Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 214 Five levels of foundation building
Feng Min wore her hair in a woman's bun and a moon-white robe, with a bright green belt cinching her waist, outlining her slender and graceful figure.

Compared to a few days ago, she was clearly wearing makeup this time, with bright red lips and a fragrant, rosy complexion.

She was born extremely beautiful.

Now she's even more stunning.

"I have come here today specifically to thank you, fellow Daoist. If it weren't for your guidance, I would probably have been killed by my enemies long ago!"

Not long after Feng Min sat down, she exchanged a few pleasantries, then took out a gift box from her storage bag, stood up and presented it to Chen Li with both hands: "I was in a hurry when I left last time, and I was really impolite. Fortunately, it's not too late now. I have no way to repay your great kindness, so this is just a small token of my gratitude."

Chen Li waved his hand, refusing to accept the gift: "I only helped you with a small favor and gave you a few pointers. It's nothing. You're all alone now, life isn't easy, and you need money for everything. You should keep this for yourself."

"I don't lack money, this is just a token of my appreciation..."

One refused to accept it, while the other insisted on giving it to them, so the two of them got up and exchanged some refusals.

Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open.

Zhou Hong brought in tea.

Chen Li quickly sat back down: "Why are you the one bringing the tea? Where's Bai Wei?"

"Bai Wei isn't feeling well, so I'll take care of her in her place." Zhou Hong glanced warily at Feng Min, noticing her stunning beauty and the shy blush on her rosy cheeks. A surge of jealousy welled up inside her, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of envy.

"Did I disturb you?"

Chen Li chuckled to himself: "It's just casual chatting, there's no question of disturbing you."

Although Zhou Hong felt comforted, she did not dare to lower her guard. This woman was so alluring that even she, as a woman, found her extremely beautiful. How could her own man resist her? She said a few polite words that were not what she really meant.

Once outside, she called Zhang Shuniang over and whispered a few words in her ear.

……

This little incident happened.

Seeing that Chen Lizhen was determined not to accept the gift, Feng Min had no choice but to take it back.

"Fellow Daoist is truly a virtuous and noble cultivator!" Feng Min looked at Chen Li carefully, her cheeks flushing slightly. She quickly lowered her eyes and said softly.

"Alas, since my husband passed away, I have been all alone and have been wandering around. Most of the rogue cultivators I have encountered are treacherous and cunning. As a female cultivator, I am not comfortable living among them. I hope that you can take care of me if I stay here for a long time."

This woman is simply a natural beauty.

Just a few simple words can evoke a flood of thoughts and feelings of pity.

"You flatter me, you flatter me!" Chen Li quickly waved his hand and said modestly, "These are difficult times, and I often feel uneasy. Let's look out for each other in the future."

But he was perfectly aware of the situation and became even more vigilant.

First, it expresses admiration, then it makes a suggestion.

Next…

What could it be?
Why not just grit your teeth and kill him?

That's it, all worries are gone, and there will be no more burdens in my heart.

Just as Chen Li was hesitating about whether to be ruthless in destroying the flower, the door opened again.

“Uh, husband, I…I’ll fetch you some water,” Zhang Shuniang said hesitantly, carrying the water jug.

He glanced at Feng Min quickly as he spoke.

"Okay! Let's put it down for now." Chen Li nodded, feeling helpless.

In just a few words, and before she'd even had a sip of the tea that was served, even the usually well-behaved Shuniang was jealous.

"It seems you are quite unavailable today, fellow Daoist!" Feng Min stood up gracefully, somewhat embarrassed, and said shyly, "I won't bother you any longer. I will visit you another day when I have time."

"I'm truly sorry to have made you laugh, fellow Daoist," Chen Li said, having no choice but to abandon his idea. He then exchanged a few more polite words.

He gave her a small gift and saw her out.

"Sigh, I forgot to ask her where she lives now," Chen Li thought with some annoyance.

He returned to the main house.

Zhou Hong and Zhang Shuniang were sitting around the table drinking tea, while Bai Wei stood by serving them.

It looked like a joint trial.

"Why didn't you spend more time with this Foundation Establishment senior before he left so quickly?" Zhou Hong said sourly as soon as Chen Li came in.

Chen Li's face hardened, and he adopted the authority of the head of the family, saying irritably, "I haven't even said anything to you yet, and you're already turning the tables on me. We've only exchanged a few words, and you two are already being jealous, coming over to serve tea and refill water, all while making an excuse that Bai Wei is unwell. It's really outrageous."

"Oh dear, husband, we're just worried you'll be tempted by someone and won't want us anymore." Zhang Shuniang couldn't resist any longer and stood up, grabbing Chen Li's arm and pleading, "That Foundation Establishment senior is so beautiful!"

"Hmph, do you think I'm the kind of person who would be seduced by women?" Chen Li sneered.

Zhang Shuniang was afraid of him, but Zhou Hong was not: "Hehe, who knows? Before..."

"Alright, alright!" Chen Li immediately lost his composure and quickly interrupted, "Let's not talk about the dark history of my past, it'll ruin my image. Forget it, let's tell you the truth, this woman is a remnant of the Heavenly Star Sect..."

Then, Chen Li recounted the whole story.

"So, you killed her husband and fellow disciples, but spared her because of her beauty and pity." Zhou Hong opened her mouth in astonishment upon hearing this, and said, "Now you can't tell if she's suspicious or not, and you're struggling with whether or not to kill her?"

“Uh, you’re right…” Chen Li was speechless for a moment, then continued, “I’m also having a headache. It’s been two years since this happened. Killing her feels a bit too much, but not killing her is a potential threat!”

"How strong is she?" Zhou Hong asked.

“If I wanted to kill her, it would be effortless,” Chen Li said.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators pose no danger to him whatsoever.

Especially after the Immortal Skin Jade Bone Technique is perfected, the defense becomes even more astonishing. Even if someone is at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, they cannot be broken even by any attack.

"Hmph, if I told you to kill her, you might not say it, but you'd definitely think I'm a bad woman. You can decide for yourself. Just keep your guard up." Zhou Hong felt a little relieved when she heard that Feng Min wasn't very strong, but she said coldly.

In her mind, Chen Li was indeed sometimes too kind-hearted, behaving in a way that didn't seem like someone from a rogue cultivator background.

……

The following days.

Feng Min never came to visit again.

Spring has turned to summer in the blink of an eye, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

"It's done!"

Chen Li took a deep breath, slowly circulated his energy, and carefully sorted out the unstable spiritual power within his body.

It took me nearly two and a half years to cultivate from the fourth to the fifth level of Foundation Establishment, and now I have finally broken through successfully.

So much happened during this time, from the destruction of the Zhen Huan Sect to the relocation to Chi Zhu City, thousands of miles away, experiencing several crises, but fortunately, they all passed through them without any real danger. The number of spirit stones increased, and the strength grew stronger!
Chen Li slowly opened his eyes.

Open the properties panel.

Lifespan: 55/310

My lifespan has increased by two years, which is better than nothing.

"At 55, he's at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment, which means he's more than halfway to the Golden Core stage. He's still considered young. I wonder what Ding Jian's cultivation level is now?"

At this moment, Chen Li inexplicably thought of Ding Jian, who was far away at the Fire Cloud Sect's mountain gate, and the faint disdain on his face.

I'll get my revenge someday!
Don't underestimate the poor middle-aged!