Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 31 Reunion at Juxianlou

Amidst howling winds and snow.

This group of second-tier Riftwind Eagle demonic beasts seemed to harbor a grudge against this human cultivator market.

Many demonic beasts were driven out of the Cloud and Mist Mountains, and they were thrown down every night.

During the day, they would occasionally launch surprise attacks on the demon-hunting teams that went out, causing widespread panic in the market.

After all, there were more than thirty second-tier Foundation Establishment realm demonic beasts in the sky.

However, after a period of silence, the two major sects, Xuan Yin Pavilion and Li Huo Palace, suddenly used a net-like magical artifact one night.

This severely damaged the group of second-tier demonic beasts, allowing the market to temporarily stabilize.

However, everyone could sense that the situation was becoming increasingly serious.

Juxianlou.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Yun."

"Congratulations, Senior Yun."

When Yun Yao returned to Qingzhushan Market, she originally planned to have a small gathering at Juxianlou, but the various families turned it into a Foundation Establishment celebration.

However, this Xiao Qing doesn't seem to have anything to do with the word "Xiao" (meaning "small" or "young").

It turns out that after Yun Yao successfully established her foundation in the sect, she was even taken in as a personal disciple by a Golden Core elder of the Li Huo Palace.

These powerful families, upon receiving the news, naturally rushed to establish connections.

Even the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Xuan Yin Pavilion have come. After all, Foundation Establishment cultivators are divided into different levels. If someone has a Golden Core master behind them, then they are not an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The Gathering Immortals Pavilion was unusually lively that day, which could be considered as Yun Yao's foundation-building celebration after returning home in glory.

As evening fell and the noise subsided, a private room at Juxianlou was filled with people.

"Congratulations, Sister Yun, on achieving the Foundation Establishment of the Dao."

"Congratulations, Senior Yun, on achieving Foundation Establishment."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an, Li Erniu, Young Marquis Shen Lie, Lu Qingqing, and even Wei Buyi all arrived.

Amidst the five people's congratulations, Yun Yao, who is usually taciturn and rarely smiles, couldn't stop smiling today.

"You are all old friends of Yun Yao. I am deeply grateful for your great help in achieving the Foundation Establishment stage. I dare not presume to be so. We should address each other as fellow Daoists."

Yun Yao, dressed in a fairy-like gown, was exceptionally dazzling. Whether it was due to her Foundation Establishment or the joy of her good fortune, she seemed even more beautiful.

However, when everyone saw that Yun Yao addressed them as fellow Daoists and had not forgotten their friendship, they were secretly moved.

The world of cultivation is full of the coldness and warmth of human relationships.

Lin Chang'an had undoubtedly experienced too much, and upon seeing Yun Yao's sincerity, he rarely expressed his admiration.

Inside the private room, six people gathered at one table. The last time they did so was five years ago when Mr. Lu passed away.

Unexpectedly, five years later, when they reunited, they had known each other for twenty-five years.

This friendship is rare and precious even in the world of cultivation, especially since all six of them are still alive.

"Fellow Daoist Yun has advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, yet he has not forgotten his old friends. Such integrity is truly admirable."

Among the five, Wei Buyi's face was flushed, and he excitedly stood up and raised his wine glass to toast.

This is a Foundation Establishment cultivator! I never expected that he could actually make friends with him.

Li Erniu couldn't help but feel contempt for Wei Buyi's attitude. However, Yun Yao nodded slightly, seemingly sensing something, and then said with ease:
"Wei Buyi, you and Fellow Daoist Lin switch seats."

"Ah good!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Buyi was taken aback at first, but then quickly realized what was happening and awkwardly got up to switch seats with Lin Chang'an.

"Brother Lin, you've broken through!"

The straightforward Li Erniu blurted out in shock, while Shen Lie also realized what was happening after seeing Lin Chang'an nod with a smile.

"I've caught up with the cultivation resources by drawing talismans over the past few years, and I was fortunate enough to break through a barrier a couple of days ago."

Lin Chang'an smiled modestly; he had indeed broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining just two days ago.

Of the six, besides the genius Yun Yao, Lin Chang'an is the second to break through to the sixth level of Qi Refining. Shen Lie and Li Erniu are still at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

Wei Buyi was also at the sixth level of Qi Refining, but Yun Yao changed his seat, which made him feel embarrassed and regretful.

He knew that Yun Yao had borrowed spirit stones, but among a hundred Qi Refining cultivators who wanted to establish their foundation, it would be considered good if even one could succeed.

Moreover, Yun Yao clearly intended to take a risk in the Cloud Mist Mountains, and his hesitation led him to choose to attend the Juxianlou gathering because of family matters.

The result was predictable: a missed opportunity, and regret came too late. After the seating arrangement changed, Yun Yao looked at the young Marquis Shen Lie and cupped her hands in greeting:
"In recent years, the Chamber of Commerce has hindered Fellow Daoist Shen's cultivation."

"Fellow Daoist Yun, what are you saying?" Faced with Yun Yao's remorse, Shen Lie laughed heartily and waved his hands repeatedly, saying:

"In the end, we are all thanks to Fellow Daoist Yun. You are now a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

After Shen Lie made a joke, the atmosphere on the scene became harmonious.

However, this gathering was different from the one five years ago. Wei Buyi was clearly out of place, which made him insanely jealous.

He originally had the opportunity to be like everyone else.

"This time in the Cloud Mist Mountains, I barely escaped with my life. After I managed to obtain the demon core, I was already seriously injured. There were quite a few cultivators in the market who knew that I was preparing to establish my foundation."

Therefore, out of caution, I returned directly to the sect and, using the materials I had prepared, finally refined a Foundation Establishment Pill, which allowed me to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage by sheer luck.

Yun Yao put down her wine glass. Although she spoke lightly, everyone knew that if demon cores were so easy to obtain, Foundation Establishment cultivators would be commonplace by now.

"Let's raise a toast to fellow Daoist Yun for proving his Dao and building his foundation."

There are so many unspoken words, so much heartache, yet it all finds its expression in this simple glass of wine.

After several rounds of drinks, Yun Yao, despite having become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, did not put on any airs. Instead, she sincerely thanked everyone in front of them.

"Fellow Daoist Li, thank you for your help before. Here is a medicinal bath prescription, which can be used to lay a foundation for Yifan's health."

Yun Yao did not return the spirit stones they had borrowed, but the items she returned were things that everyone coveted, and their value far exceeded what they had borrowed before.

Upon hearing this, Li Erniu's face flushed red, and he excitedly cupped his hands in greeting:
"I'm not good with words, but I still want to thank Fellow Daoist Yun."

Yun Yao nodded with a light laugh.

"The Chamber of Commerce happened to have the medicinal herbs for these medicinal bath recipes, and I later asked someone to deliver them to the Zhou family."

First came the prescription, then the medicine delivery. The thirty spirit stones that Erniu borrowed back then, now Yun Yao has repaid in value exceeding one hundred spirit stones.

Afterwards, under Wei Buyi's regretful and green-eyed gaze, Lu Qingqing and Shen Lie also received double the value of their thank-you gifts.

"Brother Lin, we owe you a lot."

When it was Lin Chang'an's turn, Yun Yao touched her neck with lingering fear. If it weren't for the last two golden talismans, she almost wouldn't have made it back.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, you are too kind. My meager skills are hardly of any help."

Lin Chang'an smiled and waved his hand, but he did not refuse the gift Yun Yao gave him.

After all, aside from personal feelings, their previous actions were also investments.

If Yun Yao is at the eighth level of Qi Refining, she should ask them to lend her spirit stones to plan her Foundation Establishment. See if anyone will lend them any.

"Brother Lin, this is a jade slip containing the complete inheritance of the first-tier Golden Light Talisman."

When Yun Yao took out this item, everyone was shocked.

"A first-tier golden light talisman jade slip!" Wei Buyi, standing to the side, widened his eyes in disbelief. This was a complete inheritance!

It should be noted that the inheritance of first-tier superior-grade items is not open to outsiders.

Even if one acquires something by siding with another, it is bound by a spiritual contract and cannot be easily passed on to one's descendants.

This talisman inheritance, once obtained, is a treasure that can be passed down through generations.

Lin Chang'an was somewhat shocked when he saw this generous gift, but he did not feign modesty about it.

The gift was very important to them, but for Yun Yao, the gratitude for attaining enlightenment and establishing her foundation was even greater.

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Yun."

He had been struggling with how to obtain this high-grade talisman inheritance. Joining various major forces would allow him to obtain it, but it would mean losing his freedom. Moreover, the current situation made him somewhat hesitant.

I'm afraid of joining a faction and falling into a fire pit.

As a result, Yun Yao actually delivered it directly, which was no surprise considering the two talismans he had secretly given her beforehand.

"Brother Lin, you're too kind. With your talent in talismans, I think you'll be able to break through again in a few years."

Yun Yao nodded with a light smile. Although she didn't say it explicitly, everyone was shocked.

Nobody's a fool. They could deduce from between the lines that Lin Chang'an now possessed the abilities of a first-tier high-grade talisman master.

At the banquet, only Wei Buyi felt extremely embarrassed, and at the same time, he was already filled with remorse.

If I had known this, why did I do it in the first place?

(End of this chapter)