Lu Changan put away the two Foundation Building Pills, feeling very relieved.
This time they collaborated to make elixirs and produced three elixirs, but Lu Changan did not come to the scene in person.
If Zhao Siyao had a little more thought, it would be within common sense to say that the alchemist's performance was average and only produced two pills.
The two have known each other since they were young, and have been friends for eighty years. This trust even exceeds that of some siblings.
"Friend Lu Dao, I'm going back first."
After Zhao Siyao delivered the elixir, he left immediately without staying.
Lu Changan knew that she wanted to build a foundation and protect the law for Zhao Tan'er.
Three months later.
Lu Changan received a letter from Zhao Siyao and learned that Zhao Tan'er successfully established the foundation.
In the letter, Zhao Siyao expressed his gratitude on behalf of his apprentice.
Lu Changan did not tell Mu Bingyun this news to avoid a gap in her heart.
In the past few months, Mu Bingyun often competed with two puppets or rock rats.
After repeated failures, her mentality gradually settled down.
…
Time flies, nearly two years have passed.
The small turtle peak, which has always been green and verdant, is decorated with some festive elements, such as red lanterns, flowers and couplets.
Inside the secret room of the cave.
"A hundred years old..."
Lu Changan slowly finished his work, feeling that the mana in his body was approaching the upper limit of the early stage of foundation building.
It is estimated that in another two years, we will reach the peak of the early stage of foundation building and hit the middle stage of foundation building.
After cultivating the treasure talisman, Lu Changan left the secret room.
"Brother Lu, I wish you a prosperous sun and moon, and a long and prosperous spring."
"Uncle Lu, I wish you a prosperous future."
Guan Qiaozhi and Mu Bingyun waited for a long time, carrying trays and presenting birthday cakes, birthday peaches, and longevity flowers.
"I accept your good wishes."
Lu Changan smiled warmly and took a few symbolic bites.
The cave was decorated with some festive elements and was more lively than usual.
On that day, some birthday guests came one after another to Xiaogui Peak.
The other two peak masters of Wuqi Mountain, Shi Xianzi and Lin Danshi, as well as the housekeeper Lan Lin, came over immediately to congratulate him.
Everyone who congratulated them brought some gifts.
Including Mu Bingyun and Guan Qiaozhi.
Guan Qiaozhi sewed a navy blue robe for Lu Changan.
Mu Bingyun gave me a natural spiritual bead that had been cultivated and polished for many years.
The gifts given by the two of them were not very expensive, but they were both thoughtful.
"Bingyun, please go back to Feiyue Lake."
Lu Changan thought of something and ordered.
"Yes, Uncle Lu."
Mu Bingyun's clear eyes were moist, she bowed, packed some things, and flew out of the Little Turtle Peak.
Look at the woman's back.
Lu Changan knew that he was not the only one who wanted to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Two years ago, Mu Bingyun asked for a life-extending pill from Alchemist Lin, and he also knew about it.
Until noon.
Li Erqing came with his son Mu Ershun and grandson Mu Congren to congratulate him.
Li Erqing has a stout figure and a rosy face, but has a Mediterranean hairstyle on his head. His sunken eyes have a deep and restrained look.
Compared to the past, he has the calm and majestic look of a family ancestor.
"Brother, I wish you eternal immortality."
Li Erqing's eyebrows stretched, and the corners of his mouth instinctively opened, regaining a little of his former sense of simplicity.
"Uncle Lu..."
Mu Ershun and Mu Congren bowed and congratulated.
Mu Ershun's body is slightly stooped, and he already looks like an old man. His actual age is less than twenty years younger than Lu Changan.
Such an eighty-year-old man bowed to congratulate a young man who looked about twenty years old.
Mu Ershun is already the fourth generation living under the same roof.
If Li Erqing doesn't bring him here this time, it will be difficult for Lu Changan to see him in the future.
Mu Congren looks like a handsome young man in his twenties, with a slight resemblance to Li Erqing between his eyebrows.
He is Li Erqing's most talented grandson, much younger than Mu Bingyun, and his cultivation level is close to the ninth level of Qi Refining.
The three generations of Li Erqing each sent congratulatory gifts, which were of great value and full of sincerity.
…
Half an hour later.
Four breaths of the foundation-building period flew from outside Wuqi Mountain and landed on Xiaogui Peak.
Two of them are in the middle stage of foundation building, and the other two are in the early stage of foundation building.
They are the four foundation-building monks from Jinyun Valley:
Zhang Tieshan, Zhao Siyao, Zhao Taner, Lin Lu.
Lu Changan came out to greet him and first greeted his two peers, Zhang Tieshan and Zhao Siyao.
At this time, Lu Changan discovered Zhang Tieshan's cultivation level, vaguely touched the late stage of foundation building, and was slightly ahead of Zhao Siyao.
"I wish Uncle Lu the evergreen pines and cypresses and a long life." Zhao Tan'er's eyes were lively and her tone was brisk.
“I wish Lu Bo Longma’s spirit and longevity.”
Lin Lu sounded respectful and sent a congratulatory gift.
"You are interested."
Lu Changan gave a few simple words of encouragement, but he did not rely on his elders to show off his abilities.
In terms of seniority, the two of them are lower than him.
But in terms of cultivation, they are at the same level, and there is no difference in status.
Especially Zhao Tan'er, if his practice goes smoothly, he may be able to surpass Lu Changan in the future.
In the main hall of the cave, the housekeeper Lan Lin sent two maids to help Guan Qiaozhi entertain the guests.
Lu Changan's birthday banquet was just a simple family banquet. No invitations were sent out to outsiders. All the visitors were friends, juniors and neighbors who came spontaneously.
Some people did not stay long, such as Zhang Tieshan, who sat for half an hour and then left.
Before evening, the birthday congratulators had almost left.
Li Erqing has three generations of ancestors and grandsons, and he will be the last one to survive.
In the study room of Dongfu, Lu Changan and Li Erqing talked alone for a long time.
"Brother, what do you think of the current situation of Feiyue Lake? If I don't do well, you can scold me."
Li Erqing's eyes flickered slightly, as if he lacked confidence.
"Brother, I have no idea. You did the right thing."
Lu Changan smiled.
Hearing this, Li Erqing couldn't help but be surprised.
After all, as a son-in-law, he is now mainly a guest in the Mu family, which is a bit unethical.
Lu Changan has left Feiyue Lake long ago and has no debts, including old personal relationships.
In contrast, he and Li Erqing have a good personal relationship.
Even if Li Erqing really annexes the Mu family, it won't be a big deal, since they are all of Mu family's blood anyway.
"By the way, the Mu family has not cultivated any new foundation builders in these years?"
Lu Changan asked.
He had discussed with Li Ergou at the beginning that the most effective way to stabilize Feiyue Lake was to have the old lineage of the Mu family cultivate a foundation-building person as soon as possible.
"It's my younger brother who is incompetent." Li Erqing said ashamedly.
Many years ago, his original intention was to cultivate a foundation-building member of the Mu family lineage.
It's a pity that the clan of his descendants is so large that it will inevitably divide the clan's few resources, making it impossible to concentrate on things.
"If the old lineage of the Mu family gives birth to a new foundation-building period, how will you feel about it?"
Lu Changan said calmly.
He has two Foundation-Building Pills in his hand, which are not suitable for sale at auction. If he finds them by unfamiliar forces, the risks and variables will be greater.
It's best to trade with a knowledgeable force or monk.
"My little brother is willing to help." Li Erqing said firmly.
Lu Changan nodded, believing what he said now.
…
After nightfall.
Lu Changan and Guan Qiaozhi were the only ones left in the cave.
Guan Qiaozhi used magic to clean the cave and helped Lu Changan take a bath.
Lu Changan glanced at her. His magic power was loose, thick but not refined.
"In the past few years, your practice has slacked off."
Under normal circumstances, Guan Qiaozhi failed in her attempt to build the foundation nine years ago. If she practiced diligently in the future, she would have maintained her cultivation at the peak of the ninth level of Qi refining.
Guan Qiaozhi's palms that were rubbing her back stiffened slightly, and she said softly:
"Brother Lu, I am sixty-eight years old, and my qualifications are dull. No matter how hard I practice, it will be useless. Why not serve you well, and Xuan Shui Turtle..."
Lu Changan was silent for a moment.
As early as the last time he attacked the foundation, he discovered that Guan Qiaozhi was ambitious and lacked faith.
If it were placed at the Huanxin Platform, the third level of Jinyun Valley, where the state of mind and will were measured, it would probably rank lower.
Even so, he still gave Guan Qiaozhi the Foundation Building Pill to increase the hope of foundation building.
"Sixty-eight years old, my cultivation is in ruins, I have lost my spirit..."
Lu Changan sighed secretly.
He said: "Qiaozhi, you have served me for decades, what else do you wish for in this life?"
He added: "Except for that request."
In the early years, when I first arrived at Xiaogui Peak.
Guan Qiaozhi's wish was to conceive Lu Changan's heir, but after being disappointed again and again, she gave up.
"Well, let me think about it..." Guan Qiaozhi put her hand on her cheek and said thoughtfully.
"After a few years, I want to go back to my birth parents' hometown and my master's hometown to have a look. If there are any orphans, I can help adopt them. It can be considered as a good deed."
"Um."
Lu Changan nodded and said nothing.
Whether Guan Qiaozhi continues to stay in Xiaoguifeng or goes to the secular world to enjoy glory and wealth, he will let him be free.
…
Two months later.
Mu Bingyun returned to Xiaogui Peak and first asked Lu Changan to say hello.
"How good is your master?"
"It's still fine. I took the longevity pill." Mu Bingyun replied.
Lu Changan didn't ask any further questions.
When she came back this time, Mu Bingyun had stronger faith, as if she had been inspired by something.
After finishing her work, she immediately went to the Earth Rock Rat, who suppressed his cultivation and strength, to spar.
You can't challenge puppets often, because they consume spiritual stones.
The rock rat worked hard without complaining and would not hurt her.
…
Little Turtle Peak, time passes and the stars change.
The silhouette of Mu Bingyun sweating, controlling magic weapons, and casting spells gradually became smoother and more sassy.
Until a certain day.
Bang! Click!
Mu Bingyun's magical weapon was as fast as lightning and cut off the necks and abdomen of the two puppets.
"It's done!" The voice of joy echoed in Xiaogui Peak.
At this time, her cultivation has reached the peak of the ninth level of Qi refining, and her energy and spirit are strong.
"Bingyun, congratulations!"
Guan Qiaozhi came over with a smile.
Looking at the broken remains of the puppet that fell to the ground, she frowned slightly and said worriedly:
"Bingyun, you broke Brother Lu's puppet. According to the rules of the mountain, you have to compensate for the spiritual stone."
Mu Bingyun was startled and was about to speak.
At this time, she faintly sensed a powerful aura of mana, which increased sharply in the cave.
…
Cave, secret room.
Lu Changan closed his eyes and practiced his martial arts, and the emerald-green lake of mana in his body expanded greatly.
The mana fluctuations lingering around it contain vitality, the mystery of time, and the fragrance of vegetation.
"One hundred and two years old, middle stage of foundation building."
After a long time, Lu Changan opened his dark eyes, feeling happy both physically and mentally, and chuckled happily.
It took a total of thirty-two years, from the early stage of foundation building to the middle stage of foundation building.
This progress is much faster than that of Li Erqing, who has low-grade spiritual roots.
But among foundation-building monks, regardless of small realm bottlenecks, the progress is considered slow.
This is because most of the foundation building period starts with middle-grade spiritual roots, and high-grade spiritual roots account for a large proportion.
Around Lu Changan, the black water turtle greedily sucked in the breath.
It can be predicted that when the gap between his cultivation level and Xuan Shui Turtle widens, the latter's cultivation level will further increase.
Lu Changan's consciousness swept outside the cave and saw the remains of the two puppets defeated by Mu Bingyun.
He nodded slightly, consolidating his cultivation realm first.
During this period, Guan Qiaozhi sent a transmission note.
Lu Changan waved his hand to take it in and heard the contents of the transmission notes.
"Oh, I almost forgot, Li Erqing's 100th birthday will be held soon."