Chapter 449 - 252: Successive Breakthroughs, Two at Tier 3

The secret chamber was thick with the smell of blood.

The Water Abyss Turtle King had vanished.

Everything, from its flesh and blood to its very bones, had been devoured by the Profound Water Turtle.

A Tier Two devouring a Tier Three!

For the Profound Water Turtle, this was a heaven-sent opportunity.

Moreover, he was thrilled to discover a pouch in the Water Abyss Turtle King’s stomach containing a large number of unabsorbed Water Element Treasures.

Now, all these Treasures had become the foundation for its breakthrough.

"How much longer will it need to absorb everything?"

Li Chang’an asked.

The Profound Water Turtle quickly gave him a precise answer.

Half a year!

In half a year, it would attempt to break through to the Tier Three Demon King realm on the Zhou Family’s Spirit Vein.

’Half a year? That’s not long at all. It’ll pass in the blink of an eye.’

Li Chang’an put away the Profound Water Turtle, left the secret chamber, and took his leave from Zhou Sheng and the others.

Not long after, he left the Zhou Clan Territory, transforming into a streak of light as he returned to Changqing Mountain.

Zhou Sheng and the others watched his departing figure, their expressions complicated.

"Do you think Daoist Li can reach the Core Formation stage?"

"He only has a Low Grade Spirit Root. Logically, it should be impossible, but..."

Everyone looked at each other, uncertain.

It was just that the power Li Chang’an had displayed was simply too astonishing.

In the face of such power, the concept of a Spiritual Root seemed like a joke!

Zhou Yunqiao said firmly, "Elder Li will definitely reach Core Formation and become a legend in the Zhao Country Cultivation Immortality Realm, the likes of which hasn’t been seen in a thousand years!"

Zhou Sheng glanced at her, lost in thought.

"Yunqiao, would you like to return to Changqing Mountain?"

"I..."

Zhou Yunqiao froze for a moment, and a blush suddenly crept onto her pretty face.

Zhou Sheng didn’t wait for her answer, smiling as he said, "The next time Daoist Li visits, I’ll help you ask if they’re in need of any Maids on Changqing Mountain."

Hearing this, the blush on Zhou Yunqiao’s face instantly deepened, and she shyly ran off.

Zhou Yi’an and the others exchanged a look and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

...

「Changqing Mountain.」

Li Chang’an returned to his cave abode and continued his cultivation.

In the days that followed, he frequently traveled to Yellow Crane Immortal City and the Black Market to purchase large quantities of Water Element Treasures, bolstering the Profound Water Turtle’s foundation.

Although most of the Treasures had little effect, it was better than nothing.

After all, this was a breakthrough to Tier Three.

Li Chang’an had to be fully prepared.

Before he knew it, half a year was nearly over.

「On this day.」

Li Chang’an once again changed his identity and headed to the Black Market.

Luo Baitong suddenly sought him out to tell him something.

"Daoist Li, have you heard of a Jiang Lin?"

"Jiang Lin?"

Li Chang’an thought for a moment, and a distant memory surfaced.

After Jiang Yunsheng went into seclusion, he had a son with that mortal blind woman. The son was named Jiang Lin and possessed the talent of a Top Grade Spirit Root.

"Jiang Yunsheng’s son?"

"Yes, that’s him!"

"What happened to him?"

"A few days ago, he suddenly obtained a Poison Dao Treasure and is now being hunted by Cultivators from the Five Poison Wanderer Lineage. He had no choice but to hide in the Black Market and hasn’t dared to leave. He entrusted me with seeking help from an old friend of his father, Jiang Yunsheng."

Luo Baitong explained the situation in detail.

An old friend of Jiang Yunsheng.

Besides the Cultivators of the Huanghe Alliance, that meant Li Chang’an.

But the Huanghe Alliance had recently mobilized all its members to explore those Ancient Sect Ruins and had yet to return.

So, he could only turn to Li Chang’an.

After listening, Li Chang’an pondered for a moment.

"Calculating the time, his father, Jiang Yunsheng, should still be alive. Why didn’t Jiang Lin look for him?"

"Jiang Lin said his father is devoted to his seclusion and unwilling to set foot in the Cultivation Realm again. Therefore, unless it was a last resort, he didn’t want to seek him out."

"I see. Take me to him."

"Of course. Daoist Li, please follow me."

Luo Baitong immediately turned and led the way.

Li Chang’an noticed that Luo Baitong’s frame was smaller than before. He looked gaunt, his hair had turned gray, and his entire being exuded an aura of twilight.

"Daoist Luo, you’ve grown old."

"Indeed..."

Luo Baitong sighed deeply.

He and Li Chang’an were considered Cultivators of the same generation, but he had never reached Foundation Establishment, and his lifespan was nearly exhausted.

This might be one of the last times the two would ever meet.

Before long, Luo Baitong led Li Chang’an into a secret room.

Inside the secret room was a young Cultivator whose features bore a slight resemblance to Jiang Yunsheng.

It was none other than Jiang Yunsheng’s son, Jiang Lin!

"Elder Luo, this is..."

Jiang Lin stood up, a look of confusion on his face.

The face Li Chang’an was currently using was not his Li Fan disguise.

Luo Baitong made the introduction, "This is the Daoist Li you asked me to find."

"Uncle Li?"

Jiang Lin’s heart leaped with joy, and he hastily bowed.

"Junior Jiang Lin greets Uncle Li."

When he was very young, his father, Jiang Yunsheng, had told him all about Li Chang’an’s great deeds.

He had grown up hearing the legends of Li Chang’an!

Now, he was finally meeting him in person.

Li Chang’an looked him over, giving him a casual glance.

"Qi Refining Seventh Layer. Your cultivation speed is quite fast, and your foundation is solid. Reaching Foundation Establishment in the future won’t be difficult."

After all, for someone with a Top Grade Spirit Root, Foundation Establishment wasn’t a major hurdle. Core Formation was the real challenge.

He asked casually, "Jiang Lin, how are your parents?"

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Li. My parents are both in good health..."

Jiang Lin spoke respectfully about his family’s mortal affairs.

After a moment,

Li Chang’an asked about his feud with the Five Poison Wanderer Lineage.

Jiang Lin immediately took a Treasure out of his Storage Pouch.

"Uncle Li, I found this Poison Dao Treasure in the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm. Unfortunately, a few disciples from the Five Poison Wanderer Lineage saw me, and I had to flee to the Black Market to save my life."

The instant the Treasure appeared, the Ten Thousand Poison Gu in Li Chang’an’s sleeve immediately conveyed a feeling of intense craving.

This came as a surprise to him.

The Ten Thousand Poison Gu was already a Tier Two Peak Gu Insect.

’For it to crave something so intensely... could this be a Tier Three Poison Treasure?’

"Jiang Lin, do you know what this is?"

"I do not."

Jiang Lin shook his head, a puzzled look on his face.