"Of course, it’s to congratulate and celebrate. What else could it be?"

Despite saying this, there was a hint of bitterness in Zhao Changming’s words.

"Ah, that’s all we can do!"

Yang Tianyi sighed deeply.

Even though Zhao Changming didn’t say it aloud.

Yang Tianyi could still guess his intentions.

It’s nothing more than waiting for a suitable opportunity to completely strip Shen Baiwan’s wealth.

This can’t be blamed on Zhao Changming.

Only Shen Baiwan is at fault for being careless.

Being out and about, without a background or strong support, revealing his wealth openly.

Although Su Yajing of the Ten Thousand Flowers Sect backs him.

Zhao Changming is the local snake of Fire Cloud Sect.

In the face of huge benefits, offending Su Yajing, what does it matter!

However, if Shen Baiwan successfully establishes his Dao Foundation.

Things would become a bit tricky.

After all, Foundation Establishment Cultivators have some last-resort means to protect themselves.

If Zhao Changming wants to do it seamlessly, leaving no traces, the difficulty suddenly increases significantly.

Yang Tianyi has been quietly observing Zhao Changming’s expression.

After Zhao Changming’s private meeting with Su Yajing, he figured out a way to exchange a top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill from the sect.

Connecting it to Shen Baiwan’s auction purchase of the Red Sun Fire Lotus, attempting Foundation Establishment recently.

He vaguely guessed that Zhao Changming must have made a big deal with Shen Baiwan.

Although he doesn’t know what the treasure is.

Using a top-grade Foundation Establishment Pill for the transaction, the value must be substantial.

"This Shen Baiwan truly is a remarkable person. Clearly just a Qi Cultivation Cultivator, yet he possesses abundant resources, able to offer treasures that captivate Zhao Changming."

"Judging by Zhao Changming’s demeanor, it seems it’s more than one item."

"To make Zhao Changming show such interest, could it be a Golden Transformation Pill or Core Formation Spiritual Objects?"

Thinking of this, Yang Tianyi’s heart surged.

The Golden Transformation Pill, Core Formation Spiritual Objects, he wants them too.

Doing sect tasks, from morning till night, risking life and death.

Even working for two hundred years, he may not be able to accumulate enough contributions to exchange for a Golden Transformation Pill and Core Formation Spiritual Objects.

"After Shen Baiwan’s successful Foundation Establishment, Zhao Changming goes to congratulate him. What play is he performing?"

Originally, he was following behind Zhao Changming.

After Zhao Changming’s cunning appropriation, he would take a share.

Now it seems, things have changed.

"Ah, trying to earn some extra is really not easy!"

"The fat sheep is gone. I’ll have to figure out a way from you."

Yang Tianyi’s gaze flickered, jealousy welled in his heart, secretly contemplating: "What does Foundation Establishment matter? A rootless duckweed, bearing heavy treasures, this is the path to self-destruction!"

He secretly glanced at his senior brother, his eyes turning fierce.

"Senior brother, don’t blame me. Junior brother also wants to strive for Core Formation!"

...

Several days later.

The fire clouds over the main practice hall gradually dispersed.

In the Foundation Establishment chamber, Shen Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

Within the Dantian, a Dao Foundation Spirit Sea as red as jade liquid had already taken shape, calm and unruffled, yet containing terrifying power capable of incinerating the heavens and boiling the seas.

"Twenty years of plotting, finally achieving an Upper Grade Dao Foundation."

Sensing the stable and powerful fire Dao Foundation within, Shen Xuan’s lips curved into a slight smile.

He didn’t rush to leave seclusion, spending two days consolidating his Realm Cultivation.

Shen Xuan inspected thoroughly, confirming there were no issues.

He continued sealing the Ice Technique Golden Core.

The present him is just a newly established Fire Technique magic cultivator.

Shen Xuan walked out of number six Foundation Establishment chamber.

"Congratulations Fellow Daoist Shen on your successful Foundation Establishment."

Su Yajing’s bright eyes sparkled like stars, gleaming with a joyous expression of shared honor.

One must say, beautiful women are born actors.

Expression natural, smiling charmingly, delightful to the eye.

"Thank you Fellow Daoist Su for your support. I will surely repay."

The two exchanged smiles.

The meaning conveyed entirely without words.

"Congratulations Fellow Daoist Shen."

Zhao Changming and Yang Tianyi arrived together.

"A small gift, a token of respect!"

Zhao Changming casually handed over a brocade box.

Upon opening, inside were ten Middle Grade Fire Spirit Stones.

Shen Xuan accepted them calmly.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, you are too kind."

Zhao Changming laughed, saying: "Fellow Daoist Shen has established his Dao Foundation, it’s a grand occasion. Pavilion Master Su, let’s host a banquet to celebrate!"

Su Yajing glanced at Shen Xuan.

Seeing him slightly nod.

Su Yajing smiled cheerfully, saying: "Fellow Daoist Zhao has suggested well. I’ll arrange it, hosting a banquet at Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion to celebrate Fellow Daoist Shen’s Foundation Establishment."

...

"Someone succeeded in Foundation Establishment?"

"Very likely an Upper Grade Dao Foundation!"

"Do you know who it is?"

"Heard it’s a loose cultivator from elsewhere."

The Qi Cultivation cultivators in Fire Cloud Immortal City were discussing animatedly.

With many expressing envy.

After all, among Qi Cultivation cultivators, those who can establish Foundation are one in a hundred.

Moreover, that person is very likely an Upper Grade Dao Foundation.

This also indicates a bright path ahead, with hopes of reaching Core Formation.

Old Yu had been waiting at the inn’s entrance early on.

In his view, after Shen Baiwan’s Foundation Establishment, there are many trivial matters to handle.

Invitations from various influences, whether accepting or declining, must be addressed with careful words.

This area is very deep.

Among cultivation influences, each harbors grievances.

Old Yu deemed himself experienced in Fire Cloud Immortal City to advise Shen Baiwan somewhat.

Who would have known, upon returning to the inn, Shen Xuan gave him ten Spirit Stones to terminate their guide agreement.

"Senior Shen, after your Foundation Establishment, many influences may send invitations, and Old Yu can still help you run errands."

"No need. I’ll be leaving Fire Cloud Immortal City soon."

After settling dues at the inn, Shen Xuan went straight to Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion.

He plans to leave tomorrow morning.

Tonight, at Su Yajing’s place to attend the celebration banquet, staying overnight, gifting a souvenir to honor their relationship.

Shen Xuan never casually uses people.

...

The banquet was held in the VIP private room at Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion.

Attendees were few, besides Shen Xuan, only Su Yajing, Zhao Changming, and Yang Tianyi accompanied.

Ling Yan was present, but standing behind Su Yajing, serving drinks and setting the table for them.