Cultivating Immortality Through a Hundred Lifetimes in Both Realms

Two years later.

Jiang Yun is currently engrossed in studying pharmacology.

Suddenly, news came from the outside world that Jiang Ruoshui had successfully established her foundation.

This news caused a huge stir.

This shocked and saddened all members of the Jiang family, and even the cultivators of Qixia Lake.

Aside from the Foundation Establishment ancestors of the three major families, Qixia Lake has finally given birth to its fourth Foundation Establishment cultivator.

For a time, the Jiang family was incredibly influential, especially Jiang Ruoshui, the head of Zhuji.

The entire Jiang family was moving around, bringing gifts to Jiang Ruoshui's house to offer their congratulations.

Upon learning the news, the Chen and Song families also sent envoys with generous gifts to offer their congratulations.

After all, the birth of a new Foundation Establishment cultivator means that the balance of the three major cultivation families in Qixia Lake has undergone a subtle change.

This day.

Jiang Yiping hosted a grand banquet to welcome the congratulatory guests.

As Jiang Ruoshui's grandfather and the family's elder in charge of internal affairs, he was naturally qualified to receive her.

As for Jiang Ruoshui herself, she has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

His current status is second only to his ancestor Jiang Shun.

It would definitely not happen in such a situation.

Upon hearing the news, Jiang Yun had no choice but to put aside his work and bring a small gift to offer his congratulations.

As the family's elder who passed on his skills, he was fifty-two years old and had reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining cultivation.

Jiang Yun was definitely a person of considerable status among those who came to offer their congratulations.

Jiang Yiping personally received him and arranged for him to sit in the elders' seat.

On the elders' seat, Jiang Yun saw Jiang Anyong, who had come to offer his congratulations.

Two years have passed, and Jiang Anyong is now sixty years old.

He looks much older than he did two years ago.

"Nephew."

Jiang Anyong noticed Jiang Yun and quickly greeted her, gesturing for her to sit down next to him.

"Uncle Yong".

Jiang Yun sat down next to Jiang Anyong, waiting for the banquet to begin.

We are both wanderers in this world.

The two quickly started chatting.

Back then, Jiang Yun, Jiang Ruoshui, and Jiang Anyong even competed for the Foundation Establishment Pill in front of the Ancestor.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Ruoshui successfully established her foundation with the help of the Foundation Establishment Pill and the teachings of the ancestor.

Really good fortune.

The two were deeply moved.

"Nephew, you seem to smell of medicine?" Jiang Anyong sniffed and asked in confusion.

"I want to learn the art of alchemy, and recently I've been studying pharmacology, dealing with medicinal herbs all day long," Jiang Yun explained with a smile.

"No wonder." Jiang Anyong suddenly realized, and took out a stack of books from his storage bag. "I have collected a lot of alchemy classics and pharmacology insights over the years. Feel free to take them if you need them."

"In that case, thank you very much, Uncle Yong."

Jiang Yun did not refuse and accepted it.

These alchemical texts and pharmacological insights can only be purchased in the marketplace or the Immortal City.

Currently, Qixia Market is still under construction, so if you want to buy from other markets, you'll have to travel back and forth.

"It's alright," Jiang Anyong sighed. "We're both in the same boat, there's no need for thanks for such a small thing."

"Uncle Yong, you seem to be feeling unwell."

In return, Jiang Yun took out a jade bottle from his storage bag and handed it to Jiang Anyong.

"I have a Qi and Blood Pill here; please accept it."

There is a mid-grade Qi and Blood Pill in this jade bottle, which was left over from Jiang Yun's attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Alas, I failed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage half a year ago and was seriously injured. I have not yet fully recovered."

Jiang Anyong accepted the Qi and Blood Pill and sighed.

"I now realize how difficult and dangerous the Foundation Establishment stage is. Fortunately, the Ancestor had keen insight and did not bestow the Foundation Establishment Pill upon me, otherwise I would have become a sinner of the Jiang family."

Six months ago, after Jiang Anyong failed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he realized that even with the help of the Foundation Establishment Pill, he might still fail to establish his foundation.

Now that I see Jiang Ruoshui has successfully established her foundation and will be able to support the entire Jiang family in the future, I feel relieved.

At this point, the banquet began.

Jiang Yiping stood up and toasted the guests with a big smile.

"By the way," Jiang Anyong said, taking a sip of wine, and asked Jiang Yun, "Why did you go into alchemy? Have you given up on Foundation Establishment?"

"I tried once two years ago, and it failed," Jiang Yun said calmly. "In the years to come, I will master the art of alchemy and pass the time."

"Building a foundation is harder than ascending to heaven!"

Jiang Anyong sighed to himself and began to drink his sorrows in silence.

After the banquet ended, the guests gradually left.

Jiang Yun returned to the Transmission Pavilion to continue his research on pharmacology.

If you want to refine elixirs, you naturally need to start by learning the basics.

If you don't even recognize the most basic medicinal herbs, how can you even begin to talk about alchemy?

Time flies.

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Yun is already fifty-five years old.

After seven years of construction and countless manpower and resources, Qixia Market has been completed today.

The ancestors of the Chen, Song, and Jiang families appeared together and named the market town Qixia Ward.

At the same time, they announced that Qixiafang will officially open on the first day of next month.

The next day.

Jiang Yun was received by the clan chief.

The clan chief said politely, "Jiang Yun, by the personal order of our ancestor, you are appointed as the elder of the Qixia Ward Guard Hall. You will take office tomorrow."

"I will obey the decree of the ancestor."

Jiang Yun bowed and accepted the order.

Qixia Market has just been established, so safety must be guaranteed.

Otherwise, the market would be constantly in turmoil, making it impossible to attract independent cultivators to settle there.

Therefore, the three founding ancestors of the Chen, Song, and Jiang families discussed and established the Market Guard Hall to be specifically responsible for the security management of the market.

The Guardian Hall has three elders.

These three elders will be selected from the Chen, Song, and Jiang families, and the cultivation requirement is that they reach the Great Perfection of Qi Refining.

Jiang Yun was surprised to be chosen.

This can be considered a meteoric rise to a high-ranking official position.

After all, the family's elders who pass on their skills have no real power.

The elders of the Guardian Hall are different; they have jurisdiction over the entire market, and everyone treats them with deference.

"Congratulations, Elder Jiang," the clan leader said with a smile. "Later, go to the Internal Affairs Department to collect your exclusive robe and token as an elder of the Market Guard Hall."

"it is good."

Jiang Yun took his leave and went to the Imperial Household Department.

From the Elder of Internal Affairs, you will receive the exclusive robe and token of the Elder of the Market Guard.

Congratulations.

Elder Jiang Yiping offered his congratulations, looking at the robe with a hint of envy.

"Excellent craftsmanship! It's actually a top-grade defensive magic artifact!"

Jiang Yun was slightly surprised.

I only found out by asking the elder in charge of internal affairs.

There are only three of these robes.

Each of the elders of the Chen, Song, and Jiang families' guard hall received one.

What looks like clothing is actually a high-grade defensive magic weapon.

It seems that the patriarchs of the three major cultivation families placed great importance on the safety management of the market.

These three high-quality robes are also used to make a show of respect.

"Starting tomorrow, you will assume the position of Elder of the Qixia Ward Guard Hall," Jiang Yiping said with a smile. "As for your salary, twelve low-grade spirit stones per month. Are you satisfied?"

"Of course I'm satisfied." Jiang Yun smiled and asked, "Since I've been transferred to the position of Elder of the Market Guard, who will take over the position of Elder of the Family's Skill Transmission?"

"Jiang Anyong," Jiang Yiping replied, "He's an idle man, but the clan chief ordered him to serve as the Elder of Merit."

"I see."

Jiang Yun nodded, bid farewell, and then took his robe and token before leaving the clan territory.

Starting tomorrow, he will assume the position of Elder of the Market Guard Hall.

They receive a monthly stipend of twelve spirit stones.

Compared to the Elder who transmits skills, this salary is much higher.