Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 215 First Interstate Trip
Yan Qingwan felt somewhat helpless at Li Ji'an's refusal. She knew he was cautious by nature, but now that he had reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage and had the Biyun Sect as his backing, only the Core Formation True Persons of various sects and the patriarchs of various families in the entire Tiancang Domain could pose a threat to him, yet he still refused...

“Fan’er is right. The journey to Tianhe Immortal City in Tianyuan Prefecture is long and arduous, and we will have to pass through the complex Daze Mountains. Moreover, with the constant presence of demonic cultivators, we should indeed be cautious.” Although she did not agree, Yan Qingwan still echoed Li Ji’an’s words and turned to explain to Liu Jiuchan.

"It was Jiu Chan's oversight. Then we'll wait for Brother Li's good news." Liu Jiu Chan was slightly disappointed.

She knew the situation within the Biyun Sect; almost all the inner disciples and true disciples had been sent out, so Li Ji'an probably couldn't find any help within the sect.

Yan Xiao watched from the side with a furrowed brow, unable to understand Li Ji'an's caution.

The conversation then returned to the theme of Qin Zhenren's banquet.

As a high-ranking member of the same False Core Clan, Liu Jiuchan knew much more about this banquet and was already aware of Qin Zhenren's plan to share this Daoist temple.

The people at the table were all very surprised when they learned of this news.

The third-tier spiritual vein dojo, naturally formed with arrays, is truly the sacred place they have longed for to establish their clan. Furthermore, the foundation laid by the Liu family is still intact. It can be said that if the Qin family sends a group of clansmen here, they will definitely be able to cultivate a second Core Formation True Person within one or two hundred years at most. At that time, the Qin family can firmly hold the second position in the entire Cangyun Prefecture.

"Master Qin truly possesses great courage!"

"How can I join this dojo?"

"Is there any hope for people like us with families?"

……

The group of people were immediately tempted.

"Limited to independent cultivators only, with priority given to those skilled in various cultivation arts, and permanent residency is permitted." Liu Jiuchan's words extinguished their hopes.

"Of course, those who have left their families are also welcome." As she spoke, Liu Jiuchan smiled and glanced at everyone.

A glimmer of hope flickered in Yan Xiao's eyes, but it was quickly extinguished.

Without the Yan family's support, he wouldn't know where to earn cultivation resources. If he were to leave the Yan family, he would only be able to work part-time as a Tribulation Cultivator.

"Master Li Dan, you are perfect for this!"

“Yes, if Master Li Dan comes, he has a very good chance of taking a spot.” In the end, everyone looked at Li Ji’an.

Yan Qingwan's beautiful eyes flickered as she recalled the late Brother Li's long-cherished wish: if Li Fan could settle down here and develop his family generation after generation, he might truly be able to create a family of immortal cultivators.

After all, the status of a guest elder in the Biyun Sect cannot guarantee that the next generation can rely on the sect.

Liu Jiuchan also looked at Li Ji'an, unsure whether he would be tempted.

Li Ji'an smiled and waved his hand, using the same words he had used when refusing Qin He'nian.

Many speculated that he was worried about not being able to compete, or perhaps he wasn't confident in winning a third-tier main lineage dojo.

Until the celebration began the following day...

"That's... Xiao Qiao?" Looking at the floating cloud platform above the third-tier ancestral lineage dojo, Yan Qingwan exclaimed in surprise as the familiar little girl stepped onto the stage amidst everyone's eager anticipation, turning her head to look at Li Ji'an.

"Isn't that Master Li's goddaughter?" The patriarchs of the other three families in the wasteland also looked at Li Ji'an in disbelief.

Previously, when Yan Qingwan celebrated her 100th birthday, Li Ji'an brought Xiao Qiao with him, and all of them had met Xiao Qiao at that time.

Li Ji'an smiled and cupped his hands to the crowd, saying, "Master Qin has a discerning eye, and Xiao Qiao is blessed with great fortune."

"This... Master Li, you've kept this from us for so long."

"Master Li, so it seems that you and Master Qin have developed a father-son relationship. Congratulations!"

Congratulations, Master Li.

The crowd looked at Li Ji'an with even greater awe.

Their status as guest elders of the upper sect was already something they looked up to, but now they actually had such a relationship with Qin Zhenren, the head of the five major families.

Meanwhile, the group from the wasteland understood why they had been seated at such a prominent position at the banquet. It seemed it wasn't because of the Willow-Cutting Alliance, but most likely because of the relationship between Alchemist Li and the Yan family, which led to Qin Zhenren's preferential treatment. Furthermore, if Alchemist Li truly wanted to come here, a third-tier spiritual vein dojo would likely be readily available.

……

Throughout the banquet, Xiao Qiao was the center of attention. Qin Henian personally led her to pay her respects to the upper echelons of Cangyun Prefecture, and important figures from all sides also prepared gifts for her.

She was also given the surname Qin by Qin Henian, and from then on she became Qin Xiaoqiao.

In the latter half of the banquet, Qin Henian announced his decision regarding the Qishilin Taoist temple to everyone, which immediately caused a series of exclamations.

The final result was that, since there was no suitable candidate at the moment, Qin Xiaoqiao was temporarily assigned to the core dojo of the Qishi Forest. The remaining positions in the dojo began to accept self-nominations, with only one condition: that his granddaughter liked them.
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Seven days later, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely, and Li Ji'an was invited to a small banquet in the bamboo grove where Liu Jingchun lived.

This time, Li Ji'an brought Yan Qingwan with him.

The wasteland is closest to the Strange Stone Forest. Now that Qin Henian has generously shared the Strange Stone Forest, this place will surely become the commercial center of the region in the future, and Yan Qingwan will inevitably have to interact with it.

In his two lifetimes in the cultivation world, Yan Qingwan was one of Li Ji'an's closest people, so he didn't mind giving her a push as a favor.

After all, the ways of heaven are unpredictable and the world is ever-changing. Li Ji'an cannot be sure that every life will go exactly as he plans. As long as Yan Qingwan is in the Yan family of the wasteland, she is at least a reliable safety net.

"Little Li, Fairy Yan, you should come here more often to get closer to Xiao Qiao. Otherwise, it's just a few old guys like us, and Xiao Qiao might get bored." Qin Henian raised his glass.

Li Ji'an and Yan Qingwan responded generously.

"Young Li, I have to trouble you with something. Would you have time to accompany me to the Heavenly River Gathering?" During the small banquet, everyone was quite relaxed, and Qin Henian asked directly.

Upon hearing this, Li Ji'an found it to be exactly what he wanted.

If a fake alchemist were to accompany you, the journey would be virtually guaranteed to be worry-free.

"I wonder what Senior Qin needs me to do?" But Li Ji'an still wanted to find out the reason first.

Qin Henian said solemnly, "An old friend in Tianhe Immortal City informed me that there will be several Heavenly Heart Grasses for sale at this trade fair. As you know, Heavenly Heart Grass has certain characteristics, and I cannot make a judgment. I would like to ask you to take a look."

"Several Heavenly Heart Grasses?" Li Ji'an paused in thought.

Heavenly Heart Grass is a third-tier spiritual herb containing the essence of the five elements, which is of great benefit to the Core Formation stage. Although it cannot be compared with true Core Formation spiritual herbs, it is still a rare spiritual herb in the barren cultivation world of Tiancang Domain.

However, Tianxin grass has a unique characteristic: due to the infiltration of the five elements' essence, its age is difficult to discern. Unless one has extensive experience with herbs, it is easy to misjudge its appearance.

If you misjudge, it's not just a matter of loss, it's a matter of life and death.

The reason why Heavenly Heart Grass is only available when it is around 500 years old is that the essence of the five elements is most balanced. Once it is more or less than that, the five elements will be unbalanced. If you take it when you are forming your elixir, it will not only be of no benefit, but will also cause the elixir in your dantian to become unbalanced, your dantian to break, and your body and dantian to die.

At the same time, Tianxin Grass is also the main ingredient in the Ningjing Pill in the ancient pill formula that Li Ji'an obtained earlier!
As the main ingredient of the Crystal Condensation Pill, it has no age limit; the longer it is aged, the better its efficacy.

“Okay!” Li Ji’an immediately agreed.

At the same time, feeling Yan Qingwan's expectant gaze beside him, Li Ji'an took the opportunity to suggest that Yan Qingwan come along.

Tianyuan Prefecture is far from here. Even if Qin Henian were to ride the Pseudo-Core Escape Light alone, it would take about four months. If he were to bring a Foundation Establishment cultivator along, it would take him half a year to control the top-grade flying boat.

So Li Ji'an and Yan Qingwan temporarily stayed at the Qishilin Taoist Temple.

After returning to the Qin family's ancestral home in the Purple Bamboo Forest, Qin Henian brought back a contemporary prodigy of the Qin family.

The four of them then headed to Tianyuan Prefecture.

Originally, Liu Jingchun also recommended that Xiao Qiao go with him to see the outside world, but Xiao Qiao saw that Liu Jingchun's days were numbered and that every day she spent with him would be one less day to go, so she refused.

As the flying boat passed through the Daze Mountains, Li Ji'an felt a little expectant. Having lived two lifetimes in the cultivation world, this was his first time traveling across states.

Compared to Cangyun Prefecture, which is ruled by a single sect, Tianyuan Prefecture has many sects, and it is said that the cultivation environment is much easier. He also wanted to see a different kind of scenery.

(End of this chapter)