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Chapter 72 Yun Yao [Please continue reading]

The next day.

Lin Chang'an paid a visit to the cave dwelling of Yun Yao, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and explained his purpose.

"Have the foundation-building materials been prepared?"

Upon hearing that even demon cores were available, a strange light flashed in Yun Yao's eyes. She knew how difficult it was to hunt a second-tier demon beast.

He had put in a lot of effort, but Lin Chang'an, who was unassuming and unremarkable, had somehow managed to hunt down a second-tier demon beast without him even realizing it.

Yun Yao didn't ask any further questions about this, but simply nodded slightly, her face pale.

"I thought you, Fellow Daoist Lin, would ask me to help you hunt a second-tier demon beast."

Lin Chang'an gave an awkward smile. He had naturally considered that if he couldn't complete it independently, it would be foolish not to use a favor.

Of course, he didn't even consider asking Yun Yao to hunt monsters alone, since she wasn't his maid.

In the cultivation world, there are many instances where, due to personal connections, a Qi Refining cultivator goes to great lengths to locate a demonic beast, and then asks a Foundation Establishment cultivator to join in the killing.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, as you know, I am just a rogue cultivator and easily targeted. I'll leave the task of refining the Foundation Establishment Pill to you this time."

Lin Chang'an not only handed over the materials and fees for refining the Foundation Establishment Pill, but also returned some of the unused mid-grade spirit stones from the previous time.

Upon seeing this, Yun Yao raised an eyebrow and gave a rare, teasing remark.

"Fellow Daoist Lin is indeed courageous. You should know that this complete set of Foundation Establishment materials is extremely valuable to Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"I have no doubt about Fellow Daoist Yun's character."

Lin Chang'an nodded calmly. If it were an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, he might still be worried, but would a Golden Core elder's personal disciple covet such a thing?

Lin Chang'an would only scoff. Others might lack top-grade magic weapons, but he didn't believe that a disciple of a Golden Core cultivator would lack them.

Moreover, the spoils from eliminating Ge Li and the other remnants of the Demonic Cult at Qingzhushan Market were almost worth the price of a Foundation Establishment Pill.

This person remained unmoved, only interested in the credit.

What he lacks, Yun Yao doesn't value; what Yun Yao lacks, is equally useless to him.

"it is good."

Yun Yao nodded calmly.

"You are hurt?"

However, upon seeing Yun Yao's pale face, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but frown slightly.

"If it's inconvenient, the alchemy can be postponed."

Although it will be delayed for a while, he won't mind a few more months.

"No need. I just suffered a minor injury while out eliminating some remnants of the evil cult."

Yun Yao waved her hand casually, indicating that he should accompany her to visit an alchemist in a couple of days. At the same time, she pushed the Foundation Establishment materials over, indicating that he should take them first.

But Lin Chang'an did not take it. Instead, he smiled and cupped his hands, saying, "In that case, I will come to find Fellow Daoist Yun in two days."

Don't use the suspect, but don't use it.

After all, he had already made his choice, and for him to act in this way now would only make him seem petty and calculating.

Moreover, ever since his cultivation broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining, he has been constantly visited by cultivators outside his cave.

They all claimed to be hunting monsters together or crowdfunding for alchemy. Some were sincere, while others had ulterior motives.

But he had already prepared the materials, and his own spiritual root quality was not high, so how could he possibly refine pills with others?

I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. "I've been so careful, surely there won't be any problems refining the Foundation Establishment Pill."

Lin Chang'an thought to himself that he had considered all possible contingencies.

……

Inside the cave.

After Lin Chang'an left, Yun Yao stared at his disappearing figure, looking dazed. After a long while, she finally let out a soft sigh.

"A low-grade spiritual root. I hope this alchemy will go smoothly. If I can get two or three Foundation Establishment Pills, Foundation Establishment might not be difficult."

Yun Yao admired Lin Chang'an's risky decision to hunt demon cores. As a rogue cultivator with poor spiritual root aptitude, if he didn't even dare to take a risk, then he deserved to never be able to establish his foundation in this lifetime.

Previously, she wasn't sure about Lin Chang'an's ability to establish a foundation with a low-grade spiritual root, but this time she felt more confident.

"The Everlasting Spring Technique inherently has the effect of delaying aging and accumulating strength for a powerful burst. Its magical power is gentle yet profound. Although it is not as good as other techniques in the early stages, it is not bad in the later stages, especially considering this age..."

If we're lucky this time, we can get three Foundation Establishment Pills, which should give us a 70-80% chance of establishing our foundation.

Just as Yun Yao was deep in thought, her face suddenly flushed, and a trickle of crimson blood flowed slowly from her lips as she swallowed, which made her eyes flash with a cold light.

"Damn it! The complete version of the Gui Water Divine Skill is so domineering. This cold and yin energy directly invades my lungs and internal organs. If I hadn't had a treasure with me, I would have been seriously injured."

Yun Yao's brows were filled with exhaustion. The drops of crimson blood that flowed from the corner of her mouth fell to the ground and instantly condensed into frost, emitting a chilling aura.

"The Fire Palace! And the Profound Yin Demonic Sect!"

Thinking of this, Yun Yao's face showed a cold smile. She knew that even the so-called Gui Water Divine Skill given to her by the Xuan Yin Demon Sect was probably not complete.

"You underestimate the talents of the cultivation world. Perhaps I, Yun Yao, do not have the aptitude, but thanks to the efforts of the cultivators of Li Huo Palace over the past few hundred years, there is already a way to make up for it. This is all thanks to my good master, Old Ghost Huang!"
Since you all so desire our cultivation levels to be higher, then I certainly won't let you down.

……

When Lin Chang'an came out of Yun Yao Cave and passed by Danxin Residence, he couldn't help but smile.

This time, he doesn't need to refine pills with others, nor does he need to worry about accidents.

Just after Lin Chang'an passed by Danxin Residence, Huang Yuntian and his son also happened to come out of Danxin Residence.

"Father, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"Shut up! Why did you have to learn this Yin-Yang replenishment method? Do you think it's that easy? Look at you, you're not even at the Foundation Establishment stage yet, and I still have to swallow my pride and scheme for you."

If you had just put in a little effort, you would have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage. Why are you in this predicament?

Huang Yuntian glared angrily at his son. If he hadn't only had one promising son, he wouldn't be in such a state.

Huang Shaohai lowered his head awkwardly. Recently, he had encountered some problems while practicing the Yin-Yang replenishment method, which caused his internal mana to become chaotic. He had to prepare one or two more Foundation Establishment Pills.

"The situation is so tense right now, I'll look for another place for you later, but you better make something of yourself! If you can't achieve Foundation Establishment this time, then you can go back to the sect!"

Upon hearing his father's warning, Huang Shaohai's expression changed drastically. He knew that if he failed this time, he would be abandoned.

"Father, rest assured. Although there was a problem this time due to the Yin-Yang replenishment method, my magical power far exceeds that of other cultivators of the same level. Once I reach the Foundation Establishment stage, my strength will be far beyond that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators."

Huang Shaohai spoke firmly about his advantages, which made Huang Yuntian helplessly suppress his anger.

After all, he is his own son. Although the Foundation Establishment Pill is more difficult to obtain, once successful, his magical power will far exceed that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

When his lineage reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, both father and son will be able to hold their heads high in front of the ancestor.

If all goes well, it should be released on Thursday or Friday, but the author still wants to try harder.

I've decided against Sanjiang, but I can still put up a fight with a strong recommendation. I'd appreciate it if you fellow readers could continue reading tomorrow, Tuesday.

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