Chapter 270 Preparations for Transforming the Pill
Lu Changan agrees with Fairy Shi's view.
The stage of spiritual transformation, also known as the stage of distraction, is a state in which one can develop the magical power of incarnation outside the body.
But even if it is a clone, its strength is far superior to that of ordinary great monks in the late Nascent Soul stage.
During the normal transformation period, the lifespan is about three thousand years. Even if you take various life-extending products, your lifespan will be several thousand years in total, and it will not deviate too much.
The underground ruins in the Black Mist Mountains were originally the habitat of an ancient civilization.
After countless years of changes and vicissitudes, it was discovered by the ancient sect "Tinghai Pavilion" and transformed into a refuge and backup treasure house.
Taking Tinghai Pavilion as the benchmark and inferring from the timeline, it could be as few as several thousand years or as many as tens of thousands of years.
Unless the god-transforming heavenly king also practiced the "Everlasting Green Technique of Ancient Trees", he would be alive to this day.
Therefore, judging from the timeline, the threat posed by the God-Transforming Heavenly King is almost impossible to exist.
"Why did the God-Transforming Heavenly Lord follow Tinghai Pavilion? Is there any relevant record?"
Lu Changan had a vague suspicion in his mind as to why the god-incarnated Heavenly Lord was following Tinghai Pavilion.
On his body, there is only a piece of black wood gourd and vine, which is extremely mysterious and of a grade beyond imagination.
Even the Five Elements of Earth are incidental to it.
Although the value and use of Five Elements Earth is good, it is nothing more than snake oil. At most, it will make Yuanying Zhenjun's heart flutter, but he will not be determined to get it.
This is probably the only thing that can attract the pursuit of the God-Transforming Heavenly Lord.
Fortunately, based on his observations over the years, Lu Changan discovered that the Xuanmu Gourd Vine has the ability to shield heavenly secrets and calculations.
Perhaps because of this, the avatar of the god did not find the whereabouts of this object in the end.
"There is no specific description in the jade book. According to my conjecture, Tinghai Pavilion should possess some kind of shocking treasure, so it was hunted down by the God-Transforming Heavenly Lord."
Master Shixianzi thought, turned her eyes, looked at Lu Changan, and said jokingly:
"Fellow Daoist Lu, you probably got the items that were tracked by the gods, right?"
"What Lu got was a pill-forming thing. If it can't turn into a real elixir, what's the use of giving it to Lu in the divine transformation stage."
Lu Changan said angrily.
"That's true."
When Shi Xianzi learned that Lu Changan had formed a true elixir, her first reaction was the same.
Those who are tempted by the transformation stage may be the legendary spiritual treasures.
Magical weapons above the Nascent Soul level were simply incapable of being controlled by the foundation-building monks back then.
For those who are cultivating immortals, the priority of cultivating one’s realm is higher than anything else.
Back then, in the treasure house space, Fairy Shi couldn't get the innermost treasure with his token, so he chose to inherit the formation.
As for Xuanmu Teng, as a legendary spiritual creature of heaven and earth, there is no detailed description in ancient books.
The ordinary black wood vines that have appeared in the records are mostly fourth-level spiritual objects, which can be used as excellent embryos of wood magic weapons.
The piece that Lu Changan got was not an ordinary blackwood vine, or a species with another name.
"After the elixir transformation is completed, go to various fairy cities and search for relevant ancient books..."
Lu Changan paid more and more attention to the withered gourd vine.
If it can be revived and cultivated successfully, it may be possible to achieve a higher level in this life.
…
Lu Changan and Shi Xianzi chatted until the evening, and the two sides were respectful and polite, without any overstep.
Shi Xianzi is dignified and reserved, not as proactive and charming as before.
Lu Changan didn't care much. After all, they hadn't seen each other for so many years, and they were not Taoist friends, so the relationship could easily become estranged.
Furthermore, Shi Xianzi is not the kind of woman with a dissolute nature.
Back then, he surrendered to Lu Changan regardless of his shame. Firstly, he had no choice but to take his own life. Secondly, the two sides got along well with each other and admired each other. Lu Changan had outstanding appearance and temperament.
If Lu Changan was a bad old man, Shi Xianzi might choose other adventure plans.
Shi Xianzi did not leave Wuqi Mountain and went to the adjacent Xiaopan Peak.
The current peak master of Xiaopan Peak is Shi Xianzi's former maid assistant. Later, with her guidance, he was promoted to the foundation building stage and became a second-level formation master.
"Humph! It's amazing to form a true elixir? You are still so calm and aloof. In the world of immortality in Liang Kingdom, there are many people pursuing me."
Returning to the cave, Shi Xianzi's elegant and reserved demeanor was no longer there, her chest was heaving and she was sulking.
Lu Changan left without saying goodbye. Thirty years have passed without any apology or comfort.
If you want to renew your relationship, how can you, as a man, not take the initiative at all?
Shi Manrong was also unsure whether Lu Changan, who had been promoted to the True Alchemy Queen, would look down on him or have a new love.
She inquired about Lu Changan's return to Liang Kingdom.
The person who has spent the longest time with Lu Changan is Zhao Siyao from Jinyun Valley.
Zhao Siyao's temperament is not inferior to him, her appearance is more beautiful, and her friendship with Lu Changan is also deeper.
The next day.
Lu Changan gathered with the three peak masters of Wuqi Mountain, and Shi Manrong was also invited.
During this period, Lu Changan, as the real person of Jiedan, did not neglect or look down upon his old friends.
Of course, people with whom we have no friendship in the past are not included in this list.
Another day passed.
Lu Changan took the initiative to visit Shi Xianzi.
Shi Manrong felt more relaxed.
It seems that Lu Changan has finally come to his senses and I am still attractive.
"Sorry for disturbing Master Fairy! Lu suddenly remembered that there is an incomplete formation that needs to be repaired and improved by Master Fairy."
After Lu Changan came to the door, he went straight to the point.
He obtained an incomplete quasi-fourth-level magic formation from Master Lihuo's trophies.
This formation does not have the characteristics related to Lihuo Palace. It is a temporary formation for personal use by Master Lihuo.
It was originally supposed to be the fourth level, perhaps it was damaged in the Nascent Soul War.
This formation is suitable for killing people, stealing goods, and resisting spiritual exploration.
The original formation has a large range, consumes an astonishing amount of energy, is troublesome to set up, and requires a high level of spiritual consciousness from the operator.
Lu Changan wanted to make it more portable, reduce the range of the formation, and consolidate its ability to defend against spiritual detection.
This is to prepare for the subsequent elixir transformation.
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"Improved quasi-fourth-level formation? I'm afraid I'm not strong enough. Even if I can complete this task, the cost will be quite high."
Upon hearing Lu Changan's intention, Shi Manrong's tone was cold and businesslike.
After some negotiation.
"Fifty thousand spiritual stones??"
In the end, Shi Manrong's quotation made Lu Changan frown.
Just improving and repairing the formation, or even narrowing the scope of the formation, only requires a few materials.
Shi Manrong pursed her lips lightly and said leisurely: "For a quasi-fourth-level formation, an ordinary third-level formation master may not be able to repair it, let alone improve it."
"You and I have been friends for nearly a hundred years, so let me give you a reasonable price."
Lu Changan knew that Shi Manrong was a genius in formations, but the price was too outrageous.
An ordinary low-grade magic weapon only costs one to twenty thousand spirit stones.
"I also want to give you a price of friendship. But we haven't seen each other for thirty years. The world has changed, and Master Lu has turned a tortoise into a dragon. You and I no longer have the same intimate feeling as before."
Master Shixianzi's tone was faint and filled with anger and resentment.
"What should Lu do to be considered a close friend?"
Lu Changan already understood that Master Shixianzi was dissatisfied with the lackluster return after leaving without saying goodbye.
Fairy Shi's eyes were warm and she snorted softly: "Then it depends on whether Master Lu's performance can satisfy me..."
The words have not yet fallen.
Master Shixianzi let out a light cry, and her feet had already left the ground.
The plump and graceful body was held up in the air by a strong single hand.
"Master Lu, what do you mean?"
Master Shixianzi hung in mid-air, softly stopping her, with a look of shame and annoyance on her face.
Her beautiful face was half hidden by black silk, her moonlight skirt was rolled up, and her phoenix shoes fell to the ground, revealing her lotus feet made of ice silk stockings.
"I haven't seen you for thirty years. Since Fairy Master feels unfamiliar, I, of course, want to deepen my relationship with you."
Lu Changan chuckled lightly and carried Shi Xianzi, who was picked up by his waist, to his gums.
"Master Lu, please stop it!"
Shi Xianzi's beautiful and soft voice was quickly blocked by the ban.
A few hours later.
The clouds outside Wuqi Mountain dispersed, and the bright moonlight fell on the undulating mountains, as if covered with a layer of silver frost.
In the cave's dormitory, the light is dim.
"Master Lu, I know I was wrong..."
Shi Xianzi collapsed on the ground, moaning feebly. Her snow-white and delicate skin was looming in the messy brocade quilt.
"Now that Fairy Master is satisfied, we can now be considered close friends. The cost of repairing and improving the formation must be given a fair price."
Lu Changan felt refreshed and said slowly.
Under Shi Xianzi's feeble hum, the two re-negotiated the price.
"Fifteen thousand spiritual stones, including the cost of materials. Well, this price is quite reasonable."
Lu Changan thought to himself.
The previous fifty thousand spirit stones were purely true. The lion opened his mouth.
At the current price, Shi Xianzi can still earn at least two to three thousand spirit stones.
…
Two months later.
Shi Xianzi left Wu Qi Mountain.
Lu Changan's enthusiasm waned and he put away a set of exquisite formation props.
In this life, he realized a truth more and more. No matter how noble and beautiful a fairy is, they will become bored after being together for too long.
What's more, he is a long-lived man who has reincarnated himself, and almost all the beautiful flowers he encounters on the road will become passers-by in the end.
Lu Changan could appreciate some of the flowers and even taste them himself.
But we will not maliciously pick or destroy them.
"It's not a loss at all."
Lu Changan tested the improved and repaired formation.
"The newly improved formation has reduced its range by half and deployed it faster. After repair, the power of the illusion has been increased by 20%. In terms of preventing spiritual prying eyes, it has returned to its original fourth-level power."
Due to the limitations of the current formation attainments and materials, Master Shixianzi is still unable to restore this formation to a complete fourth level.
Fortunately, the repaired formation no longer has obvious flaws.
If it happened again, Lu Changan would have to pay twice the price to break through the improved illusion formation.
Ordinary true elixir cultivators enter and cannot come out in a short time.
"Mr. Lu, this is the information you need about the major forces in the Liang Kingdom's immortal world."
In the shadows of the room, a hooded man in gray and white robes heard a low, hoarse voice.
Xing Peng was transferred to Jing Kingdom to cultivate immortality for some time, and he had been to Xiaogui Peak twice before.
This person's concealment ability was so strong that Master Xianzi and the three peak masters were not aware of his presence at all.
Xing Peng can enjoy certain privileges and benefits at the grassroots level of Wujianmen, not only because of his connections, but also because of his outstanding professional abilities.
"Yes, with this information, Lu's future plans in the world of cultivating immortals in Liang Kingdom will become clearer."
Lu Changan looked at the jade slip handed over by Xing Peng and nodded with satisfaction.
This jade slip has relatively complete information on all the major sects, aristocratic families, and the forces in the immortal city in the Liang Kingdom.
Although it does not include some top-secret information, it is at least more comprehensive than the knowledge of middle- and lower-level monks.
Xing Peng did not doubt that he was there, thinking that Lu Changan had just returned to his homeland and simply understood the major forces in the Liang Kingdom, so that he could easily integrate into them and choose the major force that suited him.
In fact, Lu Changan was preparing for the elixir.
"In the next few years, Lu will travel around, collect materials, and refine magic weapons. If anything happens by then, I will take the initiative to contact you."
Lu Changan explained some more things.
After confirming the hidden contact information, Xing Peng left Xiaogui Peak.
…
Ten days later, Lu Changan also left Wuqi Mountain.
For Qi Feng, the mountain guard, Lu Changan lived and ate for free these days and gave him a lot of feedback.
Guidance on spiritual practice is one of them.
Lu Changan taught Qi Feng a suitable and superior Kung Fu and asked him to change his practice to make up for the weak Kung Fu of his origin as a casual cultivator.
In addition, there are second-level elixirs used for practice, and a second-level mid-level turtle puppet with outstanding defense.
These resource rewards that were useless or obsolete to Lu Changan were a rare opportunity for Qi Feng in the early stages of foundation building.
The road to immortality is more like a snowball.
Origin, qualifications, opportunities, even if one of them is outstanding, coupled with tenacity and enterprising spirit, it can snowball quickly.
In the later stages of cultivation, although qualifications are no longer particularly important, the huge advantages and foundation established in the previous one or two hundred years are beyond the reach of most monks in their lifetime.
In fact, the vast majority of monks not only have ordinary backgrounds and qualifications, but even lack of willpower.
Even if the opportunity comes, you probably won't be able to seize it.
Lu Changan saw in Qifeng a tenacity, composure and sophistication similar to Zhang Tieshan's.
In addition, he is a descendant of his adoptive father and sincerely respects him, so he is willing to grant him a chance.
If he is the kind of person who is sneaky and sneaky and refuses to keep his feet on the ground, even if he is a descendant of his own blood, Lu Changan will not pay attention to him.
…
half year later.
In front of the former Huanglong Fairy City, a middle-aged man with a beard flew over.
The bearded middle-aged man had reached the peak of his foundation-building cultivation, and his powerful momentum in flight made the monks who came and went retreat one after another, in awe.
"This foundation-building expert is so powerful, does he look a little unfamiliar?"
"Hey! It seems to be Senior Lu Chi, a foundation-building casual cultivator who was active in the southeast of Liang Kingdom more than twenty years ago."
"Senior Lu? I heard that he refused to obey the orders and killed the law enforcement monks of Lihuo Palace. He was wanted and fled outside the Liang Kingdom..."
Lu Chi, who was once a wanted criminal, entered Huanglong Fairy City carelessly.
The Immortal Realm of Liang Kingdom is now ruled by Lihuo Palace, and the wanted orders of the "previous dynasty" have naturally lost their effect.
"Tsk, tsk, the name of Huanglong Fairy City has not changed. The internal environment has changed a lot. The outer city has almost been rebuilt."
The middle-aged "Lu Chi" with a beard, smiling and relaxed, looked at the fairy city where he had stayed for many years.
After the Huanglong Mountain lineage withdrew from Huanglong Immortal City, its core interests were jointly controlled by Lihuo Palace, several large chambers of commerce and other forces.
Lihuo Palace originally changed its name, but the surrounding monks did not change it so easily in a short period of time, and it was still called Huanglong Immortal City.
A few years later, the Liang Kingdom ushered in the Immortal Cultivation War, which ended with nothing to do.
After the Jinyang Sect took over the Liang Kingdom, Huanglong Fairy City was reshuffled, and its core interests and powers were jointly controlled by a number of chambers of commerce, families, and sects.
Even in the era of Master Huanglong, most of the shop industries in the city actually belonged to major forces.
What Huanglong Mountain mainly controls is the power of spiritual veins and management.
After walking around the fairy city, only one or two monks took the initiative to say hello to "Lu Chi".
One of them is in the late stage of Qi refining and the other is in the foundation building stage.
Lu Chi was relatively cold and dealt with it casually.
"The entire world of immortal cultivation in Liang Kingdom has changed. The Huanglong Immortal City has also been reshuffled. There are not many monks who know 'me'."
Lu Changan's head was set.
Lu Chi was one of the late-stage foundation-building monks he killed on his way back to Liang Kingdom.
This person's cultivation level is actually not at the peak of foundation building, but it has little impact.
Lu Chi is about to reach one hundred and fifty years old.
For forming pills at this age, he is actually a bit older and has average potential, but it is still within the normal range.
It was a success, a bit surprising, but not unbelievable.
…
Two days later, Lu Changan entered a main hall in the inner city of Huanglong Immortal City.
This is the official administrative hall of Immortal City and is mainly responsible for the leasing management of Lingmai Cave.
"May I ask your surname, senior? What kind of cave do you want to rent?"
A female cultivator in a green dress with a slender figure and bright eyes and white teeth came forward to receive Lu Changan.
The monks who are at the peak of the foundation building stage can be regarded as VIPs in all the major shops in the fairy city.
"Lu wants to rent the third-level spiritual veins in Huanglong Mountain."
Lu Changan sat down and spoke in a deep and deep voice.
"Third-level spiritual veins, how long do you want to rent them, senior?"
The female cultivator in the green skirt had bright eyes, and she couldn't help but get closer, stroking her skirt and half-kneeling, and poured tea for Lu Changan thoughtfully.
Third-level spiritual veins are very expensive to rent and few people can afford them. They are rare big customers.
"About two months or so."
"By the way, Lu is going to form a third-level spiritual vein elixir in Huanglong Mountain. Could you please help me apply for it?"
Lu Changan, the old god, added.
The reason why I chose Huanglong Immortal City for the first time to form an elixir and re-knot it. Because this is the Holy Land of Liang Guo's casual cultivators, the difficulty of applying for elixir formation is easier than that of other fairy cities.
The information Lu Changan learned about:
As long as the origin can be checked, passes the review, is not a wanted criminal of any major sect, or is an enemy of the enemy, and pays the full amount of spirit stones, you can form elixirs in Huanglong Immortal City.
Even if you have done bad things secretly, your reputation will not be affected much, as long as the spiritual stone is in place.