Where is the righteous fairy we were promised?

Not only does it require cultivators to have exceptional talent and a solid foundation, but they must also possess outstanding comprehension.

Only by possessing both can one have the opportunity to successfully establish a foundation on their own.

Even though everyone knows that the potential for self-foundation is higher.

However, most people, seeking stability, will still rely on external resources to build their foundation.

To avoid suffering a backlash and significant loss of strength if the foundation building fails.

In such cases, the second and third paths to foundation building become much more common.

—Foundation-building artifacts, and traditional Foundation-building pills!

Although Foundation Establishment Treasures and Foundation Establishment Pills are equally difficult for ordinary cultivators to obtain.

Furthermore, the former also needs to pay attention to whether the attributes match their own spiritual roots.

However, compared to the difficulty of establishing a foundation on one's own and the consequences of failing to do so...

These two are the most preferred choices for the vast majority of cultivators!

Such an opportunity is extremely precious for cultivators in the Qi Refining stage!

Especially in this small area of ​​the eastern mountains, rare and precious items for foundation building are extremely scarce.

Even the treasure trove of the Desolate Sect might not contain a complete Foundation Establishment artifact.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this dark petal isn't of very high quality as a Foundation Building artifact.

However, if this item were to be leaked out, it would still drive a large number of old cultivators who have been stuck at the Qi Refining Perfection stage their entire lives crazy!

However, if Jiang Ning wants to establish his foundation, he definitely doesn't need any special foundation-establishing items.

After all, he was the Wuji Immortal Venerable who had touched the ceiling of the Southern Wilderness cultivation world.

Jiang Ning's understanding of building a foundation for immortality is many times greater than that of other cultivators at the same level.

Therefore, he could choose to cultivate to the highest level of immortality on his own and establish his foundation.

However, the fact that this Foundation Establishment treasure was being offered to him made Jiang Ning hesitate.

The moment Jiang Ning realized he could snag this item at a bargain price, he had a strange premonition…

—If he takes this item, he will definitely run into Xiao Fan beforehand!

Jiang Ning frowned, pondering whether he should clash with Xiao Fan three years earlier than planned, simply because of an incomplete Foundation Establishment artifact.

But before long, Jiang Ning realized that his concerns were somewhat ridiculous.

Why should he worry about so much?

Does that mean if he doesn't seize the opportunity, the main characters won't use him as a target for showing off and slapping others in the face?

Since the two sides are destined to become enemies...

Why not confront him beforehand, so he can test the power of the improved spell!

So, Jiang Ning casually picked up a few inexpensive medicinal herbs next to the dark petals and pretended to be examining them carefully.

But his real target was that seemingly unremarkable Foundation Establishment artifact.

At the same time, Jiang Ning was also pondering in his heart.

"Speaking of which..."

"Xiao Fan should know Lin Wanqing by now, right?"

"At that time, the subsystem binding..."

Just as Jiang Ning stood in front of the stall, pondering how to discreetly purchase the Foundation Establishment artifact...

On Tongxian Road in Qingshi Town, two destined guests arrived.

004 - A Fated Encounter

On the road to Tongxian.

A young man dressed in a gray-white Taoist robe led a beautiful young woman into the area where the cultivators were trading and setting up stalls.

The passing cultivators, seeing that he was an unfamiliar face, couldn't help but take a few more glances at him.

With just a slight glance, the surrounding cultivators couldn't help but change their expressions and quickly retreated to the side.

It should be noted that in this small town of Qing Shi, cultivators at the high level of Qi Refining are already considered the top combat force in the town.

Apart from Elder Dao Xuanzi, who guards the area, I have never heard of a second person who has reached the Qi Refining Perfection stage!

But at this moment, everyone actually saw two Qi Refining Level 10 experts here!

Such strength is nothing compared to the rogue cultivators inside and outside Qing Shi Town...

Even the Desolate Sect, which has a Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge, has to be careful in dealing with these two powerful experts!

Sensing the strength of the two, the cultivators quickly made way for them, their hearts filled with surprise and doubt.

—How could this tiny Qing Shi Town possibly attract two Qi Refining Perfection cultivators?!

While avoiding the two, the crowd couldn't help but cautiously observe them.

The young man's face, though not exceptionally handsome, was still dignified, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes.

Moreover, his entire being exudes a chillingly sharp aura.

In addition, it exudes an inexplicable charm.

More importantly, this person had a wicked smile on his lips.

Wherever the boy's gaze fell, it would always cause some female cultivators who were secretly watching by the roadside to blush.

Beside him, a young woman wore a veil, covering most of her face.

Yet, the pair of beautiful eyes that were only partially visible seemed to be as dazzling and captivating as if the Milky Way were reflected within them.

Although her face cannot be seen clearly, others can imagine how stunningly beautiful she must be beneath the veil.

She was wearing a waist-length ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), which accentuated her graceful figure.

He wore a dark red cross-collar shirt, which covered his heavy chest.

The waistband cinched just right, and was adorned with jade beads to weigh down the skirt.

Below was a pale white pleated skirt that hugged her pert, shapely buttocks.

The skirt length was just right, covering the ankles so that no one could see anything underneath.

Although the girl's attire was quite conservative among women in the cultivation world.

The glimpses of her delicate skin, however, seemed to glow under the warm sunlight.

Coupled with her intellectual and gentle temperament, she exudes even more feminine beauty.

Several male cultivators at the mid-stage of Qi Refining on the street were immediately struck by the sight and intended to take a closer look.

But the next moment, the boy walking beside the girl suddenly unleashed the aura of a perfect Qi Refining stage without warning!

The surrounding air was instantly filled with spiritual pressure!

"boom--"

This action startled those around, who hurriedly retreated.

Those low-level cultivators who were nearby and had lower cultivation levels felt even more chest tightness and shortness of breath, and couldn't help but groan.

The few male cultivators who were hoping to feast their eyes were also terrified by this sudden and powerful aura, their faces turning pale.

In an instant, these people felt that the circulation of spiritual energy within their bodies had become extremely sluggish.

The male cultivators were terrified and quickly lowered their heads, turning around and fleeing for their lives in a disheveled state.

Seeing this, the boy who had intimidated everyone scoffed and continued walking forward with the girl beside him.

"Xiao Fan, when you're out and about, don't be so ostentatious, lest you make enemies for no reason."

Lin Wanqing possessed exceptional beauty, and her voice was as clear and melodious as a winter wind chime.

Perhaps seeing Xiao Fan's unbridled attack intimidating passersby, they felt that this action was somewhat inappropriate.

Therefore, when transmitting her voice, Lin Wanqing couldn't help but slightly furrow her beautiful eyebrows.

Xiao Fan, however, did not take Lin Wanqing's words seriously.

Instead, he didn't hesitate to admire the captivating charm of the beauty's slight annoyance.

Xiao Fan stared into Lin Wanqing's beautiful, watery eyes, a wicked smile playing on his lips, and coldly sneered domineeringly:

"Since those guys dared to look at you like that, they deserved to be taught a lesson!"

Lin Wanqing never liked the way Xiao Fan looked at her.

She subconsciously turned her head away, avoiding Xiao Fan's aggressive gaze.

He then shook his head helplessly and said calmly:

"This place is, after all, the territory of the Desolate Faction."

I heard that Dao Xuanzi has been accumulating Qi to the peak for many years.

All that's missing is a foundation-building spiritual object corresponding to one's spiritual root, and then one can attempt to establish an immortal foundation.

"If you are too arrogant towards passersby in town."

Even more so, they continue to blatantly intimidate the crowd...

"It's hard to guarantee that we won't provoke that resident elder next time."

Xiao Fan sneered upon hearing this, then waved his hand dismissively and said:

"It's alright, the elders of the Desolate Sect stationed here are in seclusion year-round."

As long as he doesn't show up, who in Qing Shi Town can pose a threat to you and me?

Besides, even if Dao Xuanzi came, so what?

If he dares to disrespect me, I can kill him on the spot with a single move…

Hearing Xiao Fan's familiar arrogant tone, Lin Wanqing didn't say much, but just sighed softly.