In the past, Lu Changan would have ignored the news about Chen Sheng.
This time, after hearing that this man's legs had been broken, Lu Changan was in a good mood and went to relax outside the cave.
Between Xiaogui Peak and Xiaopan Peak.
Chen Sheng had unkempt hair and dirty face, black eye circles, a collapsed nose, and dried blood at the corners of his mouth.
Only a "single-plank bridge" remains on its lower body.
Being physically disabled will significantly affect your strength during the foundation-building period, making it more difficult to be promoted in the future.
"Manrong..."
"Even if you can't uphold justice, can you lend me some spiritual stones to extend my husband's legs?"
Chen Sheng begged to Xiaopanfeng for a long time.
It is a pity that Shi Manrong has not returned to Wuqi Mountain recently.
"Friend Lu Dao! You finally came out! You must seek justice for my little brother."
Chen Sheng changed direction and approached Xiaogui Peak, wailing and complaining.
"That bastard Zheng Wu not only embezzled the legacy of my Chen family, but also attacked and maimed Chen."
Zheng Wu is Zheng Centipede’s original name.
"Are you sure it's Zheng Wu?"
Lu Changan waited until he was exhausted from crying, and then he spoke.
"That bastard disguised himself and disguised his identity, but his magical aura couldn't deceive Chen."
Chen Sheng reprimanded angrily.
"Oh, so Brother Chen has no evidence?"
Lu Changan nodded lightly and returned to the cave.
Ignoring Chen Sheng, who was spitting at the top of the mountain:
"This still needs evidence!"
"Except for him, the other foundation-building Taoist friends don't like Chen at most, but they have no stake in it..."
Chen Sheng spent half a day in Wuqi Mountain redressing his grievances, and finally left in despair.
Lu Changan thought: "Zheng Centipede had a rather vicious reputation in his early years. He didn't kill Chen Sheng. Maybe he was new here and didn't dare to do anything too radical and leave a bad impression. At the same time, he was worried that someone would cut off the connection and protect Chen Sheng."
"Chen Sheng's leg was broken this time. If no one speaks out, it will be in danger in the future."
…
A few days later.
Zheng Centipede came to visit with gifts in hand.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, I heard that Chen Sheng was beaten and his leg was disabled. You must not listen to him..."
Zheng Centipede's name is Qu Dao.
It's a pity that the ferocious appearance with pitted scars didn't look like it in the acting.
Lu Changan said: "Good fight."
"Haha! If he hadn't cared about Master Shixianzi and Brother Lu, Zheng would have castrated not only one of his legs, but also the third leg."
Zheng Centipede simply stopped pretending and smiled ferociously.
Fairy Shi just happened to be back these days.
Zheng Centipede then visited Xiaopanfeng.
Come out in a quarter of an hour.
Zheng Centipede secretly sighed: Master Shixianzi doesn't blame him for teaching him a lesson, but she expressed it tactfully, it would be best to keep Chen Sheng alive.
As a foundation-building monk, Chen Sheng was considered a rogue in the past, but there was no conflict of interest. The other foundation-building monks did not care about him because of the Master Fairy's face.
From the conversation, we learned that Fairy Shi had cooperated with Huanglong Mountain in recent years and was hired by Huanglong Fairy City as an honored guest.
With such a background and relationship, Zheng Centipede, who had just established his footing, was out of reach and did not dare to offend.
…
Half a month later.
Lu Changan went to Huanglong Fairy City to participate in a large-scale auction and purchase puppet materials of second-level mid-grade and above.
When he came to Huanglong Fairy City this time, Lu Changan clearly noticed that the atmosphere was different.
Every area of the fairy city is reinforced with formations.
The shops and markets in the city are not as prosperous as before.
Housing and Dongfu collective price reductions.
Even so, many immortal cultivators still evacuated from Huanglong Immortal City.
"The beast tide has shown signs, and an abnormal number of monster beasts have gathered outside the Black Mist Mountains."
"Two months ago, in the direction of the Black Mist Mountains, the aura of a third-order demon seemed to appear..."
Lu Changan sat in the teahouse for a while and learned the relevant news.
To be precise, the beast tide is only brewing and is far from the stage of breaking out.
In the fairy city, there are also more foreign monks who exude evil spirits.
Many monks avoid the beast tide.
For some enterprising monks, it is a rare opportunity.
In order to deal with the beast tide, Huanglong Fairy City posted a reward list and paid heavily to invite the monks who defended the city and hunted monsters.
Against mages, talisman masters, weapon refiners, etc., generous treatment will be given.
Huanglong Mountain, which used to be so lofty in the mountains, now lowers its profile and becomes approachable.
If you have a second-level mid-to-high-grade skill, you can even establish friendship with the direct descendants of Huanglong Mountain.
…
Lu Changan disguised his identity and purchased some supplies in the city, including puppets, talismans, formations and other materials.
During this period, it was found that the prices of magical instruments increased significantly, and the prices of talismans and elixirs also increased slightly.
The prices of low-grade materials related to monsters and beasts have dropped to a certain extent.
It just so happened that Lu Changan had some inventory of lower-grade and lower-grade magic weapons on hand, which were basically stolen goods.
Taking advantage of the good market, I sold several thousand spirit stones.
As for the materials for drawing talismans, Lu Changan is not in a hurry for the time being.
After the beast wave comes, the price should still fall.
Six days later.
Lu Changan disguised his identity and participated in Huanglong's large-scale auction.
"This fellow Taoist has a good cultivation, what should I call him?"
"Are you interested in joining my demon hunting team in Huanglong Mountain? The salary and remuneration will definitely satisfy you..."
What's more funny is that when he entered the auction venue, his cultivation in the middle stage of foundation building attracted the recruitment of Huanglong Mountain's direct lineage.
The cultivation level in the middle stage of foundation building is a rare strong opponent for any force outside the sect, and it can be called a high-end combat power.
"Xu just came to participate in the auction and has no interest in it yet."
Lu Changan bluntly refused.
This auction was not as popular as in the past, but some top-grade and top-quality magic weapons fetched higher prices.
Lu Changan took pictures of two things he needed.
The first one is the second-level longevity elixir.
Secondly, a large piece of second-grade high-quality metal stone is of sufficient quantity.
This ore can be used by Lu Changan to build puppets, or to increase the strength of puppets.
…
After participating in the auction, Lu Changan left Huanglong Fairy City without stopping for a moment.
On the way flying away from Huanglong Immortal City, he sensed the robbery cultivators peeping in the dark, including the evil cultivators who concealed the aura of their skills.
Lu Changan disguised his identity, but his cultivation in the middle stage of foundation building was not concealed. Ordinary calamity cultivators did not dare to challenge him.
"Ah! Help..."
On the way, I heard faint sounds of fighting and screaming.
"The tide of beasts is brewing, Huanglong Mountain's energy is being dragged down, and all kinds of monsters and monsters are emerging."
Lu Changan felt that the security environment around Huanglong Fairy City was getting worse and worse.
This is also a manifestation of Huanglongshan's decline in dominance.
…
Return to Wuqi Mountain and Xiaogui Peak.
In the secret room, Lu Changan took the third second-level longevity pill in this world.
Previously, the first and second level two life-extending pills extended life by twenty-three years and eighteen years respectively.
Take the third level 2 longevity pill.
After a while.
Lu Changan seemed to be awakening from the cycle of time and clearly felt the increase in the upper limit of his life span.
"Extended life by fourteen and a half years."
"The total lifespan during the foundation building period reaches four hundred and fifty years."
Lu Changan once again sensed a slight increase in Changqing's mana within his body.
…
one year later.
Lu Changan used Evergreen's magic power to cultivate the twenty-four treasure talismans on the spiritual wood table.
Three of the talismans are quasi-third-level talisman embryos that have been cultivated for more than seven years. Their power exceeds ordinary talismans and poses a threat to fake elixirs.
The other twenty-one talismans are second-level high-grade talisman embryos. The earliest ones have been cultivated for more than 30 years, and the worst are the beginnings of entry-level talisman power.
Of course, these talismans are all one-time use.
A normal talisman can be used several times.
After raising the talisman, Lu Changan and Xuan Shuigui walked out of the cave together.
After Lu Changan reached the middle stage of foundation building, the Xuan Shui Turtle's cultivation speed increased significantly, nearly twice as fast as its normal counterpart.
Lu Changan felt that this turtle's cultivation was approaching the limit of the late first level.
The Black Water Turtle is also close to half a foot wide, so as a spiritual pet mount, there is no problem.
However, the Xuan Shui Turtle at the late first level can only fly into the air briefly.
You must advance to the second level before you can fly comfortably with others.
squeak!
The rock rat came over with a letter in his mouth.
Lu Changan took it and saw that it was from Mu Bingyun again.
In the past two years, Mu Bingyun wrote a letter every half a year on average, recalling past events, describing the present, or asking questions.
Lu Changan sometimes didn't reply, but he was in a good mood, so he wrote back to answer questions.
"The situation in the Feiyue Lake Mu family is basically stable."
Lu Changan sat on the back of the Xuan Shui Turtle, which swam smoothly into the lotus pond, feeling a slight ups and downs.
After Mu Bingyun established the foundation, she and Li Erqing respected each other and their relationship was relatively harmonious.
The clan members of the Mu family's old line now have a backbone and have the confidence to compete with the "Li family" for power and resources.
Both the old and new factions have a foundation building period, so the competition is relatively fair.
Of course, the contradictions between the old and new lines and the previous grievances have not been fundamentally resolved, but are only in a state of relative balance.
The descendants of Li Erqing were unwilling to divulge some of the vested interests they had in the Mu family.
However, under a balanced situation, the internal friction of the Mu family has been reduced, with two major foundations taking the lead, and the overall development is moving forward.
…
Two days later.
Lu Changan received a transmission note from Xiao Danfeng.
Alchemist Lin Ye invited Lu Changan to talk to him at his house.
Among the three main peaks of Wuqi Mountain, the owner of Xiaodan Peak has always had the highest qualifications and status.
He can even be called the Lord of the Mountain.
Lu Changan came to Xiaodan Peak and found that Shi Manrong had also arrived.
The three peak masters took their seats in the cave mansion.
Since the three foundation builders are busy with their own affairs, there are not many such gatherings.
Lin Ye is much older than when we first met thirty years ago, and his hair is already full of white.
Shi Man's appearance has basically remained unchanged, her black hair is high and her body is graceful, dignified and quiet.
Lin Ye's age is indeed much older;
And Master Manrong, I heard that he took a beauty pill a few years ago.
The three of them talked harmoniously and happily.
Until Lin Ye announced an unexpected news.
"Two Taoist friends, from now on Wuqi Mountain will be handed over to you. Lin is ready to return to his homeland and take care of himself."
"Master Lin, don't be joking. Are you sure you want to cancel the lease and leave Wu Qishan?"
Lu Changan was stunned for a moment and confirmed.
According to his induction, Lin Ye still has a life span of sixty years, which is probably due to the life extension pill.
At such an age, the hope of forming a core is really small. Some people choose to give it a try, while others choose to enjoy it in peace and contentment.
"I have already applied to Deacon Jin Yungu about this matter. During the next one-year buffer period, the two of you can discuss it yourself and choose to share the apartment with one person."
Lin Ye had obviously thought carefully about moving away from Wuqishan.
Lu Changan and Shi Manrong did not persuade them and could only accept this fact.
Shi Manrong acted very indifferently, "I will stay in Huanglong Fairy City in the past few years to assist Huanglong Mountain in setting up the formation. Wu Qishan will rarely come back in the future."
"Friend Lu Dao, for the vacant main peak, I leave it to you to decide who will be rented together."
Hearing the two people's remarks, Lu Changan was unexpected and slightly speechless.
One of the most senior alchemy masters wants to move away from Wuqi Mountain and go home to retire.
The remaining formation genius was hired by Huanglong Immortal City, which was equivalent to a long-term business trip, giving up the right to speak, and might also cancel the lease in the future.
In this way, the leasing decision-making power of Xinfeng Mountain fell into the hands of Lu Changan.
Lu Changan didn't expect it either.
After just over thirty years, he may become the most experienced peak master in Wuqi Mountain.