I planted the spiritual roots for my people, and they bestowed upon me a body inscribed with incense

Seeing that Li Yuan did not believe her, Guo Ruyan slowly said:

"In another three months, all the Purple Mansion cultivators within the Medicine Sect territory will go to the main peak of the Medicine Sect, and Ouyang Xiao will definitely go there as well."

So we took the opportunity to go to the imperial city.

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan believed it to some extent. However, the matter of the Dragon Crystal was of great importance, and Li Yuan naturally had to be cautious.

"Alright, but how does Fellow Daoist Guo know that dragon crystals exist in the dragon veins of Daqing? As far as I know, these dragon crystals are formed from the essence of a true dragon's remains after its death. The Daqing royal family doesn't have the power to access the remains of a true dragon, does they?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Ruyan's eyes lit up as she looked at Li Yuan.

"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Li to have such broad knowledge. Since we are going to cooperate, I will naturally tell you everything."

Guo Ruyan then spoke:

"Does fellow Daoist know of Manglong Lake?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan nodded slowly.

"I know, it's even stronger than the Medicine Sect, but what's the connection between the Daqing Dragon Crystal and Manglong Lake?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Ruyan slowly said:

"The reason why Python Dragon Lake is called Python Dragon Lake is that it was once buried by a python dragon, a real dragon, which was killed by a great cultivator above the Golden Core stage."

"After that great cultivator slew the python dragon, he vanished without a trace." Seeing that the python dragon's corpse remained unclaimed, the Heavenly Dragon Buddhist Kingdom, the Medicine Sect, the former Soul Refining Sect, and the Hunyuan Water Gate (now Manglong Lake) all set their sights on the body.

The major sects fought fiercely over the python's corpse. In the end, the Hunyuan Water Sect, due to its geographical location and the fact that the corpse was located near them, obtained the most python corpse.

The Soul Refining Sect also received a considerable share back then. Others may not know this, but I am well aware that the Ouyang family was able to establish a nation because they possessed a portion of the Dragon Crystal, which helped them suppress their fortune.

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan instantly understood, and then slowly said:

"Alright, I understand why you want to cooperate with me now. You're after my demonic beast's python bloodline and want to use it to find the dragon crystal, right?"

Guo Ruyan nodded. "Smart."

Li Yuan shook his head at this.

"This concerns the fate of the nation, how could I dare to steal it?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Ruyan glanced at Li Yuan indifferently.

"I have the ability to prevent the Ouyang family from discovering this, and I'm even more confident that I can guarantee your safe entry and exit from the Daqing Imperial Palace. Even so, Fellow Daoist Li, are you still not tempted?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan pondered for a moment, then slowly said:

"Alright, I agree, but you have to reveal the specifics of the operation beforehand, otherwise I will not listen to your advice even if it means death."

Upon hearing this, Guo Ruyan slowly said:

"I am a cultivator from Guo Family Fortress, named Guo Ruyan. Isn't that enough?"

Li Yuan glanced at Guo Ruyan, then slowly said:

"So it's Fellow Daoist Guo. Since you've chosen to cooperate with me, I won't let you down."

Hearing this, Guo Ruyan nodded in satisfaction, but she had no intention of leaving.

Li Yuan glanced at Guo Ruyan, his eyes filled with doubt.

"Seemingly noticing Li Yuan's confusion, Guo Ruyan said slowly;

"I know neither your name nor your background. If you disappear without a trace, who will I turn to?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan's expression changed, and he slowly said:

"Could it be that you intend to monitor me for three months?"

Guo Ruyan nodded, then slowly said:

"Fellow Daoist is already aware of this matter. Unless you obtain this dragon crystal, you must not leave my sight. Of course, I will not interfere with your daily life."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan snorted coldly, then slowly said:

"Fellow Daoist, please do as you please. I have no time to entangle myself with you."

After saying that, Li Yuan got up and left the restaurant. Guo Ruyan watched Li Yuan's departing figure and gave a wicked smile.

After leaving the restaurant, Li Yuan had no interest in strolling around and quickly returned to his own courtyard.

Back in the courtyard, Li Yuan cursed the person from before a hundred times in his heart, and couldn't help but start to think about it.

"This time, I really have no choice but to go. This person revealed such confidential information and even identified himself. If I don't go, I will definitely be silenced. Li Yuan is well aware of his strength."

"But if I go, that woman might try something underhanded with me. Li Yuan is very troubled by this unexpected thing."

However, if he could truly obtain the Dao Dragon Crystal, then taking some risks would be worthwhile. Moreover, Li Yuan would be able to obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill in three days. If he could truly cultivate to the Foundation Establishment Realm during these three months, then this operation would be even more secure.

Thinking of this, Li Yuan felt much more at ease. For the next two days, Li Yuan quietly cultivated in the courtyard, waiting for the Foundation Establishment Elixir.

On the third day, as soon as the time came, Li Yuan immediately stopped meditating and, with the white snake in tow, headed towards the Medicine Sect's headquarters.

When the servant who was arranging the goods saw Li Yuan arrive, he welcomed him into the inner room. After all, he couldn't afford to offend someone who could be welcomed by the manager stationed there.

The old man personally delivered the pills to Li Yuan before leaving. From the aura emanating from the old man, Li Yuan realized that the person in front of him must be a high-ranking alchemist. Perhaps the Foundation Establishment Pill that Li Yuan wanted was made by this person.

Realizing this, Li Yuan prepared to try and establish a relationship, but seeing the hurried departure, Li Yuan did not dare to disturb them.

After obtaining the elixir, Li Yuan took the white snake out of the imperial city. After all, he only had three months. If he could break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he would have a better chance of reaching the location of the dragon crystal.

Not long after Li Yuan left, in the restaurant where Li Yuan and Guo Ruyan met, an old woman knelt in front of Guo Ruyan.

"Miss, this man is the head of the Li family, named Li Yuan. He is at the ninth level of Qi Refining. A few days ago, two Foundation Establishment evil cultivators were killed in Daqing. It was the Li family who were behind it."

Upon hearing this news, Guo Ruyan showed no joy on her face, but her jade-like hands tapped the table more frequently.

"Alright, you need to have some ability. If you're just a good-for-nothing, you'll inevitably affect my plans."

Li Yuan carried the Foundation Establishment Pill and dared not delay on the road, which saved him a lot of time this time.

After returning to Zhushan, Li Yuan first calmed his mind and spirit. After three days, when he felt that he was in the best condition, he slowly began to practice his cultivation technique.

At the same time, most of the spiritual energy on the entire bamboo mountain was drawn to Li Yuan's vicinity by Li Daqiang using an array. Standing outside the courtyard, Li Daqiang could only pray silently as he watched Li Yuan, who was determined to break through.

Ten days later, spiritual mist began to condense near Li Yuan's seclusion, and even the weeds under Li Yuan's seat began to grow wildly under the nourishment of spiritual energy, with a growth in just a few days comparable to half a year before.

Li Yuan's own aura gradually reached the peak of the Qi Refining Realm. Sensing this, Li Yuan no longer delayed, took out the Foundation Establishment Pill from his Qiankun Bag, and swallowed the Foundation Establishment Pill in one gulp.

Instantly, a gentle power began to surround Li Yuan. Sensing this, Li Yuan quickly activated the "Five Elements Spirit Absorption Technique" to absorb this energy.

As the energy was refined, Li Yuan felt that the Foundation Establishment barrier was beginning to loosen. In response, Li Yuan quickly focused his mind and continued to attack the barrier.

The spiritual energy on Bamboo Mountain was constantly gathering around Li Yuan, and this spiritual energy was mixed with a kind of light and ethereal energy from Bamboo Mountain.

As Li Yuan continued to break through the Foundation Establishment barrier, a vortex of spiritual energy appeared on his body, with a continuous stream of spiritual energy converging into his body.

As countless streams of spiritual energy poured into Li Yuan's body, the barrier was successfully broken through, and then several acupoints around his body were opened.

At this moment, the surrounding spiritual energy surged even more frantically towards Li Yuan, until Li Yuan's entire body was washed by the spiritual energy. Li Yuan finally stepped into a realm he had never dared to dream of before: the Foundation Establishment Realm.