Mortal: Fifteenth Realm Sword Cultivator

From the moment she opened her mouth to the instant she changed her expression and withdrew, it was all over in an instant.

Lu Jianghe watched the man's hurried retreating figure but did not intervene.

He's someone who knows how to adapt to the times.

Anyone who can survive in a place like this can't be truly stupid.

There is not a single fool among those who embark on the path of cultivation.

They can put themselves in dangerous situations.

In most cases, people are powerless to control their own destiny, blinded by greed.

As for those fools who cause trouble without asking any questions... they're all incredibly stubborn, it's just a matter of whether they die sooner or later.

Lu Jianghe withdrew his gaze.

That person's performance was clumsy, but effective enough.

At least, he managed to escape unscathed from this tense atmosphere.

Because Lu Jianghe genuinely harbored a slight murderous intent.

This ability to assess situations and be flexible, though seemingly slick, is precisely the most practical survival rule in the dog-eat-dog world of cultivation.

After this incident, it is clearly no longer advisable to stay here for long.

Since they are being secretly watched by certain forces and are allowed to remain there, similar probing and even conflicts like today's will likely continue to occur.

Lu Jianghe remembered that at this time, the six sects of the demonic path should have already begun to lay out plans to invade the seven sects of Yue Kingdom.

Staying in the eye of this impending storm would be tantamount to sinking into a quagmire and being repeatedly entangled by various forces.

He had anticipated this situation.

A talisman maker who can consistently produce talismans, especially a rogue cultivator without a sect or affiliation, is a scarce "resource".

Such "talents" are either recruited and incorporated into one's own organization, or if they cannot be used for one's own purposes, they are mostly regarded as a threat and cannot escape the ironclad rule of "better to destroy than give".

Because he understood this principle well, he had been deliberately suppressing his desires and only selling some basic talismans to avoid attracting covetousness. However, he still ended up being targeted.

Since the plan has changed.

Lu Jianghe immediately decided to go to the neighboring Yuanwu Kingdom.

Compared to the Yue Kingdom, which is about to become a battlefield, the Yuanwu Kingdom should be in a more stable situation and the environment is relatively peaceful, making it more suitable to bide its time and wait for Han Li to discover the ancient teleportation array.

He did consider searching on his own.

After only a slight deduction, they gave up immediately.

The ancient teleportation array is within the jurisdiction of the seven major sects.

If I remember correctly, activating an ancient teleportation array once requires several thousand or even tens of thousands of spirit stones.

Han Li barely managed to gather the funds by repeatedly killing people to obtain treasures, selling spiritual herbs, receiving gifts from Nangong Wan, and using the spiritual stone mine's reserves.

During this period, Lu Jianghe earned money from selling talismans in Tainan Valley. After deducting expenses, he only had a little over six hundred spirit stones left in his storage bag.

On the bluestone square, the aftershocks of the farce had not yet subsided, and many eyes were still glancing at him, seemingly casually.

Lu Jianghe seemed oblivious and headed straight towards the exit of Tainan Valley.

His steps were slow, yet they subtly mimicked a kind of shrinking distance technique. His figure flickered through the crowd a few times before disappearing beyond the forbidden clouds at the valley entrance.

After he went outside, his spiritual power surged, and a faint light, like watermarks, rippled around his body. The next moment, his figure was lifted several feet off the ground and flew northward.

But not long after, Lu Jianghe suddenly stopped and stood on the branch of an ancient tree.

He turned his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the sky behind him.

A tiny tail trailed far behind.

He did not conceal himself, but simply stood still, his expression indifferent.

Half an incense stick later, it was exactly the same.

The sound of wind breaking came from the sky, and a strange bird the size of a calf with two heads flew in, its wingspan several meters wide.

Lu Jianghe recognized it at a glance as the mythical bird "Double-headed Duck".

Three figures were standing prominently on the bird's back.

One of them was the young cultivator who had just caused trouble in the Bluestone Square.

The other two, a man and a woman, both possessed calm and profound spiritual energy fluctuations, indicating they were both at the Foundation Establishment stage.

It turned out that the people who had their eyes on him were not from the seven major sects, but cultivators from Yan Family Fortress.

The two-headed pheasant was extremely fast, stirring up air currents as it flapped its wings, and hovered in front of Lu Jianghe.

The male cultivator was dressed in a brocade robe, had a middle-aged face, and looked down at the crowd.

The female cultivator beside her wore a bright green dress, had a beautiful face, and her eyes subtly revealed a hint of inquiry.

The young cultivator's face was no longer slick; instead, it exuded an air of confidence and fearlessness.

"Fifth Uncle, Second Miss, it's him! This rogue cultivator's talisman-making skills are quite peculiar; he's definitely not an ordinary amateur. He must have some secret!"

The man in the brocade robe ignored him and went straight to the point: "Young friend, I am Yan Cheng from Yan Family Fortress. Rather than being a rogue cultivator in the wilderness, why not come back with me? The resources, cultivation techniques, and status there are a hundred times better than what you have now."

While seemingly soliciting, the tone conveyed an unyielding firmness that brooked no refusal.

Indeed, he was in the late stage of Foundation Establishment and had the backing of Yan Family Fortress.

The fact that they didn't come up and start chanting incantations already shows a good attitude.

"Oh? Yan Family Fortress, that's quite a reputation."

Lu Jianghe remained calm and gave a soft reply.

A long sword flew out from his waist and hovered beside him.

Yan Zhi, the second young lady of Yan Family Fortress, couldn't help but feel a little curious when she saw that the other party was unusually calm and composed.

His wary attitude wasn't surprising.

In the world of spiritual practice, vigilance is the norm.

Yan Zhi smiled slightly, her tone carrying a touch of peculiar reserve: "Indeed, if you return with us, you will find a place to settle down and make a living. You should know that apart from the seven major sects, my Yan Family Fortress is the number one family of cultivators in the Yue Kingdom. Countless rogue cultivators come here seeking a place."

As she spoke, a glint of light flashed in her eyes as she tried to gauge the depth of the other party's cultivation.

Huh?

Can't you see through it?

She was surprised, thinking that the other party must have used some kind of concealment technique.

Although Yan Zhi spoke politely, her words, especially the slight raising of her chin, still conveyed a condescending sense of condescension.

Although she did not possess the extraordinary talent of her younger sister Yan Ruyan, who had a heavenly spiritual root, her aptitude was still excellent, and she was a rare individual with both metal and fire spiritual roots.

With the abundant resources of Yanjiabao, it is no exaggeration to say that they will eventually achieve the Core Formation stage.

Lu Jianghe remained silent, his body gradually rising into the air, his feet treading on the void as if walking on flat ground.

The three of them were struck dumb by what they saw, their pupils shrinking sharply.

Can it levitate on its own without the aid of any magical implements or external objects?!

This...this is clearly a technique only a Core Formation stage cultivator could use!

A horrifying thought instantly seized their attention.

Cultivators in the Qi Refining stage need to rely on flying artifacts or flying talismans to briefly take to the air.

Foundation Establishment cultivators can fly on magical artifacts for extended periods of time.

Only those at the Core Formation stage can cross the barrier with their own powerful magic.

This is common knowledge in the world of cultivation.

But the face in front of me looks so young.

He's actually at the Core Formation stage?

How is that possible!

The young cultivator's face was deathly pale, and his legs trembled uncontrollably. If it weren't for the two-headed duck carrying him, he would have almost fallen from the sky.

Yan Zhi's mind went blank.

Only one thought remained, echoing wildly.

When did such a young Core Formation cultivator appear among the seven sects of Yue Kingdom?

Who exactly is the other party?

Yan Cheng, a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, instantly broke out in a fine layer of cold sweat on his forehead.