MTL - I Am Evergreen In the World of Cultivating Immortals-Chapter 130 Zhao's Master and Apprentice
Chapter 130 Zhao's Master and Apprentice
"100th birthday?"
Lu Changan shook his head with a smile, he didn't have the idea of inviting relatives and friends to hold a big birthday banquet.
A hundred years old is a hurdle for low-level monks.
A considerable number of Qi refining monks will not live to be a hundred years old.
Dying halfway, fighting with others when young, failing to build a foundation, all kinds of behaviors will affect life span.
Lu Changan guessed that Li Erqing's greeting in advance was not only to maintain friendship, but also to show that he had the idea of holding a grand birthday banquet.
Li Erqing used to marry a wife and have children, so he liked to hold banquets and celebrate lively.
Li Erqing is two years younger than Lu Changan.
If the elder brother doesn’t celebrate his 100th birthday, he won’t be able to pass it.
Lu Changan wrote back to Li Erqing, explaining his situation so that the other party would not have to worry about it.
For his 100th birthday, he would at most have a private celebration in the cave, and would not hold a grand birthday celebration.
Not long after, Lu Changan received another letter from Jin Yungu.
"Oh? Zhao Siyao is planning to build a foundation pill for the female disciple?"
Lu Changan's heart skipped a beat.
When building the foundation in Huanglong Fairy City, Zhao Siyao once mentioned that he took in a female apprentice with very good qualifications in the Zhao family's hometown.
This female disciple is Zhao Tan'er, who is two years younger than Mu Bingyun, and she has cultivated to the peak of the ninth level of Qi refining three years ago.
Zhao Tan'er, as a high-grade spiritual root, originally wanted to try to attack without the Foundation Establishment Pill, but he thought he was nearly 40% sure.
Zhao Siyao told her to wait just to be on the safe side.
In the letter, Zhao Siyao asked Lu Changan if he had any extra materials for planning the Foundation Establishment Pill.
Zhao Siyao gathered half of the materials, lacking Xuan Lingguo or special demon core, and some other materials.
"Huh? Here's an opportunity."
Lu Changan came up with an idea, imitating the way the two pretended to cooperate in alchemy.
"If the Foundation Establishment Pill is refined in the name of Zhao Siyao, it will be safer if I secretly provide materials such as special demon cores."
This time, it was reasonable for Zhao Siyao to plot the Foundation Establishment Pill for his disciple.
Zhao Siyao is trustworthy, just let her keep the secret.
Big deal, let Zhao Siyao provide the rest of the materials, and she will be given a Foundation Establishment Pill when the time comes.
Lu Changan has collected more than half of the ingredients for Jidan, and there is no shortage of key main ingredients, but there are a few auxiliary medicines missing, one or two of which are relatively scarce.
By doing this, Lu Changan would save the need to collect the remaining materials, and at the same time reduce the risk.
Think of it here.
Lu Changan wrote a letter to Zhao Siyao, saying that he had a small amount of foundation building pill materials and asked her to come and get them.
This matter involves confidentiality, so it is not suitable to discuss it in a letter.
…
After a few months.
Two female cultivators in white clothes arrived at Little Turtle Peak.
One of them, about twenty-five or sixteen years old, is beautiful and graceful, with a fluttering fairy skirt and a calm demeanor.
Another girl, with eyebrows like emerald feathers, bright eyes, and muscles like white snow, has an air of lightness.
"Meet Uncle Lu."
Zhao Tan'er's teeth are like shellfish, and he salutes crisply.
"Well, it's a good seedling."
Lu Changan nodded in approval.
This woman's aptitude is better than Zhao Siyao's, and similar to his previous life.
In Zhao Tan'er, Lu Changan saw a little shadow of Zhao Siyao when she was a girl.
In terms of personality, Zhao Tan'er is more lively and less aloof.
Less than half an hour after arriving at Little Turtle Peak, Zhao Tan'er got acquainted with Guan Qiaozhi and Mu Bingyun, and started playing with Xuanshui Turtle by the pool.
In the cave, Lu Changan and Zhao Siyao had a private conversation.
"Zhao Daoyou, this is your puppet."
Lu Changan returned a complete turtle puppet to Zhao Siyao.
Two years ago, Zhao Siyao was in danger in a secret realm, leaving only a severely damaged turtle puppet.
Due to the precious materials sold, only half the price was charged, and Lu Changan later promised to repair the puppet for free.
"Fellow Daoist Lu has a heart."
Zhao Siyao put away the puppet, and found that not only was it repaired, but its quality had also improved, approaching the second-order middle-grade puppet, and its defense power was even more outstanding.
chatted for a while.
Zhao Siyao mentioned the plan of this trip:
"After buying those materials from Fellow Daoist Lu, I'm going to take my disciples to Huanglong Fairy City to practice in the Black Mist Mountains. It would be even better if I can get a special demon core."
"Zhao Daoyou, are you really willing to let such a good seed take risks?"
Lu Changan couldn't help laughing.
A high-grade spiritual root, as a disciple of the sect, with elders taking care of it, there is no need to take such a risk.
Special demon core, not so hard to find.
Back then, Lu Changan, Zhao Siyao, and the second-level rat demon were lucky enough to get one after going through risks.
"That's not what I thought."
Zhao Siyao said with a smile.
"Tan'er heard about my training experience in the Black Mist Mountains, and you, Uncle Lu, who dared to participate in the hunting of second-level monsters on the ninth floor of Qi Refining. These made her quite fascinated and wanted to follow suit."
"Ambition." Lu Changan praised.
"At that time, I will hand over the puppet to her to control. As long as it is not too deep, it should be fine."
Zhao Siyao talked about his arrangement.
"Zhao Daoyou, maybe you don't need to go to the Black Mist Mountains..."
Lu Changan changed it to a voice transmission, and mentioned the matter of cooperating in the refining of Jidan.
Hearing this, Zhao Siyao showed surprise on his face, and the brilliance flashed in his eyes, and he quickly regained his composure.
As for the special demon core, Lu Changan said it was stolen goods bought on the black market, and asked her to keep it a secret.
At that time, alchemy will be made in the name of Zhao Siyao.
With Zhao Siyao's intelligence, he naturally knew that this matter was not that simple.
After the battle in the Black Mist Mountains and the foundation building at an advanced age, she knew that Lu Changan was not an ordinary monk.
"Which alchemy fellow Daoist Lu are looking for? I heard that your Lin alchemist on Wuqi Mountain has good attainments." Zhao Siyao said.
Lu Changan did not answer directly, but asked instead:
"Zhao Daoyou, there should be some alchemists I know."
"In Jinyun Valley, there is a second-level top-grade alchemist who has a good relationship with me. You can ask him to help you in alchemy in private."
It's not as good as it was back then. Zhao Siyao, who has built his foundation for decades, is considered a senior in Jinyun Valley, and now has good contacts.
The alchemist she knew had a high level of proficiency in building foundation pills, and could often make three pills.
"Ask him to make alchemy, does it violate the sect's rules?"
Zhao Siyao said: "As long as the key main medicine and scarce materials are not purchased from the door, it is not considered a violation."
"That's good."
The two discussed some details again.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Siyao still planned to take his disciples to the Black Mist Mountains.
Wait for a few months of experience, and then get the materials from Lu Changan after returning.
Lu Changan understands that Zhao Siyao's doing this can not only sharpen his disciples, but also cover himself, so that the origin of that special demon core can be traced.
Half a day later, Zhao Siyao's master and apprentice left Xiaoguifeng.
Zhao Tan'er was a little reluctant to part, and waved goodbye to Xuan Shuigui and Guan Qiaozhi.
…
half year later.
Zhao Siyao brought his disciples back from training, and stayed at Xiaoguifeng for half a day.
During this trip, Zhao Siyao did not obtain a special demon core in the Black Mist Mountains, but only acted in the peripheral area, killing a weak second-order monster.
Because there is no shortage of special demon cores, she doesn't need to take risks, just take her disciples to practice.
Come here this time, Zhao Siyao brought a piece of information:
"Fellow Daoist Lu, when I went to the Black Mist Mountains this time, the number of monsters in the periphery increased abnormally. Some groups of monsters in the mountains have migrated to the periphery. In a few years, there may be a wave of small beasts brewing."
"Small beast tide?"
Wuqi Mountain, where Lu Changan is located, is some distance away from the Black Mist Mountain Range, so there is no need to worry.
For him, this is not bad news.
There is a wave of beasts, the sects of Liang Guoxiu's world, and the cultivating forces near the Black Mist Mountains will organize people to guard the spiritual veins and kill the monsters.
When more monsters are hunted, the price of talisman materials will be reduced, making it easier to buy high-quality materials.
The price of ordinary talismans will drop a bit.
But Lu Changan took the high-end route.
Moreover, he has a long lifespan, and stocking up some medium and high-quality materials during the trough period can ensure stable long-term income.
Before parting, Lu Changan handed over the materials of the Foundation Establishment Pill, including the special demon core, to Zhao Siyao.
He didn't even go to Jinyun Valley together.
Since she chooses to trust, Zhao Siyao has full authority over this matter.
In addition to believing in Zhao Siyao's character.
The materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill are all windfall money he gained, even if he lost it, it would not have much impact.
…
Half a month later.
Lu Changan found that Mu Bingyun was a little anxious recently, and her mind wandered occasionally.
When preparing for the pre-drawing work, a small mistake occurred.
In the pavilion next to the lotus pond.
Mu Bingyun brought tea, and Lu Changan asked her to sit down and chat for a while.
In Xiaoguifeng, Mu Bingyun is essentially an employee.
By assisting in drawing talismans, acting as a guest maid, and taking care of affairs on the mountain, in exchange for the qualification to practice here, and occasionally get advice from Lu Changan.
"Uncle Lu, I want to go out to practice and seek opportunities for foundation building."
Mu Bingyun sat stiffly, clutching the pleats of her skirt with her bare hands.
"Are you influenced by Zhao Xianzi's master and apprentice?"
"Bingyun was only inspired by them, mainly from Feiyue Lake..."
Mu Bingyun's clear and graceful face revealed a worried expression.
"Feiyue Lake?"
Lu Changan was thoughtful.
In recent years, the influence of Li Erqing's lineage in the Mu family has grown stronger.
The old line of the Mu family's direct line, the power and influence are about to be surpassed by Li Erqing's new line.
If the old lineage does not come out of the foundation building period, the Mu family of Feiyuehu may really have the surname Li in the future.
Even if Li’s surname is not changed, Li Erqing’s descendants are basically in power.
Mu Bingyun's current situation, no matter her cultivation level or her talisman skills, has encountered a bottleneck.
The cultivation base reached the ninth level of Qi Refining a few years ago, and it has indeed reached the stage of plotting to build a foundation.
In terms of talisman art, from the first level to the second level, this step is extremely difficult and will be affected by cultivation.
"Whether you are a foundation builder or a second-tier talisman master, you should not be in a hurry. If you want to go out to practice, Uncle Lu will not stop you, and I will give you some advice."
Lu Changan said calmly.
"Uncle Lu, please tell me."
"You are not capable enough in actual combat. Think about being attacked in Feiyue Lake back then."
Hearing this, Mu Bingyun's starry eyes dimmed, and she bowed her head in silence.
"If you want to go out to practice, you'd better be able to defeat the two first-order high-grade puppets guarding the mountain, or support the hundred breath time when the ground rock mouse is suppressed in the late first-order stage."
Lu Changan also didn't want to be pampered. After being with his old friend for many years, he went out and never returned.
If that's the case, he won't be happy either.
Therefore, a suggestion is given.
"Uncle Lu, I'll listen to you." Although Mu Bingyun was in a hurry, she also knew what was wrong with her.
The following days.
In Xiaoguifeng, there is an extra woman in a green skirt who confronts puppets or rat monsters. Although she fails repeatedly in embarrassment, she remains steadfast.
Looking at that stubborn and beautiful figure.
Lu Chang'an thought to himself: Mu Xiuyun's master and apprentice's savings, together with the funding from the Mu family's old line, can gather together to buy a spirit stone of the Foundation Establishment Pill, there must be no problem.
…
Two months later, Zhao Siyao came to Xiaoguifeng again.
In the cave, she solemnly handed over a jade bottle.
Lu Changan opened the jade bottle and saw that there were two crystal-colored Foundation Establishment Pills inside.
(end of this chapter)
