought to himself, and followed the maid who was leading the way with a slightly restrained air. Soon he passed through the seats for the Qi Refining Realm and entered the Foundation Establishment area, and then came to a table near the main table.

"Jiang Yao, you're here too!"

Before he could even sit down, someone greeted him.

"Okay!" Fang Yu nodded, glanced at everyone, and sat down at the table.

This table is basically filled with people who started their training together. Now, more than ten years have passed, and their cultivation levels are quite different. The highest level is the Qi Refining Late Stage, while the lowest is him, who has just entered the Qi Refining Middle Stage.

Zhang Zhonghu's ability to invite these disciples from the same region is a sign of consideration for past relationships. At least after today, as long as they don't cause trouble, no one will target them.

"I never expected that Zhonghu would be the first among us to reach the Foundation Establishment!"

"Yes, to be able to Foundation Establishment with Low-Grade Spirit Root is practically one in ten thousand!"

"I thought that Wu Youtian would be the first among our group of disciples to Foundation Establishment, but I never expected that he would die in the secret realm. It's truly a cruel twist of fate!"

"How can Wu Youtian be compared to Zhonghu..."

"..."

The group chatted casually, with the conversation mostly revolving around Zhang Zhonghu and Wu Youtian.

After chatting for about half an hour, one after another, maids filed out, carrying various spiritual fruits, Spirit Cuisine, spiritual wines, and spiritual teas that shimmered with spiritual light, and placed them on the table one by one.

Everyone's eyes widened immediately.

For disciples in the Qi Refining Realm, the price of this Spirit Cuisine is relatively high, and it can only satisfy their appetite without much help to their cultivation. Rather than spending contribution points to buy Spirit Cuisine, it would be better to buy more pills to improve their cultivation.

Fang Yu poured himself a cup of spiritual tea, took a sip, and nodded slightly. It was worth it for him to have taught Zhang Zhonghu the art of tea. The quality of this spiritual tea was excellent, with a pure and mellow taste and a hint of sweetness. It was a top-grade spiritual tea.

As soon as the Spirit Cuisine was served, Zhang Zhonghu and several Foundation Establishment disciples dressed in matching robes arrived one after another. After going through the formalities of speaking and offering toasts, they announced the start of the feast, and the scene immediately became lively as the cultivators eagerly began to eat.

However, it was only these Qi Refining Realm disciples who paid more attention to Spirit Cuisine, while the Foundation Establishment Realm disciples mostly chatted while eating.

"Star-Splayed Peak! Fairy Ruyan has come to offer her congratulations, presenting a third-tier array plate, ' Myriad Manifestations Return to One Array '!"

Suddenly, a shout came from outside, startling everyone present, who all looked towards the entrance.

"Fairy Ruyan has actually arrived!"

"I never expected that Fairy Ruyan from Star-Splayed Peak would also come to celebrate!"

"I've heard that Fairy Ruyan is True Disciple being groomed by the Star-Splayed Peak lineage!"

"Not only is she True Disciple, but she's also one of the four most beautiful young ladies in our sect, possessing extraordinary beauty!"

"..."

Fang Yu also looked towards the entrance, listening to the discussions around him. The Foundation Establishment disciples, who had been quite indifferent before, now seemed even more excited than the Qi Refining Realm disciples, and all eyes were on the entrance.

In just a few breaths, several figures entered the venue. The first one was a beautiful woman who walked in unhurriedly. Her exquisite face made Fang Yu pause in surprise.

'What a beauty!'

Fang Yu thought to himself, his gaze following the Fairy Ruyan, and then he found that a faint desire was rising in his heart.

'This woman actually aroused my lust!'

Fang Yu was greatly shocked, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Since being captivated by the "White Bone Sarira" and its White Bone Contemplation, he has never been attracted to any woman. No matter which woman he looks at, she is just a skeleton, and he cannot muster any desire for her at all.

But now, just seeing Fairy Ruyan's face ignited his desire, and he immediately understood that the key to breaking free from the influence of the ' White Bone Contemplation ' lay with this woman.

"Welcome Fairy Ruyan!"

Zhang Zhonghu had already stood up and, along with some Foundation Establishment from the surrounding area, went to greet them.

"Junior Brother, it is your great joy to have achieved Foundation Establishment! As your senior sister, it is only natural that I have come to offer my congratulations. I hope you will not find my small gift offensive!"

The voice of Fairy Ruyan was just like her name, ethereal as Ruyan, making listeners feel as if they were in a dream, and further arousing Fang Yu's desire.

"Senior Sister's ' Myriad Manifestations Return to One Array ' is a third-tier formation, far too precious. Please take it back, Senior Sister. I truly dare not accept it!"

"If my junior brother doesn't accept me, wouldn't that break my heart?"

"..."

Zhang Zhonghu and Fairy Ruyan exchanged a few words, and then Zhang Zhonghu said, "Please take a seat, Senior Sister!" He led her to the main table, and after some polite refusals, she finally sat down next to Zhang Zhonghu.

Fang Yu looked at the Fairy Ruyan and began to calculate with his hand hidden in his sleeve. In just a moment, he had figured out all the details about her.

[Fairy Ruyan, with a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation level, whose real name is Liu Ruyan, is the current peak master of Xingluo Peak, a late-Nascent Soul cultivator, and the granddaughter of Elder Tianyan. She is proficient in array formations and is already a third-tier array master, as well as a contender for the Eight Meridians True Discipleship.]

'This woman immediately unleashed a third-tier array plate, clearly intending to win over Zhang Zhonghu of the Seven Ingenious Workshop lineage, to gain his support, and to prepare for future competition for the True Disciple!'

Fang Yu's mind raced, his gaze towards Liu Ruyan growing increasingly fervent. 'I must find a way to get close to this woman and use her to break the ' White Bone Contemplation's' Divine Ability.'