Shopkeeper Xu’s words were thoughtful and sincere.
Lu Changan found no obvious flaw.
"There can't be a foundation-building pill in the hidden treasure house, right?"
Lu Changan was joking.
"Uh... Foundation Establishment Pill, that's probably not available."
Shopkeeper Xu was startled for a moment, his face slightly twitching.
If the Zheng family had the Foundation Building Pill, they would have used it long ago, and they would have waited for the Mu family to come to kill them.
Even if you are making up a story, you still have to follow basic logic.
"Thank you, Shopkeeper Xu, for your kindness. Lu is worried about any traps or hidden restrictions in the treasure house, so it would be more practical to draw the talisman in Fangshi."
Lu Changan declined politely.
Regardless of whether it is true or not, he has no interest in going out to hunt for treasures.
As a Talisman Master, his income is stable, and he has no shortage of spiritual stones and resources.
Quite an iron rice bowl plus gray income, what could be more stable than this?
At this stage, the only thing that attracts him is the Foundation Establishment Pill.
If Shopkeeper Xu dares to say that there is a Foundation Building Pill in the hidden treasure house, he will immediately block him.
"Since Brother Lu doesn't want to take risks, Xu can only find someone else. This matter should be kept confidential."
Shopkeeper Xu looked a little regretful and didn't force it.
"sure."
Lu Changan assured, but in fact the other party did not specify the specific location.
…
After a period of time, shopkeeper Xu from Nishang Pavilion next door disappeared.
It seems like I really went on a treasure hunt.
The next time he appears will be ten days later.
Shopkeeper Xu came back after a long journey, his face was red and there were two more storage bags on his waist.
"Brother Lu, come with me to the 'Spring Night Tower' tonight. Whichever female nun you like, Xu will pay for it!"
Shopkeeper Xu put on a Confucian robe, looked high-spirited, and took the initiative to invite Lu Changan.
Chunye Tower is a gourmet place in the city.
The difference from ordinary people is that the service providers are all female cultivators, each with a good appearance and good temperament.
Goulan in the world of cultivating immortals is not just superficial pleasure.
Through the intersection of yin and yang, it is beneficial to the practice of the guests, and the same goes for the female nuns who serve.
In such places, there are also meat and vegetable dishes.
The meaty ones are like Chunyelou, and they are real guns and hard work.
It is as simple as the "Baixiang Immortal Tower" in Wufengfang City. The fairy in the building practices music and rhythm, which can cleanse the soul and help break through mental barriers and bottlenecks.
The former is already expensive, the latter is even more expensive.
Ordinary monks simply cannot afford it.
"Shopkeeper Xu is so kind. Mr. Lu is cultivating his health and doesn't like to go to that kind of place."
Lu Changan apologetically refused.
"You are still not a man!"
Shopkeeper Xu looked unhappy and spoke provocatively, but Lu Changan still refused.
It's not that Lu Changan is not interested in women.
He is a normal man and of course has physiological needs.
It's just that he has a mild mysophobia and doesn't want to go to that kind of place.
"When I return to the Dan Formation and achieve the power of Nascent Soul, won't those stunning fairies be at my fingertips?"
Lu Changan saw things very clearly.
…
A few days later.
Shopkeeper Xu, with a tired look on his face and sloppy steps, came back from Chunye Tower.
"Well, as I get older, I won't be able to go to such occasions often in the future."
Shopkeeper Xu sighed.
"Brother Lu is right, it is better to cultivate one's health."
Next, Shopkeeper Xu returned to his normal life rhythm.
Three days later.
Invite Lu Changan to a wine shop for a drink.
This time, Lu Changan did not refuse.
This restaurant is called "Qingzhu Restaurant".
The shopkeeper is a beautiful woman with a rosy face, a plump figure, bulging curves, and a very attractive figure when she walks with a curved waist.
Everyone calls her Mrs. Zheng.
The female shopkeeper is a widow, and her husband was once the winemaker of the Zheng family.
Her husband died during the Mu family's counterattack.
After joining the Huang family, Mrs. Zheng did not move with Zheng Centipede, but stayed in Zhuye Mountain to engage in wine-making business.
"Hey, Shopkeeper Xu and Master Lu are here again, are they still the third child?"
When the female shopkeeper saw the two of them, her eyes lit up and she personally came forward to receive them.
"Mrs. Zheng, replace it with fifty-year-old Qingzhu spirit wine."
Shopkeeper Xu is very wealthy.
"Okay." The female shopkeeper stretched her waist and ordered.
"Mrs. Zheng, what kind of wind is blowing today that requires you to receive it in person?"
Shopkeeper Xu said in surprise.
"It's like this. In order to give back to our old customers, our Qingzhu Restaurant is planning to hold a 'Flower Appreciation and Wine Tasting Party' in the Peach Blossom Valley, thirty miles away from Fangshi, in three days. At that time, every monk present will enjoy a ten-cup jar for free.
Vintage green bamboo wine. In addition, there is also a matchmaker..."
The female shopkeeper raised her charming eyes and said with a smile.
After that, she put down the two invitations and went to entertain other guests.
"Brother Lu, what do you think of this Peach Blossom Valley wine tasting party? There is free spiritual wine to drink, it is close to the market, and it is crowded and lively."
Shopkeeper Xu picked up the invitation letter with great interest.
Lu Changan looked at the invitation and almost felt a little moved.
But soon, he sensed something was wrong.
Last time, shopkeeper Xu invited me to go treasure hunting, but he didn't want to take risks, so he declined.
At this flower viewing and wine tasting party, shopkeeper Xu emphasized that "it is close to the market and crowded with people", which gives people a subconscious sense of security.
"Oh, I'm a bit lazy. I live contentedly in the city and am too lazy to go out."
Lu Changan burped and said casually.
Too lazy to go out?
Shopkeeper Xu’s eyebrows twitched.
You won’t go out on a dangerous treasure hunt, and you won’t go on a lively and safe wine tasting party?
This Lu Changan just doesn't want to leave the market.
…
"You want me to go out so much?"
Returning to the store, Lu Changan felt alert.
Fangshi is quite a complete life circle.
The elixirs needed for cultivation, the materials for drawing talismans, the spiritual sand stones for body refining techniques, and all kinds of leisure and entertainment... can all be satisfied.
In this case, there is no need for Lu Changan to go out.
Especially if someone asks you out.
In the past two lives, he had seen a vicious method: a friend who had known him for many years deceived the monks from the city and then killed them to seize the treasure.
"If you really need to leave the city for something, just disguise yourself and sneak out quietly. It will be safer this way."
Lu Changan thought to himself.
Because he was suspicious of Shopkeeper Xu, Lu Changan gradually distanced himself from him.
He mentioned this matter to Mu Xiuyun.
If someone is targeting him, he is probably a potential enemy of the Mu family.
"Don't worry, my route is different every time I go out. With the flying boat in hand, the ninth level of ordinary Qi training can't do anything to me."
Mu Xiuyun smiled coquettishly, feeling confident.
Too.
She has cultivated to the eighth level of Qi Refining, and has many middle-to-high-grade talismans on hand. Coupled with the speed of the flying boat, even if she meets the Zheng Yuanhua of that year, she will be worthy of her fortune.
…
time flies.
The next year.
Lu Changan and Mu's Talisman Shop are getting along well, and their business is gradually booming.
He almost thought that what happened before was due to his paranoia.
As the popularity of Zhuye Mountain has greatly increased, murders and treasure grabbing incidents outside the city are inevitable and occur from time to time.
Last month.
There was even a merchant who was transporting goods and was attacked by robbers. Fortunately, the merchant had a good way of saving his life and there was no danger.
"In the world of immortality, as long as there are interests, there will be disputes."
Lu Changan was not surprised by this.
In the past two years since I came to Fangshi.
Lu Changan has accumulated a lot of first-class high-quality talismans.
The most lethal one is the Golden Knife Talisman.
The finest among the golden sword talismans, its power is comparable to that of top-grade spiritual weapons!
It even goes beyond the Qi refining period.
In addition, Lu Changan also has a powerful trump card.
Use sixteen first-grade high-quality talismans to construct a talisman array.
This set of talisman formations can be quickly deployed as a consumable temporary formation, which can compete with the foundation building period in a short period of time.
…
On this day, Lu Changan came to the courtyard downstairs and instructed Mu Ershun to draw the talisman.
Mu Ershun's spiritual root qualifications are poor, but his talent in talisman art is not bad. He will be able to try to draw a first-level talisman in another year.
Of course, this was done with the support of Lu Changan. If it were another novice, he would have to be an apprentice for seven or eight years first.
Um?
Lu Changan's expression suddenly changed, and he took out a sensing talisman from his storage bag, which was flashing red light.
"not good--"
This message-sensing talisman is divided into two parts, Yin and Yang, and was refined by Mu Xiuyun.
Although specific messages cannot be conveyed, as long as one party is stimulated, it will inform the other party that they are in trouble or facing danger.
"Miss, are you in danger when you go out?"
Lu Changan held the sensing talisman in his hand with a solemn expression.
Sensing symbols can only send a warning to the other party.
Mu Xiuyun's original intention for refining was that she was worried that Lu Changan would run into trouble when she was not in the shop.
After all, Lu Changan's cultivation level is relatively low.
With the sensing talisman, she can come back as soon as possible.
Lu Changan's thoughts were spinning, and he quickly went up to the second floor and dressed up.
With the breath adjustment of Changqing Gong, he transformed into a young man with a completely different style.
Follow the flow of people and leave the store.
Through a spiritual scan, no stalker was found.
Just arrived at the Fangshi exit.
There was a roaring sound in the distance, and a flying boat came into view.
"The eldest lady's flying boat." Lu Changan recognized it.
I saw a beautiful figure stained with blood on the flying boat, teetering on the edge of collapse.
Whoosh!
Mu Xiuyun's magic power was interrupted, and her body was like a kite with broken strings, falling towards Fang City along with the flying boat.
With quick eyes and quick hands, Lu Changan put on a light body charm and jumped into the sky.
He hugged Mu Xiuyun.
The other hand grasped the edge of the flying boat and injected mana into it, allowing the boat to settle smoothly.
Lu Changan immediately checked Mu Xiuyun's injuries.
This sight made his heart tremble.
Mu Xiuyun's face was as pale as paper, and a white bone arrow emitting black smoke pierced her chest.
"Chang'an, I..."
Mu Xiuyun persisted until she took one last look at Lu Changan. The corners of her lips were bleeding, and she forced a smile. Then her eyes dimmed and she closed them weakly.
Lu Changan held her wrist and his expression changed drastically.
Breathing stops.
There is only a very weak heartbeat left, and it will stop at any time.