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"Could this be a Spirit-Rank Pill?"

Even with Lu Yuan in such a good mood, he couldn't help but swallow hard at this moment.

Jiang Zhi smiled and nodded: "Yes."

Then she added, "Your sister Jiang is now at the ninth level of Qi Refining, so this pill is like a chicken bone to me. I originally planned to leave it to my offspring if I found a Daoist partner, but now..."

"It's yours."

An alarm bell rang in Lu Yuan's mind.

There are no free lunches, much less magical pills.

He gazed at the woman before him, her skin radiant, her cheeks glistening with fragrant sweat like solidified cream, and the corners of her lips slightly upturned, revealing a faint yet genuine smile.

He had always thought she was just a sophisticated and elegant weapon refiner, but he never expected that she was actually a wealthy woman.

"What...do you want to do?"

Lu Yuan was already tempted.

It's true that being a kept man is very appealing, but right now, his teeth are still in good condition.

Seeing his wary expression, Jiang Zhi smiled without fading: "Don't overthink it. I just wanted to lend a helping hand to such a handsome and hardworking young man."

Speak like a human.

Jiang Zhi's face showed a rare seriousness: "I'm about to reach the peak of Qi Refining, but I'm still missing two ingredients for Foundation Establishment Pills. Could you accompany me to the Nine Ridges Mountains...?"

I don't trust anyone else.

After listening to Jiang Zhi's explanation, Lu Yuan remembered that he also had an incomplete set of Foundation Establishment materials in his storage bag, so he asked, "What else are you missing?"

"Orchid Heart Grass".

"Meteorite Sand"

As a weapon refiner, Jiang Zhi can also be considered a semi-physical cultivator.

Even ordinary, high-quality Foundation Establishment Pills will have significantly reduced effects on body cultivators.

Only Foundation Building Pills refined with meteorite sand are most suitable for body cultivators building their foundation.

"After this is done, I only need one Foundation Establishment Pill; the rest are yours."

Jiang Zhi looked confident.

One furnace can produce three Foundation Establishment Pills.

But she was confident that she could successfully establish her foundation with just one Foundation Establishment Pill.

Ultimately, it was the mid-grade single spiritual root that gave her confidence.

As for someone like Lu Yuan with a low-grade Five Elements spiritual root, he estimated that even if he prepared three Foundation Establishment Pills, he wouldn't dare say he was absolutely certain of success if he were to establish his foundation.

"I have the orchid."

Lu Yuan thought for a moment and took out a tall blue spirit herb from his storage bag.

The Orchid Heart Grass is entirely sky blue, with seven leaves that are narrow and long. It is the core ingredient in many pills that enhance spiritual awareness.

"As for meteorite sand."

Lu Yuan glanced at Jiang Zhi and said directly, "I have a set of materials for an array, and I also need this."

Since that night of testing, Jiang Zhi had no guard up against him, and Lu Yuan trusted his older sister quite a bit.

"Can."

"Apart from what's needed to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill, I'll give you all the other meteorite sand."

Jiang Zhi didn't care at all, smiling gently, and said with great anticipation, "My array master friend was able to hold his own against a Foundation Establishment cultivator when he was at the ninth level of Qi Refining. I wonder how strong you are?"

Upon hearing this...

Lu Yuan activated the Five Elements Mist Array, and a large amount of thick fog surged up in the courtyard, enveloping the two of them.

"Come on, give it a try."

"it is good."

With an excited expression, Jiang Zhi, wielding the Golden Hammer magic weapon in both hands, pounced into the mist like a wolf or tiger.

……

"That woman is really strong."

Lu Yuan rubbed his numb and sore arms as he walked outside.

The two were not engaged in a life-or-death struggle, but merely sparring and exchanging techniques.

He used the Perfected Realm Qi Concealing Technique to hide within the Five Elements Mist Array, and for a short time, Jiang Zhi was unable to do anything to him.

Therefore, no winner or loser was decided.

Lu Yuan analyzed that if he made arrangements in advance, and the opponent was caught off guard, he should have a certain chance of winning.

But if they adopt a defensive stance, they will undoubtedly be defeated.

Jiang Zhi was at the age of ravenous energy, and her spiritual power and physical strength were quite inexhaustible.

The pair of golden hammers swung with such force that they didn't even need to use any magic; the hurricane they created when swung was enough to disperse the surrounding mist.

Although both are at the ninth level of Qi Refining, they are not comparable to that old, dying Wang Laogou.

However, if it is a life-or-death battle.

He used the sword talisman left by Fairy Gu, which was enough to win.

"Although Sister Jiang is a bit old, she is truly caring. She even took the spirit-grade pills she had prepared for her offspring without hesitation..."

"Eh..."

"etc."

"What does she take me for?"

Lu Yuan knew that his junior classmate Wa from his previous life liked this kind of style.

But he isn't.

Before she invited him to the Nine Ridges Mountains, Lu Yuan thought she was also interested in him.

It turned out to be an illusion.

……

Dengxian Square.

At this moment, a fighting ring was placed in the very center of the square.

On the arena, two figures, each wielding a magical weapon, engaged in a magical duel.

The crowd of onlookers almost completely filled the arena, and bursts of amazement frequently erupted from the crowd.

The entrance trial of the Azure Lotus Sword Sect is divided into two rounds.

The first round has already begun, which involves drawing lots to determine who will compete in the arena and ultimately select eighty people to advance to the next round.

Upon learning of this news, Lu Yuan decided to come and observe.

Unexpectedly, he saw a familiar face on the stage.

On the arena, Ji Ming held a long sword that shone with dazzling golden light, and used the Golden Edge Sword Technique to completely suppress his opponent.

"I'll go."

"Brother Ji has actually reached the seventh level of Qi Refining."

Lu Yuan was speechless.

He still remembers that he broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining just half a year ago, but he didn't expect to break through again in just half a year.

Is this what a mid-grade spiritual root is like...?

Lu Yuan was extremely envious.

On the arena, Ji Ming's opponent was also at the seventh level of Qi Refining, but under Ji Ming's superb swordsmanship, he was clumsy and easily defeated.

"Shatter the mountain!"

Ji Ming shouted loudly, and the long sword in his hand shone with golden light.

The golden light, carrying immense force, crashed down with a deafening clang, and the opponent's greatsword magic weapon was severed in two.

His body was like a tattered kite, sent flying by the golden light, a sword wound appearing on his chest, blood gushing out.

"I surrender."

The burly man at the seventh level of Qi Refining immediately admitted defeat, then took out a porcelain bottle from his storage bag and poured all the healing pills into his mouth.

"The winner is Ji Ming."

Upon seeing this, a middle-aged monk who was maintaining order nearby chanted loudly.

A moment later.

The defeated man took a deep breath, his face ashen, and cupped his hands, saying, "Fellow Daoist Ji's swordsmanship is superb; I concede defeat."

He finished speaking.

He then jumped off the stage and left.

Ji Ming watched his departing figure, a look of arrogance appearing on his face as he basked in the cheers from the onlookers.

"it is good."

"sharp!"

"..."

"Brother Ji, your swordsmanship is excellent."

Suddenly, Ji Ming heard a familiar voice in the crowd. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw Lu Yuan in the audience, clapping and cheering for him.

He couldn't help but smile with delight.

Jumping off the stage, Ji Ming clasped his hands and said, "Brother Lu, I heard from the pharmacist that you were in seclusion. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to see you before I left."

Lu Yuan was somewhat surprised when he heard him say that.

Why do you seem so confident that you'll pass the first round of trials...?

Even though Lu Yuan only emerged from seclusion today, he had already heard that nearly five hundred cultivators had signed up for the entrance trial held by the Azure Lotus Sword Sect.

To rank among the top eighty out of these five hundred cultivators, one must defeat at least four cultivators on the arena.

Among them are many cultivators at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Putting aside his thoughts, Lu Yuan smiled and said:

"After half a year of seclusion, I finally broke through to the fifth level of Qi Refining. I only emerged from seclusion a few days ago. How are the Pharmacist and Dashan doing?"

"Ha ha……"

Ji Ming laughed heartily.

"The pharmacist now sells Qi Condensation Pills at a stall in the outer city's gathering place for independent cultivators, and he's living a rather peaceful life."

"I missed Da Shan's wedding, and you missed his son's one-month celebration, Brother Lu. He's been nagging about it for a long time."

Lu Yuan nodded: "That's good."

He was quite pleased to hear that his fellow villagers were all doing well, and then made a suggestion.

"Walk."

"Call Dashan and the pharmacist."

"Let's get together tonight at Juxianlou."

Then the two walked hand in hand towards the outside of the square.