Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

As it goes deeper.

Lu Zaian discovered more pieces of dark, raw water-core stone embedded in the cave walls.

These rough stones vary in size...

Some are only the size of a fist, while others are as big as a watermelon.

It seems to hold endless secrets.

"No wonder it's a whole vein of raw stones."

Lu Zaian continued to dig up pieces of raw stone along the way and peel them apart.

"Tsk tsk... a mid-grade fire spirit stone, a mid-grade first-tier Hundred-Wheel Tree Heart, a high-grade first-tier Strange Cloud Flower..."

Although they are all first-tier spiritual objects.

But this is enough to prove that the raw stone from this water-core mine is quite valuable.

At that moment, the puppet that had been scouting ahead sent back feedback.

It seems something special has been discovered.

Lu Zaian became interested and continued forward.

Turn the corner and cross a narrow gap.

The view ahead suddenly opened up.

It turned out to be a spacious cave, large enough to accommodate a space hundreds of feet long and wide.

“This should be the lair of the wood crocodile.” Lu Zaian looked around.

"Roar!!"

Suddenly, a roar came from the corner.

Immediately afterwards, two wood crocodiles rushed out of the shadows, their blood-red mouths snapping at Lu Zaian and Xu Yan'er.

"Ah! Watch out!" Xu Yan'er screamed in fright.

Lu Zaian remained unfazed, and with a wave of his hand, his qi and blood transformed into two red rays that pierced through the body of the wooden crocodile.

"Don't panic, they're just a few that slipped through the net."

Xu Yan'er patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

Yes, with a Foundation Establishment expert by her side, what is she afraid of?

“Ew!!”

Suddenly, Little Yi, who was floating nearby, let out an excited shout.

"Oh? Is there any treasure?" Lu Zaian asked, slightly surprised.

A treasure that can excite even Xiao Yi must be at least a second-tier spiritual item.

Little Yi floated toward the shadows where the two wood crocodiles had been hiding.

Lu Zaian quickly followed.

A huge water-core stone was embedded in the cave wall in the shadows.

Judging from the area exposed on the cave wall, it is as big as a person can hug!

The surface of the raw stone is not smooth; instead, it has some cracks.

"Hiss... such a huge rough stone?!"

Xu Yan'er couldn't help but gasp, her eyes glazed over.

The largest rough stones I've seen before are no bigger than a watermelon.

Compared to this rough stone, it's nothing.

Lu Zaian was also very surprised.

"Ee-woo~"

Xiao Yi pointed to the crack on the raw stone, from which a faint light emanated, appearing quite unusual in the dark cave.

"Let's see what's inside..."

Lu Zaian exerted all his strength and shattered the crack in the huge raw stone with a single punch.

boom--! !

The original stone collapsed, shattering into countless fragments that flew everywhere, revealing what was inside.

In an instant, a warm and gentle white light burst forth.

It illuminated almost half of the cave.

Upon closer inspection, Lu Zaian discovered that they were two spiritual herbs carved from white jade.

Each leaf and root of the herb radiates a white light from the inside out.

That was an extremely rich manifestation of spiritual energy.

"A second-tier spirit item—White Magnolia Grass!!"

Lu Zaian was the first to recognize the two spiritual herbs, and his heart was immediately filled with excitement.

White magnolia grass is an extremely precious spiritual item for foundation building.

It is in no way inferior to the likes of Heavenly Mystic Water.

Its unique medicinal properties can help cultivators liquefy their mana and expand their dantian.

If we say that Lu Zaian's original probability of breaking through to the Qi Refining Foundation Establishment stage was 70% when he was in the Desolate Swamp City.

After Lu Zai'an refined his body and established his foundation, his blood and qi became stronger, increasing the probability to 90%.

With the addition of white magnolia grass, the probability of breaking through to the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stage becomes 100%.

Breaking through the traditional Qi cultivation and foundation building process, it is nothing more than overcoming the three hurdles of essence, Qi, and spirit.

Essence—the power of Qi and blood. I have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage of body cultivation, and my Qi and blood are abundant.

The liquefaction of Qi—magical power—is not a problem with the help of the white magnolia.

God—soul and consciousness. I, in my "Ghostly Netherworld Tribulation," have survived three tribulations and have no weaknesses.

If I fail, it will be an injustice to Heaven!

Xu Yan'er watched as Lu Zaian carefully accepted the two white magnolias, her eyes filled with envy.

But she dared not say more.

After all, she had gained quite a bit along the way.

Don't covet what doesn't belong to you...

"Not bad, not bad, the spiritual energy in this mine is quite rich."

I plan to cultivate here in seclusion for a while and break through to the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stage.

Yan'er, don't rush back to Huangze City.

"Take a stroll around this mine first. Any spiritual items you find that are of mid-grade or lower, they're all yours..."

Lu was in a good mood after receiving the treasure, and he smiled as he gave Xu Yan'er some instructions.

Lu Zaian originally planned to return to Huangze City because he wanted to obtain a Foundation Establishment spiritual item.

Now, white magnolia grass has been found in this mine.

He was no longer in a hurry.

The spiritual vein that this mine connects to is probably around the second-tier, low-grade level.

It was enough to support Lu Zaian's cultivation, and it was also a good environment for Xu Yan'er.

Not to mention, Lu Zaian promised her that she could take any mid-to-low-grade spiritual item.

"Yes! Thank you, Elder Lu!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yan'er's pretty face lit up with joy.

As long as more water-core stones are mined, with the support of these spiritual objects, it will be enough for her to cultivate to the late stage of Qi Refining!

"Go, there is no danger here anymore."

As long as you don't wander out of the mine.

And don't bother me...

Lu Zaian waved his hand, dismissing Xu Yan'er.

As long as the soul restriction is in place, she will be under Lu Zaian's control no matter where she is.

"Eee-ooh~~Eee-ooh~~"

At this moment, Xiao Yi circled around Lu Zai'an, a little drool dripping from her mouth.

It seems to be saying, "Bro, you smell so good..."

But Lu Zaian knew that Xiao Yi actually wanted the white magnolia.

Everyone who sees it gets a share, and the white magnolia grass is also of great help to Xiao Yi's cultivation.

If Xiao Yi can refine a white magnolia grass, then she can also successfully break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

"Haha, don't worry, Xiao Yi, of course you'll get your share."

However, we cannot break through together; we must protect each other…

.........

Since the decision has been made to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage inside the mine.

Lu Zaian quickly adjusted his state of mind.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Xu Yan'er also visited Lu Zai'an during this time.

Upon discovering that Lu Zaian was sitting motionless in meditation, Xiao Yi stayed by his side without leaving for a moment.

"Old Master Lu is already this powerful just because he's only at the Body Refinement and Foundation Establishment stage."

Wouldn't he be even more powerful after he reaches the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stage?

And that little guy named 'Xiao Yi' also possesses Foundation Establishment combat power...

How mysterious...

Sigh, if only we hadn't separated from Old Lu in the first place.

That way, Old Master Mo and Aunt Hong wouldn't have died...

Xu Yan'er rested her chin on her hand, quietly watching Lu Zai'an meditate, her mind filled with all sorts of random thoughts.

Suddenly, Lu Zaian, who was meditating, abruptly opened his eyes.

A pair of deep, abyss-like eyes seemed to shoot out tangible lightning, startling Xu Yan'er.

This is a sign that Lu Zaian's energy and spirit have reached their peak and he is about to break through.

After suppressing his feelings for so long, he is now absolutely certain that he can break through to the Foundation Establishment stage!