Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 10 was rejected again.
Juxianlou Restaurant, Tianzi Private Room.

Yun Yao, Shen Lie, Lin Chang'an, Li Erniu, and Wei Buyi gathered at a table.

Wei Buyi was also among those who participated in the assessment in the same batch. Unlike them, he was the offspring of Elder Lu's friend. They met at the foot of the mountain where the sect was assessing the disciples.

The four of them came together from the mortal world to this unfamiliar world of cultivation.

He wasn't originally supposed to be at this gathering, but since he also came to pay his last respects to Mr. Lu, and they were practically classmates, he was invited to come along anyway.

“Fairy Yun, there’s no need to refuse. In the cultivation world, strength is paramount. Please take the seat of honor.”

Yun Yao did not refuse and sat in the main seat.

Reuniting after twenty years evoked a wave of emotions among the five, whose youthful faces had matured into adults.

Yun Yao, in particular, has changed the most and has become a Qi Refining Perfection Grand Cultivator in their eyes.

"Let's raise a glass to ourselves so that we can all get together again in twenty years."

Even the young marquis Shen Lie, who was usually most adept at building connections, had reddened his eyes when he raised his wine glass.

Only by personally experiencing the hardships of the cultivation world can one truly understand the struggles involved. The fact that they are still around after twenty years, and even reunited, makes them luckier than many others.

"Dry."

No one said much, and even Yun Yao, who usually had a cold expression, showed a slight change in her expression.

Lin Chang'an also drank a cup, filled with emotion.

After a glass of wine, the initial awkwardness between the group gradually dissipated, and the atmosphere became more relaxed.

Especially after learning that Erniu had made a breakthrough in his cultivation at the Zhou family and had even given birth to a son with a spiritual root, Shen Lie and Wei Buyi were both amazed.

Who would have thought that the peasant boy, who was originally the lowest in status, would actually do quite well and have completely settled down in the world of cultivation.

Even the young Marquis Shen Lie felt a pang of envy.

"If I had known, I would have gone to Qingzhushan Market with Erniu and Brother Lin back then."

Although Shen Lie's cultivation level was at the fifth level of Qi Refining, only he himself knew the hardships he had endured over the years.

"However, Lin Chang'an, didn't I hear you were planning to return to the mortal realm?"

Wei Buyi smiled, but when he turned to look at Lin Chang'an, he asked with feigned surprise and curiosity.

This scene made Yun Yao and Shen Lie frown. Back then, Wei Buyi had been somewhat arrogant and looked down on them, a group of people from the mortal world.

I never imagined that twenty years later, things would still be the same.

No, Wei Buyi's personality has improved a lot. At least when he looks at Yun Yao and Shen Lie, his attitude is not like that.

Even when looking at Li Erniu, they no longer held the same contempt as before.

However, Li Erniu glared at him. Back then, this man surnamed Wei was the one he disliked the most, and he never expected that he would still be the same twenty years later.

“Hey Wei, you’re mistaken. Brother Lin is already skilled at drawing first-grade low-quality talismans, unlike you, a half-baked alchemist.”

After Erniu retorted unhappily, Lin Chang'an nodded with a smile and said:
"I did have the intention of returning to the mundane world at the time, but I never expected that after letting go of my obsession, I would suddenly have an epiphany and a clear understanding."

Lin Chang'an said with a smile, but he was already making plans in his mind.

He was disheartened and prepared to return to the mortal world. Apart from Erniu, he only sent a letter to Master Lu. Erniu was not the one to do it, and Master Lu was not that kind of person.

Considering that Wei Buyi has not fared well over the years, while Master Lu, though deceased, still possesses a considerable fortune.

Lin Chang'an seemed to understand something, but he just smiled. With this princess around, protecting this junior sister would be a piece of cake.

"A first-grade, low-quality, exquisite talisman!"

No one was stupid; this meant that Lin Chang'an was already capable of learning to make mid-grade first-tier talismans.

This made Wei Buyi blush, and he couldn't help but laugh awkwardly.

"I misspoke. Let's drink to that."

Wei Buyi is the kind of person who changes his attitude very quickly. He can put on airs, but he can also swallow his pride and drink his wine in one gulp to express his apology.

"A mid-grade first-tier talisman. What are your plans next, Brother Lin?"

Yun Yao's beautiful, bright eyes fell on Lin Chang'an's face, and a trace of memory flashed through her mind.

Upon hearing the address "Brother Lin," Lin Chang'an paused in surprise.

“The market area is going to increase its land reclamation efforts recently, so I’m planning to go back and check on the Zhou family.”

Lin Chang'an said with a smile, after thinking it over and over again, he originally planned to ask Erniu when he got back, but since it was brought up here, there was no need for him to hide it.

Erniu, standing to the side, was overjoyed upon hearing this. Didn't this mean that he could be with Brother Lin every day again?

"Then I must congratulate you, Brother Lin."

Shen Lie excitedly raised his glass in celebration. The status of a mid-grade first-level talisman master was far more valuable than his status as a fifth-level Qi Refining cultivator.

"That's fine too."

Yun Yao nodded slightly, as if she had thought of something.

"We are all cultivators, so there's no need to maintain the titles we use in this world. How about we address each other as fellow Daoists from now on?"

Lin Chang'an smiled and raised his glass, then took the initiative to make a suggestion.

Although their gazes were fixed on Shen Lie, the young marquis, everyone knew who they were referring to.

"Yes, yes, I hope that a hundred years from now, we can still address each other as fellow Daoists."

Young Marquis Shen Lie was the most tactful, and under his influence, the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

However, Yun Yao gave this Brother Lin a meaningful look, but she was also the first to address him as Fellow Daoist Lin.

While Lin Chang'an chatted with everyone with a smile, he secretly sighed inwardly. It wasn't that he was timid, but rather that he had experienced too much.

In the world of cultivation, a moment of carelessness can lead to death.

Female cultivators like Yun Yao, with their exceptional talent, high cultivation level, and stunning beauty, are most likely to attract trouble.

"As long as I proceed steadily now, it's not impossible to build a foundation in the future. But I can't be careless and invite others to target me."

Lin Chang'an pondered to himself that his golden finger had only given him an unlimited future, but not the strength to surpass his level.

I have a bright future ahead of me, so I can't afford to waste it.

Wei Buyi also joined in, exchanging cultivation experiences and discussing strange tales and events in the cultivation world.

……

All good things must come to an end. As Lin Chang'an and his entourage left Juxian Tower, they bid each other farewell, wishing each other a long and prosperous path to immortality, and then parted ways.

Juxianlou Pavilion.

Watching the departing figures outside the window, Yun Yao, dressed in a simple white outfit, murmured softly:

"Qingqing, you've seen them all too, what do you think?"

At Yun Yao's soft voice, Lu Qingqing actually stepped out from behind the screen.

However, her pretty face, though delicate and refined, revealed a calm and composed gaze in her eyes.

“Sister Yun, you said before that Brother Lin was the most suitable, but what I see is that he has never given up after twenty years of hard work, and even now, he is a person with a firm Dao heart, but he is not suitable for starting a family.”

Lu Qingqing gently shook her head. She was not the kind of female cultivator who lacked knowledge or was blindly optimistic. She was well aware of her own low-grade spiritual root aptitude.

If you try to climb the social ladder without having solid personal qualities, you'll only end up as a supporting character.

"And then there's Wei Buyi. In the last two years, he's returned to Clearwater Bay and has been frequently visiting under the pretext of being family friends. But I know perfectly well that he's just eyeing the family business and is too utilitarian."

Although Elder Lu was only at the seventh level of Qi Refining when he was alive, he had accumulated a lifetime of family business and connections. Wei Buyi's father died early, and he hadn't made a name for himself in the past few years. It was obvious that he wanted to take advantage of the situation.

At this point, Lu Qingqing shook her head self-deprecatingly and said:
“When Brother Lin wrote to me before, Grandpa sighed sadly. Wei Buyi only overheard a little bit, but he acted like this today.”

You should know that even a prodigy like you, Sister Yun, needs to be extremely careful in the cultivation world. His behavior might bring him great trouble in the future.

It's not that having impure thoughts is bad, it's that lacking self-awareness is bad.

Hearing Lu Qingqing's evaluation, Yun Yao nodded and sighed softly.

"You're right, the world of cultivation is ever-changing, it's not that easy."

As the granddaughter of Old Master Lu, Lu Qingqing has no lofty goals; she just wants to live a down-to-earth life.

Lu Qingqing didn't mind that Wei Buyi was greedy for this business, after all, how many people in the cultivation world weren't greedy? But she would observe him secretly today.

Wei Buyi made her shake her head in disappointment.

Originally, Li Erniu was honest and reliable, making him the most suitable candidate, but since he had already become a son-in-law of the Zhou family, he was directly excluded.

If Lin Chang'an knew, he would probably feel even more aggrieved. Back when the Zhou family was looking for a son-in-law, he was eliminated because of his looks, but today he was eliminated because of his firm Dao heart.

On the contrary, Li Erniu, with his honest and reliable nature, always prioritized choosing targets.

This cultivation world is so unfair.

"Young Marquis Shen Lie is tactful and good at making connections. He knows when to advance and when to retreat, and he doesn't have much ambition. Moreover, the connections left by his grandfather will fade with time."

Perhaps the young marquis and I could open a trading company for Sister Yun to earn some spirit stones for cultivation.

Finally, Lu Qingqing pondered for a moment, then looked at Sister Yun and spoke softly.

"Have you thought about it?"

"Yes, I've thought it through."

Lu Qingqing smiled; her greatest strength was her self-awareness.

Right now, her only support is Yun Yao, but as she leaves, this support will gradually fade over time, so relying on her right now is the best choice.

Not only can it preserve the foundation and connections left by her grandfather, but if Yun Yao really achieves Foundation Establishment in the future, her backing will be even more solid.

As the saying goes, it is easy to add icing on the cake, but difficult to provide timely assistance.

"In that case, let me introduce you to Shen Lie. As for whether it works out or not, that depends on fate."

Yun Yao nodded gently, a smile blooming on her face.

She was perceptive and could easily see through Lu Qingqing's thoughts, but it was precisely this ability to know when to advance and retreat that prevented her from being put in a difficult position.

After all, he is Lu Shi's only descendant.

Actually, the best choice was Lin Chang'an. As Lu Qingqing brushed the strands of hair behind her ear, she inadvertently glanced at Sister Yun.

At this moment, Yun Yao looked out the window at the figure that had long since disappeared, and the emotions in her eyes gradually faded away.

The girlish sentiments of childhood have faded with age and experience, especially when one sees someone falling from grace.

However, this time when they met, she didn't see the decline and mediocrity she had imagined. Instead, she still saw that confident black eye.

However! The gap between the two is now...

Yun Yao smiled calmly. This was just a memory in her life. Now, she had only one firm goal in mind.

Build the foundation!

The four-person group in this book borrows from the setting of the eternally evergreen master, but the future of the four of them, as well as their character settings, will be different from those of the master.

Thank you all for your support.

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