Eternal Life by Daily Divination

Information about the Tier Three Ink-Scaled Earth Dragon was buried within a vast sea of intelligence.

The report in Li Chang’an’s hands was the condensed summary Luo Qiantong had extracted from it all.

Li Chang’an nodded slightly in praise. ”This model isn’t bad at all. If you lack the resources to expand in the future, you can come to me for them.”

”Yes, thank you, Uncle Li.”

Luo Qiantong’s face lit up with joy.

He had been constantly worried about failing to gain Li Chang’an’s approval.

It now seemed that even though his father was dead, his connection with Li Chang’an would remain unchanged.

After a while, Li Chang’an finished paying his respects to Luo Baitong and returned to Changqing Mountain.

Before he left, he gave Luo Qiantong a large sum of Spirit Stones and other resources, tasking him with continuing to gather intelligence on Liu Xuanfeng and the Tier Three Earth Dragon.

He figured he could find a suitable opportunity to strike before Liu Xuanfeng’s group returned to the Purple Mist Sect.

...

「Half a year later.」

Jiang Muyu suddenly came to see Li Chang’an.

She had long since returned to the peak of Foundation Establishment and wanted to attempt Core Formation once more.

This time, instead of sneaking off to the Zhou Family, she first came to ask for Li Chang’an’s opinion.

”Sir, do you think I have a chance at Core Formation now?”

”Let me see...”

Li Chang’an sent out a stream of Spiritual Power, scanning Jiang Muyu from head to toe.

Her Magical Power was abundant and her physique flawless. She had reached the absolute limit of Foundation Establishment; it would be difficult to advance any further unless she could obtain a better Cultivation Technique.

But the Cultivation Technique she was practicing was already quite excellent.

”Combining your Spiritual Root and Cultivation Technique, you have a thirty-five percent success rate. I can give you a Core Formation Spiritual Object that adds another ten percent, bringing the total to forty-five percent.”

”Furthermore, you’ve already experienced the process of Core Formation once, so your success rate will be considerably higher than a first-timer’s...”

Li Chang’an pondered for a long moment.

He estimated that Jiang Muyu’s current success rate for Core Formation should be above seventy percent, which was already considered quite high.

However, it still wasn’t a sure thing.

With this in mind, a Spiritual Light flashed in his hand, and the Illusionary Pill Pearl appeared.

”Use this Treasure to try one more time.”

Jiang Muyu was about to refuse, as she hoped to leave the Treasure’s remaining simulation opportunities for Li Chang’an.

But then she had another thought.

If she could successfully achieve Core Formation, she might be able to find even better Core Formation Spiritual Objects for Li Chang’an.

Therefore, she did not refuse, and began to refine the Illusionary Pill Pearl anew.

”Sir, I must ask you to be my Protector.”

With that, she sat down cross-legged, the Illusionary Pill Pearl in one hand and the Core Formation Spiritual Object Li Chang’an had given her in the other.

She slowly closed her eyes and began the Core Formation simulation once again.

「A few days later.」

Jiang Muyu’s eyes suddenly opened, filled with joy.

”Sir, I did it!”

She was overjoyed, for she had successfully formed her Core within the simulation’s Illusion, and its quality was quite high.

If it hadn’t been a simulation, but a real Core Formation, she would now be a Golden Core Master!

Furthermore, this simulation had given her yet another round of experience with Core Formation.

Her confidence in achieving Core Formation had increased significantly.

On the Illusionary Pill Pearl in her hand, another crack had appeared.

Li Chang’an summoned it back, refined it once more, and inspected it with his senses.

”This Illusionary Pill Pearl should still have two or three uses left.”

The remaining number of uses was enough for him.

Jiang Muyu asked excitedly, ”Sir, when are we going to the Zhou Family?”

”No, we’re not going to the Zhou Family.”

Jiang Muyu was taken aback, not quite understanding.

”Then where are we going?”

”To the Mo Family. Not long ago, Mo Qingxue had someone enhance the Mo Family’s Spirit Vein. It is now better than the Zhou Family’s.”

One could not be careless when it came to Core Formation; it was only natural to prepare every condition to the utmost.

Before long, the pair transformed into two streaks of Spiritual Light, heading straight for the Mo Clan Territory.

Just as they arrived at the Mo Clan Territory, a streak of rainbow light flew out from within the clan grounds to greet them.

”Daoist Li, Daoist Jiang, it’s been a long time!”

The newcomer was the current Patriarch of the Mo Family, Mo Hong.

He smiled as he inquired about the purpose of Li Chang’an’s visit.

Li Chang’an didn’t state his purpose directly, saying only that he was looking for Mo Qingxue.

Mo Hong informed him, ”Elder Qingxue is in the Clan Hall at the moment, dealing with a rather troublesome guest. Daoist Li, please wait here for a moment. I will go and speak with her.”

With that, he transformed into a streak of Spiritual Light and headed for the Clan Hall deep within the Mo Clan Territory.

A moment later,

Mo Hong returned, smiling. ”Daoist Li, Daoist Jiang, please come with me.”

He led the two of them toward the Mo Clan Hall.

On the way, Mo Hong said to Li Chang’an, ”Daoist Li, Elder Qingxue is a bit agitated right now. Please try not to anger her when you see her.”

”Why? Is it because of that guest you mentioned earlier?”

”Yes. The man is truly irritating, but his Skills are simply exceptional...”

Mo Hong proceeded to explain the situation to Li Chang’an.

In recent years, due to the war between the Two Domains, the Mo Family had suffered many casualties.

The Mo Family was in desperate need of Tier Three Alchemists and Tier Three Spirit Doctors.

Unfortunately, any Cultivators who had reached Tier Three in these two fields had long since been recruited by other Golden Core Influences.

Mo Qingxue had no choice but to travel to the Dan Valley Xiao Family to purchase Elixir Pills on multiple occasions.

During these visits, a Fake Pill Master from the Xiao Family became captivated by her beauty and disposition.

”That Fake Pill Master is named Xiao Tianbao. While his strength is inferior to Elder Qingxue’s, his Alchemy Skill is truly remarkable, having already reached Tier Three Middle Grade.”

The Mo Family was currently in great need of such a Pill Master.

Xiao Tianbao seized this opportunity, frequently visiting the Mo Family to perform Alchemy in an attempt to grow closer to Mo Qingxue.

Lately, his visits had become more and more frequent.

While he wasn’t exactly pestering her relentlessly, his presence was still a major headache for Mo Qingxue.

For the sake of the Elixir Pills the Mo Family required, Mo Qingxue couldn’t just send him away, so she had no choice but to endure it for the time being.

”I see.”

Li Chang’an was not surprised.