Chapter 130 Master and Disciple of the Zhao Family
"100th birthday?"
Lu Changan smiled and shook his head. He had no idea of inviting relatives and friends and holding a grand birthday banquet.
The age of one hundred years is a hurdle for low-level monks.
A considerable number of Qi Refining monks do not live to be a hundred years old.
Death in the process, fighting for one's life when young, failure to build a foundation, and various actions will affect lifespan.
Lu Changan guessed that Li Erqing's advance greeting was not only to maintain friendship, but also to show that he had the idea of hosting a grand 100th birthday banquet.
When Li Erqing got married and had children, he liked to hold banquets and celebrate lively.
Li Erqing is two years younger than Lu Changan.
If the eldest brother doesn't celebrate his 100th birthday, he won't be able to pass it.
Lu Changan wrote back to Li Erqing, explaining his situation so that the other party would not have to worry.
On his 100th birthday, he would at most celebrate his birthday privately in the cave instead of holding a grand birthday celebration.
Not long after, Lu Changan received another letter from Jin Yungu.
"Oh? Zhao Siyao is plotting a foundation-building elixir for a female disciple?"
Lu Changan felt moved.
When he was building the foundation of Huanglong Immortal City, Zhao Siyao once mentioned that he had accepted a very qualified female disciple from the Zhao family's hometown.
This female disciple is called Zhao Tan'er, she is two years younger than Mu Bingyun, and she reached the peak of the ninth level of Qi refining three years ago.
As a high-grade spiritual root, Zhao Tan'er originally wanted to try to attack without using the Foundation Establishment Pill, but she thought she was nearly 40% sure.
Zhao Siyao asked her to wait for insurance.
In the letter, Zhao Siyao asked Lu Changan if he had any extra materials when he was planning the Foundation Establishment Pill.
Zhao Siyao had collected half of the materials, but lacked the Mysterious Spirit Fruit or the special demon core, as well as some other materials.
"Hmm? This is an opportunity."
Lu Changan came up with an idea and imitated the two of them who pretended to cooperate in making alchemy.
"If the Foundation Building Pill is refined in the name of Zhao Siyao, it will be safer if I secretly provide the special demon core and other materials."
This time, Zhao Siyao planned to build the foundation elixir for his disciple, which was reasonable and reasonable.
Zhao Siyao is trustworthy, just let her keep the secret.
The worst case scenario is that Zhao Siyao will provide the remaining materials, and she will be given a Foundation Building Pill when the time comes.
Lu Changan has collected most of the materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill. There is no shortage of key main materials, but he lacks a few auxiliary ingredients, one or two of which are relatively scarce.
In this way, Lu Changan saves the need to collect remaining materials and reduces the risk.
Think of this.
Lu Changan wrote a letter to Zhao Siyao, saying that he had a small amount of materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill and asked her to come and get it.
This matter involves confidentiality and is not appropriate to discuss in a letter.
…
A few months later.
Two female cultivators in white arrived at Little Turtle Peak.
One of them, about twenty-five or six years old, has a handsome figure, graceful grace, a fairy skirt, and a calm demeanor.
Another girl has eyebrows like green feathers, beautiful eyes, and skin like white snow, giving her an aura of lightness.
"I've met Uncle Lu."
Zhao Tan'er's teeth were as thick as shells in his mouth, and he saluted brittlely.
"Well, it's a good seedling."
Lu Changan nodded and said in approval.
This woman's qualifications are better than Zhao Siyao's and similar to his previous life.
In Zhao Tan'er, Lu Changan saw some shadows of Zhao Siyao when she was a girl.
In terms of personality, Zhao Tan'er is more lively and less aloof.
Less than half an hour after arriving at Little Turtle Peak, Zhao Tan'er became familiar with Guan Qiaozhi and Mu Bingyun, and started playing with the Xuan Shui Turtle by the pool.
In the cave, Lu Changan and Zhao Siyao talked privately.
"Fellow Daoist Zhao, this is your puppet."
Lu Changan returned an intact turtle puppet to Zhao Siyao.
Two years ago, Zhao Siyao was in danger in a secret realm, leaving only a severely damaged turtle puppet.
Since the precious materials were sold for only half price, Lu Changan later promised to repair the puppet for free.
"Friend Lu Dao is interested."
Zhao Siyao put away the puppet and found that not only had it been repaired, but its quality had also improved. It was close to the second-level mid-grade puppet, and its defense power was even more outstanding.
Chatted for a while.
Zhao Siyao mentioned the plan for this trip:
"After buying those few materials from Fellow Daoist Lu, I plan to take my disciples to Huanglong Fairy City and practice in the Black Mist Mountains. It would be better if I can get a special demon core."
"Fellow Daoist Zhao, are you really willing to let such a good young man take risks?"
Lu Changan couldn't help but laugh.
A high-grade spiritual root, as a disciple of the sect, and with the care of elders, there is no need to take such risks.
Special demon cores are not that easy to find.
Back then, Lu Changan, Zhao Siyao, and the second-level rat demon were lucky enough to get one after going through risks.
"That's not what I thought."
Zhao Siyao said with a smile.
"Tan'er heard about my experience in going to the Black Mist Mountains, and that you, Uncle Lu, at the ninth level of Qi Refining dared to participate in hunting the second-level monsters. These things made her fascinated and wanted to imitate me."
"Have ambition." Lu Changan praised.
"At that time, I will let her control the puppet. As long as it doesn't go too deep, it should be fine."
Zhao Siyao talked about her arrangements.
"Fellow Daoist Zhao, maybe you don't need to go to the Black Mist Mountains..."
Lu Changan changed his message and mentioned the cooperation in refining the Foundation Establishment Pill.
Hearing this, Zhao Siyao's face showed surprise, his eyes flashed with light, and he soon regained his composure.
Regarding the special demon core, Lu Changan said that it was stolen goods bought on the black market and asked her to keep it a secret.
At that time, the elixir will be refined in the name of Zhao Siyao.
With Zhao Siyao's intelligence, he naturally knew that this matter was not that simple.
After the battle in the Black Mist Mountains and the foundation building at an advanced age, she knew that Lu Changan was not an ordinary monk.
"Which alchemist are you going to find, Fellow Daoist Lu? I heard that your Alchemist Lin from Wuqi Mountain is very accomplished." Zhao Siyao said.
Lu Changan did not answer directly, but asked:
"Fellow Daoist Zhao, there should be some alchemy master that I know."
"In Jinyun Valley, there is a second-level high-grade alchemist who has a good relationship with me. You can ask him to help you make alchemy privately."
No better than back then. Zhao Siyao, who has been building a foundation for decades, is considered a senior in Jinyun Valley and now has good connections.
The alchemist she knew was highly proficient in the foundation-building pills, and could often produce three pills.
"Would it be against the sect's rules to ask him to make elixirs?"
Zhao Siyao said: "As long as the key main drugs and scarce materials are not purchased through the door, it will not be considered a violation."
"That's good."
The two discussed some details.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Siyao still planned to take his disciples to the Black Mist Mountains.
Wait for a few months of training and then get the materials from Lu Changan when you come back.
Lu Changan understood that by doing this, Zhao Siyao not only sharpened his disciples, but also helped him cover up, so that the origin of the special demon core could be traced.
Half a day later, Master Zhao Siyao and his disciples left Xiaogui Peak.
Zhao Tan'er was a little reluctant to leave, waving goodbye to Xuan Shuigui and Guan Qiaozhi.
…
half year later.
Zhao Siyao brought his disciples back for training and stayed at Xiaogui Peak for half a day.
During this trip, Zhao Siyao did not obtain a special demon core in the Black Mist Mountains. He only acted in the outer area and killed a weak second-level demon beast.
Because there is no shortage of special demon cores, she does not need to take risks, she can just lead her disciples to practice.
This time, Zhao Siyao brought a piece of information:
"Fellow Daoist Lu, this time we went to the Black Mist Mountains, there was an abnormal increase in the number of monsters in the outer areas. Some groups of monsters in the mountains moved to the outer areas. In a few years, there may be a wave of small monsters brewing."
"Little Beast Tide?"
Wuqi Mountain, where Lu Changan is located, is some distance away from the Black Mist Mountains, so there is no need to worry.
To him, this is not bad news.
When there is a tide of beasts, the sects in the immortal world of Liang Kingdom and the immortal forces near the Black Mist Mountains will organize people to guard the spiritual vein station and kill the monsters.
As more monsters are hunted, the price of talisman materials will decrease, making it easier to buy high-quality materials.
The price of ordinary talismans will drop a bit.
But Lu Changan took the high-end route.
Moreover, he has a long lifespan, so stocking up on mid- to high-quality materials during the trough period can ensure stable long-term profits.
Before leaving, Lu Changan handed over the materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill, including the special demon core, to Zhao Siyao.
He didn't even go to Jinyun Valley together.
Since you choose to trust, this matter will be left to Zhao Siyao.
In addition to believing in Zhao Siyao's character.
The materials for this foundation-building pill were all a windfall that he gained. Even if he lost them, they would not have much impact.
…
Half a month later.
Lu Changan found that Mu Bingyun had been a little anxious recently and her mind was wandering occasionally.
When I was preparing for the preparatory work of drawing symbols, I made a small mistake.
In the pavilion next to the lotus pond.
Mu Bingyun brought tea, and Lu Changan asked her to sit down and chat for a while.
In Xiaoguifeng, Mu Bingyun is essentially an employee.
By assisting in drawing talismans, serving as a maid, and taking care of affairs on the mountain, in exchange for the qualification to practice here, I occasionally received guidance from Lu Changan.
"Uncle Lu, I want to go out for training and seek opportunities to build my foundation."
Mu Bingyun sat stiffly, holding the pleats of her skirt with her bare hands.
"Are you influenced by Master and Disciple Zhao Xianzi?"
"Bingyun was only inspired by them, mainly from Feiyue Lake..."
Mu Bingyun's delicate face showed a worried and uneasy expression.
"Emerald Moon Lake?"
Lu Changan was thoughtful.
In recent years, Li Erqing's lineage has become increasingly powerful in the Mu family.
The authority and power of the Mu family's old lineage are about to be surpassed by Li Erqing's new lineage.
If the Laomai system does not go beyond the foundation-building period, the Feiyue Lake Mu family may really have the surname Li in the future.
Even if the surname Li is not changed, Li Erqing's descendants will basically be in power.
Mu Bingyun's current situation has hit a bottleneck in both her cultivation and fu skills.
My cultivation reached the ninth level of Qi Refining a few years ago, and I have indeed reached the stage of planning to build a foundation.
In terms of talisman art, from the first level to the second level, this step is extremely difficult and will be affected by your cultivation level.
"Whether you are a foundation builder or a second-level talisman master, you must not be in a hurry. If you want to go out for training, Uncle Lu will not stop you and will give you some advice."
Lu Changan said calmly.
"Uncle Lu, please speak."
"You are not capable of actual combat. Think about the time you were attacked in Feiyue Lake."
Hearing this, Mu Bingyun's starry eyes dimmed and she lowered her head and said nothing.
"If you want to go out to practice, you'd better be able to defeat Shoushan's two first-level high-grade puppets, or sustain a hundred breaths of time when the Earth Rock Rat suppresses them in the late first-level."
Lu Changan didn't want to be warm either. After accompanying his old friend for many years, he went out and never returned.
If that were the case, he wouldn't be in a happy mood.
Therefore, give a suggestion.
"Uncle Lu, I listen to you." Although Mu Bingyun was anxious, she also knew her own weight.
The days that followed.
On Little Turtle Peak, there was a woman in a green dress who was fighting against a puppet or a rat demon. Although she failed embarrassingly time and time again, she remained steadfast.
Looking at that stubborn and beautiful figure.
Lu Changan secretly thought: Mu Xiuyun's master and apprentice's savings, plus the support from the Mu family's old lineage, would be no problem if they put together a spiritual stone for the Foundation Establishment Pill.
…
Two months later, Zhao Siyao came to Xiaogui Peak again.
In the cave, she solemnly handed over a jade bottle.
Lu Changan opened the jade bottle and took a look. There were two crystal-colored Foundation Establishment Pills inside.