Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes in Both Realms

Beside him, Jiang Yitao said with a wry smile:

"Foundation building is inherently difficult, so it's understandable that Jiang Anyong lied about 30%."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shun raised his only remaining left arm and rubbed his forehead.

After a long while, he looked at Jiang Yitao and asked, "Are there any members of the clan under the age of fifty who have reached the ninth level of Qi Refining?"

Jiang Yitao quickly replied, "There are two people."

"Oh?" Jiang Shun's interest was piqued. "Which two?"

"Jiang Ruoshui, Jiang Yun," Jiang Yitao said with a smile.

Jiang Shun remained silent, waiting for Jiang Yitao to continue.

"Jiang Ruoshui is my younger brother Jiang Yiping's granddaughter, a direct descendant of the Jiang family," Jiang Yitao explained.

"She started cultivating at the age of eight, and at forty-five years old this year, her cultivation has reached the ninth level of Qi Refining."

After a brief pause, Jiang Yitao raised his head to observe the old ancestor's expression.

The old patriarch's expression remained unchanged as he continued:

"As for Jiang Yun, he comes from a branch of the family that is not related by marriage; he is the grandson of Jiang Yiming."

"He started cultivating at the age of ten, and is forty-seven years old this year. His cultivation level is also at the ninth level of Qi Refining."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shun rarely praised them, saying, "These two are quite good. Summon them to see me."

"Now?"

Jiang Yitao was slightly taken aback.

Jiang Yun and Jiang Ruoshui have not yet reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining.

Why would the ancestor summon them at this time?

Jiang Shun retorted, "Otherwise what?"

"Yes, sir!"

Fearing that he would displease the patriarch, Jiang Yitao immediately withdrew and informed Jiang Ruoshui and Jiang Yun to go see the patriarch.

Almost simultaneously, Jiang Yun and Jiang Ruoshui received the notification.

Upon hearing that it was the Foundation Establishment Ancestor who had summoned them, the two dared not delay and hurriedly went to the clan's territory to meet the Ancestor.

Upon arriving at the clan's territory, the two bumped into each other.

"Sister Ruoshui".

Jiang Yun greeted them.

This wasn't the first time he had met Jiang Ruoshui.

Moreover, he was of the same generation as Jiang Ruoshui, and even two years older, so there was absolutely no problem with him calling her "sister."

"Brother Jiang Yun".

Jiang Ruoshui smiled slightly.

Although the two knew each other, they were only nodding acquaintances.

After exchanging greetings, they followed the clan leader Jiang Yitao to meet the ancestor.

I saw an old man with a missing arm sitting above me.

Jiang Yun and Jiang Ruoshui bowed together and said, "Greetings, Ancestor."

"You two, circulate your cultivation techniques to the fullest extent so I can see," Jiang Shun ordered.

"Yes."

Jiang Yun and Jiang Ruoshui immediately began to practice their techniques.

The aura of the ninth level of Qi Refining was fully revealed.

"The Golden Wood Azure Origin Technique, the Separating Fire Earth Origin Technique... I have also achieved the ninth level of Qi Refining cultivation without any mistakes."

Jiang Shun could tell at a glance what kind of cultivation techniques Jiang Yun and Jiang Ruoshui practiced and their cultivation levels.

He looked at Jiang Yun and asked, "Jiang Yun, how many more years will it take you to break through to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining?"

"Reporting to Ancestor," Jiang Yun said, cupping his hands, "I will definitely be able to break through to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining in just two years."

"And you?" Jiang Shun then turned his gaze to Jiang Ruoshui.

"Ancestor, it will only take me two years," Jiang Ruoshui said without hesitation.

"Two years, very good." Jiang Shun nodded slightly, stroked his beard, and smiled. "Then let's wait another two years."

Jiang Yun observed Jiang Shun's expression, her mind racing.

They quickly understood the purpose of the ancestor's question.

"It seems that our ancestor has gained a lot from his adventures in the Xuan Yang Secret Realm."

"Perhaps I managed to exchange it for a Foundation Establishment Pill at the Qingyang Sect."

"Now we want to cultivate the family's second Foundation Establishment cultivator."

It wasn't just Jiang Yun who understood the ancestor's intention.

Jiang Ruoshui, who was standing to the side, understood as well.

Her breathing became rapid.

In any case, you must seize the opportunity to build your foundation!

"Go down and cultivate diligently," Jiang Shun said. "I will summon you again when you have reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining."

"Yes, ma'am."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun and Jiang Ruoshui immediately withdrew and left the clan's territory.

After going home.

Jiang Yun's parents pressed further, "Yun'er, what brings the Ancestor to see you?"

Jiang Yun is just telling the truth.

It was no secret that the patriarch had summoned him this time.

Many members of the clan know this.

They also knew that before this, the ancestor had summoned Jiang Anyong, who had reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining.

Some of the clan elders had already begun to have their own guesses.

"How many more years do you need to cultivate to reach the Great Perfection of Qi Refining?" Jiang Lin asked happily. "Could it be that I'm going to grant you the opportunity to establish your foundation?"

"Our ancestor has returned safely from the desolate secret realm; he must have gained quite a bit," Meng Yu mused. "Perhaps even some Foundation Establishment Pills!"

"If only this opportunity could fall into Yun'er's lap," Jiang Lin said wistfully. "Then our Yun'er would definitely be able to successfully establish her foundation."

"What Foundation Establishment opportunity? It's just a vague and unreal thing. Even if it exists, it might not fall into my lap."

Jiang Yun said with a smile, but sighed inwardly.

If the ancestor only had one Foundation Establishment Pill.

Therefore, this Foundation Establishment Pill will most likely be given to Jiang Ruoshui.

He didn't have high hopes for this opportunity to build his foundation.

"Jiang Anyong, Jiang Ruoshui, and you," Jiang Lin encouraged, "Anyone could potentially receive this opportunity; it all depends on the Ancestor's choice."

"That's right. You've already promised the Ancestor that you'll break through to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining in two years." Meng Yu said seriously, "Don't lose to Jiang Ruoshui, or the Ancestor won't have high hopes for you."

"Um."

Jiang Yun nodded.

Since things have come to this, there's no point in thinking too much.

You should focus on your cultivation and try to reach the Great Perfection of Qi Refining as soon as possible.

a few days later.

The matter of the Jiang family patriarch summoning Jiang Anyong, Jiang Yun, and Jiang Ruoshui began to escalate.

Rumors have circulated that the ancestor may have brought back Foundation Establishment Pills from the Xuan Yang Secret Realm.

The second Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Jiang family will most likely be one of Jiang Yun, Jiang Ruoshui, or Jiang Anyong.

Several more days passed.

Many members of the Jiang family, including some elders, began to get together.

These people took turns visiting Jiang Yun, Jiang Ruoshui, and Jiang Anyong's homes, trying to establish good relationships in advance.

For the next two weeks, Jiang Yun's doorstep was practically worn down by the crowds.

Elders who rarely visit the clan in their daily lives are now personally visiting.

The Song family and the Chen family also experienced similar incidents.

Clearly, their two families are in the same situation as the Jiang family.

Three months later.

A massive, earth-shattering project, the Qixia Lake Market, has commenced construction.

This market is located in the middle of Qixia Lake.

First, they filled in the lake to create islands, and only then did they begin building the market towns.

The manpower and resources it mobilized are unimaginable.

Tens of thousands of ordinary people come to Qixia Lake to make a living and work for the immortals.

The construction of the Great Wall and the Epang Palace by the King of Qin was nothing compared to this.

During the construction of the market, Jiang Yun's parents were no longer in charge of the fishermen and farmers, but were instead transferred to be the supervisors of the market construction.

The entire Qixia Lake suddenly became lively and noisy.

Jiang Yun didn't care what the outside world thought.

He devoted himself to cultivation, hoping to elevate his cultivation to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining.

Time flies.

Two years later.

Just as Jiang Yun had predicted.

His cultivation level advanced to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining.

It's just one step away from laying the foundation.

However, the step of foundation building is like an insurmountable chasm.

Upon breaking through to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, Jiang Yun was not particularly excited.

Because for him, the next step, Foundation Establishment, is as difficult as ascending to heaven, given his cultivation aptitude!

"Qi Refinement has reached its peak... Next, I can attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment."

"But establishing a foundation is easier said than done!"

Jiang Yun gently shook her head.

He got up and walked to the edge of Qixia Lake, gazing at the market area still under construction.

a few days later.

The patriarch of the Jiang family summoned Jiang Yun, Jiang Ruoshui, and Jiang Anyong again.

When the Jiang family members learned of this, they all became curious.

"This day has finally come. To whom will the Ancestor bestow the opportunity to establish a foundation?"