Chapter 119 Building the Foundation with No Regrets
As his cultivation progressed, Lu Changan consolidated it a little and cultivated the treasure talismans on a daily basis.
Thirteen treasure talismans were spread out on the spiritual wood table.
Two years ago, he participated in a private trade fair near Wuqi Mountain during the foundation-building period, and was lucky enough to buy a piece of second-grade high-grade spiritual wood, which he then made into four treasure talismans.
The earliest three treasure talismans have been cultivated for nearly twenty years.
These three talismans are vaguely beyond the scope of second-level high-grade talismans and are comparable to the lowest quality talismans.
A good talisman can be 30% as powerful as the original talisman.
If the magic weapon in the later stage of elixir formation is used as the original form, its power can pose a threat to the fake elixir.
The cost of refining a talisman is very high, and the power of the talisman will be weakened for a period of time, so few real people are willing to do it.
As a foundation-building monk, Lu Changan spent about twenty years cultivating entry-level talismans, which was very cost-effective.
"However, the materials of these treasure talismans are only second-level high-grade materials. Due to their limited potential, the speed of enhancement will gradually decrease in the future."
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A few days later, Lu Changan came out of customs.
The mysterious water turtle behind him followed, breathing in the remaining breath.
As Lu Changan's cultivation level improved, the growth rate of Xuan Shui Turtle increased slightly.
After walking out of the cave, the black water turtle ran towards the lotus pond.
It looked left and right, but did not see the familiar Guan Qiaozhi.
Mu Bingyun on the other side controls the puppet, performs the small cloud and rain technique, and manages the medicinal field with the rock rat.
In the past three years, Guan Qiaozhi has been practicing diligently and retreating from time to time to prepare for foundation building.
Part of the work of taking care of the mountain is shared by Mu Bingyun.
Mu Bingyun was silent and spoke little. Due to the drawing of talismans, her spiritual consciousness was refined, making it easier to control the puppet.
Lu Changan was sitting in the pavilion beside the lotus pond, feeling content and contented, looking at the scenery on the mountain and the golden spiritual valley in the distance.
"Uncle Lu."
After just sitting for a while, a girl in a green dress with a face as clear as snow brought tea and said softly.
Lu Changan nodded and took the spirit tea.
The previous Mu Bingyun was not this considerate.
She has outstanding talent, good talisman skills, and her master is a second-level talisman master. She is regarded as a proud girl in the clan.
In addition, he has a relatively solitary personality and has no habit of serving others.
Such a change occurred not only under the influence of others, but also under the influence of Guan Qiaozhi.
Half a day later.
Guan Qiaozhi finished her training and came over to see Lu Changan.
"How are the preparations for foundation building?"
Under Lu Changan's gaze, Guan Qiaozhi felt a little embarrassed and lowered her head with a guilty conscience:
"Brother Lu, I am still some distance away from the peak of the ninth level of Qi refining."
"To attack foundation building, you don't necessarily have to reach the peak of Qi refining. Mental state and physical age are very important."
Lu Changan could see that Guan Qiaozhi lacked confidence.
"I prepare for another year, and I will be more confident."
Guan Qiaozhi mustered up her courage and lightly clenched her pink fists.
"To attack the foundation, you must have a firm Taoist heart and move forward indomitably."
Lu Changan encouraged.
Wait another year and Guan Qiaozhi will be fifty-nine years old, which is within the acceptable range.
Since following Lu Changan, Guan Qiaozhi's practice has been stable and her body has been well maintained. There has been no hidden disease or damage to her foundation.
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Two months later.
Shi Manrong returned from outside and sent a transmission note, inviting Lu Changan to go to his house to talk.
After the transaction three years ago and in-depth communication, the two became more familiar with each other.
"The restriction on this woman will be triggered in up to two years."
Lu Changan saw this and did not refuse, and came to Xiaopanfeng's cave.
When we met today, Shi Manrong looked haggard, her makeup was not as refined as before, and her hair was a little messy, giving her a lazy look like a beautiful woman.
"Friend Lu Dao, please chat with me for a few words."
In the tea room, Shi Manrong had a warm voice, forced a smile, and lifted the wine pot.
The two had a few drinks and chatted slowly.
Shi Manrong nestled in his arms, her dress and shirt were neat and tidy, without the temptation of the past.
Lu Changan knew that this woman was just looking for a temporary spiritual harbor to express her feelings.
Or it may show weakness and arouse the sympathy of others.
"I have thought of various ways...even the fake alchemy monks can't break the restriction of the connection between the sea of consciousness."
Shi Manrong's eyes dimmed and he said bitterly.
To ask others to break the ban, you must also let go of the sea of consciousness, quite openly reveal all your secrets, and trust others unconditionally.
"Fairy Master, your cultivation has reached the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. With your second-level high-grade formation attainments, you have studied the restrictions on the Sea of Consciousness and learned by analogy, there should be a glimmer of hope."
Lu Changan consoled him.
"Do you have any insights, Fellow Daoist Lu?" Shi Manrong buried her face in his chest and turned her clear eyes slightly.
"In the world of cultivating immortals, there are many ways to break restrictions, such as certain special magic weapons and talismans. There are also conflicts between restrictions..."
Lu Changan appropriately expressed some opinions.
"The restriction system is the same as the formation system. Master Fairy might as well think about what methods there are to break the formation. The same is true for the restriction system."
Without the arrival of the second generation of the Nine Seal Monument, Lu Changan would not be able to resolve this restriction.
However, he might as well provide some ideas and tips.
At least he knows which methods are not feasible and which ones are promising.
Shi Manrong listened carefully and occasionally showed a thoughtful look.
Lu Changan's insights couldn't help her directly, but they could trigger some inspiration.
"Lu Lang, if there is really no chance, can you help me leave a seed?"
Suddenly, Shi Manrong chuckled and said half truthfully.
"If this happens, I am willing to give you all my life's inheritance and mantle."
Lu Changan's face twitched slightly, and he waved his hand and said, "Lu is not interested in having children."
"As long as Fairy Master pays a lot of money to have a son, I believe many monks will flock to her."
"Hmph! You're such a heartless person."
Shi Manrong glanced at him lightly, seeming a little sullen.
"Lu Mou retreated first, lest your ex-husband come to visit us again."
Lu Changan stood up and said.
Before leaving, Shi Manrong hugged him tenderly from behind.
"Lu Lang, I heard that there is a rare forbidden talisman that has miraculous effects on most forbidden places. Do you know about it?"
"This kind of forbidden forbidden talisman does exist, but it only applies to regular restrictions, excluding the restrictions connected to the sea of consciousness. Unless it is a customized forbidden forbidden talisman for the soul type, it must be at least level three to be safe."
Lu Changan answered.
Shi Manrong hummed slightly, his expression slightly disappointed.
She let go of her hand and prepared to send Lu Changan out of the cave.
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"Manrong, I have something important to see you for!"
Outside Xiaopan Peak, an urgent man's voice came.
"The Chen family is in crisis, and you must come forward..."
"Leave him alone." Shi Manrong's eyes turned cold.
"Shi Manrong! How can you be ungrateful and indifferent to the family that raised and cultivated you?"
Chen Sheng shouted outside for a long time.
Lu Changan couldn't go out directly.
I was also bored, so I stayed with Master Xianzi for more than an hour to pass the time.
Outside.
Chen Sheng's throat almost became hoarse.
Seeing that Shi Manrong didn't respond, he went to Xiaogui Peak a few miles away and shouted.
Lu Changan was not at Xiaogui Peak, so he naturally did not respond.
"Lu Changan! Did you go to Man Rong's house? It's a shame that Chen trusts you so much."
Chen Sheng shouted angrily, with a suspicious expression on his face.
Lu Changan was unfazed by this and took it for granted.
Chen Sheng was very suspicious.
Several peak masters on Wuqi Mountain, as long as they were male foundation builders, including some male cultivators in the Qi refining stage, were all suspected.
Lu Changan was not spared and was also listed as a suspect a few years ago.
At this time, it was getting late.
"You can go through the back door."
Shi Manrong wiped the sweat from his forehead and said to Lu Changan.
"good."
Lu Changan knew the flaws and secret doors in Xiaopanfeng's mountain-protecting formation.
He left through a hidden secret door in the back mountain.
Then, go around in the other direction and fly to Xiaogui Peak.
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"Lu Changan! Come out here——"
Halfway through Chen Sheng's words, someone tapped him on the shoulder.
"Brother Chen, are you looking for me?"
A plain male voice came.
Chen Sheng staggered.
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and the dignified Foundation-Building monk was unexpectedly touched behind his back silently.
"Brother Lu."
"This is a misunderstanding. I thought you went to Man Rong's house just now."
Looking at the man in white in front of him, Chen Sheng stabilized his figure and forced a smile on his face, without any trace of the arrogance he had just now.
Lu Changan was able to approach silently because his cultivation was desolate, his magic power was mottled and impure, and he lost his vigilance.
"Brother Chen, I see that your steps are frivolous and your Yang Yuan is losing money. Have you been... recently?"
Chen Sheng's reaction was a bit loud. He hurriedly interrupted Lu Changan and glanced at Xiaopanfeng.
"Brother Lu, don't bother me. Chen will go back first..."
In the blink of an eye, Chen Sheng left in despair.
Lu Changan was not surprised at all. This man was known to be a shameless scoundrel who bullied the weak and feared the strong.
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More than half a year later.
The aura of heaven and earth above Xiaogui Peak was making unusual movements.
Ten days later, the outline of a spiritual energy vortex emerged, trembling slightly.
"Is someone building a foundation?"
The other two main peaks, as well as the attached Qi Refining monks, looked towards Little Turtle Peak.
In the foundation-building period, second-level spiritual veins found in various parts of the Liang Kingdom are not uncommon.
Ordinary monks can't afford the Foundation Building Pill, but they can buy the much cheaper "Pulse Protection Pill", and they should drink it before they get old.
The Pulse Protecting Pill can only protect the Dantian meridians, reduce the risk of death, and does not increase the success rate.
Only a few lucky ones can succeed.
call!
In the sky, the outline of the spiritual energy vortex suddenly collapsed.
"Failed."
The other two main peaks, Lin Ye and Shi Manrong, are paying close attention secretly.
They knew that the person who attacked the foundation was Guan Qiaozhi.
I am not sure whether I used the Pulse Protecting Pill or the Foundation Building Pill.
As a concubine, it would be good to get a pulse-protecting pill.
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Inside the secret room of the cave.
"Brother Lu, I'm sorry! I was of no use and wasted the Foundation Establishment Pill."
Guan Qiaozhi's face was pale, showing loss and shame.
"Don't blame yourself. With your qualifications and at this age, you are taking inferior foundation-building pills. Failure is normal."
Lu Changan placed his palm on Guan Qiaozhi's back.
Guan Qiaozhi's attack failed and suffered backlash. He had just stepped in to protect her and help with treatment.
Lu Changan used the Evergreen Secret Technique and consumed a very small amount of lifespan to conduct a certain test.
"It worked! The backlash injuries were healed and smoothed out in time, avoiding damage to the foundation and serious damage to the vitality."
Lu Changan thought to himself.
In other words, if there is the protection of Evergreen Secret Technique, and the attack on the foundation builder fails, it will have little impact on the foundation.
After a few months of training, you will regain your energy and be able to continue your impact.
Can this situation apply to pill formation?
"Brother Lu, I have no regrets for being able to reach this point. If I stay in Huanglong Immortal City, I won't even have such a chance, and I won't even be able to advance to the late stage of Qi Refining."
Guan Qiaozhi's eyes were filled with tears.
"Take this bottle of secret medicine and cultivate yourself for a while."
Lu Changan didn't say anything more, took out a medicine bottle and gave instructions.
A year ago, he saw that Guan Qiaozhi's belief in attacking the foundation was not strong enough.
The inferior foundation-building elixir is indeed less effective.
Furthermore, Guan Qiaozhi was promoted to the seventh level of the Qi Refining Stage and had taken level-breaking elixirs.
"Brother Lu, I heard that the attack on the foundation failed, my vitality was severely damaged, and I will age quickly..."
Guan Qiaozhi suddenly covered her face in sadness and cried, not daring to look at Lu Changan.
"The backlash of failed foundation building can be severe or light, and it varies from person to person."
Lu Changan said with relief.
"Your symptoms are relatively mild, and you are not that old when you hit Foundation Establishment. With my support and secret medicine, it will not cause rapid aging."
"It seems true?"
Guan Qiaozhi took out the mirror and looked at it for a while. Her face remained the same, and her tears turned into smiles.