The founding ancestor of the Cyan Mountain Sect, a legendary figure of the Chu Kingdom, today I didnât expect to hear his voice again.
As for where exactly Lu Ping is at this moment and why he doesnât show up, Xuu Mengyuan did not inquire further, guessing that Lu Ping had reasons for not appearing.
"Yes, it is I."
Lu Ping slightly nodded, changed the subject, and first brought up the matter of Xu Jiang and Chen Lan.
"Xuu Mengyuan, this time, you handled Xu Jiang and those two well. They violated the Weapon Ban Order of Guangde County, and you should have done so."
Upon hearing Lu Ping bring up this matter, Xuu Mengyuan was visibly taken aback.
How did the ancestor know about this?
But soon, he reacted.
Thereâs nothing too surprising about it.
Given the ancestorâs capabilities, learning about this matter would undoubtedly be easy.
The ancestor is indeed highly skilled in divine techniques.
"Reporting to the ancestor, I was merely following the rules."
"As long as I am still safeguarding Guangde County, I should strive wholeheartedly to protect this town and never allow troublemakers to act recklessly."
Xuu Mengyuan spoke seriously, even if given another chance to handle this matter, he would still personally take action to slay Xu Jiang and Chen Lan and wouldnât fear Xue Wuyan.
"You did very well. As for whether Xue Wuyan will seek revenge on you later, you need not worry, as the sect will be your strongest support."
"There will inevitably be a reckoning between the Hengyue Sect and our Cyan Mountain Sect, so you need not worry about offending the Hengyue Sect over todayâs matter."
"With you safeguarding Guangde County, I am very reassured."
Lu Pingâs words moved Xuu Mengyuan to tears.
The two of them talked for a while on this topic.
Then, Lu Ping mentioned Xuu Mengyuanâs cultivation situation, asking whether Xuu Mengyuan still had thoughts of Foundation Establishment.
Upon mentioning this, Xuu Mengyuanâs eyes lit up, holding great expectations for Foundation Establishment, but at the thought of his age, he couldnât help but sigh.
"Ancestor, to be honest, with these old bones of mine close to the earth, even if I wanted to defy fate and attempt Foundation Establishment, the hope seems too slim, like crossing a log bridge with a thousand soldiers, too risky."
"I, Xuu Mengyuan, in this life, being able to serve as an elder of the Cyan Mountain Sect and protect Guangde County for over ten years is already satisfying, and I no longer desire Foundation Establishment."
"During the remaining years, I still hope to contribute more to the sect, and diligently protect this Guangde County."
Lu Ping quietly listened, understanding the troubles in Xuu Mengyuanâs heart.
For which Qi Cultivator doesnât desire Foundation Establishment?
All aspire to Foundation Establishment.
Xuu Mengyuan knew that he was too old to hope for Foundation Establishment, so he decided to use the last bit of time in his life to contribute to the Cyan Mountain Sect, and safeguard Guangde County, rather than fall during the process of Foundation Establishment, thus nurturing this current idea.
For Xuu Mengyuan, Foundation Establishment was regarded as a luxury.
Understanding Xuu Mengyuanâs concerns, Lu Ping decided not to beat around the bush.
"If itâs because youâre too old, and your Qi blood is declining that you are reluctant to attempt Foundation Establishment, solving this issue isnât difficult."
Addressing Xuu Mengyuanâs issue of old age and declining Qi blood wouldnât be too hard; Lu Ping could easily manage it.
Upon hearing Lu Pingâs words, Xuu Mengyuan was startled, subconsciously thinking Lu Ping was joking, trying to comfort him, but upon second thought, would the ancestorâs words be said lightly, perhaps he really had a way.
Doesnât he want to live a few more years, even attempt Foundation Establishment?
Of course, I do!
"Ancestor, do you really have a method?"
Xuu Mengyuanâs voice trembled slightly, his face full of anticipation.
"I have a method here."
Lu Ping opened the system mall, among the many items, he found [Three-star - Return of the Light] and [Three-star - Life Extension].
The former allows a sect memberâs physical condition to restore to the age of 20, full of youthful vitality, with a redemption cost of 1000 points of reputation.
The latter can increase a sect memberâs lifespan by ten years, with a redemption cost of 200 reputation points.
Both of these are suitable for Xuu Mengyuanâs current physical condition.
Without waiting for Xuu Mengyuan to ask more, Lu Ping followed up by saying.
"I will now lend you a hand."
Spending 1000 reputation points, Lu Ping redeemed [Three-star - Return of the Light] and directly selected Xuu Mengyuan as the target for use.
First using this option to try on Xuu Mengyuan, see if the effect of Return of the Light could restore some of Xuu Mengyuanâs lifespan as well.
Logically, restoring physical functions to the age of 20 should indeed extend some of the lifespan.
What the result would be, only trying it out would tell.
"If you feel any changes in your body in a moment, try to remain calm."
Lu Ping, with a composed expression, gave a heads-up, and the effect of [Three-star - Return of the Light] started to take effect on Xuu Mengyuan.
"Alright, alright, alright!"
Xuu Mengyuan nodded excitedly, his face full of surprise and anticipation.
He didnât expect that Lu Ping would do as he said, without the slightest hesitation.
After making preparations, in just an instant, Xuu Mengyuan felt an unusual sensation within his body, quite evidently.
A warm feeling, like the trickling stream, began flowing from the Dantian, permeating through the limbs and bones, and Eight Extraordinary Meridians.
The originally weakened Qi and blood in the body, at this moment, began gradually strengthening, returning to the youthful and vigorous state.
"This...this..."
Noticing this anomaly first, Xuu Mengyuanâs face revealed an incredible look, raising his hands to carefully examine.
The originally dried and wrinkled skin, at this moment, seemed newly born, becoming delicately smooth at a visible pace, no longer aged.
The most evident change, from Lu Pingâs perspective, was seeing Xuu Mengyuanâs head full of white hair, even the brows, beard, and other hair, gradually turning black, rejuvenating to a youthful appearance.
Other detailed changes, like the cloudy eyes, teeth, nails, etc., also gained new life.
"I... I really became younger?!"
Seeing the astonishing changes on his body, Xuu Mengyuan gaped in shock, deeply moved by this scene happening to him.
For a moment, he even felt a sense of unreality, like he was dreaming.
Upon observing Xuu Mengyuanâs rejuvenated appearance, Lu Ping pulled up Xuu Mengyuanâs personal attribute panel for inspection.
Name: Xuu Mengyuan
Identity: Sect Elder, Guardian Envoy of Guangde County
Age: 120
Character: Honest, kind-hearted, and harmonious
Status: Healthy (Return of the Light, rejuvenated, lifespan extended by 10 years, physical functions have regained the best opportunity for Foundation Establishment)
Realm: Ninth-Layer Qi Cultivation
Talent: Fire and Wood Dual Spirit Roots
Location: Guangde County
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