The realm of the Earth Rock Rat is initially stable.
In order to avoid a long night and many dreams, Lu Changan said goodbye to the two real people from the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce.
Master Guangjun and Master Hanyu did not try to persuade him to stay, but personally sent Lu Changan out of the Iron Fortress.
"Master Xiang, don't forget your promise to me."
Before leaving, the magnetic and cold voice of the silver-haired and snow-robed Master Hanyu came.
"Xiang is a man of his word."
Lu Changan left a message, drove the flying boat, and flew away through the sky.
Before borrowing the training dojo this time, Lu Changan promised the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce a favor.
During the process of the Earth Rock Rat forming elixirs, Lu Changan got the cooperation of Master Hanyu, killed Master Huxiao, and let the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce share the risk.
At that time, in order to stabilize this woman, Lu Changan made another personal promise to her.
Whether these two favors, one big and one small, can be fulfilled depends on the difficulty of what the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce wants.
If it's not too difficult and you just go with the flow, Lu Changan won't mind repaying it.
If what you want is risky, you may even have a plan to get him involved in the whirlpool.
Sorry, this is a debt owed by Mr. Xiang and has nothing to do with the low-key and diligent Lao Lu.
"What kind of demonic beast is this Master Xiang? Doesn't it reveal the landscape even if the elixir is successfully formed?"
Master Guangjun, who was holding a cane in his hand, had a trace of doubt on his wrinkled face.
From beginning to end, they never saw Lu Changan's spiritual pet.
When Lu Changan finally left, he also put the rock rat into his spiritual pet bag.
"Is it an extremely rare earth-grade or even a heaven-grade monster? Master Xiang is planning to use it as a secret weapon to serve the forces behind it?"
Master Han Yu speculated.
"It makes sense."
Master Guangjun did not go into details, and nodded and said: "You must maintain appropriate contact with Master Xiang. If I am not here in the future, this may be an alternative way out..."
…
Lu Changan flew fifty or sixty miles from the Black Mist Mountains and stopped in front of a mountain forest.
Roar!
In the mountain forest, there was a frightening beast roar, and the huge body of the third-order bear demon was looming.
Squeak!
The rock rat emerged from the spiritual pet bag, passed through several afterimages, entered the mountain forest, and communicated with the third-order bear demon at close range.
After being promoted to the third level, the rock rat is already quite large, but in front of the hill-like third-level bear demon, it looks miniscule.
A quarter of an hour later.
The Earth Rock Rat said goodbye to the third-level bear demon, returned from the mountain forest, and entered Lu Changan's spiritual pet bag.
The face of the third-level bear demon showed disappointment.
Although Lu Changan was not proficient in the language of monsters, he could see the intention of the third-level bear monster to win over him.
Fortunately, the rock rat was determined and was not abducted.
The world of monsters and beasts is also full of mountains and there are powerful forces.
Having achieved the third level of Great Demon, deep in the Black Mist Mountains, he can already dominate the mountains and influence a whole territory.
Fortunately, business cannot be done without righteousness.
During this trip, the Earth Rock Rat got to know a powerful third-level demon, which was an unexpected gain.
On the way back, Lu Changan thought about future plans.
The Earth Rock Rat formed a pill successfully, and the benefits were huge.
In the future, Lu Changan will enter the elixir formation stage, and he will have a third-level true elixir demon to protect him, which will greatly increase his safety.
As a smuggled monk from the Liang Kingdom, Lu Changan no longer has to worry about his identity being leaked.
"However, the quality of the Earth Rock Rat's elixir, especially the golden elixir's charm on the true elixir, must be kept secret."
At least until Lu Changan forges the elixir, this matter must be kept strictly confidential, otherwise it will be a crime of harboring a treasure.
It is difficult to conceal the atmosphere of elixir formation, but there are ways to conceal the quality of elixir formation.
Lu Changan had a method in his previous life to conceal the quality of the elixir, which could be applied to monsters.
From now on, as long as the Earth Rock Rat does not fight with all its strength, it will be difficult to see at least the realm of pill formation.
…
Lu Changan purchased some supplies for the Earth Rock Rat from the fairy city on the way, and then returned to the Xia Clan in Qingshui Bay.
It is difficult to buy elixirs and pills for third-level monsters.
The Earth Rock Rat has recently advanced and there is not much demand for it at the moment. Lu Changan plans to purchase it through the channels of the Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce in the future.
The first thing to do when returning to Qiufeng Island.
Lu Changan placed the large porcelain vat in which the blackwood gourd and vines were planted back into the stone house at the bottom of the deep pool.
From now on, Houteng will be guarded by a level 3 demon, so safety will not be a problem.
In order to avoid insufficient supply of spiritual energy from heaven and earth, Lu Changan put more spiritual stones into the spirit gathering array on Qiufeng Island so as not to cause abnormalities.
Fortunately, the Earth Rock Rat has entered the third level for the first time. It is not a human true elixir, and it is not an environment that requires third-level spiritual veins.
Half a month later.
The realm of the Earth Rock Rat is completely stable, and Lu Changan has a preliminary understanding of its abilities.
Compared with the bloodline mutation when advancing to the second level.
The Earth Rock Rat was promoted to the third level, and there were no obvious changes in terms of bloodline and talent.
The biggest change is the leap in strength and talent spells.
For example, the Earth Escape Technique was only used superficially by the Earth Escape Technique in the past. Now, the Earth Escape Technique has truly entered the realm and can escape underground more smoothly.
It can even lead people to travel underground while escaping from the earth.
After the demon beast forms a pill, more inherited memories emerge in the bloodline, including some knowledge and the use of magic talents.
"Sharp senses, strong sense of smell, good at close quarters assassination..."
Lu Changan discovered that the ability of the Earth Rock Rat bloodline to mutate has been inherited and enhanced after being promoted to the third level.
This is a talent beyond ordinary rock rats.
…
In the blink of an eye, nearly a year has passed.
The Xia clan members had no idea that a terrifying third-level monster was lurking in their clan territory.
Qiufeng Island is a pure place on the outskirts of the clan, and is covered by three quasi-formations. The Earth Rock Rat deliberately hides itself, practicing underground or in cold pools all year round.
Unless Xia Hongyu, the clan leader, investigates in person, it would be difficult to tell any clues.
"Miss Xia, please walk slowly."
Lu Changan sent the bright and dignified Xia Shenglan, who was dressed in an ice orchid dress, out of the Qiufeng Island mansion.
Seeing the woman's back, Lu Changan's face was calm.
In the past year, Xia Shenglan has become a frequent visitor to Qiufeng Island and visits from time to time.
Sometimes it’s about refining elixirs, sometimes it’s about having a heart-to-heart talk over tea.
If Lu Changan had not come out of seclusion, Xia Shenglan would not take it seriously and would talk to the maid Xia Wenyue about his family affairs.
"This woman will do what she likes."
Lu Changan took out a jade tube that the other party brought during this trip.
The jade tube records the war information of the Liang Kingdom's immortal world in the past year.
“The ‘Xuanyin Pavilion’ of the Liang Guo Yinlu sect was breached a year ago, and only some of the senior officials escaped with the female nuns…”
"The Qingming Secret Realm is still open as usual. Due to the war, some changes have occurred. It is said that this time the secret realm is opened, there will be a major opportunity for forming pills..."
"Zhenren Tianfeng of Jinyun Valley was chased by the True Alchemy monks of Feng Kingdom, and his whereabouts are unknown."
The jade tube mentions important figures in the Liang Kingdom's war to cultivate immortality.
Among the monks Lu Changan knew, only Zhang Tieshan or Shi Xianzi could record it.
…
Two days later, Lu Changan was ready to start refining the elixir.
"Master Wu Dan, this is the invitation letter sent by the president."
A thin girl wearing a plain skirt and eyebrows like indigo presented an invitation.
Lu Changan took the invitation and glanced at Xia Wenyue.
It has been several years since he came to Qiu Feng Island, and the appearance of this maid and medicine boy has hardly changed. She still has a pale face and a pretty face.
However, Xia Wenyue is proficient in pharmacology, and female cultivators have many ways to improve their appearance. Lu Changan is not surprised by this.
Lu Changan read the content of the invitation, told Xia Wenyue a few words, and then left Qiufeng Island.
Among the Xia tribe in Qingshawan, there are two very important figures.
One is the clan leader Xia Hongyu, who has the highest cultivation and seniority, and is the only fake elixir master in the clan.
One is Xia Yongzhong, the president of the Wufu Chamber of Commerce, who mainly handles the external affairs of the chamber of commerce and operations.
The latter is Xia Mingqu's father, who holds real power in the Wufu Chamber of Commerce.
"Master Wu Dan, please come in quickly."
Xia Yongzhong, a tall and thin middle-aged man wearing a silk scarf and fair complexion, personally welcomed him out of the cave.
As the nominal helmsman of the Wufu Chamber of Commerce, he gave Lu Changan enough face.
"President Xia is too polite."
Lu Changan knew that Xia Yongzhong should have important things to talk about when he formally invited him.
In the cave, there are spiritual fruits, fine wine, delicacies from mountains and seas, accompanied by charming female cultivators singing and dancing.
At the banquet, Xia Yongzhong first talked about some household matters and was concerned about Lu Changan's situation on Qiufeng Island.
It wasn't until the singing and dancing dispersed, and taking advantage of the wine, that Xia Yongzhong got to the point:
"In recent years, Wu Daoyou has had many contacts with Sheng Lan. Does it mean that she has terminated her engagement with the Xin tribe?"
"Disband the engagement? Wu just found out about it."
Lu Changan was startled for a moment and responded.
Previously, he had kept a distance from Xia Shenglan because of this concern.
"Fellow Daoist Wu should know that Sheng Lan has a crush on you. If you two like each other, Xia can help you form a Taoist couple."
"Wu has no intention of marrying, and he is not worthy of Miss Shenglan."
Lu Changan shook his head and said.
Because of the life-saving grace, Xia Shenglan did have a slight affection for him, but there was no real love for him.
This is fundamentally different from the eldest daughter of the Mu family back then.
Lu Changan could feel it in the previous conversation.
Besides, Lu Changan had no special feelings for this woman.
The female cultivator who can impress Lu Changan must have at least one of the most outstanding looks or temperaments, and must also have a congenial temperament.
Xia Shenglan didn't fit in at all.
The most important thing is that Lu Changan never talks about feelings with the female cultivator with whom he has a relationship.
"Wu Daoyou, don't refuse in a hurry." Xia Yongzhong smiled lightly, looking quite confident.
"The clan leader feels pity for Sheng Lan and feels indebted to her for her past sacrifices. Therefore, Sheng Lan's dowry contains a level-breaking elixir from the late Foundation Establishment stage."
Lu Changan had gone out before and showed his need for level-breaking elixirs.
President Xia plans to completely bind Lu Changan to the Xia clan's chariot through marriage and benefits.
Lu Changan's diligent and down-to-earth character, his status as a second-level alchemist, and his impressive fighting skills satisfy the Xia family's senior officials.
"President Xia, actually...Wu now has no shortage of level-breaking pills for the later stages of foundation building."
Lu Changan said hesitantly.
"When did you get the Level Breaking Pill?"
Xia Yongzhong's eyes narrowed, a little unbelievable.
Master Wu is only a second-level low-level alchemist, and cannot refine the level-breaking elixirs in the later stages of foundation building.
"Last time he went out, Wu got it from a lucky deal with a traveling businessman."
To confirm, Lu Changan took out a porcelain vase.
Xia Yongzhong scanned it with his spiritual consciousness and found that the elixir contained inside was the "Xuanwu Dan", the level-breaking elixir in the later stage of foundation building.
"Wu Daoyou is very lucky. I wish you a breakthrough in cultivation as soon as possible."
Xia Yongzhong had a smile on his face, hiding his embarrassment.
In the past, when Master Wu needed the level-breaking elixir, the Xia clan didn't give it to them. Now they are ready to lure them with huge profits, and the other party has no shortage of them.
…
After this conversation, Xia Shenglan almost never came to see Lu Changan again.
Half a year later, Lu Changan legitimately revealed his cultivation in the later stage of foundation building.
In the later stage of foundation building, in the entire Wufu Chamber of Commerce, they were relatively rare in number and had a high status.
Lu Changan's status and treatment in the Xia family have been greatly improved, and he has reached the status of enshrinement.
On this day, Lu Changan took a flying boat and left Qingshawan, preparing to buy third-level beast pills for the Earth Rock Rat to promote his cultivation.
In addition, he also wants to purchase the materials for the second-level life-extending pill and the foundation-building pill.
Lu Changan has no shortage of the main materials for foundation building pills. In his early years, he obtained two second-level special demon cores among the trophies from ancient ruins.
As long as he refines the Foundation Establishment Pill, Lu Changan can be called a senior second-level alchemist.
Flying over a mountain and river, Lu Changan felt a faint feeling.
"Friend Lu Dao, it's so hard for you to hide Fang."
In the mountains and rivers, an aura that was at the peak of the late stage of foundation building emerged. A purple-faced strong man wearing a battle armor stepped on the light and flew towards Lu Changan with a wry smile.
"What the hell, Fellow Daoist Lu! Your Excellency Fang Zhong, you failed miserably last time and you actually became ignorant."
Lu Changan raised his eyebrows and sneered rudely.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, Oogway Talisman Master, there is no need to pretend! The Crescent Chamber of Commerce has found out your identity."
Fang Zhong looked slightly complacent and confident.
"Tsk, tsk, when I was in Liang State, Fang also heard rumors that Lu Daoyou was a late bloomer, and we have been friends for a long time. Based on your age, Fang still calls you Brother Lu."
This time the yang was more severe, with three days of high fever, three days of low fever, dry cough, razor blade mulberry, and cement nose sealant. (I suspect that there was no yang in the past, and then I had a dry throat and fatigue). I couldn't sleep well and couldn't eat.
My fever completely subsided yesterday, and I was ready to write when I had some energy. However, I started to feel dizzy after writing more than a thousand words. It may be that I had rhinitis, which caused post-yang, and my nose was constantly runny and blocked. One pack of paper a day was not enough.