Qin Renhuang just became an immortal, and you told me this is the prehistoric time

"The technique is too rudimentary and useless to me."

Ying Xuan spoke frankly.

"But the things I saw and heard later were quite interesting."

Upon hearing this, the old Taoist priest looked embarrassed, but then seemed relieved.

In the eyes of such a highly accomplished senior, his own cultivation method was naturally beneath his notice. It was already a great fortune that the lineage could be preserved.

"Now that this matter is settled, we shall take our leave."

Ying Xuan said no more and turned to leave with Lianxiang and the others.

The old Taoist priest stood before the ruins, holding the wooden box and the heavy plate of gold. He watched Ying Xuan's departing figure with a complex expression, which finally turned into a long sigh, and he bowed deeply to the back of the figure.

After leaving the ruins of the Taoist temple, Ying Xuan did not continue on his way, but instead found a secluded and deserted valley.

With a slight thought, the starlight jade pendant at his waist flashed, and an invisible portal opened.

"Come in with me."

Ying Xuan said to Lian Xiang and stepped into the door first.

Although Lianxiang was a little nervous, she followed him in without hesitation.

The scene before my eyes changed instantly; it was no longer a desolate valley, but a vast world filled with spiritual energy and lush vegetation!

A rich spiritual aura washed over her, making every pore on her body open up, so comfortable that she almost groaned out loud.

This is the inner space of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Formation!

With Lianxiang by his side, Ying Xuan took a step and arrived at the center of the formation.

This place is richest in spiritual energy and spirituality, and rare medicinal herbs of astonishing age and radiant spiritual light grow everywhere.

In one area, dozens of ginseng plants of various shapes and sizes, exuding a rich vitality, are stretching their branches and leaves, emitting spiritual light.

They seemed to sense Ying Xuan's arrival, their branches swaying slightly, emitting a faint fluctuation of emotion mixed with awe and flattery.

Ying Xuan's gaze swept across the ginseng, locking onto the oldest, most spiritual, and crystal-clear ginseng.

The ginseng seemed to sense something; its branches and leaves trembled violently, and a clear, pleading, and fearful thought was conveyed.

Ying Xuan remained unmoved and reached out to grab.

The ginseng, roots and all, was uprooted by an invisible force and fell into his palm.

The ginseng trembled in his hand, its roots curled up, and its luster dimmed.

"Young master...it...it seems very scared..."

Lianxiang looked at the ginseng that seemed to be alive and felt a little reluctant.

"All things have a spirit, but the law of the jungle, where the strong prey on the weak, is also the way of nature."

Ying Xuan handed the ginseng to Lian Xiang in a calm tone.

"This item contains immense vitality and spiritual essence, which can replenish the original foundation you lost when you transformed. Consuming it can strengthen your foundation and extend your lifespan. Otherwise, in your current state, even with a pure physique, you will not live more than a hundred years without cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Lianxiang's delicate body trembled slightly.

She had never thought about lifespan, but now that Ying Xuan mentioned it, she realized that although her transformation was beautiful, she was like a rootless duckweed.

She looked at the ginseng that was still trembling slightly, and then at Ying Xuan's calm but clear eyes, and there was no more hesitation in her heart.

She took the ginseng, closed her eyes, and took a big bite! The ginseng melted in her mouth, turning into a warm yet incredibly powerful current that instantly flowed into her entire body!
"Well!"

Lianxiang let out a muffled groan, feeling an unimaginable surge of immense energy explode within her body! This energy was not violent, but rather exceptionally gentle and pure, like the warmest spring water, washing over every corner of her body!
She could clearly feel that her pure but slightly weak physique was being rapidly solidified and strengthened by this energy!
Her bones became stronger, her flesh became more solid, and her meridians were widened and reinforced! Even her pure soul became more refined and stable under the nourishment of this energy!
An unprecedented sense of fulfillment and power filled her mind and body! It was as if she had been reborn!
Ying Xuan's divine sense enveloped Lian Xiang, carefully observing her changes.

A soft, jade-white aura emanated from her body, and her blood and energy surged like a river. Nourished by the ginseng essence, her pure constitution was undergoing a qualitative leap! The essence lost due to her transformation was being rapidly replenished, even surpassing its former state!
"The spirituality of this world is truly wondrous."

Ying Xuan sighed inwardly.

"A single spiritual herb has such miraculous effects. It seems that helping her complete the hundred-day Foundation Establishment and lay an unparalleled foundation will not be difficult."

He looked at Lianxiang's slightly furrowed brows, which were furrowed from bearing immense energy, and at her face, which was gradually becoming rosy, healthy, and full of vitality, with satisfaction in his eyes.

This woman has a bright future.

Lianxiang sat cross-legged on the soft grass in the center of the formation, her body enveloped in a gentle, jade-white halo. She had completely consumed the ancient ginseng, its powerful and pure medicinal energy surging and flowing through her pure body like a rushing river.

She endured the stinging pain from her stretched meridians, trying her best to guide this energy to cleanse and nourish every corner of her body.

She could clearly feel that the original foundation she had lost due to her transformation was being rapidly replenished and strengthened by this vast vitality, and was even becoming more resilient and powerful!
An unprecedented sense of fulfillment and power almost overwhelmed her.

After an unknown amount of time, the aura around Lianxiang gradually subsided. She slowly opened her eyes, a flash of brilliance appearing in her clear pupils. Her entire demeanor became more composed and agile.

She stood up, bowed gracefully to Ying Xuan, who was standing not far away with his hands behind his back, and her voice was filled with heartfelt gratitude.

"Lianxiang thanks you, young master, for your life-saving grace!"

Ying Xuan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over her refreshed aura, and said calmly.

"This item merely replenishes the damage you suffered during your transformation and strengthens your foundation. When the time is right, I will find a cultivation method that suits your constitution to help you truly embark on the path of cultivation."

He paused, looked at the vibrant array space, and continued.

"This world is rich in spiritual energy and has many demon cultivators. I wish to find a few more fox demons with special foundations like you, and after gathering them all, I will head to Maoshan."

One purpose is to extract the essence of its Taoist methods for refining weapons to benefit the Qin Dynasty.

Secondly, it allows you to find the authentic lineage and lay the foundation for your path.

Upon hearing this, Lianxiang's eyes instantly lit up! Authentic inheritance! This was something she had never dared to dream of before!

She quickly bowed deeply again.

"Lianxiang will follow Young Master's arrangements!" "Mm."

Ying Xuan responded, and with a slight thought, a stream of information containing the basic breathing technique was directly transmitted into Lian Xiang's sea of ​​consciousness. This technique, after his modifications, was extremely suitable for Lian Xiang's pure and vibrant physique at this moment, and could help her initially guide the energy within her body and stabilize her foundation.

"This is the basic breathing method. You should practice it and become familiar with the circulation of Qi within your body."

Ying Xuan gave the instructions.

"Yes, son!"

Lianxiang quickly agreed, sat down cross-legged again, closed her eyes and concentrated, and began to guide the energy in her body that had not yet completely calmed down, according to the method in her mind.

Ying Xuan said no more, and with a flash, he left the array space and reappeared in the valley.

He led Lianxiang and four Imperial Guards on their way to the next city.

Several days later, a city of considerable size came into view.

The city was called Linchuan. Although it was not a major city, it was still quite prosperous. After entering the city, Ying Xuan did not choose any of the magnificent inns, but instead followed some kind of intuition and went straight to a slightly secluded street in the west of the city.

At the end of the alley stood a rather large but clearly dilapidated mansion. The copper rings on the vermilion gate were long rusted, and the plaque above the door hung askew, with the words "Geng Mansion" still faintly discernible.

The walls were overgrown with weeds, and many of the tiles were broken, exuding a sense of decay and desolation. Beneath this dilapidated appearance, however, Ying Xuan keenly sensed an unusual aura—a carefully concealed spiritual fluctuation belonging to spirits, and quite a few of them!

What caught his attention even more was that Lianxiang, who was beside him, tensed up noticeably as they approached the house, her clear eyes filled with a sense of kinship and curiosity.

"Young master, over here..."

Lianxiang spoke softly, but hesitated to finish.

Ying Xuan did not answer, but went straight forward and pushed open the half-closed, dusty door.

squeak-

The heavy wooden door creaked and slowly swung open. Inside, contrary to the expected overgrown weeds and cobwebs, lay a meticulously maintained courtyard!
Artificial hills and flowing water, pavilions and towers, and lush flowers and trees, though lacking in splendor, exude elegance and tranquility, forming a stark contrast with the dilapidated state outside the gate!

The moment Ying Xuan stepped into the courtyard, an invisible aura of thunder suddenly erupted from his body!
This aura wasn't violently outward, but it carried a supreme majesty and a destructive sense of oppression, like an invisible tide that instantly swept across the entire mansion!
The entire space of the Geng family mansion seemed to distort! The originally elegant and tranquil courtyard scene rippled and shattered!
Instead, a magnificent, ornate, and brightly lit scene unfolded! Pavilions and towers became resplendent in gold and jade, artificial hills and flowing water transformed into jade pools, and the air was filled with intoxicating floral fragrance and a faint, enchanting aura!
At the same time, hundreds of auras of varying strength, carrying surprise and panic, rose up from every corner of the mansion like a disturbed swarm of bees!

Among them were dozens of auras, all cultivating the same technique, echoing each other and forming a formidable united force, attempting to resist the terrifying pressure of thunder, but they were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, easily suppressed!

"Who is this distinguished person who has graced my humble abode? Please calm your anger!"

An old, fearful voice rang out.

From the direction of the main hall, a flash of light appeared, and an elderly man in a brocade robe, with white hair and beard and a gaunt face, strode out, surrounded by a group of men and women dressed in fine clothes and with handsome or pretty features. The old man had sharp eyes and a steady demeanor; he was clearly the leader of this group of fox demons.

The crowd behind him, the men handsome and the women charming, all bearing distinct fox clan characteristics, were all pale-faced and staring in fear at the figure in green robes at the doorway.

The old man walked quickly to a spot a few feet in front of Ying Xuan and stopped, bowing deeply with utmost humility.

"I am Tu Shanming, the person in charge here. I was unaware of your arrival, esteemed guest, and I apologize for not welcoming you properly!"

He raised his head and cautiously examined Ying Xuan. When he sensed the unpredictable yet majestic aura emanating from the other party, he was even more horrified. In particular, the pure thunder power reminded him of a certain renowned Daoist holy land!

"Maoshan... are you perhaps a Maoshan immortal master, senior?"

Tu Shanming's voice trembled with awe.

Ying Xuan remained calm, his gaze sweeping over the group of fox demons before him, whose forms were perfect but whose auras were mostly mixed and impure, before finally settling on Tu Shanming, who was in the lead. His voice was flat and emotionless.

“I was passing through this place when I heard that this house was haunted, so I came to investigate.”

He paused, his gaze seemingly piercing through the layers of houses, landing deep within the courtyard.

"I have come here to find Qingfeng of the Tushan clan."

"Qingfeng?!"

Upon hearing this, Tu Shanming's expression changed slightly, and a slight commotion arose among the fox clan members behind him. Many of them wore complex expressions, some worried, some helpless, and some with hidden... apprehension.
Tu Shanming's mind raced, and he quickly explained.

"Senior, please understand! My clan is indeed a branch of the Tushan clan. We fled here to avoid disaster and have been living in the abandoned Geng family mansion for a hundred years. Although we are different, we have always kept to our proper place and have never harmed innocent mortals! We usually only use illusion magic to conceal our true nature and live a peaceful life. We have no intention of causing trouble! I hope you will see through our schemes!"

His tone was earnest, and his posture extremely humble. Faced with someone who appeared to be a master from Maoshan, he felt no desire to resist and only hoped to protect his clan.

Ying Xuan's divine sense had already enveloped the entire courtyard, sensing the auras of these fox demons. Just as Tu Shanming had said, although the auras of these fox demons were mixed, they were mostly peaceful and lacked a strong bloodthirsty aura, clearly indicating that they were not bloodthirsty beings.

With a slight thought, the terrifying thunderous pressure that had enveloped the entire area receded and vanished without a trace.

The oppressive atmosphere in the courtyard suddenly eased, and all the fox demons breathed a sigh of relief. Many of them collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, their eyes filled with relief at surviving a calamity and deep awe as they looked at Ying Xuan.

Tu Shanming also let out a long sigh of relief; his back was soaked with cold sweat.

He bowed again.

"Thank you for your magnanimity, senior!"

At this moment, his gaze inadvertently swept over Lianxiang, who was standing quietly behind Ying Xuan. When he sensed the pure and flawless spiritual physique of Lianxiang, devoid of any demonic aura and even carrying a sacred aura, Tu Shanming's cloudy old eyes suddenly lit up! A storm raged in his heart!

"This...this young lady..."

Tu Shanming's voice was filled with unbelievable excitement.

"She...she's also from my fox clan? This...this physique..."

He had lived for hundreds of years and had never seen such a pure and perfect fox spirit in human form! This completely overturned his understanding! Could it be... that this senior master possessed such extraordinary means to enlighten demon spirits and create perfect foundations?!
Tu Shanming's gaze towards Ying Xuan instantly shifted from awe to fervor!
If one could receive guidance from such a master, or... or entrust the most talented descendants of the clan to him... then the future of the Tushan clan...

Deep within the Geng family mansion, the original dilapidated scene has long been replaced by magnificent splendor.

The spacious and brightly lit hall was resplendent with gold and jade. Carved beams and painted rafters, jade railings, and thick carpets covered the floor. The air was filled with intoxicating incense and the aroma of delicacies.

Tu Shanming personally led Ying Xuan to the seat of honor, displaying extreme humility.

Behind him, dozens of Tushan clan members stood with their hands at their sides. Regardless of gender, all were handsome and possessed extraordinary bearing, yet at this moment, they all held their breath, their expressions respectful yet filled with undisguised awe. (End of Chapter)