Of course.
Besides that, quite a few Lu Family members were outside the ancient tower.
There were about ten False Core cultivators, each silently waiting outside the ancient tower. When the East Spring Undying Bone appeared, they cast their gazes over. The expressions varied, but most appeared quite indifferent.
Wen Jiu wasnât surprised by this, as Lu Chan had mentioned that the Tier Three Yin Vein was a Core Formation resource many Lu Family members coveted, but which he, an outsider, had managed to seize first. It was natural for them to feel jealous and resentful; indifference was likely the calmest reaction from the Lu Family members.
"Are you Li Bai? Go inside, the Great Elder, Third Elder, and Seventh Elder are waiting for you." As he approached, Lu Tianhong spoke coldly.
Initially, she thought her master had only heard one side of the story from Lu Chan. But now, with the patriarch nodding in agreement, she no longer believed Lu Chanâs words were nonsense. Yet no matter how she looked, she couldnât see what was special about Li Bai.
Setting aside her thoughts, Xu Tianhong slowly walked to the door of the ancient tower, gently knocked, and then slowly pushed the door open, stepping inside.
"Thank you, Daoist friend, for leading the way," Wen Jiu responded through a voice transmission, controlling the East Spring Undying Bone to quickly follow.
He paid no mind to Lu Tianhongâs indifference, pretending not to notice at all.
Ten steps later, the door closed behind him, and the Tier Three Isolation Array activated. Following Lu Tianhong past the ancient tower, they arrived at the edge of the Cold Pool Ancient Pavilion, where Lu Shouren and two other Golden Core cultivators, one male and one female, came into view.
"Great Elder, Third Elder, Master, Iâve brought Li Bai." Lu Tianhong bowed, causing the three to gradually cease their conversation.
Wen Jiu also bowed, transmitting to the three, "Junior Li Bai greets the Great Elder, Third Elder, Seventh Elder."
The elderly man in white, leading the group, turned around with his hands behind his back, his sharp eyes scanning the East Spring Undying Bone as if they could see through everything. After stopping the conversation, he stepped forward, releasing a strong pressure towards the East Spring Undying Bone. Beside him, Lu Tianhongâs face changed, stepping back several times to steady herself.
However, the East Spring Undying Bone didnât move an inch.
The pressure continued, but the older female cultivator nodded with satisfaction, her clear eyes revealing her approval, "Just as Shouren said, not an ordinary being. The Great Elderâs spiritual pressure is nearly at the level of a mid-stage Golden Core. In the Lu Family, none can withstand it, yet you didnât retreat a step with your Foundation Establishment Perfection... It seems Ye Yue Qingyouâs defeat was indeed largely due to you."
"Third Elder overpraises me, itâs just some common Ghost Body techniques," Wen Jiu responded, using all his might to perform the Hidden God Technique and Three Rivers Ghost Concealment, while also strengthening the East Spring Undying Boneâs soul with the Three Souls Flawless Technique, hoping not to reveal any flaws under the powerful spiritual pressure of the Great Elder.
After the Lu Familyâs Great Elder gradually withdrew his spiritual pressure, Lu Shouren spoke, handing over a new Tier Three Spirit Contract, "The Tier Three Yin Vein is a Golden Core resource, more valuable than the Celestial Yin Pill. Even if you donât need our Lu Family to provide the Celestial Yin Pill, youâre still using our Lu Familyâs resources nonetheless."
Wen Jiu controlled the East Spring Undying Bone to receive the Tier Three Spirit Contract. Instead of mentioning a thousand years, it was instead a life-long agreement. Once signed, he would have to serve the Lu Family for life, with a breach leading to soul extinction.
The Tier Three Spirit Contract could counterattack with a large amount of soul power, enough to crush the soul of a Golden Core Zhenren, making it extremely binding.
Wen Jiu took the contract and signed without hesitation, then injected a part of his soul into the Tier Three Spirit Contract. Once the contract was signed, Lu Tianhong quickly took the spirit contract and presented it to Lu Shouren and the two others.
After receiving the contract, the three examined it and smiled satisfactorily. Lu Tianhong stood by, finding it a bit incredible. Since Li Bai hadnât retreated a step earlier, she had recognized his strength, but now, seeing him dare to sign a life-long contract, she found it somewhat unbelievable.
Who exactly had Li Bai offended, causing him to join the Lu Family so wholeheartedly and for life?
While pondering, Lu Shouren spoke again, "Since the life-long spirit contract is signed, I will directly ask. You are so eager to break into Core Formation and willingly join the Lu Family. Who have you offended?"
"I have been silenced by a spell and cannot speak," Wen Jiu controlled the East Spring Undying Bone to provide a vague response.
Lu Shouren and the others exchanged a glance but didnât press further, thinking that since Li Bai came from the Divine Fall Mountain Range, whom could he have offended? It was either Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks or Three Life Gates.
The influence of these two Golden Core factions is substantial but ultimately no match for their Lu Family.
The Lu Familyâs Great Elder continued, "If you cannot say, thatâs fine. However, regarding the Tier Three Yin Vein, I must inform you in advance. This Nightmare Blood Yin Vein used for Core Formation is shared between our Lu Family and the He Family.
After one Core Formation use, the Nightmare Blood Yin Vein will be unusable for ten or twenty years, so the He Family also has one Foundation Establishment Perfection synchronizing with you for Realm Breakthrough and Core Formation."
Wen Jiu was taken aback.
He couldnât help but feel a burst of anger.
Old fox.
Why didnât you say this earlier?
Iâve already signed the life-long contract, and only now you mention it.
"Fortunately, the East Spring Undying Boneâs split soul can reunite at any time, so even if the Tier Three Spirit Contract is crushed, what difference does it make?" Despite thinking this, Wen Jiu couldnât help but lament that none of these Golden Core cultivators were easy to handle.
If he were an ordinary Foundation Establishment Perfection, they might have completely squeezed him. He wouldnât obtain the best conditions for Realm Breakthrough and Core Formation, yet would still be bound to serve the Lu Family for life. Those Golden Core Zhenrens of the Lu Family knew how to play their cards well.