Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Chapter 199: Chapter 172: Yuyan’s Return, Top-tier Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object

“Li Chang’an, are you going to hide behind someone else for the rest of your life?”

Cao Shaolong roared, his voice laced with killing intent.

He had long considered Li Chang’an his Heart Demon, and every waking moment, he wished he could tear him to shreds.

Li Chang’an cupped his hands and replied calmly.

“Daoist Cao, my strength doesn’t match yours right now, so of course I have to hide. How about this? You wait for me. Once I reach Foundation Establishment, I won’t have to hide anymore.”

Upon hearing this,

before Cao Shaolong could even speak,

the Cyan Cloud Sect disciples behind him erupted in fury.

“Foundation Establishment? You?”

“Li Chang’an, you’re a mere Qi Refining Loose Cultivator! What gives you the right to call Elder Cao ’Daoist Cao’?”

All these disciples served under Cao Shaolong, so naturally, they had to put on a good show.

But Li Chang’an’s expression remained placid.

He was completely unfazed, as if he hadn’t heard their insults at all.

Eventually, the Cyan Cloud Sect disciples ran out of options. No matter how much they berated him, Li Chang’an refused to come out and face Cao Shaolong.

“What kind of Cultivator has a disposition like that? He’s nothing but a turtle!”

one of them cursed, though his voice held a hint of resignation.

This person’s name was Cao Hao.

He was also from the Cao Family and cultivated in the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Just as he finished shouting, he suddenly shivered, as if an invisible wave of killing intent had washed over him.

He didn’t know that in a corner of the courtyard, the Profound Water Turtle, Xiaohai, was staring daggers at him.

In Xiaohai’s world, ’turtle’ was a term of praise, yet this disciple from the Cao Family had used it as an insult. How could it not be furious?

“Don’t be angry. Calm down.”

Li Chang’an sensed the Profound Water Turtle’s emotional fluctuations and immediately sent a Sound Transmission.

He glanced at Cao Hao, committing the man’s face and aura to memory.

In the end,

Cao Shaolong couldn’t think of a better solution and had no choice but to retreat for the time being.

Su Yuyan’s gaze was icy as she watched him leave, a flicker of killing intent in her eyes.

In the days that followed,

for Li Chang’an’s safety,

she moved into the residence directly across from his, becoming his neighbor.

…

「More than half a year passed in the blink of an eye.」

With Su Yuyan present, Cao Shaolong never returned.

During this time,

Li Chang’an frequently went out bargain hunting and managed to find several valuable Tier Two Treasures.

One of them, a Tier Two Top Grade Gold Element Treasure, he gifted to Su Yuyan as a token of gratitude for her continued protection.

’Ever since the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm opened, my chances of finding good deals have definitely gone up. It’s a shame I still haven’t found a suitable Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object.’

Li Chang’an sighed to himself, feeling a little regretful.

He had a faint feeling

that he was very close to reaching the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

His accumulation was sufficient. Perhaps he could break through in just a few more months.

At that point, Foundation Establishment would be right around the corner.

…

「One day.」

Li Chang’an went to the Black Market to hunt for treasures as usual.

While there, he found Luo Baitong and asked for news about Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects.

According to Luo Baitong,

several more excellent Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects had recently appeared in the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm. Even the worst of them could increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment by fifteen percent.

“Fifteen percent?”

Li Chang’an’s heart stirred. ’That’s much better than my Seven-leafed Colored Lotus.’

However,

the few Cultivators who had obtained the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects had no intention of selling them.

Luo Baitong sounded regretful as well.

“Sigh… I’ve been to the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm a few times myself. I made some gains, but I’ve never once seen a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object.”

“Making any gains at all is good enough. At least you didn’t lose your life in there,”

Li Chang’an said with a smile.

After this period of exploration, the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm had become much less dangerous.

But the death rate still exceeded fifty percent.

“That’s true. Staying alive is what matters.”

Luo Baitong nodded in deep agreement.

“By the way, Daoist Li, many people have been asking about you lately, including some from the Blood Beast Valley and the Cyan Cloud Sect.”

“The Cyan Cloud Sect?”

“Yes. A few disciples from the Cyan Cloud Sect are out gaining experience in this region and have killed quite a few Tribulation Cultivators.”

Luo Baitong explained the recent situation.

These Cyan Cloud Sect disciples were using Tribulation Cultivators as training dummies, and they had already wiped out several small Tribulation Cultivator factions.

Among them,

one of them was particularly arrogant, publicly declaring that he only killed well-known Tribulation Cultivators!

And Li Chang’an, in his guise as Li Fan, was one of the most famous Tribulation Cultivators around, so he was naturally targeted.

Li Chang’an asked, “Daoist Luo, what’s his name?”

“Cao Hao.”

“It’s him?”

“What? Daoist Li, you know him?”

“Yes, you could call him an old rival.”

Li Chang’an gave a faint smile. It was a small world for enemies, indeed.

He then made another request of Luo Baitong.

“Daoist Luo, I need you to do something for me.”

“Daoist Li, you want me to keep a close eye on him, don’t you?”

“Precisely!”

Li Chang’an immediately took out a Treasure to offer as payment.

This time, however, Luo Baitong refused.

He explained

that one of the Tribulation Cultivator factions that the Cyan Cloud Sect disciples had wiped out was one he had personally established.

Therefore, no Treasure was necessary this time.

He would help Li Chang’an willingly!

Killing Cao Hao would be the best payment he could ask for.

…

「More than two months later.」

In the Black Market,

Luo Baitong found Li Chang’an to give him an update on Cao Hao.

“Daoist Li, I’ve received reliable intel. Tomorrow, Cao Hao is going to move against a small Tribulation Cultivator faction…”

He spoke quickly via Sound Transmission, relaying every last detail.

Li Chang’an’s expression was calm as he listened intently.

The time and place Luo Baitong provided were perfect for him to make his move.

As long as tonight’s Divination was favorable,

he would capture Cao Hao and leave him to the Profound Water Turtle.

…

「That night.」

Just past Midnight,

a golden light materialized before Li Chang’an’s eyes.

[Divination has been refreshed]

[Today’s Divination: Auspicious]

[You will successfully kill Cao Hao, obtain his Storage Pouch, and discover a supreme-grade Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object within it: the Water and Fire Two-Life Flower, which can increase the chance of Foundation Establishment Success by twenty-five percent.]

“Twenty-five percent?!”

Li Chang’an was stunned, his eyes flying wide open.

Until now,

he had never heard of any Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object that could offer such a high success rate.

The highest was just barely over twenty percent!

He had only acted on a whim, wanting to let the Profound Water Turtle vent its anger. He never expected to obtain such an incredible Treasure.

He never, ever would have imagined

that Cao Hao would give him such a wonderful surprise!