Gou Zai created a blessed land in the immortal abode

"That's not how you say it."

Kong Chengli said solemnly:

"A fifth-grade cultivation technique is a rare find, one that even spirit stones might not be able to buy. I will remember Brother Li's kindness."

"Moreover, Brother Li has such a close relationship with my Kong family, who knows what kind of happy event might happen in the future."

Li Chengming sensed the ulterior motive in those words, glanced sideways at Kong Xuan who was eavesdropping, waved his hand, and changed the subject:

"Brother Kong, I've heard that things have been quite unsettled in Youyang County lately. Could you tell me what exactly has happened?"

Kong Chengli tapped his fingertips on the table, remained silent for a long time, and then lowered his voice to say:

"Brother Li, do you still remember the incident where evil cultivators invaded Moon Lake Market?"

"Of course I remember. I escaped the market on the Kong family's spaceship." Li Chengming nodded.

Kong Chengli continued:

"The so-called invasion by evil cultivators was actually a staged event orchestrated by the Zhao family."

Li Chengming frowned slightly. In fact, he had already guessed that this so-called evil cultivator was most likely the work of one of the three families.

Moreover, it is highly likely that it was the Zhao family, who were in charge of the market at the time.

However, he was puzzled as to why the Zhao family wanted to destroy Yuehu Market, their money-making machine.

So, Li Chengming asked, puzzled:

"Brother Kong, why would the Zhao family do this?"

"It's to help the Zhao family patriarch break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage."

Seeing that Li Chengming still looked puzzled, Kong Chengli leaned closer and lowered his voice:

"That's right, refining human pills!"

"Human pill?!" Li Chengming's pupils contracted:

"you mean……"

"It's exactly what you think."

Kong Chengli sneered:

"For cultivators on the same path, it is a great tonic, capable of restoring one's mental state, something that elixirs cannot achieve."

"By using cultivators to refine human pills, isn't the Zhao family afraid of being attacked by the other forces in Youyang County?"

Upon hearing this, Kong Chengli gave a disdainful smile:

"That Zhao family patriarch consumed the Human Pill and broke through to the late Foundation Establishment stage in one fell swoop, becoming the number one cultivator in Youyang County. Who dares to make a move?"

After obtaining the fourth-grade foundation-building technique, "The Flowing Sounds of Rivers and Lakes," Li Chengming knew that anyone who wanted to break through from Qi Refining to Foundation Building must observe the scenery and gather inspiration to build a foundation for their Dao.

For example, if he cultivates the "River Flowing Sound Technique," he must find a place where the waves of a thousand-mile river surge and the waves of life never cease, observe the scenery and gather inspiration, and then evolve it in his dantian.

In the later stages of Foundation Establishment, the mental imagery is fully evolved, and one can activate mental imagery with every gesture.

The spells he casts are twice as powerful, a feat that is difficult for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators in the early to mid-stages to achieve.

This is also why Kong Chengheng rushed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage after learning that the Zhao family patriarch had broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage.

It takes three cultivators at the early to mid-stages of Foundation Establishment to stabilize the Kong family's current sphere of influence.

"The Zhao family patriarch has broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage, so wouldn't the Liu family be...?"

Li Chengming suddenly remembered that both the Liu and Zhao families established their clans using talismans, but each had their own emphasis.

In addition, the two sides were evenly matched in strength, and the Kong family mediated between them, which prevented them from going to war.

But now that the Zhao family patriarch has broken through to the late Foundation Establishment stage, the Kong family is already struggling to protect itself, let alone the Liu family.

After chatting for a while, Kong Chengli took his leave.

The news brought by Kong Chengli made Li Chengming feel a sense of urgency.

"Sigh, at least the Kong family should be safe for now. I just hope that the young master of the Kong family can break through to the Foundation Establishment realm as soon as possible."

After saying this, Li Chengming got up and went back to the room, telling Kong Xuan that he was going into seclusion to cultivate and not to disturb her unless necessary.

After entering the room, Li Chengming went inside the immortal abode.

Since he broke through to the fifth level of Qi Refining, the space inside his Immortal Abode has expanded significantly.

Enough to fit two new buildings in the fortress.

After thinking it over, Li Chengming decided to establish two more spirit fields, since he had now obtained a lot of pill formulas and could refine many different kinds of pills.

The demand for different types of spiritual plants naturally increases.

The original two spirit fields were insufficient to satisfy him, so the construction of new spirit fields was inevitable.

Besides having two more spaces, the Immortal Abode has undergone some other changes.

For example, the clouds and mist cleared, revealing more dense forest, and the steps winding down the mountain seemed to have grown longer.

There were more than a dozen extra steps.

"Last time the forest was exposed, a group of cloud insects appeared. What will appear this time?" Li Chengming frowned slightly.

He really wanted to know what was down at the foot of the mountain.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore. Curiosity killed the cat."

Li Chengming sat cross-legged in his immortal abode, looking at the two newly opened spiritual fields before him, pondering what to plant.

"Let's plant some golden marrow grass and water lily flowers first."

Golden Marrow Grass is the main ingredient for refining Golden Marrow Pills, which can enhance the cultivation of Qi Refining stage cultivators and improve their Golden Virtue Dao.

The Water Spirit Flower is the core ingredient of the Water Spirit Pill, a pill belonging to the Water Virtue Dao.

After the Golden Marrow Pill is refined, it can be recycled by the Kong family, while the Water Spirit Pill will be used by Li Chengming himself.

After learning about the dire situation in Youyang County, Li Chengming felt it was best to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining as soon as possible.

In this way, if a major war were to break out among the three families, he could travel to other counties in the Yue Kingdom, find a vast river, and slowly cultivate in order to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

As for the seeds of Golden Marrow Grass and Water Spirit Flower, they are not hard to find; they can be found in the market town at the foot of the mountain.

As for planting, he didn't need to spend any time on it, as the cloud insects would help him create clouds and rain.

It is worth mentioning that Li Chengming's number of cloud insects has increased from more than twenty to more than thirty.

The spiritual water produced by the Jade Bottle is no longer enough for these Cloud Mist Insects.

"Hmm, I'll go check out the market in a couple of days."

Li Chengming still had several magical artifacts and talismans on him. Apart from the bronze mirror, which he thought was quite good, the rest were just average.

You can sell it for spirit stones.

…………

early morning.

Li Chengming left the residence and walked down the mountain along the bluestone path.

The mountain mist had not yet dissipated in the early morning, and the air was filled with the moist scent of grass and trees.

In the sacred plant garden by the roadside, several servants of the Kong family were busy at work. When they saw him pass by, they all bowed respectfully.

Li Chengming nodded slightly, but did not stop walking.

His current position in the Kong family is quite special, not just because he is an alchemist.

It seems everyone knows that Li Chengming will marry Kong Shaowen's daughter, Kong Xuan, and become the Kong family's son-in-law.

Therefore, the servants of the Kong family would greet him with bows and salutations, making him feel quite uncomfortable.

"Life is so..."

Li Chengming shook his head, unsure whether to call it a blessing or a curse.

After walking along the mountain path for about 15 minutes, the outline of the market town could be seen in the distance.

Under the vigorous development of the Kong family, the market town at the foot of Guangling Mountain has changed dramatically every day.

Not only are the number of monks visiting each day increasing, but the number of shops is also growing.

Even taverns, restaurants, and other entertainment venues were established.

It was quite a lively scene.

After entering the market, Li Chengming first went to the spiritual plant shop to buy the seeds of Golden Marrow Grass and Water Spirit Flower before going to the magic tool shop.