The first batch of monks who went out to Jinyun Valley included Zhang Tieshan and Lin Lu.
There was no explicit statement in the letter, but Lu Changan could see hints from Zhang Tieshan's detailed description.
As for Zhao Siyao, he may be among the subsequent batches of monks who will go on the expedition.
As expected.
A few days later, Lin Lu came to visit with a gift and brought more detailed information.
"Xiao Lu, you are too outspoken. There is no need to bring such a heavy gift."
In the cave, Lu Changan received Lin Lu's filial gifts, including second-level spiritual wine, tea, animal food, etc.
"Don't do this next time. If you are serious, you can come to Xiaogui Peak to sit around and bring some local products."
His expression was slightly reproachful, and his words were not polite.
During the war, Lu Changan earned a large amount of spiritual stones and became very wealthy.
Lin Lu was not that generous. For example, the filial gift this time was larger than usual, which was a big expense for him.
This does not include Lin Lu's promotion to Foundation Establishment and his filial piety from visits in previous years.
"Uncle Lu, my nephew is sincerely grateful this time, which is unusual. Because of your guidance and the Jade Clear Pill, my nephew has been successfully promoted to the middle stage of foundation construction..."
Lin Lu spoke respectfully and explained the reason.
Lin Lu had been in contact with Lu Changan since he came from Huanglong Fairy City.
Over the decades, he noticed that Uncle Lu was extraordinary, especially his unchanging mentality and perseverance, and his steady progress step by step, which was admirable.
As the saying goes, it is easier to know than to do. Everyone understands the principle of spiritual practice. However, there are very few monks who can last for decades or a hundred years.
Chatted for a while.
The two soon talked about the sect's war, which was also related to Lin Lu's purpose of coming here.
"My nephew took the initiative to apply and is on the list of the first batch to go out."
Lin Lu said calmly.
Lu Changan didn't expect that Lin Lu would take the initiative to request the expedition. He didn't agree with it, but he didn't say anything to stop it.
"The battle against Feng Kingdom is certainly an opportunity. However, the journey is long and the battle situation is unpredictable, especially the monks who are leading the battle. Nephew Lin must be careful and take care of himself."
He sighed softly and warned.
In his previous two lives, Lu Changan had witnessed wars and chaos among the sects in the world of immortality.
Especially in the second life, his immortal cultivating family was forced to get involved, and many members of the clan were killed or injured as a result.
"My nephew understands the truth of this. However, this is already the best choice now..."
Lin Lu smiled bitterly.
Although he had the idea of conquering and fighting for the road to immortality, the situation for the first batch of monks who took the lead was uncertain and the risks were relatively high.
Later, Lu Changan learned that Jinyun Valley selected the first batch of monks to fight, giving priority to young and strong men with low potential.
Young monks with potential, or those with outstanding skills, will be given some care.
As for the old ones, they have dedicated their lives to the sect and lack drive and bloodiness, and are second only to the young and strong ones with low potential.
If you take the initiative to apply, the sect will receive additional rewards, which can leave a good impression in the eyes of the senior officials.
Of course, monks with an elder background can use various methods to avoid going to the front line to fight.
For example, being transferred to a certain place to guard it for ten years to avoid the whirlpool of war.
Even if you go to the front line and be responsible for logistics, supervising operations, etc., the risk is much smaller.
"... Even if my nephew doesn't take the initiative to apply, there is a high probability that he will be selected in the first batch."
After hearing the end, Lu Changan could not deny that Lin Lu's decision was the best choice out of desperation.
As a young monk, he has no potential, no background, and no outstanding skills.
Rather than passively being dispatched, it is better to take the initiative.
"When I came here this time, my nephew sold a lot of items, and with the help of the younger generations, he accumulated a fortune of spiritual stones. After Master Zhang's instructions, he asked Uncle Lu to buy materials for protecting the Tao."
Lin Lu said.
Nowadays, the price of war preparation materials has skyrocketed, making it difficult to buy high-quality talismans at reasonable prices.
Lu Changan asked Lin Lu about his spiritual stone budget.
After discussion, Lu Changan sold Lin Lu eight middle- and high-grade talismans and a repaired second-order middle-grade javelin puppet.
The price is lower than the current market price.
"Xiao Lu, if you go to the battlefield, you must not only be wary of the enemy's monks, but also your own fellow disciples."
Before leaving, Lu Changan gave instructions.
"This escape talisman is a piece of Uncle Lu's heart. Please accept it."
Lu Changan took out a second-level top-level escape talisman and handed it to Lin Lu.
He also didn't want to honor his juniors for many years and never return.
"Uncle Lu, please take care of yourself. My nephew, I wish you a long and prosperous path to immortality and a journey to the Danjie Avenue."
Lin Lu took the talisman, the corners of his eyes were slightly red, he bowed his hands and flew away.
Seeing his back, Lu Changan recalled the young marquis Lin Yi.
Lin Yi died young in middle age.
Lin Lu Shouyuan is at the halfway point, and he doesn't know if he can get through this and seize opportunities in the war of cultivating immortals.
…
A few days later.
Lu Changan took the initiative to visit Shi Xianzi at Xiaopan Peak.
He was preparing to strengthen Xiao Guifeng's formation.
Decades ago, the second-level mid-level mountain protection formation that Shi Manrong arranged for Xiao Guifeng was a bit useless to him.
Lu Changan is planning to set up a quasi-third-level small mountain protection formation to improve safety protection.
His personal formation attainments are only at the second-level ordinary level and are based on his previous experience.
In this life, Lu Changan has been practicing in the fields of talismans, puppetry, alchemy, and body refining, and has no more energy to dabble in other skills.
Furthermore, the formation is obscure and profound, and his talent can only be said to be average.
"Fellow Daoist Lu took the initiative to visit you. It is a rare sight in ten years. I am very flattered and must be well entertained."
Shi Manrong smiled coquettishly and with elegant demeanor, invited Lu Changan into the cave.
An elegant tea room.
Shi Manrong rolled up the sleeves of her skirt, revealing an arm like a jade lotus root. She came to Lu Changan's side, leaned over slightly, and made tea herself.
From this angle, under Shi Manrong's moonlight dress, the plump curves of her tall body are abruptly outlined, like a dignified and quiet relief.
Lu Changan smiled and admired this scene.
Shi Manrong's beauty can only be said to be superior, not as good as Zhao Siyao and Mu Bingyun.
But in this woman, the plum fragrance that has been honed through hardships, the dignity and maturity that is as pale as a chrysanthemum, are more attractive to experienced men.
Sensing Lu Changan's gaze, Shi Xianzi's eyes were as light as clear water, and her eyes were slightly rippling. She pursed her lips and smiled, and looked at him calmly.
Even counting from the time when Man Rong lost his memory as his teacher, the two have had decades of friendship, consistent ideas, and a good understanding of each other.
As neighbors, the two people have a good impression of each other. In recent years, their relationship has gradually become closer, and there is an ambiguous feeling of being far away from each other.
Different from before her amnesia, Shi Manrong is now dignified and reserved, less active and charming than before.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, please taste this pot of tea made by Man Rong. Is it to your liking?"
Shi Manrong's voice was gentle and gentle. He leaned closer and handed the brewed tea to Lu Changan.
The aroma of orchid lingers on the tip of the nose.
Lu Changan looked at Master Shixianzi who was only a short distance away, and naturally heard the hidden meaning.
"We have known each other for so many years. This is not the first time for Lu to drink Shixianzi's tea and wine. Naturally, he likes it."
He smiled gently and replied.
When they took the tea cup, their hands touched each other. Shi Manrong seemed nervous, and her green fingers shook slightly, splashing a little water.
"I'll wipe it for you."
Fairy Shi smiled apologetically, supported Lu Changan's wrist, and used his magic power to wipe away the water stains on it.
After such an intimate gesture, the two held hands together and understood each other tacitly.
Shixianzi was holding the teapot, still leaning forward, and Lu Changan pulled her to sit beside him.
"Friend Lu Dao."
Shi Xianzi seemed to be embarrassed, she put her slender legs together, nestled in his arms, and said softly.
"What's wrong?"
Lu Changan hugged her weak and boneless waist. The familiar feeling from back then came over him, but it had a different charm.
"I still haven't remembered my relationship with Daoist Lu before I lost my memory."
Shi Manrong said quietly.
Lu Changan looked at her as if he was lying.
The character of Shi Xianzi whom I got to know again was indeed different, and he was not as active and enchanting as in the past.
The progression of emotion, subtlety and reserve, is like a bottle of fine wine that has been treasured for many years and needs to be savored slowly.
Because Lu Changan didn't take much initiative, it wasn't until so many years that he broke the layer of indifference.
"However, I have an intuition. Since we are so compatible and have similar temperaments, our relationship must have been quite deep back then."
Shi Manrong looked at him with a smile.
"Our relationship is indeed not shallow."
With today's friendship and relationship, Lu Changan no longer has to hide it.
"In the past, I was very curious about our past relationship. But today, I don't want to know so clearly."
Shi Manrong did not let Lu Changan elaborate.
In the tea room, two people, a man and a woman, hugged each other quietly.
Lu Changan felt the beautiful woman's plump and convex curves, and the angry and resentful head was getting closer and closer.
Shi Xianzi's lips are plump and sweet, as fresh as cherries.
After a long time.
Shi Xianzi seemed to have recovered from drowning. She took a long breath, her face was as bright as the morning glow, and her eyes were as tender as water.
"Master Fairy, the days ahead are long, please stop in moderation."
Lu Changan smiled slightly, loosened his hair and hair, and half untied his skirt, revealing a pair of icy legs.
"you……"
Shi Manrong's pretty eyes were wide-eyed, and there was a hint of anger on her face. She felt something was wrong, but she couldn't say it.
However, this is also in line with her original intention. After breaking through the window paper, she does not want to develop so fast and be looked down upon by someone.
After a while, Shi Manrong straightened her dress and returned to her quiet and dignified demeanor, looking thoughtful.
"Master Fairy, let's talk about business."
Lu Changan said calmly.
The closeness just now was just a small break in the long and boring life of cultivating immortals.
Immortal cultivators who have practiced hard for decades or hundreds of years are prone to mental disorders if they do not relax properly.
Most evil cultivators with indifferent or paranoid personalities have no equivalent Taoist companions.
"A quasi-third-level formation is quite expensive to build. Are you sure you want to set it up, Fellow Daoist Lu?"
Shi Manrong sat with a dignified posture and confirmed.
“It doesn’t hurt to be a little more expensive.”
Lu Changan is now wealthy and safety comes first.
"Based on our friendship, I believe Fairy Shi will give you a fair price."
Of course, the price can be reduced if possible.
Even a small, quasi-third-level mountain guarding formation is expensive to build.
Just give me a discount, the price difference is thousands of spiritual stones.
Shi Manrong flipped up her hair and rolled her eyes lightly, showing her unique charm.
Then, based on Lu Changan's needs, she initially determined a plan for a quasi-third-order formation.
In the end, I was generously given a 30% discount, but I didn't make much profit.