A Mortal’s Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu’s Rebirth as the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor - Chapter 49

Chapter 49 Generous Conditions

“How intense is the Ascension Tournament?”

Fairy Hongfu casually asked.

“Grandmaster, with my previous resources, I could easily defeat ordinary rogue cultivators at the tenth level of Qi Refining. However, against disciples of cultivation families at the eleventh level of Qi Refining, and against those contestants with equally considerable wealth and several times higher magical power, it would be difficult to win easily. I would inevitably face a fierce battle.” He sincerely stated his assessment.

“Good, still quite clear-headed, not arrogant.” Hongfu nodded, then changed the subject: “What are your plans for this newly acquired Foundation Establishment Pill?”

“I plan to consume and refine it after raising my cultivation to the tenth level of Qi Refining, attempting to establish my foundation once more.”

“Oh? Not planning to trade it?”

“Foundation Establishment Pills are rare; I fear I will have little chance of obtaining one again in the future.”

He had already missed the sect’s once-every-ten-year grand competition.

Just half a year ago.

At that time, his cultivation was only at the seventh level of Qi Refining, not even qualified to participate.

The sect competition has a minimum requirement of Qi Refining level eleven.

In other words, level eleven is the threshold.

Having only reached level seven Qi Refining a few months ago, he naturally doesn’t qualify.

Besides, his strength doesn’t allow it.

The sect competition stipulates that the top fifty will receive a Foundation Establishment Pill.

And all the cultivators nominated for Foundation Establishment Pills based on their rankings in the competition are at level thirteen Qi Refining. The top one hundred are also all elites at level thirteen Qi Refining. There isn’t a single one at level twelve Qi Refining, let alone level eleven.

Although Senior Brother Lu and Dong Xuan’er both successfully nominated to “each receive a Foundation Establishment Pill,” it wasn’t because of their performance in the competition or their high rankings. Rather, it was because of their spiritual root talent and background.

Senior Brother Lu Chengfeng, who hadn’t yet obtained the Azure Dragon Flag, participated in the sect competition with thousands of people at level eleven Qi Refining and ranked second to last.

However, Senior Brother Lu’s spiritual root is the wind spiritual root among the unusual spiritual roots.

It was a top-tier spiritual root talent, second only to the Heavenly Spiritual Root.

This gave Lu Chengfeng a significant advantage in the [Aptitude Assessment], successfully securing a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Dong Xuan’er, competing with only the eleventh level of Qi Refining, was at the bottom. However, behind Dong Xuan’er stood the Red Dust Fairy, and Zhong Lingdao and the others, to protect their positions, couldn’t afford to offend this Core Formation Elder again.

Thus ,

Dong Xuan’er also successfully secured a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Interestingly, Senior Brother Lu’s first close encounter with Dong Xuan’er was at the sect’s grand competition half a year ago.

Furthermore, he couldn’t wait for the next sect competition nine years later. Moreover, with only a four-element pseudo-spiritual root, he couldn’t obtain priority access to the Foundation Establishment Pill through the [Aptitude Assessment], let alone receive preferential treatment from the sect’s resources.

In addition, he needed to consider the “Blood Trial.”

In two to three years, the Blood Trial would begin.

This Blood Trial was of great importance, involving numerous opportunities. If he seizes the opportunity, he might take flight immediately; if he misses, he’ll likely never achieve Foundation Establishment.

To seize this opportunity, the higher his cultivation level, the better.

The higher his magical power, the more confident he’ll be in gaining advantages during the trial. A single Foundation Establishment Pill could cause his cultivation to surge by at least one level within three months.

Imagine the impact of raising his cultivation by one level before entering the forbidden area!

Don’t underestimate the difference of one level.

This level of cultivation represents double the upper limit of magical power.

The importance of doubled magical power is self-evident.

Therefore, every Foundation Establishment Pill is incredibly important to him now.

He won’t easily trade it away again.

“Alright, I’ve prepared quite a few Foundation Establishment Pills for Xuan’er; that should be enough.”

Two were requested by her as a Core Formation Elder.

One was from the Dong family.

And one was from the Ascension Token provided by the young man before her.

And one was from the sect’s overall assessment.

If five Foundation Establishment Pills aren’t enough for her to achieve Foundation Establishment… she’ll find another way.

“By the way, Han Li, I have a favor to ask of you.”

“Huh?”

A Core Formation elder asking a Qi Refining cultivator like him a favor?

Han Li suddenly felt a jolt.

Something just didn’t sound right.

“It’s like this,” Han Li said, “I’m planning to go into seclusion soon, for a period ranging from two to three years. During this time, Xuan’er will be unsupervised and might become spoiled. I hope you can stay by her side. You don’t need to constantly supervise her; just remind her when necessary so she can stay calm and not completely let herself go.”

He knew his own niece’s personality all too well.

Once a child is allowed to run wild, it’s extremely difficult to straighten them out.

She didn’t want her brother’s daughter to become arrogant, domineering, and violent, nor did she want to receive news of her disciple going astray as soon as she emerged from seclusion.

“You are honest and kind, steady in your actions, know your limits, and are quite quick-witted. Besides

, Xuan’er doesn’t dislike you. Having you accompany her might help her curb her temper.” Hong Fu Fairy’s choice of Han Li was well-thought-

out. He was plain-looking, and Xuan’er would likely look down on him.

His honesty and reliability were the main points.

He was simple-minded but not foolish, steady yet possessing a courageous and enterprising spirit—these were also commendable qualities.

Having such a person by Xuan’er’s side would be beneficial and harmless to her precious grandniece.

“Grandmaster, this…”

Han Li inwardly resisted.

Was he supposed to waste so much time cleaning up after Dong Xuan’er? Not only would the trouble he caused be a headache, but the time lost in cultivation alone would be enough to ruin his subsequent plans.

Besides, Dong Xuan’er was not an easy person to serve.

She’s not exactly a well-behaved girl either.

Don’t be fooled by her obedient demeanor in front of Fairy Hongfu. Once inside the sect, away from Fairy Hongfu’s sight, this woman is a mischievous little devil who can’t stay still for a second.

The key is, Dong Xuan’er has Fairy Hongfu as her backer; she can walk sideways in Yellow Maple Valley without fear or worry, and her cultivation won’t be hindered.

And him?

What gives him any leverage?

If he relaxes even slightly, the solid ground beneath his feet might shatter rapidly, revealing a bottomless abyss that could swallow him whole.

As for why Dong Xuan’er hasn’t disliked him yet? It’s simply because he has no desire to show off and has never deliberately flaunted himself in her presence. If he were to change his previous behavior and frequently appear in Dong Xuan’er’s sight, especially with a supervisory air, the situation would be completely different.

Heaven knows how Dong Xuan’er would torment him then.

“Grandmaster, Senior Sister Xuan’er is kind, diligent in her cultivation, and knows when to advance and retreat. Why would she need me to accompany her? Besides, my meager cultivation is no match for her.” After much deliberation, Han Li still politely declined.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to repay Fairy Hong Fu’s previous kindness.

But repaying kindness required that he not sacrifice himself:

“Furthermore, I am a man, and Senior Sister Xuan’er is a woman. Too much close contact might damage her reputation, and I truly don’t want her to be troubled by rumors…”

He wondered what kind of people those gossipy mouths spreading bad rumors about Dong Xuan’er were in the original story.

Anyway, he didn’t want to get involved.

“You’re worried that being with her will delay your cultivation or even cause trouble, right?” Fairy Hong Fu saw through his concern at a glance.

“…”

Han Li remained silent, tacitly agreeing.

“Don’t worry, I won’t let you do all this for nothing,” Fairy

Hong Fu smiled.

“I know you are devoted to the path of immortality and extremely persistent in improving your cultivation. Here are five bottles of Spirit Marrow Pills, refined by me using various spiritual flowers and herbs that are a hundred years old. They can strengthen your foundation, nourish your vital energy, and enhance your magical power. Although their medicinal effects are not as potent and long-lasting as Foundation Establishment Pills, they are far superior to Red Jade Pills and not much less potent than Refining Essence Pills. After you consume and refine them, they will be equivalent to at least a year of arduous cultivation.”

One pill is equivalent to seven or eight Red Jade Pills, comparable to twelve or thirteen Yellow Dragon Pills or Golden Marrow Pills.

They are top-grade spiritual medicines.

“Furthermore, you can take these five mid-grade spirit stones as compensation for hiring you for ten years and taking up so much of your cultivation time.”

“If Xuan’er is unharmed when I emerge from seclusion, I will certainly reward you further.”

“There are also these two Refining Essence Pills and eighteen mid-grade spirit stones. With Xuan’er’s current cultivation level, she only needs one Refining Essence Pill to overcome a bottleneck. The remaining two are just sitting there anyway, so I’ll give them to you. These spirit stones are your compensation for managing my herb garden for the next ten years.”

Fifteen spirit stones a month, one hundred and eighty a year, one thousand eighty in ten years—this is the perk of a specialized talent.

Thanks to Doctor Mo for laying a good foundation for him.

“You can continue to rent the spiritual vein cave at the end of Red Tassel Mountain…”

He said “rent,” but never mentioned rent.

“Grandmaster, you…!”

Han Li felt his mouth go dry.

To be honest, what merit did he possess to be able to control Dong Xuan’er?

Yet this person before him still entrusted him with such an important task.

(End of Chapter)