A Mortal’s Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu’s Rebirth as the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor - Chapter 31

Chapter 31 Honest Man

“Brilliant, brilliant! What a shrewd plan!”

Those present were all shrewd schemers; after analyzing the details, some immediately grasped the hidden benefits.

“What incredible luck this self-taught cultivator has! With Senior Aunt Hong Fu as his backer, who would dare mess with him in the future?”

“Is it just good luck?”

Perhaps not.

Zhong Lingdao shook his head.

His intuition told him that many things here were within the other party’s expectations. Senior Aunt Hong Fu’s arrival might just be a coincidence, but selling the Foundation Establishment Pill to the Dong family’s daughter was definitely a far-sighted move.

“What a brilliant move, killing multiple birds with one stone…”

What a clever young man.

Such a shrewd young man, could he possibly be of help to my Zhong family?

Zhong Sect Leader’s eyes were filled with admiration.

However, thinking of Han Li’s spiritual root, she shook her head slightly with regret:

“What a pity, what a pity, what a pity that his spiritual root aptitude is too poor. If his spiritual root quality were better, even if he were just an ordinary cultivator with three spiritual roots, I would still find him a good match in the family and create a beautiful story.”

But a pseudo-spiritual root of four elements… she couldn’t let it harm the promising juniors in the family who had the potential to establish their foundation.

…

In the southwest of Taiyue Mountain, there was a large mountain covered with red tassel trees.

This mountain was called Red Tassel Mountain, located right next to the heart of the mountain gate.

Red tassel flowers, though beautiful, were easy to grow. It was said that as long as there was sunshine, the flowers could bloom for a whole year. The red tassels covering the mountain were truly a sight to behold. And this was also the territory of the Dong family, a major immortal cultivation clan in Huangfeng Valley.

The three people carried by the flying boat flew straight into a secluded valley.

The valley was located in the heart of the mountain, with towering mountains and swirling clouds and mist. The valley was filled with a hundred flowers blooming in vibrant colors, like entering a paradise. Following the faint rumbling sound, a silver waterfall could be seen at the deepest part of the valley. From the pool at the base of the waterfall, a small stream meandered out.

From mid-air, looking down, dozens of spiritual fields lay on both sides of the stream.

Activating the Heavenly Eye Technique, it was clear that each field was planted with many vibrant and thriving spiritual herbs and medicines, all of which were obviously exceptionally precious.

Finally, Fairy Hongfu led the two to a platform on a gentle slope.

Here, several small buildings were faintly visible in the mist. While not grand or enormous, they were exquisitely carved and painted.

Not far from the small buildings, there were several cave dwellings built against the mountainside.

As for the Dong family members?

Perhaps because of their lack of close blood ties, they could not be seen here. However, when traveling high in the sky in the flying boat earlier, they had seen many pavilions and towers below the mountain. Presumably, the majority of the Dong family members lived in those village-like architectural complexes.

“Han Li, you’re going to make a deal with Xuan’er to sell the Foundation Establishment Pill represented by the Ascension Token, right?” In the reception hall of the small building, Fairy Hong Fu sat at the head of the table.

Dong Xuan’er had already found a seat nearby.

At Dong Xuan’er’s prompting, Han Li also found a seat.

“Grandmaster, this disciple is indeed preparing to sell that Foundation Establishment Pill to Senior Sister Xuan’er,” Han Li replied, rising to his feet.

“Sit down and talk.”

“Yes.”

“Hmm, may I ask why you want to sell the Foundation Establishment Pill? For you, possessing one Foundation Establishment Pill means you’ll eventually have a chance to achieve Foundation Establishment. But if you lose this Foundation Establishment Pill, it will be very difficult to obtain a second one,” the beautiful woman dressed as a Daoist nun said solemnly.

She needed to remind the young man before her how difficult it was to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.

“Master…”

Dong Xuan’er was anxious.

Who would spit out a duck that’s already in their mouth?

Han Li, without hesitation, explained:

“Grandmaster, I naturally wish to keep this precious Foundation Establishment Pill, but my current cultivation level is completely useless for it. Furthermore, I am merely a cultivator with four pseudo-spiritual roots, my aptitude is extremely poor. I’ve been stuck at the bottleneck since the first level of Qi Refining, and by the third level, cultivation has become even more difficult. Without abundant cultivation resources, I’ll only reach the sixth or seventh level of Qi Refining at most in my lifetime. By then, not only will I have missed the optimal time for Foundation Establishment, but I might still not reach the minimum cultivation level required to consume a Foundation Establishment Pill…”

Even with a Foundation Establishment Pill, what good would it do then?

This was the truth, and what I truly felt.

“Therefore, I’m thinking of exchanging this Foundation Establishment Pill for cultivation resources suitable for the Qi Refining stage.”

“Although my aptitude is poor, with enough resources, I can certainly advance to the late stage of Qi Refining faster.”

“Then, whether participating in the sect competition or other dangerous missions, I might have a chance to obtain another Foundation Establishment Pill.”

Even if it’s difficult, at least there’s a sliver of hope, isn’t there?

As the saying goes, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

“I see. You’ve thought long-term. Exchanging one Foundation Establishment Pill for a large amount of suitable cultivation resources can indeed rapidly improve your cultivation level.” So, he’ll seek other Foundation Establishment Pills after gaining cultivation?

This young man has some ideas.

He’s not overly ambitious.

Very down-to-earth.

He looks simple and honest, unlike those unreliable pretty boys. Hong Fu

nodded secretly.

The more she looked at Han Li, the more satisfied she became.

Little did Han Li realize that it was precisely because his appearance wasn’t handsome enough that he had gained Hong Fu Fairy’s approval and appreciation! If he were even slightly more handsome, and his face wasn’t so simple and honest, Hong Fu Fairy might have simply dismissed him.

Why would she bring him to Hongying Mountain to familiarize him with the area?

Han Li: He was originally a rough-skinned, bronze-colored youth, and after more than half a year of wind and rain, his appearance had become even more simple.

“By the way, Han Li, don’t take today’s events to heart. My Huangfeng Valley still adheres to the rules. Those who damage the reputation and foundation of our sect are only a minority; you were just unlucky enough to encounter them. Later, those parasites will receive appropriate punishment…” Although she was an elder of the sect, she was practically second only to the Linghu Ancestor.

However, some Foundation Establishment cultivators involved other Core Formation elders, and she intended to dismiss Zhong Lingdao and others. It would be best to inform those fellow disciples beforehand.

“Thank you, Grandmaster,” Han Li said gratefully, “However, this disciple is apprehensive…”

You casually decided the power of those Foundation Establishment cultivators.

But I’m afraid I’ll be resented later, and I’ll have a hard time.

“Don’t worry, since you came with the Ascension Token and are willing to give up the Foundation Establishment Pill to Xuan’er, I will never let you suffer any more grievances. I brought you to Red Tassel Mountain with the intention of arranging for you to find a spiritual vein and establish a cave dwelling for temporary residence.”

In the Red Tassel Mountain area, who in the sect would dare to do anything to someone she protects?

As the saying goes, love me, love my dog.

Han Li selling the Foundation Establishment Pill is beneficial to Dong Xuan’er’s Foundation Establishment.

Naturally, Fairy Hong Fu also showed some goodwill.

“Establish a cave dwelling here?”

This is also possible?

Han Li was both surprised and delighted.

He remembered that only Foundation Establishment cultivators of the sect had the right to establish cave dwellings independently in certain areas of the Taiyue Mountains. Qi Refining stage disciples could only find a room to live in the disciple residence area of the mountain gate.

“Furthermore, I won’t bully you or let you suffer a loss. Whether it’s magic weapons, pills, talismans, spirit stones, or even top-level secret cultivation techniques, just ask.”

Within reasonable limits, she wouldn’t be stingy.

As she spoke, hundreds of orbs of light quietly appeared beside Fairy Hongfu. Inside were all sorts of things.

There were top-level techniques up to the Nascent Soul stage

. There were top-tier magic weapons full of spiritual energy.

There were rare and precious refining materials.

There were rare and precious elixirs.

There were so many good things that Han Li was dazzled.

It’s no exaggeration to say that this fairy who had lived for more than three hundred years was no different from a walking treasure trove for any Core Formation cultivator or Qi Refining/Foundation Establishment cultivator in Tiannan.

Han Li quickly composed himself, shifting his gaze from the orbs of light, and respectfully said,

“Grandmaster, this disciple needs a large quantity of pills suitable for Qi Refining stage cultivators.”

“Or perhaps, a large quantity of high-quality spiritual herbs from these past years…”

As he spoke, he produced the formulas for the Yellow Dragon Pill and the Golden Marrow Pill.

He was completely open and honest, making no attempt to conceal the contents of the formulas.

“Two low-grade formulas?” The Red-Robed Fairy, upon receiving the formulas, immediately exclaimed in surprise, “And these two formulas were developed by a mortal?”

“Interesting, very interesting. This person’s understanding of pharmacology rivals that of some Foundation Establishment stage alchemists who have lived for hundreds of years.”

“What a pity, what a pity he’s just a mortal…”

Such talent, if he could cultivate immortality or even reach Foundation Establishment, might very well be able to research and combine various spiritual herbs to create formulas suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

What a pity.

Turning to Han Li again, her gaze softened with admiration:

“You’re quite an honest person, not hiding the prescription from me. Do you know that even this small, low-level prescription is worth a considerable amount of spirit stones?”

Although she could deduce the formula from the herbs the boy requested, he hadn’t concealed anything from her; he was truly honest and kind.

She was even more determined not to let honest people suffer.

(End of Chapter)