Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Chapter 92: Chapter 6: Far-Sighted Planning

Yan Qingwan had always hoped Li Fan’s spirit root would be slightly better.

She didn’t expect too much, even just more than five strands of Fire Spirit Root, she would find a way to support Li Fan in breaking through to the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation.

By that time, with his comprehension, achieving the stage of a Tier One Pill Master would already bring honor to his father and provide the family with a backup Pill Master.

After all, Li Ji’an’s spirit root in the previous life was at most two strands, so how good could his offspring be?

She didn’t believe Li Ji’an, with merely Middle Stage Qi Cultivation and no support, could find a partner with a good spirit root.

Thus, she never considered the possibility of his spirit root being too good.

And now... his spirit root had far exceeded her expectations.

Even a Middle Grade spirit root like fourteen strands of Wood Element would have been acceptable to her.

But now, with a spirit root approaching Upper Grade, coupled with his inherent intelligence and extraordinary comprehension, the hope for Foundation Establishment was immense.

Yet, in this realm of cultivation, having spirit root, comprehension, and heart nature is not enough, nor is providing him with a Dao Field sufficient.

Without spiritual resources to supplement, even a true Upper Grade spirit root might not necessarily lead to successful Foundation Establishment.

Not to mention, the most crucial Foundation Establishment Pill!

However, he ultimately is not from the Yan Family.

The Yan Family, along with the other seven families in the Desert, appear to be top-notch, but in reality, resources are not abundant. Although annual profits exceed ten thousand spirit stones, the family and business are large, each member must be considered, and truly, only a few thousand can be saved.

There are investments in various industries, supplements, and ever-present risks with emergency reserves, pill reserves, strategic reserves...

Each generation is fortunate to accumulate enough resources for one Foundation Establishment, at least ensuring the family always has a Foundation Establishment Ancestor to stabilize it.

This generation, Yan Qingwan’s Foundation Establishment primarily relied on the potential of her advanced pill mastery, for the sake of a Second Tier Pill Master, the clan took risks and utilized family reserves to support her Foundation Establishment.

Let alone this generation, even the next generation, barring unforeseen events, the clan will likely not have resources to support another Foundation Establishment.

Much less for Li Ji’an, an outsider!

How to treat Li Fan in the future has become a conflicting matter for Yan Qingwan at this moment.

Additionally, she truly has no idea what kind of partner Li Ji’an found.

”Brother Li has such poor spirit root... could he possibly find a peerless Earth Spirit Root partner?”

”Would an Earth Spirit Root genius lower themselves to be with him?”

Already in this realm, it has long been studied by the great powers that most of a person’s innate origin comes from what is gifted by the parents, with both parents playing a part.

If the parents have good spirit roots, then the offspring will likely have better spirit roots.

If not, then the likelihood is very low.

Of course, innate origin can indeed vary, but that chance is exceedingly small and has a limit.

It’s impossible for parents to both have Lower Grade spirit roots, and the offspring to have Upper Grade.

”Brother Li, you really have given me a huge surprise... and also a tremendous problem!” Yan Qingwan’s eyes dimmed, and she sighed quietly.

However, Yan Kongyi and Yan Hongsheng were not as conflicted as she was, aside from shock, they were filled with joy.

Just like others in the family, the emergence of a highly potential junior signifies the family’s future foundation is deeper, a cause for great celebration.

At this moment, the Spirit Testing Stone also revealed the Earth Spirit Root, eleven strands of Spirit Charm.

Li Ji’an stared fixedly at the Spirit Testing Stone displaying the Five Elements, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.

It really far exceeded his expectations.

”So my innate origin is so strong... Had there not been those eight years of delay, truly an Upper Grade spirit root?”

”I wonder if there are any Divine Elixirs or ancient secret techniques in this realm that could further supplement it?”

In the midst of his excitement, he exhaled deeply.

The greatest obstacle to his ultimate goal of Immortal of Ten Thousand Worlds was overcome!

Even an Upper Grade spirit root, even if his ultimate innate origin limit is merely what is now, he is content and equally confident.

Li Ji’an left the Spirit Testing Stone, first expressing gratitude to Yan Qingwan and several family elders, and then to all the family members present.

With his extraordinary talent, future potential, and ”sincerity,” he played a sure winning hand.

This made those female cultivators in the family, initially resentful of Li Ji’an’s previous life, instantly ashamed, removing all negative emotions toward Li Ji’an from their hearts.

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In the discussion hall.

Yan Zongsheng and a group of elders looked at Yan Qingwan in shock and doubt.

”This... if our family were to produce another advanced Pill Master or advanced Talisman Master, we must progress further, maybe even rival the Zheng Family!” Yan Zongsheng was the first to express dissent.

”Indeed, I can guarantee that kid will master talismans in no more than thirty years!” Yan Kongyi, usually mature and prudent, even his image crumbled a bit, quickly agreeing.

”Qingwan, think carefully, we all like this little fellow.” Yan Hongsheng kept signaling to other family elders.

Yan Qingwan calmly looked at the family elders, her expression firm.

”Ah, Qingwan, are you worried he has the potential for Foundation Establishment, fearing he will leave the family in pursuit of Foundation Establishment opportunities afterwards?” Someone suddenly grasped the critical point.

”Spirit root nearing Upper Grade does indeed have Foundation Establishment potential, but... Qingwan, I think you might be excessively worried, given his background, even if we cannot assist him with Foundation Establishment, he won’t find a better possibility elsewhere, ultimately, he can only remain within the family.”

”Yes, we’ve treated him with such sincerity already, who could treat him as well? Even if he joins another family, it definitely wouldn’t be as good as in ours, we should have confidence in this.”

”Regarding other matters, he certainly wouldn’t be willing to become a mere loose cultivator, even an advanced Tier One Pill Master or advanced Tier One Talisman Master can only establish a foothold in Immortal City; seeking Foundation Establishment resources would be nearly impossible, unless... he had the potential of a Pill King or Talisman Saint!”

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Yan Qingwan slowly nodded, then stood up and bowed towards the family elders: ”Dear elders, this time, please forgive Qingwan for being headstrong.”

”Qingwan!” Yan Zongsheng frowned deeply, knowing his daughter best, he understood Yan Qingwan was resolute.

”Qingwan is willing to give up the possibility for further advancement, henceforth focus on the Alchemy Dao, to make up for this impulsive move, please, elders, fulfill this request!” Yan Qingwan’s words were resolute.

”Ah, Qingwan, why must you!”

”Why to this extent?”

The elders’ meeting was stunned.

Yan Qingwan took a deep breath, first looking at the elders, then at Yan Zongsheng: ”Dear elders, consider this Qingwan’s obsession, also my heart demon, sixteen years ago, I wronged him, and now, I cannot wrong Fan’Er again.”

She had made up her mind, not long after, he would be sent for trial into the Biyun Sect!

After three sleepless nights of thought, Yan Qingwan finally made her decision.

If Li Ji’an were to remain within the family, there would be no possibility of Foundation Establishment.

And as the elders mentioned, even within the family, delving deep into the Alchemy Dao or Talisman Dao, unless achieving legendary heights, entering Immortal City would still render gathering Foundation Establishment resources difficult.

After all, Immortal City does not lack Tier One Pill Masters or Talisman Masters!

The only way Yan Qingwan could see Li Fan having a chance at Foundation Establishment was the sect.

Faced with Yan Qingwan’s firm attitude, the family elders had no choice but to compromise.

Previously, they had regarded the matter from the family’s perspective, thinking Yan Qingwan was worried about nurturing Li Ji’an into a Pill Master or Talisman Master only for him to leave, causing a loss to the family.

Turns out, it was because of a debt.

Since it was her doing, and now to let him go, they had nothing more to say.

That night, Yan Qingwan informed Li Ji’an of her decision.

This, too, was a pleasant surprise for Li Ji’an.

Sects, compared to families, are more inclusive.

Moreover, with Biyun Sect dominating Cangyun State, as both wealth and power surpassing all, he inquired his first year entering the Cultivation Realm.

Once entering the gate of Biyun Sect, he would practically walk sideways in all of Cangyun State.

Additionally, as long as he could demonstrate his potential or actively complete sect tasks, the Foundation Establishment Pill, which is difficult to obtain externally, is available for acquisition by Inner Sect Disciples.

Furthermore, once he joined Biyun Sect, the family enticing Blood Slaves from the Immortal Dynasty would be insignificant.

”However... with this kind of spirit root in this life, it may not necessarily succeed. Middle Grade spirit root is just the minimum requirement for participating in the examination... additionally, how things are inside the sect might not align with external rumors.” Li Ji’an, based on prior understanding, was not confident.

If there were certainty, he might have already planned for it.

Nonetheless, regardless of the outcome, Yan Qingwan’s action sincerely touched Li Ji’an.

Parents’ love for their child plans for the future thoughtfully.

Yan Qingwan truly regarded him as her own child.

This benevolence, he would remember in his heart!