Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation.

Chapter 326 The Method of Core Formation
Four days ago, the ten spirit beasts that entered the blood pool together have all left the pool, as all of them are of superior quality.

Only the lowest-grade toad has not yet emerged.

This result was unacceptable to everyone except Li Ji'an.

While everyone else doubted whether the toad had perished in the blood pool, Bai Cailing's eyes held a complex expression.

First, she could tell from Li Ji'an's calm demeanor that the toad must have survived unharmed.

Secondly, this made her realize the extraordinary nature of Li Ji'an's beast-taming technique; he had actually cultivated such a temperament in a mere low-grade vermilion toad.

Unfortunately, this also means that she lost!

Not only could he not obtain the other party's beast-taming secrets as agreed in the bet, but he would also have to risk his own life.

"Liu Qingyun!" Bai Cailing felt a chill run down her spine as her gaze fell on Li Ji'an.

……

As everyone eagerly awaited, the fifth day finally arrived at Chenshi (7-9 AM).

"Croak~" Almost the instant the blood pool node appeared, a frog croaked, and then a blood-soaked toad leaped out of the blood pool.

"Thump!" It fell heavily at Li Ji'an's feet.

Just before falling asleep, she looked weakly at Li Ji'an with her big eyes and managed a smile.

"Not bad!" Li Ji'an waved his hand and put it into his spirit pet bag.

"..."

In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on Li Ji'an, and they were all shocked.

"It actually withstood five days of tempering!"

"The Blood Pool Pavilion record has been broken."

"This mere toad is terrifying!"

……

After a moment of astonishment, everyone subconsciously looked at Bai Cailing again.

Bai Cailing's usually arrogant head now appeared somewhat dejected. Feeling the gaze upon her, her eyes sharpened again, turning cold and frosty as she looked at Li Ji'an: "You win!"

Having said that, he got up and left.

"The bet!" Li Ji'an reminded him.

Bai Cailing's fair neck flushed instantly, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "Do you intend to do this here?"

Li Ji'an smiled slightly and flew after him.

……

As the two left one after the other, the remaining people's expressions changed drastically, and as their eyes met, they could hardly suppress the fire of gossip in their hearts.

"After today, the White Fairy, ranked tenth on the Fairy Ranking of the Myriad Merchants Domain, will lose her primordial yin!"

"Just who is this chubby fellow Daoist?"

"I wonder how this chubby fellow Daoist will treat Fairy Bai..."

……

Before Li Ji'an could even follow Bai Cailing to the place where the bet was to be fulfilled, news about Bai Xianzi losing her primordial yin had already spread like wildfire throughout Tiger Roar Immortal City.

However, since all those who participate in the Blood Pool Refinement with their spirit pets have signed a spirit contract, information about the Blood Pool Refinement cannot be disclosed.

Therefore, this matter is just an unknown bet, and the other party's identity is even more unknown.

But the result was certain—the White Fairy lost and had to submit to that strange cultivator.

After leaving Blood Pool Workshop, Bai Cailing traveled at high speed, flying directly a thousand miles away from Tiger Roar Immortal City.

They stopped only when they reached the top of a desolate mountain.

Li Ji'an opened his divine sense to the fullest and slowly followed.

Only after confirming that there were no ambushes or threats around the mountain peak where the other party was standing did he leisurely land in front of Bai Cailing.

"Whoosh~"

However, as soon as Li Ji'an landed, a colorful ribbon in Bai Cailing's hand came rushing towards him with thousands of rays of light.

"Hmph! You dare to disregard the spirit contract and break the contract?" Li Ji'an snorted coldly, unleashing his magical power.

"Who said I was going to breach the contract? I'm just testing your mettle. I hope you won't disappoint me too much." Bai Cailing never intended to breach the contract, after all, the consequences would be too great.

"Then I'll play with you!" Li Ji'an was in a great mood, as he was about to help Guagua condense its demon core again. He immediately engaged in a fierce battle with Guagua, which would serve as a way to hone his magical power.

In an instant, magical power erupted atop the desolate mountain.

Bai Cailing's magic is dazzling and ever-changing, and her magical power is profound and pure, worthy of decades of accumulation, and she is good at both offense and defense.

Compared to Wu Chengzhi of the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce, it is at least 20% higher.

Even against Wang Hu, the biggest trump card of the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce, they would definitely have a fighting chance, and with their profound background, the outcome would be evenly matched.

In comparison, Li Ji'an's magical techniques were pitifully few, consisting of only two moves.

However, relying on the continuous and enduring power of the Yi Wood element, the battle was evenly matched.

Three days later.

With a "whoosh," taking advantage of her weakened magical power, Li Ji'an used the same method he used against Wang Hu, "Vine Silk Hand," to bind Bai Cailing.

Immediately afterwards, the colossal wooden cone crashed down.

"boom!"

"I surrender!" Bai Cailing's expression changed drastically upon sensing the threat of death.

"Crash!" Just as the giant wooden cone was about to hit her, it turned into a shower of wood chips.

Cold sweat dripped from Bai Cailing's forehead as she stumbled to the ground, her magical powers unstable.

"Am I not strong enough to withstand your full display of magic?" Compared to losing the battle, she felt even more ashamed.

She admitted that the fat monk in front of her possessed powerful magical abilities that were no less than her own, and the purity of his magical abilities was the best she had ever seen in her life.

She couldn't imagine how the other person could refine their magic to such an extent during the Foundation Establishment stage.

She thought that it was already rare for her to not attempt to form her core for ten years and to focus on honing her magical power, but Liu Qingyun showed her that there are always people more powerful than you.

Faced with the questioning, Li Ji'an paused slightly.

In reality, he almost couldn't resist using "Phantom Leaf Killer" during this battle.

If it weren't for the enduring and continuous replenishment of Yi Wood's magical power, he really wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

Several close calls occurred during this period.

However, once "Phantom Leaf Murder" is exposed, it will be difficult to hide this identity.

At least Guo Wanzhi, Yao Rui, and other disciples of the Biyun Sect would definitely be able to confirm his identity.

He was eager to learn more advanced techniques.

However, superior techniques are not easily obtained.

"Liu's approach to practicing magic is about quality, not quantity!"

"Huh? You mean you only practiced those two techniques?" Bai Cailing asked in surprise.

"Why not?"

“This…” Bai Cailing was slightly taken aback.

A moment later, a mountain breeze blew by, and Bai Cailing came back to her senses.

Looking around, he sighed inwardly, "Fine, let's go."

At the same time, with a wave of his hand, a piece of soft jade flew out of his storage bag, and it swelled in the wind, instantly growing to a diameter of three zhang.

It resembles a giant soft bed appearing atop a barren mountain.

He then closed his eyes, as if he had lost all his strength, and lay down on the soft jade, looking completely at someone's mercy.

"..." Li Ji'an raised an eyebrow, a slight smile flashing across his face.

He then reminded her, "Hurry up and fulfill the bet!"

"Hmm?" Bai Cailing suddenly opened her eyes, then turned her head in confusion to look at the figure with his back to her.

"You mean..." In an instant, Bai Cailing's face turned bright red as she stared incredulously at Li Ji'an's back. She was so ashamed and angry that she hurriedly put away the soft jade bed.

This person doesn't want me?
"What do you want?" Realizing that she had once again overestimated the value of her body, Bai Cailing was furious and embarrassed.

"Your spirit crane has the spiritual resources to condense a demon core," Li Ji'an said without hesitation.

"Huh? You..."

"You actually gave up the chance to possess me for your toad?" Bai Cailing was even more shocked.

Li Ji'an frowned slightly, turned to look at Bai Cailing, and said seriously, "Fulfill the bet!"

"Okay! Okay, I'll remember you!" Bai Cailing took a few deep breaths and said decisively.

“There’s no need for that!” Li Ji’an remained unmoved.

Bai Cailing glared fiercely at Li Ji'an: "This time, my Spirit Crane's breakthrough to the third rank was not due to some kind of spiritual talent, but rather the secret technique of demon beast core condensation!"

"The secret method of condensing the core?" Upon hearing this, Li Ji'an's heart stirred.

Human cultivators have corresponding methods for Foundation Establishment and Core Formation to promote the qualitative change of the power in their dantian.

He himself had experienced two Foundation Establishment stages and one Core Formation stage, and had a deep understanding of this.

It's not that you can't succeed without using the appropriate methods, but rather that the methods can bring blessings.

Even the Foundation Establishment methods in the Tiancang Domain are different from those circulating among the common people and those taught by the true disciples of the Biyun Sect.

The more advanced the method, the greater the benefit.

However, the advancement of demonic beasts is entirely based on instinct.

If there were a corresponding method for condensing demon cores, it would surely bring some blessing.

"Give it to me!" Li Ji'an reached out without any hesitation.

Bai Cailing's eyes narrowed, her face pale, but due to the intimidation of the spirit contract, she still took out a jade talisman from her storage bag.

However, before handing it to Li Ji'an, she coldly said, "This is a secret method of our Yaochi Chamber of Commerce and Jueying Sect's transaction. Our Chamber of Commerce has not yet sold it to the public. You can have it, but you must swear a blood oath not to spread it."

"The Shadowless Sect?" Li Ji'an's heart stirred, and it matched what Wu Weixiong had said earlier.

"Okay!" He immediately swore a blood oath without hesitation.

"Hmph, I hope I never see you again!" Bai Cailing recognized the jade talisman, turned around, and flew away.

Li Ji'an ignored it and probed the jade talisman with his divine sense.

Sure enough, what it contained was a superior method for condensing demon cores from the ancient Beast Taming Sect.

Having determined the method, Li Ji'an no longer hesitated and quickly returned to Tiger Roar Immortal City.

The previous blood pool cleansing took five days, and this battle with Bai Cailing took another three days. There is not much time left for Guagua, and we need to help him comprehend this method as soon as possible.

Logically speaking, with its bloodline now approaching the Earth grade after its transformation, and with the help of the Jade Blood Pill, the chances of Guagua condensing its demon core are very high.

However, Li Ji'an can try again and again, but Guagua cannot, so he hopes that Guagua can succeed on the first try.

Not long after, Li Ji'an returned to Tiger Roar Immortal City.

"Fellow Daoist Liu is back?"

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Liu!"

"Fellow Daoist Liu is truly a role model for us all."

……

As soon as Li Ji'an entered the city, he encountered many people who offered their congratulations.

He didn't know almost any of these people.

"Hmm? What is there for me to be happy about?" Li Ji'an couldn't help but ask when he met the fifth person who offered his congratulations.

Upon hearing the question, Li Ji'an paused.

He quickly figured out the reason.

In the Wanshang Domain, the Yaochi Chamber of Commerce mainly deals in the business of women's beauty, and is dedicated to promoting beauty.

Therefore, there is a so-called "List of Beauties" or "List of Fairies" here.

Although it was hype, it was not without purpose.

Bai Cailing was ranked tenth.

This is of considerable value.

That's why this gossip spread so quickly!
After understanding the whole story, Li Ji'an frowned slightly, sensing a potential crisis.

He immediately decided to wait until Guagua successfully condensed its demon core and then return to the Jinhua Chamber of Commerce as soon as possible. He would not go out alone again until the Fei Hong Dao Forum ended.

That day, he entered the cave he had previously rented for Guagua and began his seclusion with Guagua.

Time flies by.

Twenty days later, Li Ji'an looked at the frog in front of him, who was sitting cross-legged like a human, and then used the Core Formation Method to absorb the blood evil and violent spiritual energy into his body.

Subsequently, the bloodlust and violent spiritual energy circulated within his body along special pathways, eventually converging at the demon core.

The bloodlust and spiritual energy enveloped the demon core, putting immense pressure on it...

"Not bad!" Li Ji'an finally nodded slightly.

This is the result of the past twenty days.

Guagua is extraordinary, but not very intelligent. This method of forming a demon core, which is much simpler than the method of forming a core for human cultivators, took him twenty days to complete the first full cycle under Li Ji'an's earnest teachings.

"Remember the method I just taught you. When you condense the demon core three days later, use this method to compress the demon core and break through it!" Li Ji'an reached out and pressed down on the frog's head, channeling a trace of magical power into it to nourish its brain.

"Quack~" The quack had exhausted its brainpower, but under Li Ji'an's treatment, it recovered slightly and weakly responded.

Li Ji'an felt helpless. This was only the method. If he were to teach it the complete "Nine Transformations of True Spirit" in the future, he would be extremely frustrated.

Fortunately, although Guagua isn't very smart, he has a very good attitude.

For the next two days, Li Ji'an did not force him to comprehend the Dharma, allowing it to adjust properly.

On the third day, the day agreed upon with the Fierce Tiger Merchant Guild arrived.

Li Ji'an formally arrived at the door with Guagua.

"Young friend Liu is indeed a man of his word." The old steward of the Fierce Tiger Chamber of Commerce nodded with satisfaction upon seeing Li Ji'an.

"A person cannot stand without integrity!" Li Ji'an bowed respectfully.

"Haha, hmm, not bad. Oh, by the way, young friend, there are rumors circulating about you and Bai Yatou..." The old steward looked at Li Ji'an with a smile.

Everyone loves gossip, especially the elderly with nothing better to do.

Li Ji'an was not surprised by this.

During his twenty-day seclusion, Wu Yehua had sent him numerous frantic messages.

However, he only praised Li Ji'an and was always very excited when he sent messages, as if he himself had taken away Bai Cailing's virginity.

Of course, it was mainly aimed at his second brother, Wu Chengzhi.

In Wu Yehua's view, Li Ji'an's actions were tantamount to cuckolding his second brother, Wu Chengzhi.

Now, if not everyone in the world knows, at least those who follow Bai Cailing are aware of this matter.

Li Ji'an smiled helplessly: "Senior, you've misunderstood. These are all rumors. I and that woman are like oil and water!"

"Pah! I'm the one who can't stand you! Where have you been hiding all these days?" Just then, a beautiful, seven-colored figure flew swiftly into the main hall of the Fierce Tiger Merchant Guild.

He glared at Li Ji'an, wishing he could skin him alive.

"What's it to you?" Li Ji'an retorted defiantly.

"What does this have to do with me? It's a rumor that you stole my virginity. I wanted you to show yourself and clear my name, but you're hiding. Now the whole world knows about it!" Bai Cailing shouted angrily.

Li Ji'an chuckled lightly: "Why should I fear others' false rumors when I haven't done anything?"

"You...you...of course you're not afraid, but I'm burdened by rumors!" Bai Cailing trembled with anger.

"What does that have to do with me? Get out of my way, don't delay my spirit pet's condensation." Li Ji'an snorted coldly and immediately strode towards the high-level spirit beast cave of the Fierce Tiger Merchant Guild.

"It really was for you!" Bai Cailing also instantly came to her senses and confirmed the actual beneficiary of the Jade Blood Pill.

"The Azure Blood Pill plus the method to condense the demon core... the demon core will surely be formed! Add to that the toad's temperament, hiss~ perhaps another miracle is about to happen." At the same time, she instantly calmed down, even filled with anticipation.

(End of this chapter)