Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 183

Chapter 183: Invitations from Many Parties, Foundation Building Ceremony (Please Subscribe)

Chu Daniu’s drunken remarks

truly surprised Li Changan.

He could never have imagined that this good brother with low-grade spiritual roots would be favored by a Jindan Master!

Moreover,

this Jindan Master

was also hostile to the Yellow Crane Immortal City.

Li Changan and his master had the same goal.

If Li Changan also had Jindan strength, he could have won over his master and the two of them could have teamed up to take on the Yellow Crane Immortal City.

However,

Li Changan had just established his foundation. With

his limited strength, he was simply not qualified to cooperate with a Jindan Master.

By the time he broke through to the Jindan stage, the other party might have already died at the hands of the Yellow Crane Master.

Chu Daniu drunkenly asked, “Brother Li, what do you think I should do?”

“Daniu, this is a Jindan matter. Neither you nor I can interfere,”

Li Changan sighed and soothed.

After a moment,

he offered some suggestions.

“Daniu, if you don’t want your master to commit suicide, then he must have something to worry about.”

“Brother Li, what do you mean by that?”

Chu Daniu was stunned for a moment, then immediately channeled his magical powers to dispel his drunkenness.

Li Changan patiently explained.

As long as there were people or things that worried him, he wouldn’t seek death.

For example, Chu Daniu hadn’t yet reached Foundation Establishment, and that was what worried his master.

“If there were more of these things, your master would naturally be less anxious for revenge,”

Li Changan offered earnest advice. He didn’t want that Jindan powerhouse to die like that.

Even if he did die, he

had to do it in a meaningful way. It would be

best if he could significantly weaken the power of the Huanghe Mountain lineage before dying, making it easier for Li Changan to act in the future.

Chu Daniu listened attentively, his thoughts lingering.

“Brother Li, I understand.”

“That’s good!”

Li Changan picked up his wine glass and took a sip.

His brow furrowed slightly, thinking about the Huanghe Mountain incident, and his previous sense of relaxation vanished.

Before he knew it, the night had passed.

Dawn was breaking.

Xu Fugui and Chu Daniu left, asking Li Changan about the date for his foundation-building ceremony.

Li Changan tentatively set it for a month later.

“Fugui, Daniu, I’ll leave the spiritual food and wine needed for the ceremony to you two.”

“Don’t worry, big brother, we’ll definitely take care of it!”

As they left, they both patted their chests and promised. After

they left ,

Zheng Qingqing chuckled, “Changan, you’ll be busy for the next month.”

“Oh, I really want to put up a sign announcing my retreat,”

Li Changan sighed, knowing exactly what Zheng Qingqing meant.

Back then,

after Zheng Qingqing established her foundation,

the threshold of her house was practically trampled down by people from all major forces.

Even a child from an aristocratic family like her was sought after after completing her foundation.

What about a free cultivator like Li Changan, with a clean background?

It was foreseeable   that Li Changan would have no peace

for the next month.   The three major sects and the seven great families would most likely send people to recruit him.   As for Yellow Crane Immortal City…   Li Changan pondered.   “Sixth Disciple Sima Rui has always been in charge of external recruitment for Yellow Crane Immortal City. He and I have a grudge, so he probably won’t come.”   It was better if he didn’t come; it saved him a lot of socializing .   …   The days that followed   were just as Li Changan had expected.   His house was flooded with visitors.   Not only from the Jindan and Foundation Establishment realms,   but even many Qi Refining sects and families came to visit, inviting him to become their patriarch.   One small Qi Refining family even offered to change their surnames to “Li” for him, simply asking him to become their patriarch.   But the Qi Refining factions were a burden to him, so he declined.   “Haha, Senior Li, you’re bustling here!”   A bright laugh echoed outside the door.   The visitor was none other than Li Changan’s old acquaintance, Jin Yue, the owner of Wanbao Tower!   This time,   he addressed him as “senior” from the very beginning, his manner quite respectful.   ”Shopkeeper Jin, fellow Daoist, please come in and take a seat.”   Li Changan noticed a Jin family Foundation Establishment cultivator standing beside Jin Yue and immediately stepped out to greet him.   Sensing the Foundation Establishment aura emanating from him, Jin Yue couldn’t help but feel a sense of surprise.   He had long known that Li Changan had ambitions to achieve Foundation Establishment.   But while there were plenty of aspiring independent cultivators,   few could actually achieve it.

Initially, he had been pessimistic, believing Li Changan would most likely fail at building his foundation.

But now, standing before him was a true master of the foundation-building process!

“Senior Li, this is my cousin Jin Ming.”

Jin Yue, beaming, introduced the person beside him.

Li Changan smiled and bowed.

“So it’s Fellow Daoist Jin Ming!”

The man had congratulated him when he succeeded in building his foundation that day.

Jin Ming was smiling and very friendly.

He didn’t directly explain his purpose, but instead spoke about some important matters to note during the foundation-building period, especially the importance of cultivation techniques.

Li Changan sat across from him in the courtyard, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere harmonious.

Jin Ming smiled and said, “I’ve heard from Xiao Yue that the cultivation technique you’re practicing is top-grade. I wonder if you’re satisfied?”

Li Changan nodded slightly and replied calmly.

“Not bad. I really like it.”

“Fellow Daoist Li, did you know that in my Jin family’s treasury, there’s a ground-grade wood cultivation technique.”

“Oh?”

Li Changan’s heart stirred.

He knew full well that this fellow was about to invite him.

Sure enough. Jin

Ming said sincerely, “Fellow Daoist Li, cultivation techniques are crucial in the Foundation Establishment stage. If you can cultivate an Earth-grade technique, you will surely go even further on the path to immortality!” Upon

hearing this, Li Changan sighed with regret.

“Alas, Fellow Daoist Jin, I, a casual cultivator, have already exhausted my luck by reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, and I don’t expect to advance any further in this lifetime.”

Upon hearing this,

Jin Ming was silent for a moment.

He could tell that Li Changan was politely declining.

And what Li Changan said was true.

The vast majority of casual cultivators have exhausted their potential and fighting spirit by the time they reach the Foundation Establishment stage, remaining stuck in the early stages of the Foundation Establishment stage for their entire lives. They no longer strive like those in the Qi Refining stage, but rather settle down to be a Foundation Establishment ancestor, enjoying their remaining years.

After all,

most casual cultivators are born with inferior spiritual roots.

No matter how hard they work after the Foundation Establishment stage, it’s difficult to reach the Golden Core stage. It’s better to enjoy life.

There are, after all, too few casual cultivators like Master Huang He have achieved Golden Cores!

“Fellow Daoist Li, are you really not going to consider it?”

Jin Ming spoke again, inviting him sincerely.

He offered many benefits, including the local-grade Wood Xing technique.

As long as Li Changan was willing to become a guest of the Jin family and made sufficient contributions, he would be able to exchange it for the local-grade technique sooner or later.

But Li Changan still refused.

He knew in his heart that

the contribution required to obtain the local-grade technique would be unimaginable.

Perhaps he would have to work hard for the Jin family for decades to earn it.

Jin Ming sighed and no longer insisted.

“In that case, I wish Fellow Daoist Li a smooth cultivation and a smooth path to immortality!”

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Jin!”

Li Changan thanked him with a smile.

Not long after,

Jin Ming left with Jin Yue.

Before leaving, he gave

Li Changan a distinguished guest token. This token represented a higher status than the one Zheng Qingqing had given him, almost equivalent to a guest of the Jin family!

From then on,

Li Changan had greater authority within the Wanbao Tower, able to view more precious treasures.

Moreover,

all purchases would be 10% off!

Li Chang’an watched Jin Ming leave, then glanced at the token in his hand with a silent sigh.

“As expected of a merchant family, they’re so generous!”

He solemnly put the token away.

Body refinement requires a vast array of priceless treasures, and this token will save him a considerable amount of money in the future.

…

That evening,

Li Chang’an visited the Wanbao Tower.

Jin Yue was enthusiastic and took him directly to the third floor to show him more treasures.

It must be said that

after increasing his strength and status, things really became much easier.

Li Chang’an had never been able to procure the final few treasures required for the second level of the second stage of the Body Refinement.

But this time, he had gathered them all!

“This is the benefit of strength and status,”

Li Chang’an sighed.

After the Foundation Establishment, everything seemed different.

Although he knew a few Foundation Establishment practitioners before, he couldn’t always rely on them for help.

…

The next day,

Li Chang’an was preparing the medicinal liquid for the second level of the Body Refinement.

Another Jindan family came to visit.

This time, it was also an acquaintance:

Mo Xi of the Mo family.

Beside her was a Mo Clan Foundation Establisher, Mo Wenyuan.

“Fellow Daoist Mo!”

Li Changan greeted him with a smile.

On the day he successfully established his foundation, this person had been the first to offer his congratulations.

Mo Wenyuan laughed, “Haha, Fellow Daoist Li, I often hear Xiaoxi mention you. If you hadn’t saved her life, she would have died at the hands of the poison cultivator!”

“It was just a casual act, not worth mentioning!”

Li Changan invited the two into the courtyard and served them spiritual tea and spiritual fruit.

Mo Wenyuan, like Jin Ming,

didn’t immediately invite Li Changan. Instead, he spoke to him about the importance of Foundation Establishment techniques.

They both seemed to assume that a casual cultivator like Li Changan would long for higher-level techniques.

Indeed,

Li Changan did desire them.

But he didn’t want to work for the Seven Great Families.

The two chatted and laughed, and before they knew it, a quarter of an hour had passed.

Mo Xi, a Qi Refining cultivator, remained silent.

She sensed the Foundation Establishment aura emanating from Li Changan, and her emotions were particularly complicated.

“Even he’s achieved Foundation Establishment,”

Mo Xi sighed inwardly.

Once upon a time, she had looked down on casual cultivators like Li Changan, who possessed low-grade spiritual roots.

But now, Li Changan had surpassed her.

All the treasures she had accumulated had been stolen by the robber cultivator named Li Fan. She didn’t know when she would have enough to build her foundation.

“Damn Li Fan!”

Mo Xi’s teeth itched with hatred at the thought, wishing she could tear him into pieces!

Not long after,

Li Changan politely declined the Mo family’s invitation and sent the two away.

Before they left, Mo Wenyuan also gave them an identity token.

With this token, one could also get a 10% discount on puppets purchased from their shop.

Li Changan watched them go, sighing inwardly.

“Unfortunately, it’s not the puppets I want, but the puppet legacy.”

Puppets are consumables. After a major battle, they might be damaged. You either have to hire someone to repair them or buy new ones.

In either case, a lot of spirit stones are consumed.

Only by mastering the puppetry skills yourself can the consumption be minimized.

…

A few days later. Someone

from the Zhou family also came.

Both of them were acquaintances of Li Changan.

One was Zhou Xuan, and the other was Zhou Sheng, the foundation-building master of the Zhou family who had sold him the “Mysterious Crystal” advancement treasure.

Their purpose

was similar to that of the Mo family and the Jin family. Li Changan politely declined them all.

After that,

when faced with invitations from various major sects and families,

Li Changan gave the same excuse.

He said that his foundation-building was purely a fluke, and he no longer had the will to fight. He didn’t want to fight anymore and just wanted to live the rest of his life in peace.

Unknowingly,

the day of the foundation-building ceremony was approaching.

The day before the ceremony officially began,

Pei Yingyao and Ji Mengyun, master and disciple, visited.

Ji Mengyun said impatiently, “Senior Li, I’ve actually wanted to come for a while, but Master said you must be very busy lately and wouldn’t allow me to disturb you.”

“It’s true I’m a bit busy, but it’s okay,”

Li Chang’an smiled, offering Pei Yingyao his finest second-grade spiritual tea.

He said respectfully, “Senior Pei, thank you for your care in the past. Without your help, I’m afraid I wouldn’t have made it to the Foundation Establishment stage.”

Pei Yingyao nodded slightly and drank his tea.

“Li Chang’an, I’ve only helped a few times. You’ve made it this far thanks to yourself. You know, those who help themselves, God helps them!”

She was also somewhat surprised that Li Chang’an had already established his foundation.

She knew that Li Chang’an had some luck, but his talent was ultimately too poor, and his success rate was very low.

However,

as she said, God helps those who help themselves.

Although Li Chang’an’s journey had been difficult, he never gave up.

“Li Chang’an, how is your cultivation method now?”

As expected, Pei Yingyao also asked about the cultivation method.

For a foundation-building cultivator, cultivation method is extremely important.

Li Chang’an answered truthfully.

Pei

Yingyao frowned slightly and said calmly, “It’s just a top-grade technique, a little lacking.”

Li Chang’an forced a wry smile.

“Senior Pei, for a casual cultivator like me, having a top-grade technique is a blessing!”

“That’s true.”

Pei Yingyao didn’t ask any more questions, nor did she inquire about Li Chang’an’s intention to join the Yellow Crane Immortal City.

She knew of Li Chang’an’s conflict with those individuals.

Asking would be pointless, so she stopped talking.

After a conversation,

Li Chang’an told Ji Mengyun about his own insights into foundation building.

The insights of any cultivator who had just established their foundation were truly precious.

This was precisely why Pei Yingyao had brought Ji Mengyun here.

Soon, Ji Mengyun would also attempt foundation building.

She listened attentively and then thanked him sincerely, “Thank you, Senior Li.”

“No need to call me senior. It won’t be long before we’re fellow Daoists again,”

Li Chang’an said with a smile.

His meaning was clear: he was certain Ji Mengyun would succeed in building her foundation.

Ji Mengyun was secretly delighted, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curling up slightly.

Not long after,

the master and disciple left.

…

The next day,

Li Changan’s foundation-building ceremony officially began.

His ceremony was a simple affair, held in his own residence, not at a special occasion.

Those who attended were either close friends from this life or Foundation-Building and Qi-Refining disciples from major sects and families.

Xu Fugui was responsible for all the spiritual meals for the ceremony.

Today,

a remarkably well-fed elderly man appeared beside him.

A glance revealed a striking resemblance between him and him.

“Brother, this is my master.”

“Senior Wang!”

Li Changan smiled and immediately greeted him.

Wang Fuan said, “Why call me senior? We’re both Foundation-Building. Just call me fellow Daoist.”

Li Changan smiled, “Very well, Fellow Daoist Wang, please take a seat.”

Wang Fuan was incredibly affable, just as the rumors had it.

He had rarely provoked any enemies in his life, always smiling at everyone, like a Maitreya Buddha.

Most of the attendees knew him and greeted him with smiles.

With him present,

the atmosphere of the ceremony became much more harmonious.

Not long after,

Su Yuyan arrived.

Beside her were Yuan Ying and Jiang Yuerong, both familiar faces to Li Changan.

There was also a gaunt old woman.

Li Changan hurried forward.

“Greetings, Senior Chen!”

This old woman was none other than Su Yuyan’s master.

Chen Huilan!

Though she looked unremarkable, she was a formidable late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

It was rumored that she had attempted the Core Formation stage, and though she failed, her strength was far greater than that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Cao Shaolong had repeatedly attempted to descend the mountain to kill Li Changan, but was always stopped by Chen Huilan.

“Li, young man, after all these years, you haven’t changed at all. You still look like a teenager. I, an old woman, am so envious.”

Chen Huilan smiled.

Back then,

when Li Changan participated in the Qingyun Sect’s assessment,

she had been one of the Foundation Establishment cultivators presiding over the assessment.

Back then, she had felt that Li Changan had a good character and wanted to recruit him into the Qingyun Sect, but the others disagreed.

“Those old fellows, their taste isn’t as good as mine. Few of the people they chose are now Foundation Establishment cultivators!”

she recalled.

Chen Huilan’s smile deepened.

As she spoke, her somewhat cloudy eyes shifted, examining Li Changan.

“Indeed, your cultivation foundation is very solid. If you had joined the Qingyun Sect back then, you might not have achieved what you have today.”

Li Changan remained noncommittal.

Time cannot be reversed.

He couldn’t be certain what his situation would be like if he had joined the Qingyun Sect.

“Senior Chen, please take a seat.”

“Okay.”

Accompanied by several disciples, Chen Huilan found a seat.

Meanwhile, Yuan Ying glanced at Li Changan with a complicated expression.

Back then, when she accompanied Su Yuyan to Qinghe Market for training, she had already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Li Changan, however, was only at the fifth level. Now, she was still at the ninth level, while

Li Changan had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage!

On the path of cultivation…

She walked quickly,

but not as steadily as Li Changan.

In comparison, Jiang Yuerong’s mindset was much more positive, having witnessed Li Changan instantly dispatch over a dozen Tribulation Cultivators.

You must know that among those Tribulation Cultivators, there were masters at the ninth level of Qi Refining!

She knew this in her heart.

At that time, Li Changan was probably not far from the Foundation Establishment stage.

Soon,

the other guests arrived one after another.

For example, Jin Yue, Mo Xi, Zhou Xuan, and so on…

Everyone gathered happily together, most of whom knew each other. They chatted and laughed, and the banquet was filled with guests.

For a moment, the room was full, the aroma of wine filled the air, and the atmosphere was bustling.

About half an hour later,

Jin Ming of the Jin family suddenly stood up and raised his glass to Li Changan with a smile.

“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Li, on your Foundation Establishment!”

The others also stood up and raised their glasses to Li Changan.

“Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Li, on your Foundation Establishment!”

“Congratulations, Senior Li…”

Their faces were filled with smiles, and they either called each other “Fellow Daoist” or “Senior.” The lingering sound lingered in the air for a long time!

Li Changan sat in the main seat.

The scene before him made him feel a little dazed.

Back then,

on the journey to seek immortality,

he had suffered an accident, been seriously injured, and nearly died.

Near death, he drifted off into a daze, half asleep and half awake, dreaming of this very scene.

Now, that dream had become reality!

The banquet lasted a long time.

Seven whole days!

During this time, everyone sat and discussed the Dao or discussed various rumors in the world of immortal cultivation.

Some advanced foundation-building cultivators were in high spirits and gave lectures, sharing their experiences and insights, which benefited many of the younger ones present.

Others, completely drunk, disregarded their appearance and fell asleep in the corner of the courtyard, causing laughter.

Overall,

the guests and hosts were all happy and joyful.

It was not until dusk on the seventh day, under the crimson sunset, that the excitement of the banquet gradually subsided.

Everyone said their goodbyes and prepared to leave.

But…

just then,

a loud laugh suddenly broke out from not far away.

“Haha, what a feast!”

Then, several figures descended from the sky and landed in Li Changan’s courtyard.

The people present were surprisingly several of Huang Heshan’s disciples.

The one in the front was a middle-aged man in a white robe.

Xiahou Hong, the master of the fake elixir technique!

Upon seeing this man,

everyone’s expressions changed slightly, and they all saluted.

“Greetings, Senior Xiahou!”

“No need to be polite!”

Xiahou Hong’s expression was gentle, with the demeanor of a senior.

Behind him stood Murong Kang, Chu Xiong, and Sima Rui.

Li Chang’an immediately stepped forward, his face aloof and respectful.

“Senior Xiahou, please take a seat.”

“No need!”

Xiahou Hong smiled and waved his hand.

He looked at Li Chang’an and said, “Young friend Li, you’ve had some issues with my three junior brothers, but that’s all in the past. Today, could I take charge and help you resolve your conflict?” As soon as he

finished speaking,

a terrifying pressure from the Jindan stage descended, like a towering mountain, instantly bearing down on Li Chang’an.

He paled, groaned, and nearly fell to his knees.

But he held on with all his might, his voice steady.

“Everything is up to you, Senior!”

Seeing this,

Su Yuyan’s face suddenly changed. She was about to rush out, but her master, Chen Huilan, held her back firmly.

“Yuyan, don’t be impulsive!”

In the corner of the courtyard,

Pei Yingyao, who had been resting with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them. Her eyes were sharp, as if piercing with sword energy.

She wanted to help Li Changan, but just as her sword was unsheathed, it was forcibly suppressed by a surge of Dan-forming magical power!

Then, Xiahou Hong’s voice rang in her ears.

“Ninth Junior Sister, stop messing around. Listen to me today!”

(End of this chapter)