Chapter 233 - 183: Invitations from All Sides, the Foundation Establishment Ceremony

Chu Daniu’s drunken words.

They truly took Li Chang’an by surprise.

He never would have imagined that this good brother of his, who possessed a Low Grade Spirit Root, would actually be noticed by a Golden Core Master!

Furthermore.

This Golden Core Master.

Was also an enemy of Yellow Crane Immortal City.

When you thought about it, Li Chang’an and his master shared the same goal.

If Li Chang’an also had the strength of a Golden Core, he might have been able to win over his master, and the two could deal with Yellow Crane Immortal City together.

Unfortunately.

Li Chang’an himself had just reached Foundation Establishment.

With his current level of strength, he wasn’t qualified to cooperate with a Golden Core expert.

By the time he broke through to the Golden Core realm, the man might have already been killed by Huang He Master.

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

"Big Bull, this is a matter between Golden Cores. Neither of us can interfere."

Li Chang’an sighed and offered some comforting words.

「A moment later.」

He gave a few suggestions.

"Big Bull, if you don’t want your master to go seeking death, then you have to give him things to care about."

"Brother Li, what do you mean by that?"

Chu Daniu paused for a moment, then immediately circulated his Magical Power to dispel his drunkenness.

Li Chang’an patiently explained.

As long as a person has people and matters they can’t let go of, they won’t go seeking death.

For example, the fact that Chu Daniu had yet to reach Foundation Establishment was something his master couldn’t rest easy about.

"If you can give him a few more things like this, your master naturally won’t be in such a hurry to get revenge."

Li Chang’an gave his advice earnestly. He didn’t want that Golden Core expert to die just like that, either.

Even if he had to die, it should be a worthy death.

’It would be best if he could significantly weaken the Yellow Crane Mountain Lineage’s power before his death. That would make things easier for me in the future.’

Chu Daniu listened intently, pausing to think from time to time.

"Brother Li, I understand."

"Good that you understand!"

Li Chang’an raised his wine cup and took a sip.

His brows furrowed slightly. As he thought about the matter of Yellow Crane Mountain, the relaxed feeling he’d had earlier vanished.

Before they knew it, the entire night had passed.

The first light of dawn appeared.

Xu Fugui and Chu Daniu left one after another. Before they departed, they asked about the date of Li Chang’an’s Foundation Establishment Ceremony.

Li Chang’an tentatively set the date for one month from now.

"Fugui, Big Bull, I’ll leave the Spiritual Cuisine and Spirit Wine needed for my Foundation Establishment Ceremony to you two."

"Don’t you worry, Brother, we’ll definitely get it done right!"

As they left, both men patted their chests and promised to handle it.

After the two of them left.

Zheng Qingqing chuckled. "Chang’an, you’re going to be busy for the next month."

"Sigh. I really wish I could just hang a ’Closed Cultivation’ sign."

Li Chang’an sighed, knowing exactly what Zheng Qingqing meant.

Back then.

After Zheng Qingqing reached Foundation Establishment.

The threshold of her residence was nearly worn down by people from the various major powers.

Even a Noble Family Descendant like her had received recruitment offers from all sides after her Foundation Establishment.

So what could a Loose Cultivator with a clean background like Li Chang’an expect?

It was foreseeable.

For the next month.

Li Chang’an was destined to have no peace.

The Three Great Sects and the Seven Great Noble Families would most likely send people to recruit him.

As for Yellow Crane Immortal City...

Li Chang’an thought for a moment.

’The one in Yellow Crane Immortal City responsible for external recruitment has always been the sixth disciple, Sima Rui. He and I have a grudge, so he probably won’t come.’

’It’s better if he doesn’t. That saves me the trouble of entertaining him.’

...

「In the days that followed.」

Just as Li Chang’an had predicted.

His residence was flooded with a constant stream of visitors.

It wasn’t just the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment Influences.

Even many Qi Refining Sects and clans came to visit, inviting him to become their patriarch.

One Small Qi Refining Clan was even willing to have all its members change their surname to "Li," just to have him become their clan’s patriarch.

But a Qi Refining Influence would only be a burden to him, so he refused them all.

"Haha, Elder Li, your place is certainly bustling with activity!"

A bright laugh rang out from outside the gate.

The visitor was none other than Li Chang’an’s old acquaintance, the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower Shopkeeper, Jin Yue!

This time.

He addressed him as "Elder" from the very first word, his attitude perfectly respectful.

"Manager Jin, and you, fellow Daoist, please come in and have a seat."

Li Chang’an noticed a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Jin Family standing beside Jin Yue and immediately came out to welcome them.

Sensing the Foundation Establishment aura naturally emanating from him, Jin Yue was inwardly shocked.

He had long known that Li Chang’an had ambitions to reach Foundation Establishment.

But there were plenty of Loose Cultivators with such ambitions.

Few of them ever succeeded.

Originally, he hadn’t been optimistic and thought Li Chang’an would most likely fail his Foundation Establishment attempt.

But now, standing before him was a genuine Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator!

"Elder Li, this is my uncle, Jin Ming."

Li Chang’an smiled and clasped his hands in a salute.

"So it is Daoist Jin Ming!"

On the day of his Foundation Establishment Success, this man had called out his congratulations.

Jin Ming wore a smile and was very amiable.

He didn’t state the purpose of his visit directly. Instead, he first spoke about some matters to be aware of during the Foundation Establishment Stage, particularly emphasizing the importance of one’s Cultivation Technique.

Li Chang’an sat opposite him in the courtyard, chatting and laughing amiably. The atmosphere was harmonious.

Jin Ming smiled and said, "Daoist Li, I’ve heard from young Yue that the Cultivation Technique you practice is a Top Grade Technique. I wonder, are you satisfied with it?"

Li Chang’an nodded slightly and replied calmly.

"It’s not bad. I’m quite fond of this Cultivation Technique."

"Daoist Li, are you aware that in my Jin Family’s Treasure Vault, we have an Earth Grade Wood Element Technique?"

"Oh?"

Li Chang’an’s heart stirred.

’I know he’s about to make his invitation now.’

Sure enough.

Jin Ming said with sincerity, "Daoist Li, during the Foundation Establishment Stage, one’s Cultivation Technique is of utmost importance. If you were able to practice an Earth Grade Technique, you would surely be able to go much further on the Immortal Dao!"

Hearing this, Li Chang’an let out a wistful sigh.

"Alas, Daoist Jin, there is something you don’t know. For a Loose Cultivator like myself, just reaching Foundation Establishment has already used up all my luck. I dare not extravagantly hope to advance any further in this life."