Chapter 314 - 209: Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, An Old Acquaintance Pays a Visit

Mo Xi recounted the incident to Mo Qingxue.

When she spoke of Li Chang’an slaying two demons in a row, her voice quickened unconsciously, and she grew slightly agitated.

After listening.

Mo Qingxue was lost in thought.

’It seems I’ve misjudged him.’

"Sister Qingxue, why is Li Chang’an so powerful?"

Recalling the image of Li Chang’an slaying the demons, Mo Xi still found it hard to believe.

Mo Qingxue said calmly, "It’s merely fighting above his level. If you master a few more techniques, you could do it too. It’s nothing special."

’Easier said than done...’

Mo Xi muttered to herself.

’How could fighting above one’s level be so easy?’

"Enough. Don’t sell yourself short. That Li Chang’an merely has a Low Grade Spirit Root. The fact that he could reach Foundation Establishment means he’s had some fortunate encounters, but he is ultimately limited by his Spiritual Root. You are different. Don’t get hung up on temporary strengths and weaknesses. One day, you will surpass him."

Mo Qingxue said with a cold expression.

...

「Meanwhile.」

To express her gratitude, Mu Caiwei invited Li Chang’an to her home.

Li Chang’an didn’t refuse. This was, after all, a connection to the Mu Family, one that needed to be carefully cultivated.

Before long, the two arrived at Mu Caiwei’s residence in Yellow Crane Immortal City.

The residence wasn’t large and was very peaceful. Usually, only she and her younger brother lived there.

"Ah Hua, come out and greet our guest."

Mu Caiwei called out softly toward the back of the house.

After a moment, a thin, frail youth walked out.

"Daoist Li, this is my younger brother, Mu Hua. He’s been chronically ill and is a bit shy around strangers, so please don’t mind his behavior."

Mu Caiwei said with a smile as she made the introduction.

Li Chang’an sized Mu Hua up and was inwardly startled.

The youth’s face was pale and colorless, and his limbs were as thin as withered branches. He seemed timid, constantly keeping his head lowered.

He looked just as Mu Caiwei had described: sickly and shy.

But Li Chang’an had seen this person before!

’A disciple of the Five Poison Wanderer!’

「Several years ago.」

The Five Poison Wanderer held a celebration after breaking through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Li Chang’an had attended the celebration in disguise to offer his congratulations, and it was there he saw many disciples of the Five Poison Wanderer Lineage.

And Mu Hua had been one of them!

’To think that a member of a prestigious Golden Core Family would join the Five Poison Wanderer Lineage.’

’It seems Mu Caiwei doesn’t know about her brother’s other identity.’

’Perhaps I can give her a hint,’ Li Chang’an thought.

Next, he and Mu Caiwei sat facing each other and began discussing their insights on Spirit Plants.

They talked for the better part of an hour.

During their conversation, Li Chang’an requested to see the Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid.

Mu Caiwei didn’t refuse. She immediately took a drop of the Spirit Liquid from her Storage Pouch.

"Please take a look, Daoist Li. This is the Mu Family’s Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid."

Her voice was gentle as she opened her fair palm. A drop of cyan liquid hovered above it, translucent and sparkling like molten jade.

In an instant, the entire courtyard filled with the rich, fresh fragrance of vegetation, making one feel as if they were standing in a dense Spirit Medicine Garden.

In a corner of the courtyard, countless weeds began to grow frantically. In the span of a few breaths, they shot up to half a man’s height and even showed signs of evolving into Spirit Medicine.

Moreover, the Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid’s effects weren’t limited to plants.

Li Chang’an took a few breaths and felt his lungs soothed and his mind refreshed. His entire being felt rejuvenated, as if he had just had a long rest.

"What an amazing treasure!"

His eyes lit up as he couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

Mu Caiwei smiled, having fully expected his reaction.

Even the Mu Clan Members themselves were shocked the first time they saw the Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid.

"The Spirit Liquid can’t be exposed for too long, Daoist Li, or its effects will diminish."

With that, she gave a light wave of her hand and returned the drop of Spirit Liquid to her Storage Pouch.

Li Chang’an took a deep breath, a touch of regret in his heart.

"Daoist Mu, is there truly no way to purchase this Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid? I would be willing to trade many treasures for it."

"I’m terribly sorry, but it’s a family rule. I cannot break it."

"In that case, let’s forget it."

Li Chang’an did not insist.

’There’s still time.’

’Sooner or later, I’ll find a way to get my hands on the Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid.’

’The Mu Family is a Golden Core Family, after all. They have countless members, not just Mu Caiwei.’

’Maybe one of them will be willing to break the family rules and sell it secretly.’

After some more conversation, Li Chang’an stood up to take his leave.

Before he left, he offered a subtle hint.

"Daoist Mu, your brother’s condition... perhaps it isn’t due to mere physical weakness."

"Oh? Have you noticed something, Daoist Li?"

Mu Caiwei hurriedly asked.

Li Chang’an used a voice transmission: "I once encountered some Poison Cultivators while exploring a Secret Realm. Their appearance was very similar to your brother’s—pale, emaciated, and sickly."

"Poison Cultivators?"

Mu Caiwei’s delicate brows furrowed. She found it utterly unbelievable.

She had already examined him.

Her brother only had a faint trace of Magical Power in his body; there was no way he could be a Poison Cultivator.

"Daoist Li, my brother is not a Poison Cultivator. He is sickly for other reasons, which I am still investigating."

"Very well. I must have been overthinking things."

Li Chang’an said no more and turned to leave.

He went to the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower to ask about the Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid.

Jin Yue looked troubled, explaining that the Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid was an exclusive treasure of the Mu Family and was never sold.

He added that if one’s strength reached the Golden Core realm, they might have a chance to trade for it with the Mu Family Ancestor.

"Manager Jin, your Jin Family is a Merchant Family. Surely you have special channels to get your hands on the Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid?"

"We truly don’t!"

Jin Yue shook his head repeatedly.

Li Chang’an had no choice but to buy a batch of common cultivation-aiding treasures.

Afterward, he left Yellow Crane Immortal City and made a trip to the Black Market, where he posted a task requesting to purchase Cyan Profound Spirit Liquid.