Chapter 141: The Hierarchies of Foundation Establishment!

In the ancient-styled room.

Xiao Xiyue spoke to Yun Wanshang about her situation with Lu Changsheng.

Yun Wanshang listened quietly.

During the conversation, she asked about Lu Changsheng already having children.

Xiao Xiyue said that’s one reason she chose Lu Changsheng as her emotional tribulation target.

Because the Supreme Forgetting Emotions could ultimately harm both herself and others.

And Lu Changsheng was very affectionate, with many wives and children.

In this case, even if she left in the future, Lu Changsheng wouldn’t be too heartbroken.

Hearing this, Yun Wanshang clenched her fist.

It wasn’t anger at Xiao Xiyue’s thoughts.

When Xiao Xiyue asked her to refine the Golden Crow Pill, she guessed Xiao Xiyue’s intentions.

She intended to repay their karma and perform the Supreme Forgetting Emotions.

What angered her was learning about Lu Changsheng’s many wives and children, feeling very displeased.

Recalling their one-night affair, and then seeing Lu Changsheng’s aggrieved face.

She once thought Lu Changsheng was a pure young man.

Now to hear Xiao Xiyue say he already had a heap of wives and was a father to dozens of children made her feel extremely frustrated.

She almost wanted to give Lu Changsheng two sword slashes.

“Don’t worry, Master, I have talked with Changsheng and will make everything clear to him.”

Xiao Xiyue pursed her lips while looking at her Master.

Thinking Yun Wanshang was angry at her.

“Sigh.”

Yun Wanshang gazed at her disciple’s demeanor.

She couldn’t help but wonder if Xiao Xiyue could truly pass her emotional tribulation.

She sighed deeply, deciding to ask no more.

The matter of the emotional tribulation was something Xiao Xiyue had to handle herself.

Her ability to help was limited.

“As long as you understand these things.”

“If you need anything, send word to your Master.”

Yun Wanshang sighed.

There wasn’t much left to say.

Merely reflecting on how fate plays tricks.

It had disturbed her state of mind.

“Thank you, Master.”

Xiao Xiyue’s eyes showed kindness as she respectfully bowed.

Yun Wanshang waved her hand, signaling her to leave.

Xiao Xiyue bowed again and left the inn.

“Sigh, truly as fate would have it.”

Once Xiao Xiyue left and Yun Wanshang was alone, she sighed heavily.

Her heart was a mix of emotions and couldn’t settle.

“However, Lu Changsheng, a farmer’s son, was rejected in the Azure Cloud Sect entrance exam and became a Foundation Establishment family’s son-in-law. In over ten years, he’s grown to this level.”

“Seems like he has great opportunity and fortune.”

Yun Wanshang looked towards the Lu Family’s Talisman Shop with a calm expression.

She had been surprised at Lu Changsheng’s cultivation level.

She considered him an ordinary cultivator with an Eighth-Tier Spirit Root.

Now, knowing more from Xiao Xiyue, she understood.

After all, as a Golden Core Formation True Person, her perspective was above common people.

While Lu Changsheng’s actions were astonishing, to a Golden Core Formation True Person like her, it was just so.

Thinking about her own cultivation journey, she achieved Golden Core Formation before a hundred years old, not just because of her talent but also opportunity, great opportunity and fortune.

“Perhaps I chose him due to a hint of fate.”

“But unfortunately, fate plays tricks.”

Yun Wanshang gently sighed.

Her heart felt inexplicably empty and restless.

She then turned into a streak of rainbow light and disappeared from the inn.

“Xiyue.”

Lu Changsheng returned to the Talisman Shop after sending his daughter back for Lu Miaoge to watch, then wenttto the intersection.

Soon, he saw Xiao Xiyue walking out from an inn.

“Changsheng.”

Xiao Xiyue sped up upon seeing Lu Changsheng.

She then explained: “The one observing you earlier was my Master.”

“She was worried about me, so she came down as well.”

Xiao Xiyue explained.

“Your Master!?”

Lu Changsheng was taken aback.

He knew Xiao Xiyue’s Master was a Golden Core Formation True Person of the Azure Cloud Sect.

Unexpectedly, she had come down the mountain with Xiao Xiyue.

And was observing him secretly.

This made him uneasy.

After all, if a Golden Core Formation True Person took issue with him, he’d be finished.

“Did your Master have any instructions?”

Lu Changsheng carefully asked.

He wasn’t sure of the True Person’s attitude towards him.

Considering his relationship with Xiao Xiyue could be unpleasant for a Master.

“Don’t worry, my Master was just concerned and came to see.”

“Now that she’s seen, she should have left.”

Xiao Xiyue smiled at Lu Changsheng.

“I regret not meeting the True Person.”

Lu Changsheng felt relieved.

He understood that Xiao Xiyue’s Master knew Xiao Xiyue was using him to practice the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique.

Therefore, she didn’t mind their relationship.

“If the True Person knew I wanted to have her disciple’s child, she might slay me with one sword stroke.”

Lu Changsheng thought secretly.

“My Master doesn’t like seeing people. If there’s a chance next time, I’ll introduce you.”

Xiao Xiyue said.

“I was just saying.”

Lu Changsheng waved it off.

He was curious about Xiao Xiyue’s Master, the Golden Core Formation True Person, but had no actual intention of meeting.

Considering the vast disparity in strength, meeting such a cultivator was nerve-wracking.

He vividly remembered how anxious he was when he first met the Lu Family Patriarch.

“Changsheng, are there Second-Tier Cave Dwellings available for rent in the Market?”

Xiao Xiyue asked Lu Changsheng.

“Second-Tier Cave Dwellings should be available.”

Lu Changsheng knew Xiao Xiyue wanted to stay temporarily.

He had previously rented a Second-Tier Cave Dwelling.

But as he rarely lived there and visited with Lu Miaoge, he leased it to Gaa He.

However, Xiao Xiyue needed one, so he could rent one from the Lu Family.

Lu Changsheng led Xiao Xiyue to the Lu Family courtyard in Red Leaf Valley to find the Great Elder.

Currently, the Great Elder oversees the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

“Great Elder, a friend wishes to temporarily reside in the Hongye Valley Marketplace. Do we have a spare Second-Tier Cave Dwelling?”

Lu Changsheng asked the Great Elder.

“You’re in luck, we have one available.”

The Great Elder smiled.

He glanced at Xiao Xiyue, whose expression was indifferent.

He thought about where Lu Changsheng met this girl.

Not only was she stunningly beautiful with an unattainable aura.

Her cultivation was so strong that even the Great Elder couldn’t gauge it.

Was she another great Foundation Establishment cultivator?

“Thank you, Great Elder.”

Lu Changsheng agreed to rent.

Considering Xiao Xiyue wouldn’t stay long, he only rented for a year.

Such dwellings usually have a three-to-five-year lease.

But Lu Changsheng was a family member.

Thus, an annual rental was granted.

And at the lowest price.

After renting the dwelling, Lu Changsheng bid farewell to the Great Elder.

He took the token and led Xiao Xiyue to the Cave Dwelling area in the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

This Cave Dwelling matched the one rented to Gao He.

It’s spacious and simple, covering one hundred square meters.

The dwelling had formations and restrictions, providing quietness.

Now, a lone man and woman were alone, and Lu Changsheng didn’t pretend to be a gentleman.

“Xiyue, it’s been a while. Let me see if your cultivation has been neglected.”

Observing Xiao Xiyue’s pale dress, cold beauty, like a goddess, Lu Changsheng embraced her.

“Changsheng~”

After months, familiar feelings overwhelmed Xiao Xiyue, making her shy.

Her pale face turned rosy.

“Seems like your cultivation has slipped.”

Lu Changsheng joked.

Xiao Xiyue’s lashes fluttered, feeling uncompetitive, she retaliated.

Soon they found a balance, Xiao Xiyue countering Lu Changsheng.

After a long time.

“Changsheng, I have a gift for you.”

Xiao Xiyue sat in Lu Changsheng’s arms, a bit breathless.

Her cold, beautiful face radiated a melting elegance.

“A gift?”

Lu Changsheng’s brows lifted.

He guessed it was Xiao Xiyue’s promise to help him in Foundation Establishment.

But he didn’t expect much from this gift.

Distracted by the charming person before him.

A gentleman holds skills till the right moment.

“Changsheng, this is the Golden Crow Pill. It enhances your cultivation, helping you quickly reach the peak of Qi Refining.”

“Moreover, it contains a trace of great sunlight essence, not only compensating for gender consumptions, it aids your Foundation Establishment.”

Xiao Xiyue took a porcelain bottle from her Storage Bag.

She opened it.

Instantly, a fiery fragrance spread.

Lu Changsheng saw a round, golden pill.

It seemed to have bits of flame.

“Xiyue, isn’t this pill quite valuable?”

Lu Changsheng hadn’t heard of the Golden Crow Pill.

But based on its appearance and effects, he knew it was valuable.

Foundation Establishment related items aren’t cheap.

“You saved my life before and helped my cultivation. A pill is nothing.”

Xiao Xiyue, a bit shy, said.

Back in Ruyi County City, Lu Changsheng helped her cultivation.

Now in their situation, everything felt like self-deception.

“Xiyue, you’re being too polite. I’ll accept it then.”

Lu Changsheng accepted without hesitation.

Knowing Xiao Xiyue’s independence, she didn’t want to owe him much.

Returning to the Azure Cloud Sect, she planned how to repay him.

“If nothing else, take the Golden Crow Pill now. I’ll ensure your safety.”

Xiao Xiyue suggested.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, regaining his composure.

He let go of the warm jade in his arms and swallowed the Golden Crow Pill.

As he took the pill, a vast and pure energy spread through him, warm and comfortable.

Before he could enjoy it.

“Boom!”

His abdomen felt as if a sun burst open, fiery flames enveloping him, burning him all over.

Hot, hot, hot!

He felt scorching all over, as if burning.

Golden flames appeared on his skin.

“Changsheng, circulate your energy.”

Xiao Xiyue’s voice came.

Then the goddess-like lips touched his, infusing his body with a cold yin energy.

Yin and Yang fused at this moment.

Under the cool cleansing energy, the raging fiery force within him calmed.

Easing the burning pain in his flesh.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng didn’t focus on tasting the goddess’ lips.

He circulated the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual.

Rapidly refining the vast energy of the Golden Crow Pill.

He saw the fiery force becoming like a golden bird, a firebird, moving within his meridians.

During this process, he sensed his cultivation escalating rapidly.

His flesh, meridians, and organs were cleansed and tempered.

Had he not practiced the Hundred Refined Body Technique, the power within would be even more evident in body refinement.

This went on as time passed.

Half a month later.

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.

His gaze was sharp, feeling unprecedentedly comfortable.

He exhaled deeply.

Sensing his Qi Sea Dantian.

His seven-colored Dan Lake surged like an ocean, mighty and vigorous.

Now, his cultivation reached the peak of Qi Refining.

A few more months of grinding his spiritual energy would prepare him for Foundation Establishment.

“Wow, this pace!”

Lu Changsheng was amazed by his cultivation speed.

According to his own estimates.

Even with pills, reaching the Qi Refining perfection would have taken three to five years.

Now, in just a short time, he had perfected his spiritual power.

This made him realize the Golden Crow Pill’s exceptional value.

Not just the Golden Crow Pill, but Xiao Xiyue’s energy aiding him.

“Hm? What’s this still doing here?”

Lu Changsheng noticed a small golden crow in his Dan Lake.

A remnant of the firebird from refining the Golden Crow Pill.

“Changsheng, you’re awake.”

Xiao Xiyue smiled softly.

Having transferred so much energy, her face was slightly pale.

“Xiyue, thank you.”

Lu Changsheng held her hand, knowing she became this way to help him refine the pill.

Then asked: “Xiyue, why is there a small golden crow in my Dan Lake?”

“It’s the most precious part of the Golden Crow Pill, the great sunlight essence.”

“When breaking through Foundation Establishment, it will solidify your foundation, ensuring a flawless Dao Foundation, possibly even a Great Solar Dao Foundation.”

“Even without this essence, your foundation is surprisingly abundant, allowing for a flawless Dao Foundation.”

Xiao Xiyue explained.

“Flawless Dao Foundation, Great Solar Dao Foundation?”

“Xiyue, does Foundation Establishment have varying levels?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised.

He knew achieving the peak of Qi Refining meant one could attempt Foundation Establishment.

Breaking through three Foundation Establishment stages, forming a true sea from the Dan Lake, constructing the Dao Platform, shedding the mortal body, creating a Dao Foundation to become a great Foundation Establishment cultivator!

By cultivating the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual, his Dao Platform would form above his Dan Lake.

This Dao Platform was known as the Seven Luminaries Dao Platform.

But hearing from Xiao Xiyue, it seemed Foundation Establishment had different tiers.

“Changsheng, you didn’t know?”

Xiao Xiyue was surprised.

Considering Lu Changsheng’s Lu Family was a Foundation Establishment family.

And Lu Changsheng had concealed his own cultivation, missing this information was normal.

She explained: “Yes, upon Foundation Establishment, forming a Dao Platform from the Dan Lake, casting a bright light to rid the mortal womb, achieving Foundation Establishment.”

“Depending on your technique and foundation, the Dao Platform also varies in quality.”

“If elderly and frail, lacking vitality, a weak foundation, or with a weak Divine Sense, even if the three stages are surpassed, the Dao Platform may have flaws.”

“Such a Foundation Establishment is known as a flawed or shattered foundation.”

“A platform riddled with cracks hinders cultivation speed and power, making future breakthroughs difficult.”

“A flawless platform is a flawless foundation, with potential for Core Formation.”

“Beyond flawless is the perfect foundation.”

“It’s achieved by honing a compatible technique or using a suitable Foundation Establishment treasure.”

“I, with a Moon Essence Spirit Body, cultivating the Supreme Forgetting Emotions Technique, would form a Taiyin Xuanyue Dao Foundation if successful.”

“The Great Solar Dao Foundation is also a perfect Foundation Establishment.”

Xiao Xiyue shared.

“A flawed foundation, flawless and perfect.”

Lu Changsheng acknowledged.

Learning that Foundation Establishment had levels.

Though this didn’t surprise him.

He hadn’t heard of Foundation Establishment distinctions, but knew Core Formation had true and pseudo cores.

In such cases, Foundation Establishment’s tiering seemed normal.

“I cultivate the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual, forming a Seven Luminaries Dao Foundation.”

“Based on Xiao Xiyue’s description, it should be a perfect foundation.”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.