Fellow Daoist Entrusts His Child: Immortality Begins with Nurturing a Demoness

Chapter 95 This is my most precious possession. I'm going to the gathering.

Tianxingfang.

The Thousand Cloud Horse neighed and arrived on clouds. Inside the horse carriage, Luo Fanchen sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, breathing in and out his qi. The three spirit stones in his hand turned into ashes.

"Sir, we've reached the encampment of the Four Sects."

The fragrance of camphor wood wafted through the air. Li Miaoyun spoke softly, closing the small spirit-gathering array and calling out in a low voice.

Luo Fanchen frowned slightly, slowly opened his eyes, and said with a somewhat solemn expression, "I understand."

The attendant went ahead to report, while Luo Fanchen swallowed a Qi Condensation Pill, his brow furrowed in worry. Seeing this, Li Miaoyun brushed her hair aside with her delicate hand, tilted her head slightly forward, and asked with concern, "Sir, is your cultivation not going well?"

"It's not that things are going badly, but there are definitely some troubles."

Luo Fanchen lowered his head and stared at his dantian, letting out a helpless sigh.

Ming Ruoxue was right; he had truly experienced the absurd difficulty of breaking through to the True Essence Body in the past few days.

His Yin Wei meridian is fully open, and his kidney essence is perfectly refined. He only needs to circulate his Yi Wood True Essence through the Great Circulation, passing through the six meridians and entering his Dantian to open up his Qi Sea. This will allow him to enter the seventh level of Qi Refining, which is the later stage.

Ordinary cultivators only need to open the Yin Wei Meridian and practice for two or three days to break through the Qi barrier.

He circulated his Qi for three days, and a massive amount of Yi Wood True Essence surged into his Dantian, but it did not cause the slightest ripple. The True Essence was only slightly refined, and there was no sign of him breaking through and opening the Qi Sea.

His dantian was like a bottomless pit, requiring an unknown amount of true energy to fill it.

"Are you troubled by a breakthrough, sir?"

Li Miaoyun gently stroked her fair chin with her index finger, and after sensing Lord Luo's condition, she quickly came to a conclusion.

"After all, I have five spiritual roots."

"Your Excellency possesses a True Essence Body and is also a Body with Five Elemental Roots. The late stage of Qi Refining is a small hurdle, and it is indeed quite difficult."

Li Miaoyun smiled gently with her fox-like eyes, offering tender comfort while her delicate hand gently rested on the back of Luo Fanchen's hand.

"Haste makes waste. In just half a year, you have broken through three realms. Even the disciples of the sect can hardly catch up with you."

"Opening up the dantian is nothing more than a matter of slow and steady progress. With your perseverance, it will be enough for you to break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining in two to three years."

The sweet, moist scent of apricot blossoms lingered around his nose, but Luo Fanchen, gazing into Li Miaoyun's fox-like eyes brimming with autumn water, was not comforted.

Three years? Three years is enough for Mo Xue to tie him up.

The late stage of Qi Refining is just a minor hurdle, and it still takes three years for true essence to condense into liquid, overflow the Qi Sea, and form the foundation of the Dao. How incredible is that?

Could it be that Mo Xue's calculations were correct? He can only reach the Foundation Establishment stage at the age of seventy-one.

"Is there no other way?"

"Developing the Qi Sea is the foundation for cultivators' combat skills. Taking too many pills will actually affect the quality of the Qi Sea. It is best to proceed step by step."

After Li Miaoyun finished speaking, her lips parted slightly, forming a thin line.

"If you wish to achieve quick results, I do have a method that will not damage your foundation."

Luo Fanchen was intrigued, but then he saw Li Miaoyun's beautiful eyes lowered, her shy expression as if she wanted to say something but hesitated, and the words he was about to ask stuck in his throat.

It doesn't seem to be a proper method.

"My lord should know that I was once a slave."

Li Miaoyun's voice was soft and weak, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes were unpredictable: "My Li family was once a vassal of the alchemy slaves. Female cultivators with excellent spiritual roots would be selected by their masters when they were young to be used as alchemy maids or as furnaces."

"My elder sister and I were both chosen as top-grade individuals, carefully nurtured with medicine for twenty years. Later, my elder sister rose to prominence, comprehended the profound teachings of the Xuanzhang lineage, and joined the Fenxiang Pavilion, which allowed our clan to regain its freedom."

"I see. Miaoyun has worked very hard too."

Luo Fanchen nodded slightly; this was the first time the other party had told him about his background and family.

The Li family, from which Dannu originated, is likely a powerful force within the territory of the Hehuan Sect. This sect is one of the Daoist sects, specializing in the Dao of desire and Yin-Yang. Its signature sutra is the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Yin-Yang Manual, and its disciples are divided into three factions: Seven Emotions, Six Desires, and Shadow.

The Hehuan Sect is based in Kunhuang, governing the Wanqiu and Xirang regions, which are adjacent to Xunhuang and border the Fenxiang Pavilion.

The Hehuan sect belongs to the righteous path, and the Yin-Yang principle is also a wonderful method. It has been ranked first in the list of cultivators' registration intentions for several consecutive Immortal Ascension Conferences.

"It's my older sister who has worked so hard."

Li Miaoyun's hair swayed gently. She could sense that Lord Luo's concern was genuine. After hesitating for a moment, she stammered.

"Since I joined the Incense Burning Pavilion, I have switched to cultivating the secondary method of protecting the sect, but I am also familiar with a few high-grade cultivation methods of yin and yang harmony."

"Never mind, that's too much trouble for you. I'll think of another way."

Luo Fanchen shook his head. He could sense the fear and hesitation in Li Miaoyun's heart. This charming, voluptuous, and beautiful Foundation Establishment cultivator was probably still a reserved fairy who kept herself pure.

Li Miaoyun's cultivation level was far superior to his. Even with the best Yin-Yang balance techniques, he would only be exploited unilaterally.

Unless, the other party offers up their primordial yin.

The female cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage who practices the Yin-Yang technique has enough primordial Yin energy to fill both of their meridians several times through Qi cultivation. Therefore, there is no question of extraction. Moreover, as long as Li Miaoyun cooperates, he can take away most of the pure primordial energy from her body.

However, this method is not the right path and will damage the other person's meridians, hindering their breathing and cultivation practices.

This method requires Li Miaoyun to voluntarily act as a furnace or vessel; it involves the extraction of nutrients rather than the harmonization of yin and yang.

"If it's a gentleman, then I..."

Li Miaoyun lowered her head, her delicate lips gradually thinning until she could no longer utter a sound.

She brought it up herself, as she had been thinking about it, but she really wasn't prepared.

The resources and protection she could provide were pitifully few compared to other sects and forces. Moreover, the trouble behind her involved a direct disciple of the Daoist sect. After the master became famous, his sense of crisis intensified, fearing that someone else would snatch him away.

If we go a step further...
Even if the adults cooperate with other forces in the future, they will still remember her kindness.

"This is my most precious possession."

"I have other ideas, thank you Miaoyun."

Li Miaoyun hesitated, but Luo Fanchen smiled slightly and tapped the fairy's soft, red lips with his index finger, stopping her from saying anything more.

Li Miaoyun was slightly taken aback. Her pretty face burned like fire, her cheeks flushed red, and she lowered her shoulders, not daring to meet Luo Fanchen's eyes.

The air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, creating a romantic atmosphere in the carriage. The two remained silent, and Luo Fanchen closed his eyes to rest, inhaling the sweet scent of apricot blossoms. After a while, Qianyunma slowly landed, and the carriage door opened from the outside.

"Could it be Fellow Daoist Luo who ascended to the top of the Dharma Tower?"

His voice was deep and resonant like a lion's roar, full of energy. Kui Shan was dressed in animal skin armor, and his muscles were as strong as cast iron.

A powerful aura of blood rushed towards him, causing the fine hairs on the back of Luo Fanchen's neck to stand on end. If someone at the eighth level of Body Tempering were to get close to him, an ordinary cultivator would likely be in grave danger. This was a show of force.

"Indeed, I am Luo Fanchen, greetings to fellow Daoist."

Kui Shan grinned and was about to step forward when he suddenly felt a chill all over his body. A powerful spiritual pressure surged forth like a tidal wave, instantly crushing his outward-released blood energy and making his bones groan.

He gritted his teeth and knelt on one knee. When he looked up again, Li Miaoyun's fox-like eyes were icy cold, and she crossed her arms and snorted softly.

"Hmph, releasing your blood energy outwards, is this how your sect treats its guests?"

Kui Shan was struck dumb. His proud body convulsed and groaned under the pressure of the Foundation Establishment stage. He had originally intended to give Luo Fanchen a hard time as the number one disciple of the four sects and to spy on his intelligence.

Unexpectedly, this person received personal protection from a Foundation Establishment cultivator even when he was collecting a bounty.

He gritted his teeth and endured, certain that Li Miaoyun would not dare to harm him in the territory of the four sects. Sure enough, in less than a few breaths, Yunhe, an inner disciple of the Chongyun Sect, arrived with three Foundation Establishment elders.

"Branch Master of Feiyun Pavilion, Fairy Miaoyun? Heh, fellow Daoist, you have quite the temper."

"Do you think that our four sects have no Foundation Establishment cultivators because we are the big ones bullying the small ones?"

The three elders, clad in flowing robes, worked together to dispel Li Miaoyun's spiritual pressure. Li Miaoyun narrowed her fox-like eyes, sensing the obvious hostility from the other party. She activated her spiritual energy and took a half-step forward to protect Luo Fanchen behind her.

"I, the master of the Feiyunfang branch, am here today on the orders of Fairy Ruoxue to escort Fellow Daoist Luo to visit Fairy Liu Xia and receive her commendation."

"What do you intend to do by blocking my way here?"

The three elders' expressions changed slightly, and their aura weakened somewhat. After Luo Fanchen took out the guest token and showed it, they silently withdrew their spiritual energy.

Ming Ruoxue's reputation precedes her, so they don't dare to cause trouble in official matters.

"Hmph! Using power to intimidate others, this is hardly a proper visit."

"The three sect leaders of our four sects will probably have to learn a thing or two from Fairy Miaoyun in the future."

The three elders snorted softly and made way for him. Li Miaoyun remained silent, escorting Luo Fanchen deeper into the area.

Regardless of whether it's the Four Sects or Liu Xia, with Ming Ruoxue keeping them in check, they absolutely wouldn't dare to make a move against them, and would even have to escort them back safely.

"Fairy Liu Xia is still taking a midday nap. Please wait quietly for an hour, and I will go and inform her."

Kui Shan, panting heavily, followed slowly behind, no longer daring to peek at Luo Fanchen.

He was ordered by Lord Liu Xia to receive and test Luo Fanchen, and even if he was beaten half to death, he had to complete the mission.

"Phew—it turns out that the entire Tianxingfang was the place to find her."

Luo Fanchen narrowed his eyes, finally seeing true luxury.

Numerous cave dwellings stand amidst the surrounding mountains, their interiors filled with perfectly formed spirit-gathering array patterns, clearly recently created and carved to provide temporary lodging for disciples of the four sects.

Although smoke rose from the chimneys of Tianxingfang, the entire place was deserted, with only three magnificent golden buildings standing at the core of the spiritual vein.

The spirit-gathering array hummed, and the pavilion's style was similar to Ming Ruoxue's small building in the inner ring, clearly intended for Liu Xia's residence.

He originally thought that Ming Ruoxue occupying one percent of the inner ring area was already luxurious, but Liu Xia actually emptied Tianxingfang and monopolized the spiritual vein. He still underestimated the value of the Dao Sect disciples.

"Within the Taoist sect, people like Liu Xia are a minority."

Li Miaoyun seemed to understand Luo Fanchen's gaze and gently conveyed her understanding.

Even among the outer disciples, there are distinctions of high and low status. Those like Liu Xia, who have successfully established their foundation and comprehended the Daoist scriptures and methods, can serve as stewards within the sect and have the opportunity to be promoted to inner disciples at any time. Their status is far higher than that of Qi Refining disciples who have not comprehended the Xuanzhang inheritance.

Luo Fanchen and Li Miaoyun waited for an hour and a half before Kui Shan finally arrived, chuckling.

"Lord Xia still needs to see three cultivators. You will all have to wait for half an hour."

Another hour later, veins throbbed on Li Miaoyun's fair forehead, and her pretty face showed impatience.

She's a seasoned businesswoman, so she's flexible and adaptable, but Liu Xia is clearly making fun of the adults.

"What a joke! He's just an outer disciple who hasn't even grasped the Xuanzhang inheritance, yet he dares to mock you, sir. What an arrogant attitude."

Li Miaoyun's lips twitched, conveying her complaint.

She was also a foundation-building outer disciple of the Incense Burning Pavilion, and her status was similar to Liu Xia's, so she naturally couldn't stand the other party's narrow-minded behavior.

Luo Fanchen responded with a calm smile, offering silent reassurance.

Before coming to claim his opportunity, he was mentally prepared to be made difficult. With Ming Ruoxue's order, no matter how much Liu Xia targeted him, she could only do some disgusting little things. It was just a matter of dignity; he had lost it before when he was a rogue cultivator.

It's impossible to give up even one's chance at immortality for the sake of dignity.

An hour later, Kui Shan reappeared, clicking his tongue and saying, "Lord Xia granted you an audience, you're lucky, kid. Remember to keep your eyes open and don't be rude in front of the lord."

Li Miaoyun intended to go with them, but the three Foundation Establishment elders immediately stepped forward to stop her. Kui Shan coldly added, "The master said that he will only receive Luo Fanchen."

"It's alright, I'll go."

Luo Fanchen gently tugged at Li Miaoyun's sleeve, signaling her to calm down.

Liu Xia couldn't do anything to him, and even had the intention of recruiting him, so she wouldn't and dared not make a move against him.

He strolled behind Kui Shan. The moment they entered Tianxingfang, the surrounding spiritual energy became more than ten times denser. The two walked on the main road, and Kui Shan groaned in a deep voice, "Luo Fanchen, you must be someone important to be able to reach the top of the Dharma Tower."

"Excellent."

Luo Fanchen nodded with a smile, while Kui Shan sneered, "If I can rise to the top by stepping on you, I can also become famous. I will not show any mercy in the Yimu Secret Realm."

"I'm waiting for you."

After Luo Fanchen finished speaking, he entered the three-story building alone. There were more than ten paths in front of him, all leading in the same direction.

"I have wasted so many resources on you, yet you can't even take down a Dharma Tower. You are as stupid as oxen!"

"If we fail again in this Yi Wood Secret Realm, you will all be fired!"

Before even entering the pavilion, Luo Fanchen was greeted by a clear and melodious scolding voice. He paused slightly, and the next moment he felt dizzy. When he came to his senses, he reappeared in the center of the pavilion.

The aroma of wine was irresistible, and Luo Fanchen was momentarily lost in thought, unable to distinguish between reality and illusion. Looking around, he saw several sect elders with Foundation Establishment cultivation, wearing flowing robes, kneeling on the ground, their bodies covered in a layer of icy mist, shivering.

"Look, the main character has arrived."

Liu Xia sat high in the main seat, toying with a tender red fruit between her fingertips, her slightly thin lips delicate and carrying a hint of teasing.

"Luo Fanchen, oh no, Mr. Luo, no wonder Li Miaoyun values ​​you so much. Look, you reached the top of the Dharma Tower in a quarter of an hour—unheard of! You even broke Senior Sister Ruoxue's record!"

"You flatter me, fairy."

Luo Fanchen frowned slightly; he disliked the other party's sarcastic tone.

"Hehe, it's a pity that she was born a servant and is a foolish woman with shallow knowledge."

Liu Xia, with her red manicured nails, parted the vermilion fruit, smacked her lips, and brought it to her mouth: "She treasures even the true essence of a person with five spiritual roots."

"I am indeed dull-witted, not even a fraction as good as the fairy."

"Hehe, you've come to see me this time because you've figured out the answer? I rarely give people a second chance."

Liu Xia gently bit the vermilion fruit, her lips glistening with moisture. Her eyes narrowed, and her delicate face now appeared harsh and sharp.

"If you follow my senior sister or that foolish woman Li Miaoyun, you will never be able to establish your foundation in this lifetime, wasting this excellent physique. If you serve me, I can grant you a retainer's token and make you my servant."

"Hehe, very few people can receive such an honor. With me here, I will find a way to help you establish your foundation."

Damn, she's a regular female.

Luo Fanchen's expression remained respectful, but his dislike for Liu Xia reached its peak.

Why would someone choose to be a servant instead of a decent person? Compared to Ming Ruoxue, Liu Xia is utterly ordinary, yet she is so confident.

"Thank you for your kind offer, sir."

"Is that so? Since you know my good intentions, you should be very grateful. Only I am willing to take in your useless body."

Liu Xia snorted and stretched out her toes again, casually saying, "The immortal destiny bestowed upon you will all go to Han Chong. The immortal destiny you and Mo Xue possess will also be transferred to him. As for Mo Xue's entry into the Daoist sect, I will take care of that myself."

"I have prepared a good place for Mo Xue. She can directly join the outer sect of Luo Shen Pavilion without having to bother with any ascension ceremony."

Liu Xia murmured to herself, seemingly convinced that Luo Fanchen would agree, completely ignoring his increasingly unpleasant expression.

"You know the Tuo family, right? Mo Xue can climb the Tuo family's high branch, become the Tuo family's sword attendant, enter the Daoist sect, and establish her foundation. Perhaps she can even form her core and be included in the Tuo family's genealogy, enjoying the worship of thousands."

"Sword Servant?"

"Naturally, such a golden opportunity is rare, and I went to great lengths to secure it. With this connection, the Luo family will not harm you again, and your health and life will be safe."

After Liu Xia finished speaking, she frowned slightly, gently swayed her toes, and urged Luo Fanchen on.

(End of this chapter)