Chapter 433 - 236: Preparing to Go to Sea Abyss City for Core Formation (3)

"Mr. Lu, you’re too kind."

With a full-face smile, Lu Yujian invited him into the family estate.

For Loose Cultivators like Lin Chang’an who have to hide because of turmoil, it’s not unusual.

Only families with a large foundation, like theirs, can’t easily withdraw.

"I’ve seen Patriarch Lu."

This Madam Lu also greeted with a smile and a cupped fist.

After all, with decades of friendship, they also considered Lin Chang’an to be an Ascetic.

Of course, with Lin Chang’an’s sudden visit, they faintly guessed something.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s visit naturally couldn’t be met with disrespect by the Lu Family.

Spirit Wine and Spirit Flesh were served, and Lin Chang’an, unable to decline their hospitality, thought to himself that he was there to ask for help, so he raised his glass in toast.

As for why he regarded the Lu Family highly, one reason was their strong local connections, far beyond what he could reach.

The second reason was that Lu Yushu had apprenticed under a Golden Core Cultivator from Bihai Palace, so his words carried weight.

After several rounds of drinks.

Lin Chang’an, after placing his cup down, candidly explained the purpose of his visit.

"Patriarch Lu, with this sea region growing increasingly chaotic lately, I came hoping to purchase a ticket to Sea Abyss City through Madam Lu’s channels."

As soon as Lin Chang’an spoke, Madam Lu revealed a knowing expression; she had vaguely guessed it earlier.

"It’s no joke, Patriarch Lu. As a Loose Cultivator who has painstakingly cultivated to this point, I’m unwilling to leave it to fate without trying."

Lin Chang’an seemed to be aiming to seek Core Formation opportunities in Sea Abyss City, causing the two to not doubt him.

After all, reaching the Foundation Establishment Late Stage as a Loose Cultivator wasn’t easy, and forming a Core was extremely challenging!

"Sea Abyss City, huh!"

Madam Lu pondered for a moment and then explained, "The Five Dragons Island Sea Region is remote and far away; only large powers have merchant ships.

But with recent turmoil, even Tribulation Cultivators of Core Formation strength have been appearing. Word is some time ago, the Fake Pill Cultivator from the Duanmu family was attacked and killed."

Listening to the dangers Madam Lu described, Lin Chang’an certainly understood, nodding lightly:

"That’s why, after much thought, I decided to visit Patriarch Lu."

Beside him, Lu Yujian admiredly gazed at Lin Chang’an; he himself had only just touched the threshold of the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, yet this Mr. Lin was planning his Core Formation.

Seeing his mother hesitate, Lu Yujian couldn’t help but blurt out:

"Mother, isn’t our brother in Sea Abyss City also preparing for Core Formation? We can travel together."

Hearing this, a hint of surprise flickered in Lin Chang’an’s eyes, recalling Lu Yushu from before.

Apprenticed under the Core Formation Cultivator Master Tan, his past ambition was unexpected, and now he was preparing for Core Formation.

Having guidance makes all the difference, unlike a Loose Cultivator, which made Lin Chang’an a bit envious.

"Rest assured, Patriarch Lu, I will ensure you aren’t at a loss for the costs this time."

Lin Chang’an cupped his hands, understanding that asking for help wasn’t done with words alone.

One had to offer something tangible sincerely.

This mouthy son of hers, Madam Lu shook her head helplessly.

She had intended to describe the difficulty to make sure he appreciated the favor.

"However, Mr. Lin, the other day the Lu Family traded for three tickets, but these Spiritual Boats that traverse the sea come only once every three years.

The next trip is next year; I wonder if Mr. Lin is in a hurry?"

"Not at all, next year is perfect."

Lin Chang’an agreed without hesitation, causing Madam Lu to secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

It seemed this Mr. Lin wasn’t fleeing due to trouble; otherwise, he wouldn’t be so calm and composed.

Subsequently, Lin Chang’an took out four thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones to trade for the ticket and the Lu Family’s guarantee.

Reflecting on when Hu Jin left, a ticket cost only eight hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones, and Hu Jin had gritted his teeth saying it was a rip-off.

Now his turn had come, and the price had risen to three thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones.

As for the extra thousand Spirit Stones, Lin Chang’an offered them with a smile, though his pained gaze didn’t escape the two’s notice.

Indeed, such an amount would be painful for a regular Foundation Establishment Late Stage Loose Cultivator.

Moreover, arranging matters and having connections isn’t costless.

Lin Chang’an’s savvy and tactful manner won Madam Lu’s approval, causing her to nod satisfied.

In fact, the Lu Family initially only secured two tickets; now, they could earn extra from yet another.

It wasn’t stinginess; rather, years of secretly gathering Core Formation Spiritual Objects had truly impoverished the Lu Family.

Previously receiving a letter from Lu Yushu in Sea Abyss City, stating his intent to prepare for Core Formation within a year or two.

If successful, their Lu Family would rise.

Therefore, she’s going this time also to deliver some spiritual objects to Lu Yushu.

This was the Lu Family’s hope and future.