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Chapter 46 The Three Blades of the Cultivator Ghost [Please continue reading]

Two months later, Erniu returned.

Accompanying them were not only Zhou family disciples who were also going to the front lines, but also a newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Zhou family.

In just a few short years, the Zhou family went from being a precarious clan to a stable one.

The Li Huo Palace and Xuan Yin Pavilion used a full three Foundation Establishment Pills to create a Foundation Establishment cultivator for the Zhou family.

"The two major sects are using the Zhou family to tell all cultivators that anyone who has made a contribution, even if they die in battle, will have their wife, children and descendants protected by the sect."

Lin Chang'an knew perfectly well, and everyone else knew it too.

However, both sects actually used Foundation Establishment Pills to create a Foundation Establishment cultivator, so even knowing this, countless cultivators were still tempted.

Sure enough, as news of the Zhou family's situation spread, countless cultivators were moved, especially many late-stage Qi Refining cultivators who were struggling to establish their foundations. One by one, they chose to rush to the front lines.

The Li Huo Palace and Xuan Yin Pavilion were naturally pleased to see this, and generously rewarded the meritorious cultivators.

“The first one is the real role model. This patriarch of the Zhou family is very decisive.”

Lin Chang'an shook his head. Three Foundation Establishment stones were an exceptional reward.

If you make another great contribution, you won't receive this reward so easily.

"But Erniu is really lucky."

Thinking about Erniu's good fortune, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel envious; he was able to turn danger into safety time and time again.

When Erniu first entered the world of cultivation, he was struggling to survive in the weak demon-hunting team, but ended up being chosen by the Zhou family to become their son-in-law.

Last time, the Zhou family arranged for me to manage their businesses outside, and I not only managed to avoid the turmoil within the Zhou family, but I also cleared myself of suspicion of distrust and landed a good job.

This time, no sooner had they set off than the Zhou family patriarch secretly followed them, resulting in this whole mess.

"Could it be that Erniu is truly a blessed man?"

Lin Chang'an stroked his chin, thinking suspiciously, "There are plenty of lucky cultivators in the cultivation world."

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"Brother Lin, Brother Shen, and Junior Sister, the front lines are too dangerous. Several markets are in chaos, with a huge number of raiders..."

Shen Lie, Lu Qingqing, Lin Chang'an, and Li Erniu were all in a private room at Juxianlou Restaurant, hosting a welcome dinner for Erniu as he returned.

Yun Yao was, after all, a Foundation Establishment cultivator. She was usually either cultivating or carrying out sect missions. Moreover, Foundation Establishment cultivators also had their own circles, and she only met with them occasionally.

"Erniu, you've really turned misfortune into blessing this time."

Even Shen Lie couldn't help but envy Li Erniu's luck.

With the Zhou family being set up as an example, at the very least, they won't be recruiting cultivators from the Zhou family to go to the front lines anymore.

After all, only a thriving Zhou family can serve as a role model.

"lucky."

Li Erniu was also beaming. Now that he was back, at least he didn't have to worry about going to the front lines anymore. He could finally relax and enjoy a peaceful life with his wife and children.

Moreover, thanks to the family patriarch, all seven of them received a reward this time.

"Erniu, what's the situation on the front lines?"

After a few rounds of drinks, Lin Chang'an asked curiously. Although they were in the rear, the war on the front lines was affecting the entire Yue Kingdom.

Even Lu Qingqing and Shen Lie showed solemn expressions.

When talking about the situation at the front, Li Erniu's expression was complicated. Finally, he sighed softly and began to talk about the cruelty of the front.

"To be honest, the front line is in chaos. Cultivators are infiltrating each other's territories, disrupting and disturbing the stability of the markets. I've also heard that there are some powerful late-stage Qi Refining cultivators in groups."

They specialize in infiltrating enemy territory, burning, killing, looting, and plundering resources. Several have already gathered enough Foundation Establishment materials, and several Foundation Establishment cultivators have appeared on the front lines.

As Erniu recounted the events, they learned about the cruelty and madness of the front lines.

Especially as new Foundation Establishment cultivators begin to emerge, whether through meritorious service or plunder, this will undoubtedly drive people even more mad.

Overall, the main forces of the three major sects did not participate, and the situation remained deadlocked.

This is a good thing for them.

"By the way, I didn't expect you to have broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining, Brother Lin. Congratulations!"

When Li Erniu raised his glass to offer his congratulations, a hint of hesitation appeared on his face. Finally, he said in a deep voice:

"Brother Lin, please don't go to the front lines for the sake of Foundation Establishment. I was just lucky."

Seeing Erniu's worry, Lin Chang'an smiled and waved his hand, saying:
"Erniu, you're overthinking it. I'm only at the seventh level of Qi Refining. I'm still a long way from Foundation Establishment." "That's right. All kinds of materials are going up in price right now. With Brother Lin's skills as a first-grade high-level talisman master, there's no need for him to risk his life on the front lines."

Shen Lie said enviously, while Lin Chang'an nodded with a light laugh, but his thoughts had already drifted far away.

A normal first-tier high-grade talisman master, after deducting costs, would only earn around a hundred spirit stones a month, and a little over a thousand a year, but he was exceptionally gifted.

Foundation Establishment Pills are strategic resources, but they are not unavailable for sale. Yun Yao mentioned before that a Foundation Establishment Pill costs about five or six thousand spirit stones within the sect.

Of course, things might fluctuate during wartime. If possible, he would prefer to accumulate spirit stones to buy one, or prepare foundation-building materials in advance, which would be safer.

"No wonder everyone says that cultivating immortality and mastering various arts are the real money-making skills."

This is why Shen Lie envied Lin Chang'an, because with the skills of a first-tier talisman master, there was a real chance to attempt Foundation Establishment, although the success rate was very low.

"By the way, with the development of the market over this period of time, we are preparing to hold an auction in six months. If you are interested, you can go and take a look."

Shen Lie smiled and said that this auction, jointly organized by the two major sects and various family and merchant guilds, was the most lively one in the history of the market.

"An auction!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an looked thoughtful. He had just broken through to the next level of cultivation, and his storage bag still contained quite a few spirit herbs specifically for feeding spirit pets.

After all, there won't be much progress in cultivation at the moment, so raising a spirit pet is worthwhile. However, we can't follow the Zhou family's example and raise a Xuan Shui Turtle.

He lived a long time, but his development was also slow. Since he didn't have a family, he naturally chose the kind that grew faster.

Even Erniu showed interest, after all, thanks to the ancestor's blessing, they had all made great contributions on the front lines and were rewarded with a lot of spirit stones.

……

Just as they were learning about the situation at the front in the restaurant, a sharp shout suddenly came from outside the market.

"How dare you rob cultivators! You even dare to steal the supplies of the Li Huo Palace!"

"Haha, the Golden Core elders of the Li Huo Palace are all stationed in the sect, what can you do!"

"Oh no, it's Gui Sandao! You've actually reached the Foundation Establishment stage!"

A commotion broke out outside the market. Gui Sandao, with his withered face and bloodshot eyes, burst into a vengeful laugh.

"That's right, thanks to the heads of your Li Huo Palace disciples, I had the chance to establish my foundation. Go back and tell Huang Yuntian that I'm back!"

"Haha, all cultivators in the market, listen up! Whoever can bring me Huang Yuntian's son's head, I'll give you a Foundation Establishment Pill."

Amidst the thunderous battle, screams rang out, but by the time the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the two major sects in the market arrived in a furious rage, the outside world was already a scene of utter devastation.

The three vengeful ghosts had already plundered the supplies, beheaded the disciples of the Li Huo Palace, and fled into the mountains and forests.

The gathering of Lin Chang'an and others in the restaurant was also interrupted.

"Brother Lin, is this Ghost Three Knives real?!"

Li Erniu said in shock, "This name is all too familiar to us."

Only Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing were puzzled, as they were not familiar with this person.

Lin Chang'an, however, nodded solemnly and said:

"The voice sounds very similar. More than twenty years ago, this person was a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator in the demon-hunting team. Later, I heard that he went through several life-or-death situations and finally managed to obtain a Foundation Establishment item, but it was forcibly bought by a cultivator from a certain sect halfway through..."

Although Lin Chang'an's words were vague, everyone knew perfectly well that he was probably using his power to coerce people.

"Later, I heard that this person was unwilling to accept his fate and became a Tribulation Cultivator. However, he had disappeared for more than 20 years. I never expected that he would still be alive."

And he's even reached the Foundation Establishment stage!

Of course, it's just that this person's identity is unknown.

The sudden riot outside the market sparked a flurry of discussion throughout the area.

"Ghost Three Blades! I heard that this old geezer is almost seventy years old, yet he's already reached the Foundation Establishment stage!"

"No way, someone can reach the Foundation Establishment stage at this age? Heaven is so unfair!"

"Damn it, if that old geezer can do it, I can't be any worse!"

Gui Sandao, a man who had disappeared for more than ten years, has had his deeds unearthed again and are beginning to circulate in the market.

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