Whether the restriction can be broken depends on Shi Manrong's fortune.
Lu Changan speculated that the success rate is still relatively low.
If Shi Manrong can really get rid of the restriction with this, he will be a sure shot at becoming a third-level array mage in the future.
Lu Changan not only looked at her with admiration, he would even consider hugging her in advance.
"Friend Daoist Lu, do you really have no idea about that ancient ruins?"
Shi Manrong looked slightly disappointed.
Lu Changan seemed interested in the opportunity she mentioned, but had no intention of cooperation.
Shi Manrong originally thought that this would be the biggest temptation to win over Lu Changan for help, followed by his beauty and talent.
This ancient ruins was suspected to be arranged by a formation master. It contained high-level formation inheritance, which was very attractive to her.
"The fake elixir masters all died at that ruins. Lu is somewhat self-aware."
Lu Changan smiled and shook his head.
The chance treasures in the ruins are indeed very attractive to him.
When it comes to the quality of the elixir and the important opportunity of the natal magic weapon, even if he has enough lifespan, he should still consider competing for it.
But the premise is that the strength must be guaranteed to a certain extent.
For example, when we went to the Black Mist Mountains, although there were certain risks, it was generally controllable.
"By the way, Fairy Master. Apart from you and Master Qi, there are other people who know the location of that ancient ruins."
Lu Changan asked about a detail.
"Master Qi is a casual cultivator who likes to travel and explore, and accidentally discovered the ancient ruins. In order to keep the secret and enjoy the opportunity to treasure, I am the only one who participated in this matter and assisted, and a ban was planted."
Shi Manrong stated.
Lu Changan couldn't fully believe this.
It is impossible to say for sure whether the fake Alchemy Master left any backup plan to inform others through some means.
That ancient ruins.
He would have to wait and see for at least several decades until his strength was higher than that of the fake elixir, and he would have the help of a third-level formation mage before he would consider it.
Otherwise, he would not take a look at Shi Manrong's talk because it was so exciting.
…
After the transaction is completed, both parties get what they need.
Shi Manrong's only regret was that he could not get Lu Changan's full help.
After getting along with each other for these years, she felt that this neighboring peak master was no ordinary monk.
He has built a foundation at an advanced age, has an excellent mentality, raised a mysterious water turtle, a second-level monster, and has a defensive formation similar to that found in ancient ruins.
Moreover, this neighbor's appearance, temperament, character and philosophy are all to her liking.
If he was the kind of male cultivator who was too serious about his feelings and wouldn't let go, she wouldn't be interested.
"Master Fairy, please move."
Lu Changan raised his hand, preparing to lift the restrictions in the study.
It turned out that the Master Fairy had not put on her shoes yet, and her delicate jade feet of a pair of ice silk silk stockings in white stockings were stepping on the floor.
"Friend Lu Dao, now that we have finished discussing the deal, do we want to discuss personal feelings?"
Shi Manrong smiled brightly, moved her lotus steps lightly, and her posture was elegant.
Previously, what Lu Changan expressed, transactions and personal relationships should be discussed separately.
She took Lu Changan's arm, and I felt pity for her, and buried my head in the latter's arms.
"What would Fairy Master want to say?"
This time, Lu Changan did not resist. He smiled slightly and hugged Shi Xianzi's waist.
"Whatever you want to say is entirely up to fellow Daoist Lu."
Shi Manrong's silver-faced face showed a light blush, and her jade hands gently touched the waist of her skirt.
There was a slight cool breeze under Lu Changan's body, and Shi Xianzi's moonlight skirt slid down, revealing her smooth and jade-like legs.
Shi Manrong said quietly: "I am a broken willow body, and I am restrained. I am afraid that I will not live for a few years. Fellow Taoist Lu, you don't have to pity me."
There was no bed in the study, so the two hugged each other for a long time and came to the desk.
Outside the cave, the moonlight was blurry.
Two hours later.
Shi Manrong tidied her temples and cast a cleaning spell. The moonlight dress on her body was spotless.
She was elegant and calm, bending down to put on her embroidered shoes.
Pain suddenly appeared between his eyebrows, and he groaned.
Lu Changan smiled apologetically and raised his hand to support Shi Xianzi.
This master fairy has the charm of a mature and beautiful woman, and is the best Lu Changan has ever experienced in his life.
After letting Shi Manrong rest for a while and recover her strength, Lu Changan sent her out of the cave.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, if one day my body's restraint breaks out and I cease to exist, will you still remember me?"
Before leaving, Shi Manrong looked at him, seemingly sad.
"Be optimistic."
Lu Changan responded with a smile and encouraged him.
This woman's words and deeds show her with gentleness and welcome her with firmness.
He doesn't take Ecstasy.
Shi Manrong most likely has an alternative plan to break the restriction, which is either risky or requires paying an unwilling price.
…
Return to the cave.
Lu Changan recalled the transaction just now and checked for any omissions.
First, the formations in that ancient ruins were similar to the formations he obtained from the ancient civilization of cultivating immortals in his previous life.
This was the reason why Shi Manrong initially focused on the formation.
Lu Changan didn't even ask about the specific location of the ruins.
Without the help of a third-level array mage, he would not even consider this matter.
Secondly, Shi Manrong is suspected of trapping a fake elixir to death. At least she has some motivation, so she is not an ordinary female cultivator.
After the transaction was completed, Shi Xianzi still developed a romantic relationship with him. It must not only be an appreciation for Lu Changan and to relieve loneliness.
This woman may have had an intuition that he was not an ordinary monk and had a good character, so she wanted to grab a life-saving straw.
…
For the next six months, Wuqi Mountain remained calm.
Fairy Shi visits less and often stays in the cave, or goes outside in a hurry.
Lu Changan guessed that she should go to Fangshi and Xiancheng to look for various means or items that would help break the ban.
There are still five or six years left before the ban kicks in, and we have not yet reached a truly desperate situation.
This day.
Lu Changan received an invitation from Lin Ye to visit Xiaodan Peak.
Compared to when he first settled in Wuqi Mountain, Lin Ye had a few more wrinkles on his face.
"Have you, Daoist friend Lu, heard about the assassination of Master Hua Alchemy?"
After three drinks, red spots appeared on Lin Ye's old face and he chuckled.
"Master Hua Alchemy was assassinated? When did it happen?"
Lu Changan said in surprise.
"Just in the past month. It is said that he was ambushed by hired assassins on his way back to his hometown. Hua Heng escaped with his life-saving trump card, but he was seriously injured."
Lin Ye gloated.
Paying a murderer?
Regardless of whether this incident is true or not, it triggered Lu Changan's inspiration.
As long as the employer keeps his identity confidential and has sufficient financial resources, the risk of hiring a murderer to kill is very low.
"Who would hire a murderer to kill Master Hua?" Lu Changan asked tentatively.
"It's hard to explain."
Lin Ye stroked his beard and smiled.
"Hua Heng seems to have a good reputation on the surface, but in fact he will inevitably have some secret tricks and tricks in alchemy. Maybe he has harmed someone in the past and made others jealous."
…
Returning to the cave, Lu Changan fell into deep thought.
More than ten years ago, the scene of Master Hua handing the refined foundation-building pill to Fu Xuemei's hands with a smile on his face flashed through his mind.
In the events that year, Master Hua Dan was considered the mastermind, carrying out everything and taking the initiative to please Fu Xuemei.
Master Hua is now injured and is weak. It seems to be a good opportunity for revenge.
Lu Changan thought it over again and thought it was not safe.
Master Hua Dan had just been assassinated, so he was frightened and even more vigilant than usual.
At the same time, he was not sure whether this was a trap.
A few years ago, Lu Changan inquired about the relationship between Lin Ye and Master Hua, and it was true that the two had no contact with each other.
From Lin Ye's side, there was no obvious doubt.
Perhaps the murderer was Lin Ye.
Seeing that the assassination was unsuccessful, he revealed the news to Lu Changan, hoping that he would make another stab.
"If there is no reasonable person to take the blame, killing Master Hua may arouse Fu Xuemei's suspicion."
…
Another half year has passed.
A big event happened in the world of immortality in Liang Kingdom.
The monks from the three major sects, Jinyun Valley, Xuanyin Pavilion, and Liuyun Sect, launched a comprehensive encirclement and suppression of the demon sect's stronghold hidden near the Black Mist Mountains.
Liang Shaotian, who has advanced to the early stage of pill formation, starts a battle with the strong men of the sect.
In the end, Liang Shaotian was outnumbered, injured and defeated.
That demon sect stronghold was wiped out by the sect of the Liang Kingdom's Immortal Realm.
This battle greatly boosted the prestige of several major sects.
"The situation in the world of immortality is stable. Liang Shaotian acts in a high-profile manner and establishes hidden strongholds, as if he is the king of the mountain. It is difficult to fight against the general trend."
Lu Changan was not surprised by this result.
The monks who were encircling and suppressing were only a small number of the three major Jindan sects, and they didn't do anything serious at all.
The most powerful "Lihuo Palace" in the immortal world of Liang Kingdom has not participated in this operation, including the Qingzhumen in the east.
…
Liang Shaotian was seriously injured and defeated, which was the year Lu Changan turned eighty-seven.
His personal cultivation level is approaching the third level of foundation building.
At this time, Lu Changan faced a problem. Guan Qiaozhi had already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining.
To be precise, I entered the ninth level of Qi Refining half a year ago.
All in all, this woman has been serving Lu Changan for decades, working hard and without complaint.
On this day, Lu Changan sent out a transmission talisman and asked Guan Qiaozhi to come to the secret room.
"Brother Lu, what do you want from me?"
Guan Qiaozhi's eyes were full of hope, her eyebrows were painted red, and she put on a snow-white gauze skirt.
Lu Changan ignored her look and said seriously:
"Qiaozhi, have you made any preparations to build a foundation?"
"Foundation building? Not yet."
Guan Qiaozhi was startled for a moment, shook his head and said:
"Thanks to Brother Lu's care, at Qiaozhi's age, it is not easy to enter the ninth level of Qi Refining. Entering the second level spiritual vein of the huge Little Turtle Peak, it will be a glorious time. As for the foundation building stage, Qiaozhi does not dare to hope too much."
Guan Qiaozhi knew how difficult it was to get a foundation-building pill.
This is not just a question of whether there are enough spiritual stones.
Without the Foundation Establishment Pill, with her qualifications and current age, there is little hope.
Lu Changan looked at her: "Do you want to build a foundation?"
"I want to." Guan Qiaozhi bit her pink lips. This is the dream of every monk in the Qi refining stage.
I don’t dare to hope, but I have definitely fantasized about it.
"I got news from Master Lin that you can buy inferior foundation-building pills at a relatively low price through a certain black market channel, which increases the chance of foundation-building by 15%."
Lu Changan said.
"Foundation Pill?"
Guan Qiaozhi's breath tightened, her chest rose and fell, and her eyes sparkled.
"In this jade tube, there are foundation-building methods and related experience of foundation-building. In the past few years, you have continued to practice and digest them."
Lu Changan handed her a jade tube and ordered.
"It's still uncertain whether you can get a defective foundation-building pill. But you have to be prepared and try to hit a foundation-building pill before you turn sixty."
"Yes, Brother Lu."
Guan Qiaozhi took the jade tube, her eyes were red, and she sobbed softly.
She really didn't expect that Lu Changan would plan a foundation-building pill for one of her concubines.
He understood Lu Changan's character. If he didn't have greater confidence, he wouldn't have made this explanation.
…
Time flies, three years have passed.
Lu Changan's age has reached the ninety-year mark.
Little Turtle Peak, inside the secret room.
The lake of spiritual energy in Lu Changan's dantian has expanded slightly, and Changqing's magic power has become stronger.
"At the age of ninety, it has reached the third level of foundation building. It is the last stage of the initial stage of foundation building."
Lu Changan felt calm inside.
This small level is just a measure of your own cultivation stage, and each level only increases your mana by 20 to 30%.
Only by breaking through to the middle stage of foundation building can the strength be greatly improved.
He murmured: "In total, that girl Qiaozhi is already fifty-eight years old. I wonder how the foundation building preparations are going."
(End of chapter)
