Chapter 303 - 205: Successive Breakthroughs, Disciple Candidate

Li Chang’an stood atop the mountain peak, hands clasped behind his back, pushing the two Grand Arrays to their absolute limit.

The one attempting Foundation Establishment.

It was none other than Jiang Muyu!

Li Chang’an had prepared a High-quality Foundation Establishment Pill for her, as well as a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object that would increase her success rate by twenty percent.

Her own Earth Spirit Root also provided a natural chance of success.

This attempt at Foundation Establishment.

Failure was nearly impossible.

As expected, after a few hours, the vortex of Spiritual Power in the sky smoothly dissipated.

About half an hour later, the gate to the residence cave slowly opened.

The aura of the Foundation Establishment realm emanated from within.

Sensing this aura.

The Peak Masters of the other three peaks offered their congratulations one by one.

"This is Liu Yuzhu of Cui Ping Mountain. Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on your successful Foundation Establishment!"

"Yu Hongmei of Cui Ping Mountain..."

"..."

There were only three voices, a far cry from the endless chorus of congratulations one would hear during a Foundation Establishment in Yellow Crane Immortal City.

But Jiang Muyu didn’t mind.

Dressed in a water-blue long gown, with hands as delicate as new shoots and skin as smooth as cream, she walked out gracefully, her limpid eyes gazing at Li Chang’an.

"Thank you, Young Master."

"You’re welcome. All that matters is that you succeeded."

A smile appeared on Li Chang’an’s face.

With this, Changqing Mountain now had two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

From now on, when he went out on business, Jiang Muyu could watch over the mountain.

Before long, the Peak Masters of the other three peaks arrived to congratulate Jiang Muyu on her Foundation Establishment.

Many people from the Marketplace at the foot of the mountain also came to offer their congratulations.

As for Jiang Muyu’s identity, Li Chang’an announced to the public that she was the descendant of an old acquaintance.

As for a Foundation Establishment Ceremony, since Jiang Muyu had almost no connections, there was no need to hold one.

When she reached the Golden Core realm in the future, they could hold a grand Core Formation Ceremony for her then.

...

「That night.」

After all the outsiders had left, Jiang Muyu suddenly spoke to Li Chang’an.

"Young Master, I would like to go down the mountain for a while."

"You don’t need to ask me. You’re a grown woman now, and you have your Foundation Establishment Cultivation. From now on, you may go wherever you wish."

"Thank you, Young Master."

Jiang Muyu smiled gracefully, her voice as gentle as a babbling brook.

「A few days later.」

She left Changqing Mountain and returned to the Mortal Realm below, personally slaying the enemies from her past.

Her great vengeance was fulfilled!

After leaving the tavern, Jiang Muyu wanted to find the female cook who had helped her all those years ago to fulfill her promise and repay the kindness.

However, to her surprise, she searched the entire Mortal Realm but couldn’t find the cook.

In fact, ever since the cook left the tavern, no one had seen her again.

’Why would this happen?’

Jiang Muyu was utterly baffled.

She returned to the mountain and told Li Chang’an of her confusion.

But... Li Chang’an couldn’t understand it either.

He had already searched for her several times, even visiting other Mortal Realms, but he could never find that cook from back then.

Jiang Muyu grew worried.

"Young Master, could she have been harmed by villains?"

"Perhaps. Or perhaps there’s another reason..."

Li Chang’an shook his head slightly.

He recalled his experience of dreaming his way back to Ancient Times.

’If that dream actually happened, then this is a bit frightening.’

’Could it be that the cook has lived all the way from Ancient Times until now?’

’The Ancient Times are too distant from the present. There’s a huge blank period in between, so the exact time is unclear, but it must be at least tens of thousands of years ago!’

’What kind of person could live for tens of thousands of years?’

’Even a Nascent Soul Old Monster only has a lifespan of a thousand years.’

’Unless there are special circumstances.’

’Like the Hermit Coffin!’

Li Chang’an pondered for a long time, his mind a jumble of thoughts.

"Forget it for now, Muyu. Focus on your cultivation. As long as you become powerful enough, one day you will find the answers to all your questions."

"You’re right, Young Master."

Jiang Muyu nodded lightly, setting the matter aside for the time being.

「Several days later.」

She went down the mountain again.

This time, she planned to spend half a year tempering herself at the foot of the mountain.

Before she left, she glanced back at Changqing Mountain and made a silent vow.

’Young Master, I will definitely find a way to achieve Spirit Root Ascension for you!’

After all these years of practice, she was no longer the little girl who knew nothing about Cultivation Immortality. She understood the importance of a Spiritual Root.

She knew very well that with Li Chang’an’s aptitude from his Low Grade Spirit Root, he wouldn’t be able to go far on the path of Foundation Establishment.

If he couldn’t improve his Spiritual Root, the most he could hope for was to cultivate to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

...

「On the mountain.」

Li Chang’an silently watched Jiang Muyu’s departing figure.

He pinched his fingers together and used his Divination Technique to foresee the fortune of Jiang Muyu’s journey.

The results showed that she would face a few minor dangers, but would escape each time by the skin of her teeth and even gain some good opportunities.

"It seems I don’t need to worry."

He returned to his residence cave and entered seclusion to cultivate.

「Half a month later.」

Zheng Qingqing suddenly arrived.

She wore a cyan-green long gown, her face exquisite and her skin as white as jade, and she exuded the aura of the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Li Chang’an asked with a smile, "Qingqing, you broke through?"

"Mhm."

The corners of Zheng Qingqing’s mouth lifted into a bright smile.

"Chang’an, it’s all thanks to you. That Ten Thousand Flames Heaven-Burning Technique is a perfect match for me, otherwise I couldn’t have broken through so quickly."

"I’m glad it’s a good match!"

Li Chang’an was in a good mood. He took out some Spirit Wine and Spiritual Cuisine to share with Zheng Qingqing.

At her current cultivation Speed, Zheng Qingqing truly had a hope of reaching the Golden Core realm!

At that time, the Zheng Family would also become a Golden Core Family.

However, that was all still a long way off, something to only think about for now.

After a few rounds of drinks, Zheng Qingqing suddenly brought up the Cao Family.

"Chang’an, a Celestial Pride has appeared in the Cao Family. They have a Top Grade Earth Spirit Root and are still within the Cao Clan Territory. I’ve already had Shoucheng start keeping an eye on them."

"You suspect Cao Zhengxiong will return to the Cao Clan Territory?"

"Yes!"

A Top Grade Spirit Root meant a high chance of success in Foundation Establishment, and even a hope of reaching the Golden Core realm.

Aptitude like that was the hope for the entire Cao Family’s rise.

Cao Zhengxiong would never allow such a genius to remain in their clan territory, especially since the Cao Clan Territory was no longer safe.

Because of this, Zheng Qingqing had prepared for both possibilities.