Zhou Qingxuan smiled brightly, sat down next to Lu Changan, and the fragrance filled her nostrils.
"My Zhou family's 'Blood Spirit Pond' has a cleansing effect on the physique of spiritual pets. In addition to significantly improving their cultivation, it can also slightly promote their bloodline."
"However, the Blood Spirit Pool is opened once every many years and requires a lot of precious treasures. The number of places is limited and is rarely open to the public. Qingxuan finally got Grandpa to relent and considered squeezing out a place."
"What does your grandfather want?"
Lu Changan knew that Zhou Qingxuan's grandfather was the ancestor of the Zhou family's fake elixir and had been famous for a long time.
"My grandpa wants to see you."
Zhou Qingxuan glanced at him and immediately added: "This is not Qingxuan's intention, it is just my grandfather's personal idea. If you don't want to go, no one is forcing you."
"When will the Blood Spirit Pool open? There is only one quota?"
Lu Changan naturally doesn't want to go to the Zhou family. When you see it, can you please make some changes? As long as the price is enough, it's okay to buy a place, so you don't have to take advantage of the Zhou family.
"About one or two years." Zhou Qingxuan replied.
"The competition within the Zhou family is fierce, and there is only one spot. Qingxuan suggested that the Xuan Shui Turtle of the Earthly Bloodline should go."
…
Three days later, Zhou Qingxuan left Xiaogui Peak on a bird.
Before leaving, she mentioned that in two months, a large-scale auction would be held in Liaoyuan Fairy City.
This auction is a scale that is only seen once in ten years, and there will be elixir-forming items for auction.
Lu Changan refused the invitation to attend the auction with Zhou Qingxuan on the grounds of cultivation.
More than one friend mentioned this auction to Lu Changan.
One month later.
A female cultivator in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, with a cool and graceful appearance and a fluttering fairy skirt, arrived as promised.
"Fellow Daoist Zhao is here."
Lu Changan smiled and welcomed Fairy Zhao into the pavilion by the pool.
Zhao Siyao smelled the fresh lotus fragrance, took a look at the large lotus flowers in full bloom, and the mysterious water turtle floating lazily in the pool, and couldn't help but feel happy.
She said with a smile: "Every time I return to Xiaogui Peak, I feel particularly relaxed and peaceful."
Zhao Siyao was preparing to attend the auction in the Liaoyuan Fairy City. Actually, it was not a side trip, but she was just visiting Little Turtle Peak as promised.
"If Fellow Daoist Zhao likes it, I can stay as a guest at Xiaogui Peak for a few days."
Lu Changan was not just exchanging pleasantries.
Ordinary female nuns would not stay overnight.
Zhao Siyao is the monk he trusts most in this life. He has known him since they were young and they have been together till today.
"Thank you Lu Dao for your kindness." Zhao Siyao declined.
In more than a hundred years, she had never stayed overnight at Lu Changan's residence.
"Fellow Daoist Zhao has reached the peak of foundation building and is preparing to form the elixir. Is there any progress in the near future?"
After chatting for a while, Lu Changan got down to business.
"Among the foundation-building monks in Jinyun Valley, Siyao's qualifications are not outstanding, and he does not have the backing of an elder in the True Pill stage. If you want to redeem the Crystal Condensation Pill within the sect, there is no hope within ten years. Even if you wait in line for more than ten years, someone may jump in the queue. …”
Zhao Siyao mentioned the current situation in Jinyun Valley.
It was because of her relationship with Lu Changan that she was able to express her feelings and vent her frustrations.
In the eyes of outsiders, she is still the cold and indifferent Fairy Yaoyue.
Lu Changan knew that Zhao Siyao had rejected unspoken rules in the decades since he first entered Jinyun Valley, especially in the foundation building stage.
Now, at this level of pill formation.
The opportunity to form pills is a top strategic resource in Jinyun Valley.
Even if those beautiful female nuns are willing to devote themselves, it is difficult for them to get what they want, and they are likely to be deceived.
"Only 30% of the materials for the Crystal Condensation Pill have been collected. The most critical main ingredient of the elixir, 'Seven Core Xuanyuehua', includes two rare auxiliary drugs, which are hard to come by."
"Fortunately, I spent a lot of money in the past two years to obtain an ordinary pill-forming spiritual object, which can slightly increase the quality of the pill-forming."
Nowadays, Zhao Siyao does not have the extravagant hope of exchanging crystal condensation pills in the sect, but wants to use external forces to replicate the idea when building the foundation.
Lu Changan knew very well that Zhao Siyao's qualifications and age would not allow him to wait more than ten years.
In the future, the success rate of condensing pills will become lower and lower.
"Siyao is going to try her luck at this large-scale auction in the prairie fire fairy city. If Fellow Daoist Lu is interested, you can go together. Tan'er and the others will arrive soon..."
Zhao Siyao invited.
"I have already obtained the level-breaking elixir for the late stage of foundation building, so I will not go to the auction."
Lu Changan said, took out a brocade bag and handed it to Zhao Siyao.
"This spiritual stone is from Lu's heart. I hope fellow Daoist Zhao can gain something at the auction."
In the last reply, Lu Changan mentioned that he couldn't be of much help and could only borrow a few thousand spirit stones to express his feelings.
"After returning from the battlefield of Feng Kingdom a few years ago, Siyao was unable to repay. This spiritual stone..."
Zhao Siyao took the brocade bag and bit her lower lip, looking ashamed.
Lu Changan thought of that time.
Outside Jinyun Valley, the two had a private chat that almost broke the window paper.
"Lu Changan, how do you want me to repay such a great kindness?"
At that time, Zhao Siyao stared at him and said this.
Lu Changan naturally understood the implications.
That was the closest the two of them were to each other, but they never took that step.
"You don't have to worry about it, Fellow Daoist Zhao. This is the spiritual stone I borrowed from you, and you will have to pay it back in the future."
Lu Changan affirmed.
"If Siyao fails to condense the pill in the future and unfortunately dies, Fellow Daoist Lu may have to make a loss-making business."
Zhao Siyao turned around and smiled.
Lu Changan heard her joke and said leisurely:
"If Fellow Daoist Zhao cannot repay the debt, I believe Zhao Tan'er will bear the debt for my teacher. With her potential, it should be no problem to get a few thousand spirit stones."
Zhao Siyao was speechless.
The risk of thousands of spirit stones is nothing to Lu Changan's current worth.
"Zhang Daoyou doesn't plan to attend the auction this time?"
Lu Changan changed the topic and said.
He was somewhat interested in Zhang Tieshan's progress in forming pills.
"Senior Brother Zhang is almost ready to prepare the elixir-forming items. He just needs to exchange them for the crystal-condensing elixir. Before the elixir is condensed, he has no intention of leaving Jinyun Valley."
There was a hint of envy in Zhao Siyao's eyes.
Lu Changan was secretly surprised. He didn't expect Zhang Tieshan to progress so quickly.
The two entered Jinyun Valley at the same time when they were teenagers.
Zhang Tieshan is not as good as Zhao Siyao in other aspects except being the first in Huanxin Pass and having great ambition.
He also entered the Qingming Secret Realm and participated in the Immortal Cultivation War.
However, Zhang Tieshan's gains often exceeded those of ordinary monks from opportunities one after another.
Including a variety of practical experience.
After more than a hundred years of cultivation, the gap has widened unknowingly.
After thinking about it carefully, Lu Changan was not surprised.
What's more, he had speculated early on that Zhang Tieshan might have a chance.
…
Xiao Guifeng and Lu Changan sent Zhao Siyao away and also declined the invitation to attend the auction together.
Half a month later.
Lu Changan quietly left Wu Qi Mountain, disguised his identity through Baihuan Mask, and headed to the Liaoyuan Fairy City.
This auction is large in scale and has more business opportunities.
Lu Changan wanted to act privately and sell those puppets and elixirs for training.
Dispose of a batch of old talismans of low quality.
A lot of resources were acquired.
For example, life-extending pills, materials for quasi-third-level puppets, materials for drawing talismans, etc.
If given the opportunity, I would not refuse the third-level talisman materials.
By the time he reaches the later stage of foundation building, Lu Changan's spiritual consciousness will still be able to grow even further.
At that time, with the effect of "Xianwu Tea", you will have the opportunity to try to refine the third-level talisman.
"One hundred and thirty-eight years old."
Lu Changan arrived at the Liaoyuan Fairy City and noticed the mysterious flow of time in his body.
His cultivation career in this life lasted one hundred and twenty years.
The auction is a few days away.
All the major inns in the Liaoyuan Fairy City were full, with monks from all over the Liang Kingdom gathering.
Major stores have put on shelves some high-end items.
At this time, ordinary materials are cheap, but scarce resources are more expensive.
Lu Changan disguised his identity and sold puppets, talismans, and elixirs in batches.
Among them, Puppet sold the most spiritual stones, more than 20,000, because he had accumulated more.
Lu Changan only kept two good second-level top puppets.
Before the auction, Lu Changan purchased a batch of puppet drawing materials, and only a small amount was obtained for those who were near the third level.
Third-level materials, given his status, can only be purchased at auction at his discretion.
…
A few days later.
Lu Changan left the Liaoyuan Fairy City with lingering fears.
"In the middle of this auction, a late-stage pill-forming overhaul unexpectedly joined in temporarily and bought such a high-quality pill-forming spiritual object. No one dared to compete for it."
Lu Changan now thinks back on it. Although there was nothing thrilling at the time, the theoretical risk was there.
In the past, the auctions here were mostly in the middle stage of pill formation.
His level of Evergreen Kung Fu and the disguise of Baihuan Mask are not sure to evade deliberate detection in the later stage of pill formation.
The effect of Baihuan Mask is linked to divine consciousness.
Fortunately, there were many monks on the scene, and the sect elder in the late stage of pill formation did not investigate an inconspicuous foundation-building monk for no reason.
Lu Changan didn't dare to compete with a pill-forming spiritual creature that was comparable to "Heaven Pure Water". Even if the pill-forming spirit didn't show up in the later stages, there were still dozens of real people on the field.
The elixir-forming spiritual objects mainly increase the quality of the elixir, or have special effects.
In theory, elixir-forming spiritual objects with different attribute types can be used in combination.
Lu Changan gained something from this auction.
Before the pill-forming person appeared in the later stage, he bought a life-extending pill and a piece of third-level mid-grade spiritual wood.
There are still many attractive scarce resources, but Lu Changan has sufficient financial resources and does not dare to take action anymore.
Otherwise, it will easily attract the attention of Master Jiedan.
Lu Changan did not say hello to many acquaintances at the auction, such as master and apprentice Zhao Siyao, Li Congren, monks from the Zhou family, etc.
…
Return to Wuqi Mountain.
Lu Changan sealed the third-level middle-grade spiritual wood for future use.
Afterwards, I took the longevity pill I took this photo of.
This is the fifth second-level longevity pill that Lu Changan has taken.
"Extend your life by eight years."
After a while, Lu Changan opened his eyes and felt that the effect of the second-level longevity pill was continuously weakening.
When he took the first life-extending pill, his life was extended by up to twenty-three years.
The life-extending pill I took last year extended my life by eleven years.
However, compared to other monks, the effects of life-extending pills of the same grade cannot be superimposed, which is already rare.
At this time, Lu Changan's longevity reached four hundred and sixty-nine and a half years.
What is more regrettable is that Lu Changan has never taken high-quality life-extending pills.
"Taking many life-extending pills is indeed effective. Coupled with the increase in life span, the quality of my mana now has been slightly improved compared to the mid-stage of foundation building."
Lu Changan practiced cross-legged for half a day. Compared with thirty years ago, he felt the difference.
For ordinary monks, within the same small realm, the main source of mana is the accumulation and growth of quantity.
Lu Changan's evergreen magic power will increase, and the foundation-building spiritual fire and even his healing ability will also increase.
The speed of practice will also be slightly improved.
This is why, after Lu Changan was promoted to Foundation Establishment, his cultivation speed was comparable to that of mid-grade spiritual roots.
Of course, this is only measured at normal speed.
If a middle-grade spiritual root is provided with superior resources, its cultivation speed will be significantly faster than that of Lu Changan.
…
More than half a year later.
Lu Changan felt that his cultivation level would touch the upper limit of the mid-stage foundation building stage.
It is estimated that at the age of 140, he can reach the later stage of foundation building.
After finishing the day's routine training and nourishing with treasure talismans, Lu Changan walked out of the cave.
Squeak!
Earth Rock Rat sent two letters to Lu Changan.
To be precise, one of them was an invitation.
All come from Jinyun Valley.
Lu Changan looked at the invitation and saw the name signed on it - "Zhenren Tianfeng".
An unfamiliar name, a familiar handwriting.
In the center of the invitation, there are four large gilded characters:
"Jiedan Xiaoqing!"
Lu Changan's face was slightly shaken, and he was very surprised.
First, Zhang Tieshan's speed of forming pills was much faster than expected.
Lu Changan even felt a little rushed.
With Zhang Tieshan's acting style, even if he obtained the Crystal Condensation Pill, he should polish it again and adjust it to the most perfect state.
Second, the description in the invitation letter was too modest.
Jiedan Xiaoqing?
If it is to achieve the true elixir, it is 100% the elixir formation ceremony.
Most of the fake elixir masters hold elixir formation ceremonies and invite Taoist friends widely.
Lu Changan opened another letter, which was from Zhao Siyao.
"Senior Brother Zhang obtained a low-quality Crystal Condensing Pill. He started condensing the pill not long ago, and finally made a gray pill, and took the Taoist name 'Tianfeng Zhenren'..."
In his letter, Zhao Siyao mentioned Zhang Tieshan's situation of condensing pills.
"Zhang Tieshan condensed into a fake elixir?"
With Zhang Tieshan's qualifications, this should be a good achievement, but Lu Changan felt that it was not what he expected.
"Something strange..."
Lu Changan frowned and fell into deep thought.
He also had a relationship with Zhang Tieshan for more than a hundred years, and his intuition told him that something was wrong with the pill formation this time.