Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family

Chapter 776: Chapter 287: Both Breakthroughs, Zhao Qingqing Attempts Foundation Establishment!_3

Although the courtyard was protected by a formation from prying eyes, it wasn’t visible from the outside world.

But Lu Changsheng wasn’t certain if these individuals had accomplices, so he was eager to leave as soon as possible.

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Bi Lake Mountain.

Biyun Villa.

“Lu Daoist, I am planning to return to the sect and enter seclusion to strike at Foundation Establishment, so I might not be able to come here this year,”

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One day, Zhao Qingqing came to Bi Lake Mountain, inspected the state of the spiritual medicines, and spoke to Lu Changsheng.

She was dressed in a pale green long dress, her features elegant and beautiful, with a graceful and slender figure. Her bearing somewhat resembled Lu Miaoyun, who cultivated the Heavenly Longevity Technique, exuding a thriving and refreshing vegetative essence.

“Striking at Foundation Establishment?”

Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows upon hearing this and asked, “Does Zhao Daoist have the Foundation Establishment Elixir prepared?”

He knew she had been preparing for her Foundation Establishment for quite some time.

“Foundation Establishment Elixirs are hard to come by. With my current contributions to the sect, I can neither obtain nor afford one,”

Zhao Qingqing’s face showed a trace of bitterness.

Nine years prior, she had broken through to the ninth level of energy refinement and had started planning for her Foundation Establishment.

But despite being busy all these years, she had only managed to gather one Meridian Protecting Elixir and two Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects.

As for the Foundation Establishment Elixir, it was incredibly difficult for her to obtain.

Even if she had the chance to earn enough spirit stones and contributions before the age of sixty, she would not be eligible to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Elixir.

Within Qingyun Sect, one needed certain qualifications to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Elixir.

Moreover, she had previously offended her master. Not only was he unwilling to help, but he also never allocated any significant spiritual medicines from the medicine garden to her.

This hindered the improvement of her spiritual plant cultivation skills, making it impossible to earn sufficient contributions in the sect.

“I happen to have a Foundation Establishment Elixir. If Zhao Daoist is in need, I am willing to sell it to you,”

Lu Changsheng said pensively.

He had previously refined three Foundation Establishment Elixirs.

He gave one to Qingzhu Mountain and was left with two.

Apart from the one destined for Bai Ling, he had no immediate need for the other.

After all, at present, only Lu Miaoyun in his family had reached the ninth level of energy refinement.

However, since she cultivated the Heavenly Longevity Technique, elixir medicines were of no aid to her cultivation, and she had no need for a Foundation Establishment Elixir either.

Given the circumstances, it seemed better to sell the Foundation Establishment Elixir to Zhao Qingqing.

With her sixth grade spiritual root and Vegbody constitution, if she had the elixir, there was a relatively high chance she could break through the Foundation Establishment.

In doing so, the two of them could also forge a good karmic relationship.

“Foundation Establishment Elixir…”

Zhao Qingqing trembled at his words as if she had misheard.

As a cultivator, she naturally desired to break through Foundation Establishment immensely.

Countless times she had dreamt of obtaining a Foundation Establishment Elixir to achieve her breakthrough, no longer having to endure her master’s displeasure.

But she was acutely aware.

On her own, the chances of obtaining a Foundation Establishment Elixir were extremely slim.

Thus, after saving up one Meridian Protecting Elixir and two Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, she was prepared to make her Foundation Establishment attempt.

Even if she were to fail, given her age, she could just barely afford another attempt.

Yet, to her utter astonishment, at this very moment, Lu Changsheng was actually offering to sell her a Foundation Establishment Elixir!

“Thank you for your kind offer, Lu Daoist, but I have already spent my entire savings on this current preparation, so I must give up on the Foundation Establishment Elixir,”

Zhao Qingqing sighed, her expression bitter as she shook her head.

Despite her eagerness, purchasing the Meridian Protecting Elixir, two Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, and an earlier Three Suns Elixir had exhausted all of her savings.

If she now wished to buy a Foundation Establishment Elixir, she would have to persevere for another decade or more to save the required amount.

“That’s not a problem. If Zhao Daoist doesn’t have the spirit stones right now, you can owe the amount and repay it in installments over time,”

Lu Changsheng said with a smile, taking out the Foundation Establishment Elixir.

Although his own cultivation journey had been smooth so far, he was aware of the difficulties ordinary cultivators faced in attempting Foundation Establishment.

For ordinary cultivators with decent talent who dedicated themselves to cultivation, reaching the ninth level of Qi refinement wasn’t too hard.

But once at the ninth level, securing a Foundation Establishment Elixir and Spiritual Objects became an enormous challenge.

Someone like Zhao Qingqing, with a unique skill and backed by a sect, was already fortunate to enjoy many conveniences.

Most loose cultivators, without any good fortune, would have no choice but to become robber cultivators, hunt demon beasts, or explore ancient ruins for spirit stones to earn a chance at Foundation Establishment.

In the end, they typically risked their lives on one or two Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, gambling on a future with slim hopes.

“Owe it… and repay it in installments…”

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingqing’s beautiful eyes flickered, her expression slightly dazed.

“Why would Lu Daoist help me in such a manner?”

She looked at the handsome Lu Changsheng in front of her, a notion crossing her mind.

Three years ago, when the cultivation of spiritual plants and medicines on Bi Lake Mountain had become stable, requiring little from her as a second rank Spiritual Plant Master, she had considered resigning from her position as a Guest Elder of Bi Lake Mountain.

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But Lu Changsheng assured that with her, a Spiritual Plant Master, any unforeseen events could be resolved.

She could even offer guidance on issues related to Spirit Plants to his wives and children in her spare time.

So he continued to employ her as a Guest Elder in his household.

Now, as she prepared for her Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng not only offered to sell her a Foundation Establishment Elixir but also allowed her to owe it to him and repay it slowly.

Before, it might have been alright.

But how could she explain it now?

This was a Foundation Establishment Elixir, something countless Energy Refining Cultivators dreamt of obtaining!

A single Elixir Medicine was worth twenty thousand Spirit Stones!

If she succeeded in her Foundation Establishment, she would have the means to repay the Elixir.

But what if she failed to break through…

Zhao Qingqing wasn’t foolish.

Although she had joined the Immortal Sects,

she had experienced a lot over the years and understood the warmth and coldness of society.

Why was Lu Changsheng so willing to help her? What was his intention?

Was it because of her abilities, or… her looks?

Though she knew she was good-looking, she wasn’t exceptionally beautiful.

She even couldn’t compare to some of Lu Changsheng’s wives and concubines.

With Lu Changsheng’s current status, if he was willing to offer a Foundation Establishment Elixir, countless beauties would volunteer themselves.

But apart from such a possibility, she really couldn’t think of any other reason…

After all, Lu Changsheng had so many beautiful wives and concubines, and it seemed he was still continuously taking in more concubines and maids…

“Thank you for your kind offer, Daoist Lu, but I’d better not, I really don’t know how to repay such a favor.”

Even though Zhao Qingqing was very tempted by the Foundation Establishment Elixir, she still shook her head and declined.

She had her own principles.

If for the sake of this Elixir, she gave up her principles, then there was no need to wait until now.

Had she agreed to her master’s matchmaking, she might have already achieved Foundation Establishment.

“Once Zhao Daoist breaks through to Foundation Establishment, as a disciple of the Immortal Sects, repaying these won’t be a problem in the future.”

“Or do you feel that acquiring this Foundation Establishment Elixir is too easy and lacks a sense of achievement? Or perhaps you’re worried about failing the breakthrough and being unable to repay it?”

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.

He wasn’t surprised by Zhao Qingqing’s response.

After all, their relationship, though not bad, wasn’t close enough to owe twenty thousand Spirit Stones.

“Daoist Lu…”

Zhao Qingqing gave Lu Changsheng a glance, what did he mean by no sense of achievement, worrying about failing the breakthrough and being unable to repay?

But he wasn’t wrong either.

She truly did feel that the Foundation Establishment Elixir came too easily, incurring too great a favor.

If she failed to break through with this Elixir, repaying it would be too hard.

“Zhao Daoist, we have known each other for many years. If I’m willing to produce this Foundation Establishment Elixir, it means I trust your character.”

“If you need it, just accept this Elixir and don’t put too much psychological burden on yourself.”

“If you’re really worried about repaying it, you can deduct from the Guest Elder fees and work for my Bi Lake Mountain for twenty years.”

Lu Changsheng saw that Zhao Qingqing was in a dilemma and smiled openly.

Though he had a few other intentions in giving this Elixir, he indeed partly wanted to help a friend.

Zhao Qingqing’s expression twisted in conflict.

She knew if she missed this opportunity, another like it might not come again.

In the end, she couldn’t resist the temptation of Foundation Establishment and softly said, “In that case, thank you, Daoist Lu.”

“Please rest assured, Daoist Lu, I will repay this Spirit Stone debt and favor as soon as possible!”

Zhao Qingqing accepted the porcelain bottle with a grave face.

“Heh, of course, I trust Zhao Daoist’s character.”

Lu Changsheng laughed.

“This… this is a Premium Foundation Establishment Elixir!”

Zhao Qingqing opened the porcelain bottle and immediately showed surprise, astonishment, and delight.

Keep in mind, her expectations were just for a Standard Foundation Establishment Elixir.

But now, Lu Changsheng had actually provided a Premium Foundation Establishment Elixir, truly adding an unexpected joy to her experience.

After all, this almost touched upon her half chances of successful Foundation Establishment!

“Heh, yes.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

“This favor from Daoist Lu, I really don’t know how to repay it.”

Zhao Qingqing looked at Lu Changsheng with mixed feelings, feeling that this favor she owed was a bit too much.

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