Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

Chapter 84 Hundred Arts Alliance

After the two sat down...

Han Qinxue personally brewed a pot of spiritual tea and said with a light smile, "Fellow Daoist Li, if it weren't for your Water Dragon Talisman that day, my Han family probably wouldn't have survived to this day, let alone be able to peacefully go into seclusion to establish our foundation."

She gently put down the teacup, her eyes flickering slightly.

"But after thinking about it carefully, I realized that even if a low-grade Water Dragon Talisman is powerful, it might not be enough to make a veteran Foundation Establishment cultivator like Wu Youcai so wary."

"What he truly fears is probably not the talisman itself, but the person who draws it."

Han Qinxue looked at Li Mufeng with a half-smile.

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng remained calm, simply smiling as he raised his teacup.

"Senior Han thinks too highly of me. Perhaps Wu Youcai is just cautious by nature and unwilling to take risks."

Seeing that Li Mufeng was unwilling to talk more, Han Qinxue did not press him further.

Everyone in the cultivation world has their own secrets.

Some things are best left unsaid.

She changed the subject with a smile and said, "Since Fellow Daoist Li has come all this way today, I suppose it's not just for this wedding feast."

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"Now that I've been fortunate enough to go ahead, if you have any questions about Foundation Establishment, please feel free to ask. I will answer everything I know."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Li Mufeng's eyes, and he stood up and solemnly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Thank you, Senior Han. I do have a few things that have puzzled me for a long time and I would like to ask you for advice."

Han Qinxue nodded gently, put down her teacup, and looked at him with a gentle expression.

"Fellow Daoist Li, there's no need to be so polite. Let's address each other as fellow Daoists."

Seeing that the other party insisted on doing so, Li Mufeng no longer stood on ceremony and addressed him as "Fellow Daoist Han," and his opinion of him improved.

After breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, this woman did not become arrogant due to her changed status. Her speech and behavior remained humble and polite, showing quite the demeanor of a grandmaster.

"I wonder if you had any insights when you broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage? I would like to request your Foundation Establishment experience for reference."

Upon hearing this, Han Qinxue understood.

She had investigated Li Mufeng beforehand. He was nearly fifty years old, which was not far from the age that was generally considered the most suitable for a rogue cultivator to establish his foundation. It was only natural that he was now searching for opportunities everywhere.

Foundation-building experience is indeed valuable; however, it cannot be called some kind of closely guarded secret. Whether one can truly build a foundation through it ultimately depends on each person's comprehension and accumulated knowledge.

Moreover, given Li Mufeng's demonstrated talent in talismanic arts, he deserved to form a positive connection with her.

The person before her had the potential to become a second-tier rune master, and even though he was getting on in years, Han Qinxue was willing to help him.

Most importantly, this person did not shy away from Wu Youcai. If he really achieves Foundation Establishment in the future, he might even become an ally against the Wu family.

Thinking of this, Han Qinxue smiled slightly.

"If it's Fellow Daoist Li, then there's naturally no problem."

After saying that, she took out a blank jade slip from her storage bag, placed it on her forehead, and copied all her Foundation Establishment insights into it. After a moment, she handed it to Li Mufeng.

"I will have someone retrieve a few more copies from the clan treasury later. My Han family has produced several Foundation Establishment cultivators throughout the generations, and each of them has left behind their own Foundation Establishment insights. Although their focuses differ, cross-referencing them will be of some help."

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng suddenly understood, realizing that he had forgotten that Foundation Establishment families actually had such a profound foundation.

In this light, if I want to collect more Foundation Establishment experience jade slips in the future, trading with these long-established Foundation Establishment families is much more reliable than trying my luck everywhere.

Once I return to Tianque Immortal City, I can ask Liu Qinghe to keep an eye out for me.

After accepting the jade slip, Li Mufeng took the initiative to inquire about the price.

He knew in his heart that such Foundation Establishment experience might not seem like a treasure, but for Qi Refining cultivators, it was something that could only be encountered by chance and could not be sought after. He absolutely could not accept favors from others for nothing.

Han Qinxue simply smiled and waved her hand.

"These are just a few insights, not worth any spirit stones. If Fellow Daoist Li really wants to thank me, then you should establish your foundation as soon as possible."

"Once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, with your talent in talismanic arts, becoming a second-tier talisman master will be a natural progression. At that time, we will naturally have more opportunities to cooperate."

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng's heart stirred slightly.

He could naturally understand the deeper meaning in Han Qinxue's words.

After accepting the Water Dragon Talisman inheritance left by Lu Yu, he had already formed a karmic bond with the Foundation Establishment Wu family. Now, having witnessed Wu Youcai's actions firsthand, this karmic bond must eventually be resolved.

The Han family and the Wu family were sworn enemies, and their interests aligned.

If I can help the Han family grow stronger and use their power to suppress the Wu family, I can not only settle this karmic debt, but also benefit both parties.

Thinking of this, Li Mufeng cupped his hands in greeting once more.

"Fellow Daoist Han is truly virtuous. Since that's the case, I'll humbly ask you for another matter."

"I have been searching for some Foundation Establishment materials recently. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Han has paid attention to them before?"

As he spoke, Li Mufeng slowly revealed the two main ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill that he was currently missing, his eyes filled with anticipation.

This is his most important purpose in coming to Fengming Mountain today.

Upon hearing this, a hint of apology appeared on Han Qinxue's face.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Li, in order to help me establish my foundation, the last two sets of foundation-building spiritual materials accumulated by our ancestors have been completely used up."

She sighed softly, then changed the subject.

"However, I do know a few places where these spiritual materials can be found. If Fellow Daoist Li is interested, I can introduce you to a couple."

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng's eyes lit up immediately.

"I humbly request your guidance, Fellow Daoist Han."

Han Qinxue slowly said, "In the Heavenly City, there are actually not many forces that can control Foundation Establishment materials for a long time."

"Firstly, there is Tianque Mountain. It is the place where the Tianque Zhenren cultivates in seclusion, and it is also the foundation that the Tianque Zhenren lineage has built up over many years. It has the deepest spiritual resources."

"Secondly, there are the residences of the major immortal sects in the immortal cities. These places are all guarded by Foundation Establishment cultivators, so as long as you have enough connections, it is not impossible to have a chance."

At this point, she paused slightly, a smile appearing on her face.

"Besides that, there is another place that might be more suitable for Fellow Daoist Li, and that is—the Hundred Arts Alliance."

"Hundred Arts Alliance?"

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Li Mufeng's eyes flickered slightly; this was the first time he had ever heard of this name.

Han Qinxue nodded.

"The Hundred Arts Alliance is an organization spontaneously established by many cultivators of various arts in the Immortal City. Its members are all first-level or even second-level masters of various arts. They usually exchange spiritual materials, inheritances and cultivation insights. Many rare spiritual items that are hard to find in the outside world are often traded there."

"However, the threshold for joining the Hundred Arts Alliance is not low. At least one must reach the first-level superior Hundred Arts to be eligible to be recommended to join the alliance."

"Now that I have broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and my weapon crafting skills have also reached the second tier by chance, according to the rules of the Hundred Arts Alliance, I can recommend a first-tier high-grade Hundred Arts Master to join me."

At this point, she looked at Li Mufeng and smiled, "If Fellow Daoist Li is willing, I can be the one to make the introduction."