Cultivation: I can see the proficiency level

The lake is so clear that the water is not visible, and the fish seem to float in the air.

Taixi is a place where spiritual energy flows, and Qingyu is a gathering place for immortals.

This word describes Taixi Lake.

Taixi Market was built around the lake, with houses stretching out and streets crisscrossing. Numerous cultivators came and went, and spiritual light would rise and fall from time to time, creating a bustling and lively atmosphere.

Go further in.

The lake is shimmering, lotus blossoms stretch across the water, medicinal herbs grow in the lake, and spirit fish swim in the lake. There are also islands of varying sizes scattered throughout Taixi Lake, totaling eleven islands, hence the name "Eleven Islands of Taixi".

The islands are arranged in a layout of four islands in front, four islands behind, two islands on the left, two islands on the right, and one island in the center. Ten islands surround the largest island in the center, like stars surrounding the moon.

Lüzhou Island.

This island is vast in area. It is not only the core of the first-grade spiritual vein of Taixi Lake, but also the ancestral home of the Lü Clan, bearing witness to the generations of Lü Clan's inheritance and prosperity for thousands of years.

At this moment.

On Lüzhou Island.

Inside the antique-style Zhuxin Pavilion, the furnishings were elegant and tasteful. There were potted plants of spiritual herbs and large wooden planks made of spiritual wood. In the center of the tea table, the smoke of incense, which refreshed the mind, curled up and wafted with a light fragrance.

The teacup is a ritual implement. Morning dew is used to brew the spiritual tea, and boiling water is used to brew the tea. Instantly, the fragrance of the spiritual tea fills the air.

The four middle-aged cultivators sat facing each other in pairs, no one spoke, only the soft sound of water rinsing teacups echoed in the Zhuxin Pavilion.

The middle-aged cultivator, whose fat jiggled, brewed the spiritual tea, placed the kettle aside, used his spiritual energy to lift the teacups, and distributed them to the others. His gaze swept over the faces, and he picked up his own teacup and took a sip of the spiritual tea.

As the tea went down his throat, his already small eyes narrowed into slits.

Beside the obese monk, the middle-aged monk with a goatee also picked up his teacup, took a small sip to moisten his throat, and then put it down, looking displeased and annoyed.

He let out a long breath and sat on the wooden chair without saying a word.

The two were facing each other.

The middle-aged cultivator with three moles in a row between his eyebrows disliked the somber atmosphere and spoke first: "The royal families have increased their annual tributes, and we, in our humble position, are first shown teeth and then blades. Can you still enjoy this spiritual tea?"

This question made the atmosphere even more subdued, and the expressions of the others became even more somber and silent.

The land, spanning a thousand miles, was divided between the royal and noble families.

These two clans both refer to the Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan, whose power is immense and their connections are intricate. They jointly govern an area of ​​thousands of miles in radius, and all the large and small Qi Refining Immortal Clans within their territory submit to them and pay tribute every year.

"What can they do if they can't sit still? This plan was so meticulous, and the actions so secretive. Didn't the news about the purchase of Foundation Establishment Pills still leak out to the royal and noble families?" said the middle-aged cultivator holding the ancient scroll beside him.

This matter was of great importance, and the Lü family's actions were so meticulous and secretive that they were somehow discovered by the Wang and Hou families through unknown means.

The group was puzzled, resentful, and, more than anything, terrified.

Since the secret purchase of Foundation Establishment Pills was exposed, the Lü family's property was attacked, their members suffered, and the losses were incalculable. Although it was done in secret, it is not difficult to guess who the mastermind was.

In the open, the Wang and Hou families have repeatedly drawn their swords.

He repeatedly threatened her, practically placing an ultimatum and a warning bell on the table, telling Ms. Lü not to have any inappropriate thoughts, or she would have her claws broken.

The royal and noble families, unwilling to allow any more of their territory to be subjugated, have resorted to all means—coercion, interception, suppression, and restriction—for hundreds of years, a fact known to almost everyone.

Within a radius of a thousand miles, the two tribes were the most powerful.

"Since purchasing Foundation Establishment Pills is not an option, then we will use other methods. Our family will surely produce a Foundation Establishment cultivator. If my Lü family had a Foundation Establishment cultivator, how could we have been bullied by the royal and noble clans for hundreds of years?" The fat figure spoke with unwavering determination.

For hundreds of years and several generations, there has been much oppression, hatred, and bloodshed. Every single incident has accumulated over time, and even the waters of Taixi Lake cannot wash away this blood.

The two clans acted with impunity, simply because none of them had Foundation Establishment cultivators. They had to swallow their pride and beg for mercy, accept being killed, endure having their property robbed, and tolerate having their resources seized.

The Lü family has endured for hundreds of years, but the more they endure, the stronger the enemy becomes, and the weaker they become.

This generation needs someone to lay the foundation.

"Third brother, is that method of raising sword-breeding gu to break through the three barriers really feasible?" The middle-aged cultivator with a goatee asked. "If it is feasible, then do everything in our power to capture that rogue cultivator."

Over the years, the Lü family has exhausted all their efforts in seeking to establish their foundation. For hundreds of years, they have been secretly collecting various ancient scrolls, exploring various caves, and seeking all sorts of secret methods for establishing a foundation.

The Four Seasons Sword Technique and the Sword Gu Technique were also obtained from a fallen little immortal clan several decades ago.

The secret method states that the Four Seasons Sword Qi can feed on Sword Gu, and refining Sword Gu can help break through the three stages of Foundation Establishment. Therefore, the Lü family distributed many jade slips of the Four Seasons Sword Technique in their early years, but no one has ever cultivated the sword qi.

Those members of the clan who have reached the third level of Qi cultivation must also study the Four Seasons Sword Manual in order to recognize sword moves and sword energy.

When Lü Xiuzhi met her demise, the Lü clan was busy planning the Foundation Establishment Pill and had no time to deal with her, so they only issued a reward for her capture. Unexpectedly, a member of the immortal clan came to their door, claiming to have found her.

Later, a cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refining from the Lü clan was sent away, but one of them was killed. However, news of sword intent arrived.

The Lü family had a rule: If you encounter someone who practices the Four Seasons Sword Technique, capture them and keep them captive; if you encounter someone who possesses the Four Seasons Sword Qi, capture them at any cost.

"Judging from the records, it should be feasible; otherwise, why would our ancestors have attached such importance to it, writing it into the clan precepts and repeatedly admonishing us?"

"That method involves using sword energy to raise Gu, then swallowing Gu to forge the body, spirit, and Qi. However, there are no recipes for the two pills that replenish the body and spirit. We need to obtain the recipes before we dare to try and see if they have any miraculous effects."

The middle-aged monk, who had put down his book, spoke.

Even if the Sword-Nourishing Gu is successfully cultivated, it cannot be refined to help with Foundation Establishment. It still needs to be combined with pills to temper the body, spiritual consciousness, and magical power. Only when the three treasures are cultivated can the success rate of Foundation Establishment be increased.

Every step is complex: capturing people, raising poisonous insects, forging the three treasures. Now, every step is flawed, and hope is slim.

As far as the Lü clan was concerned, with the Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan above them oppressing and plundering them, any method that might lead to Foundation Establishment was worth trying, and this had been the case for hundreds of years.

"That rogue cultivator first robbed Xiuzhi, then beheaded Xingshan, then poisoned Xingshui, and killed Xingzhuang and Xingyun. Regardless of the sword energy, this person killed my clansmen, so he is already a great enemy. It is just right to use the enmity to capture him and avoid suspicion." The middle-aged cultivator with a mole between his eyebrows spoke.

Regardless of whether the sword energy can nurture the sword gu or pass the three trials, we must first capture the person. The other party killed so many members of the Lü family; we absolutely cannot let them go unpunished.

This is a blood feud. If we don't avenge it, we will be letting down our ancestors and our family, and we will be looked down upon by outsiders, losing face in the process.

The reason why the Wang and Hou clans were able to kill the Lü clan members was because both clans had Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed there, which intimidated people within a thousand miles.

What gives a rogue cultivator the right to kill a member of the Lü family?

"Since this concerns the possibility of Foundation Establishment, even if it is just a possibility, it must be treated as a major event. Who do you think should be sent to carry out this task?" asked the middle-aged cultivator with a mole.

Now that we have dealt with the royal and noble families, we should focus wholeheartedly on accomplishing this task.

If we can cultivate the Sword Gu, then things will be promising.

The fat cultivator pondered for a moment and then said, "I think it's best to let Xing Shui handle it. He'll learn from his mistakes and won't be careless again. A late-stage Qi Refining cultivator capturing a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator should be more than enough for him, if he's careful and cautious."

Lu Xingshui acted carelessly, resulting in the deaths of two mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators. He has now been imprisoned in the Repentance Tower, along with Lu Xingyi.

For days, Lü Xingshui has been pleading with his family for another chance to avenge his brothers.

"That's fine. Then let Xing Shui go and warn him to think things through carefully, make thorough preparations, and make sure that he captures that rogue cultivator without any mistakes," said the goatee-bearded cultivator.

Once or twice is acceptable, but not a third time. Having suffered two losses, we must not lose our people again; we must achieve great success in one fell swoop.

"Sign another clan decree to have the Diao clan send people to cooperate in the pursuit. In addition, the clan members should also cooperate. We must take a two-pronged approach and only succeed; failure is not an option," the fat cultivator said.

We cannot pursue the Foundation Establishment Elixir anytime soon.

The Lü family could only try other methods first, and this Sword Gu Foundation Building Secret Method was just one of them.