Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 172

Chapter 172 Yu Yan Returns, Top Level Foundation Building Spiritual Object (Please Subscribe)

Li Changan sat in his house, opening a letter.

It had come from the Qingyun Sect.

Inside were a few lines of Su Yu Yan’s beautiful handwriting.

“Brother Li, I have successfully established my foundation. Everything is fine. Thank you for the flipbook. Don’t worry in Huanghe Immortal City…”   A smile crossed Li Changan’s face

as he read the contents of the letter.   ”Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened. Yu Yan successfully established her foundation.”   From then on,   he had another foundation-building friend.   Moreover, this friend was a sect elder, possessing considerable power and the ability to help him obtain treasures from the sect’s treasury!   For Li Changan, this was a great blessing.   Back then,   after Zheng Qingqing successfully established her foundation, she had given him a Wanbao Tower VIP token.   That token would later serve Li Changan in many ways.   Whether it was the cultivation method he practiced or the many treasures needed for the Xuanshui Turtle and Dahuang’s advancement, all were connected to that token.   ”The benefits that Yuyan’s foundation-building brought me should be no less than that token,”   Li Chang’an pondered silently.   Su Yuyan had mentioned her   in the letter .   She had wanted to come to Li Chang’an immediately,   but her master had asked her to hold the foundation-building ceremony as soon as possible.   Two foundation-building masters in one sect would be a legend, and it was no wonder that Su Yuyan’s master valued her so much.   Furthermore,   after she established her foundation, she would have to accept the status of elder and begin to familiarize herself with the duties of a sect elder.   Therefore, she would not be able to visit Li Chang’an for the time being. She   would have to wait a few more months.   Li Chang’an wrote back, telling her not to rush and to settle matters within the sect first.   For some time thereafter,   the two of them exchanged letters frequently.   …   More than half a year later,   a new ancient secret realm suddenly appeared deep in the Black Dragon Mountains.   It was filled with abundant water spiritual energy and was dotted with lakes of all sizes, hence the name “Thousand Lakes Secret Realm.”   Due to the appearance of this secret realm,   Huanghe Immortal City became much more lively than before.   It was rumored that over 90% of the first group of cultivators who entered to explore died!   But the few cultivators who emerged alive almost all reaped enormous benefits, some even obtaining spiritual artifacts capable of increasing their success rate by 20%!   As the news spread, countless cultivators were stunned and flocked to the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm.   ”A spiritual artifact capable of increasing your success rate by 20%?”   Even Li Changan was tempted   by the news .   This was a newly discovered secret realm, unlike the Ancient Wood Secret Realm and the Blood Stone Secret Realm, which had been explored for countless years. It must contain a wealth of opportunities.   Unfortunately,   opportunities and dangers coexisted within.   Even with the divine signs at his side, Li Changan still dared not enter, relying only on daily inquiries.   Recently, he had been visiting the trading district, various shops, and the black market more frequently, hoping to find bargains.   As time passed, more and more cultivators arrived in Yellow Crane Immortal City.   They came from the three major immortal sects, as well as from the seven great families.   They came here, naturally, to explore the opportunities within the secret realm.   Not long after,   Su Yuyan also arrived.   ”Brother Li!”   She wore a pale yellow dress, a sweet smile on her face, and subdued all her aura, looking like an ordinary girl.   But the Black Water Turtle and Da Huang, hiding in the shadows, relayed the news to Li Changan. They sensed the aura of someone who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage!   Li Changan couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.   The little girl who had once followed him with such timidity had grown to a position that countless people admired.   ”Yuyan, have you dealt with everything in the sect?”   ”Everything is fine, Brother Li, don’t worry!”   Su Yuyan replied with a beaming smile.   Her purpose for coming here today, like Zheng Qingqing’s, was to explain to Li Changan the process and insights of Foundation Establishment.   This conversation lasted two hours!   Li Changan listened attentively, not missing a single detail.   After hearing it all,   he became even more certain.   Foundation Establishment was no longer a problem for him.   The next thing to consider was the spiritual roots after Foundation Establishment.   For a cultivator with low-grade spiritual roots, achieving Foundation Establishment was already quite a feat.   Advancing further was nearly impossible.   Most are stuck in the early stages of Foundation Establishment, unable to break through until their death!   ”Unfortunately, I still haven’t been able to get the method of spiritual root improvement from that evil spirit.”   Li Changan felt a little regretful.   During this time, the Honored Soul Banner had helped him suppress the evil spirit, giving him an extra trump card for the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.   He had interrogated the evil spirit many times.

But the evil spirit’s memory was fragmented, sometimes normal, sometimes mad, making it impossible to extract any useful information.

However,

the evil spirit would occasionally mention the words “ancient trees, evergreen,” seemingly related to improving spiritual roots.

These words only reminded Li Changan of the Ancient Tree Secret Realm.

But the Ancient Tree Secret Realm was too vast.

He couldn’t just search everywhere like a headless fly.

With this in mind,

Li Changan proactively inquired, “Yuyan, are there any records within the Qingyun Sect regarding the improvement of spiritual roots?”

“Yes,”

Su Yuyan smiled gently, and explained the details to Li Changan.

According to sect records,

in ancient times, the entire cultivation world was ruled by nine major sects. Each of

these nine sects possessed methods for improving the spiritual roots of human cultivators and the bloodlines of demonic beasts.

“These records were unearthed by Qingyun Sect’s predecessors from various secret realms. They are the core secrets of the entire Qingyun Sect, unknown to ordinary disciples.”

If Su Yuyan hadn’t successfully advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, she wouldn’t have known of these contents.

Logically,

these secrets should never be shared with casual cultivators.

But she didn’t care at all, and told Li Changan everything she could.

“Unfortunately, there seems to be a gap between the ancient world of immortal cultivation and the present-day world of cultivation

. Many things have disappeared, and with them, the methods for improving spiritual roots and bloodline levels have vanished.” Now, only the various secret realms hold remnants of ancient relics.

Therefore,

within the Qingyun Sect,

many sect missions are related to exploring secret realms.

This isn’t limited to the Qingyun Sect;

the three major sects and the seven great families all encourage their disciples to explore these secret realms.

After listening, Li Changan paused in thought.

After a moment,

he asked again, “Yuyan, have you ever heard of ‘ancient trees that remain evergreen’?”

“Ancient trees that remain evergreen?”

Su Yuyan pondered for a long time.

There were many records of ancient trees and evergreen, but few that combined the two terms, and they were all irrelevant.

She recounted them to Li Changan one by one.

Li Changan listened carefully, but didn’t gain any valuable information from them.

He sighed inwardly, “It seems the Qingyun Sect doesn’t have many records on spiritual root enhancement. Perhaps Yuyan’s status isn’t high enough, preventing her from accessing the most crucial secrets.”

A major sect like the Qingyun Sect possesses some secrets that should only be controlled by a Jindan Patriarch.

With Su Yuyan’s current status, it’s difficult for her to know.

After this discussion,

Su Yuyan brought up Mu Qiuyan.

“Brother Li, Junior Sister Jiang already told me about the robbery cultivator. I can’t believe you’ve kept it a secret.”

“He’s just relying on external resources.”

Li Changan smiled and shook his head, not explaining further.

After all, his cultivation level was only the seventh level of Qi Refining. Without external resources, he wouldn’t be much stronger.

“By the way, what’s the conflict between Mu Qiuyan and the Qingyun Sect?”

“I don’t know at this moment.”

Su Yuyan’s pretty face flickered with confusion.

In her memory, Mu Qiuyan had always treated her well.

If she hadn’t heard it with her own ears, she wouldn’t have believed that the ruthless robber cultivator on the sect’s wanted list was the kind-hearted sister from back then.

After years apart,

many people and things have changed.

“Brother Li, thankfully, we haven’t changed.”

Su Yuyan looked at Li Changan, her deep eyes filled with complex emotions.   The two chatted for a long time,   from the past to future plans. During

this   time, Su Yuyan brought up Cao Shaolong.   The reason Cao Shaolong hadn’t bothered Li Changan recently was simply because he had gotten himself into trouble.   This trouble   was Su Yuyan’s master!   Her master was a late-stage Foundation Establishment expert, incredibly powerful. Upon hearing that Su Yuyan had been bullied by Cao Shaolong while training in the mountains, he immediately lost his temper and captured Cao Shaolong, beating him up!   Cao Shaolong was severely injured and nearly died, lying on his sickbed for several months.   After that,   he tried to leave the mountain several times,   but was stopped by Su Yuyan’s master each time.   ”So that’s it,”   Li Changan suddenly realized.   He recalled   that the hexagram had indicated that Cao Zhengxiong and the Wu family patriarch would join forces to kill him.   He had been puzzled at the time, wondering why Cao Shaolong hadn’t shown up.   Later, when Zheng Qingqing destroyed the Wu family, Cao Shaolong also failed to show up.   Now, he finally knew the reason!   Li Changan couldn’t help but sigh. Having a good master made all the difference. If he was bullied outside, at least he had someone to help him back home.   From the looks of it,   he shouldn’t have to worry about Cao Shaolong anymore.

However,

Su Yuyan said: “Brother Li, the emergence of the Qianhu Secret Realm has given Cao Shaolong an opportunity. He has now gone down the mountain and may come to you soon.”

“Secret Realm? What does it have to do with him?”

Li Changan was surprised.

Su Yuyan patiently explained.

The Qingyun Sect always encouraged its disciples to explore secret realms, especially newly discovered ones.

Not long ago,

Cao Shaolong volunteered to lead a team, expressing his desire to lead the sect’s disciples into the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm.

The Qingyun Sect leader agreed.

“Cao Shaolong has the Sect Leader’s approval, so he’s doing the Sect’s bidding. My master can’t stop him, or he’ll have a hard time explaining it to the Sect Leader.”

“So that’s how it is.”

After hearing this, Li Changan wasn’t too worried.

With his current strength, he

wouldn’t be afraid even if he faced Cao Shaolong alone.

Xiao Hei and Da Huang had both advanced to the Second Stage, his Myriad Poison Gu was also Second Stage, and his Honored Soul Banner contained two Second Stage main souls.

“If a fight really came to a head, it would be five against one. Regardless, I have the advantage!”

Li Changan mused.

Of course,

avoiding a fight would be best.

Cao Shaolong had the vast Qingyun Sect behind him!

A Foundation Establishment expert like him was already a key member of the sect. If something happened while he was away, it might even draw out the Qingyun Sect’s Golden Core Patriarch!

Li Chang’an remained silent, lost in thought.

Su Yuyan, assuming he was worried, spoke to him soothingly.

“Brother Li, don’t worry. I’ve also applied to the sect for permission to explore the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm. I’ll be residing in Yellow Crane Immortal City for the time being. If Cao Shaolong really comes looking for trouble with you, I’ll help you fend him off.”

As she spoke,

another Foundation Establishment aura suddenly appeared outside the door.

Sensing this presence, Su Yuyan’s pretty face suddenly turned cold.

“Bang!”

The gate suddenly burst open, shaking the entire courtyard. The figure

who appeared at the doorway

was none other than Cao Shaolong!

Behind him, followed by more than a dozen Qingyun Sect disciples, each with a stern expression and a menacing presence.

Su Yuyan shouted coldly, “Cao Shaolong, if you don’t want to fight me, then get out of here!”

“Su Yuyan, you…”

Cao Shaolong’s face sank as he stared intently at Li Chang’an behind Su Yuyan.

He felt truly aggrieved. He

had come to Li Chang’an twice in a row, only to encounter Su Yuyan each time.

The last time.

Su Yuyan was still only a Qi Refining cultivator.

But this time, Su Yuyan had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, her strength on the same level as his, enough to protect Li Changan.

“Li Changan, are you going to hide behind someone else forever?”

Cao Shaolong roared, his voice filled with murderous intent.

He had long regarded Li Changan as a demon within him, constantly yearning to tear him apart.

Li Changan bowed and replied calmly.

“Fellow Daoist Cao, I’m not as strong as you right now, so I naturally have to hide. How about this? You wait for me. Once I’ve established my Foundation Establishment, I’ll naturally stop hiding.”

Upon hearing this,

Cao Shaolong hadn’t even spoken yet.

The Qingyun Sect disciples behind him shouted angrily.

“Foundation Establishment? With you?”

“Li Changan, you’re just a casual Qi Refining cultivator. How can you call Elder Cao ‘Fellow Daoist’?”

These disciples had all pledged their loyalty to Cao Shaolong, so they naturally expected to perform well.

But Li Changan remained calm.

He seemed oblivious to the scolding, unmoved.

In the end, the Qingyun Sect disciples were at their wit’s end. No matter how they cursed, Li Changan refused to stand up to Cao Shaolong.

“With such a character, how can you be a cultivator? You’re clearly a tortoise!”

one of them shouted, though his voice was filled with a hint of helplessness.

This man was called Cao Hao.

He was also a member of the Cao family, cultivating in the Qingyun Sect.

As soon as he finished his curse, he suddenly shuddered, as if an invisible murderous intent swept through him.

He was unaware that in the corner of the courtyard, the Black Water Turtle, Xiao Hei, was staring at him intently.

In Xiao Hei’s world, the word “tortoise” was a compliment, but this Cao family member used it in a derogatory way. How could he not be angry?

“Don’t be angry, calm down.”

Li Changan, sensing the Black Water Turtle’s emotional fluctuations, immediately sent a message.

He glanced at Cao Hao, memorizing his appearance and aura.

Then,

Cao Shaolong could think of no better solution and could only retreat temporarily.

Su Yuyan stared at his retreating figure with cold eyes, a hint of murderous intent flashing in her eyes.

For some time thereafter,

for Li Changan’s safety,

she moved directly across from his house, becoming his next-door neighbor.

Time

flew by, and another half a year passed.

With Su Yuyan away, Cao Shaolong never visited again.

During this time,

Li Changan often went out to find bargains, and he picked up several valuable second-tier treasures.

Among them was a top-grade second-tier gold treasure, which he gave to Su Yuyan as a token of gratitude for her continued protection.

“Since the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm opened, my chances of finding a bargain have indeed increased significantly. Unfortunately, I still haven’t found a suitable Foundation Establishment spiritual artifact,”

Li Chang’an sighed, feeling a bit of regret.

He vaguely sensed

that he was very close to the ninth level of Qi Refining.

With sufficient accumulation, perhaps a breakthrough would be within a few months.

By then, Foundation Establishment would be within reach.

…

One day,

Li Chang’an went to the black market to search for treasures as usual.

He also found Luo Baitong and asked about Foundation Establishment spiritual artifacts.

According to Luo Baitong,

several excellent Foundation Establishment spiritual artifacts had recently appeared in the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm, the worst of which could increase the success rate by 15%.

“15%?”

Li Chang’an’s heart skipped a beat. This was much better than his Seven-Leafed Colorful Lotus.

However,

the cultivators who had obtained Foundation Establishment spiritual artifacts didn’t intend to sell them.

Luo Baitong also felt a bit of regret.

“Alas, I’ve been to the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm a few times, and while I’ve found some, I’ve never seen a Foundation Establishment spiritual artifact.”

“It’s good to have some, at least I didn’t lose my life there,”

Li Chang’an said with a smile.

After this period of exploration, the dangers of the Thousand Lakes Secret Realm have decreased significantly.

However, the mortality rate remains over 50%.

“That’s true. Being alive is good.”

Luo Baitong nodded, agreeing.

“By the way, Fellow Daoist Li, a lot of people have been asking about you lately, including those from the Blood Beast Valley and the Qingyun Sect.”

“Qingyun Sect?”

“Yes, several Qingyun Sect disciples have been training in this area, killing quite a few Tribulation Cultivators.”

Luo Baitong explained the recent situation.

The Qingyun Sect disciples, using Tribulation Cultivators as training targets, have wiped out several small Tribulation Cultivator factions.

Among them,

one was particularly arrogant, declaring he would only kill renowned Tribulation Cultivators!

Li Changan’s identity as Li Fan, one of the most renowned Tribulation Cultivators, naturally made him a target.

Li Changan asked, “Fellow Daoist Luo, what’s that person’s name?”

“Cao Hao.

” “It’s him? “

“Why, Fellow Daoist Li, do you know him?”

“Yes, he’s an old rival.”

Li Changan smiled calmly. It was truly a case of enemies meeting on a narrow road.

He entrusted Luo Baitong with another commission.

“Fellow Daoist Luo, do me a favor.”

“Fellow Daoist Li, do you want me to help you keep a close eye on this person?”

“Indeed!”

Li Chang’an immediately took out a treasure as a reward.

But this time, Luo Baitong refused.

He explained

that among the several robbery cultivators wiped out by Qingyun Sect disciples, one had been founded by him personally.

Therefore, this time, no treasure was needed.

He volunteered to help Li Chang’an!

Killing Cao Hao would be the best reward for him.

…

More than two months later,

on the black market,

Luo Baitong found Li Chang’an and shared the news about Cao Hao.

“Fellow Daoist Li, I have accurate information. Cao Hao will attack a small robbery cultivator tomorrow…”

He spoke quickly through a secret voice transmission, detailing everything in detail.

Li Chang’an remained calm and listened attentively.

The time and place Luo Baitong provided were perfect for him to strike.

As long as the divination tonight was correct,

then he would capture Cao Hao and hand him over to the Black Water Turtle for disposal.

…

That night,

just after midnight,

a golden light appeared before Li Chang’an.

[The hexagram has been refreshed]

[Today’s hexagram: Auspicious]

[You successfully killed Cao Hao, obtained his storage bag, and found the top-level foundation-building spiritual item “Water and Fire Flower” in the storage bag, which can increase your foundation-building success rate by 25%]

“25%?!”

Li Changan was shocked, and his eyes widened immediately.

Before this,

all the foundation-building spiritual items he had heard of had not achieved such a high success rate.

The highest was just over 20%!

He had originally just had this idea on a whim, wanting to let the Black Water Turtle vent his anger, and had no intention of obtaining a particularly precious treasure.

But he never expected that

Cao Hao would give him a surprise!

(End of this chapter)