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

The auras of the two Foundation Establishment experts collided violently.

*Sizzle!*

Electricity generated from the void, creating invisible ripples in the vast reception room!

The surrounding chairs, benches, screens, teacups, and other items looked as if they were about to be shattered by this pressure.

Lu Zaian waved his sleeve, and a surge of powerful magic power quelled the fluctuations.

"Gentlemen, shall we fight outside instead?"

This is within my Spring and Autumn Pavilion, and even more so within the Desolate Marsh City…”

What are you doing?

Are you here to recruit or to fight?

"That's right, the conflict between Zixiao Temple and Demon Spear Sect is none of my business in Huangze City."

But I won't allow any action to be taken in Huangze City!

Yang Ying's voice came, and then his figure appeared in the hall, with Chang Qing behind him.

"Yang Ying, Chang Qing? What are you doing here?"

Upon seeing the two, Daoist Chixiao immediately withdrew his aura, filled with surprise and uncertainty.

Chang Qing understood; he was also a veteran rogue cultivator who enjoyed making friends and building a wide network of connections, and was quite famous in Huangze City.

It's normal for Chang Qing to come and get to know a new Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Yang Ying is the sixth disciple personally taught by the City Lord of the Core Formation City, and his status and strength are not to be underestimated.

It was only after hearing that Lu Zaian had refused Yang Ying's invitation that Daoist Chixiao set his sights on Lu Zaian.

Could the rumors be wrong?

Or did Lu Zaian change his mind and decide to rejoin Huangze City?

Wouldn't I have made a wasted trip?

In an instant, several thoughts flashed through the mind of Daoist Chixiao.

"Hehe, I was just a guest at Brother Lu's residence when I stumbled upon this lively scene, so I came to join in..."

Chang Qing chuckled to himself.

"That's right, Brother Lu hasn't even expressed his opinion yet."

"Why are you starting a fight before you even think about hiring?" Yang Ying laughed.

Upon hearing Yang Ying's words, Daoist Chixiao finally realized what was happening.

He realized that Yan Sha had broken his defenses and disrupted his rhythm.

His expression darkened slightly, the crimson lightning in his eyes dissipated, and he spoke to Lu Zaian again:

"Fellow Daoist Lu, my Zixiao Temple is extending this invitation with utmost sincerity."

I've heard that you cultivate both body and spirit, and my Zixiao Temple also has considerable experience in body refinement.

Our Zixiao Temple has a Thunder-Suppressing Pool, which can draw heavenly lightning to temper the body and strengthen the physical form.

Furthermore, there is a Evergreen Wood Heavenly Lightning; those who draw upon it for body tempering can increase their lifespan by twenty years!

Daoist Chixiao also directly unleashed his trump card.

In the Northern Sky Domain, spiritual items that can increase a cultivator's lifespan are extremely rare.

He knew that Lu Zaian was an older cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage.

The older the monk, the more he understands the preciousness of life.

Whether pursuing a higher realm or indulging in pleasure, one cannot do without the blessing of longevity.

Sure enough, upon hearing that it could increase lifespan, Yang Ying and Chang Qing, who were standing nearby, both changed their expressions slightly.

They had also heard of the Evergreen Wood and Divine Thunder of Zixiao Temple.

I've only heard that it takes hundreds of years to accumulate even a trace of this divine lightning, and each use reduces its quantity.

The Zixiao Temple was reserved for the use of successive Heavenly Masters to ward off death.

If the temple experiences a shortage of new and emerging fighters.

That would allow the Celestial Master to remain in power for ten or eight years, intimidating all sides and allowing the disciples of Zixiao Temple to grow stronger.

And now, this divine object is being made available to an outsider?

When did Zixiao Temple become so generous?

Or is it that they are really afraid of being unable to defeat the Demon Spear Cult, and are now going all out with every move they have?

Little did Lu Zaian know that after hearing about the effects of the Evergreen Wood Divine Thunder, he almost stayed in Bengbu.

The master laughed. A 10% discount?

Why would I treasure this? The result is just an extra twenty years of lifespan?

My immortal body's farts are worth more than your divine lightning...

Of course, that's what I was thinking.

Lu Zaian feigned a perfectly measured wavering on his face.

They've played a winning hand for you, and your lack of surprise only raises suspicion.

Then, after a series of performances, Lu Zaian's expression went from struggling to helpless, and then to resolute.

"I am truly sorry, Daoist Chixiao, but I am used to being undisciplined and do not wish to be restrained by others."

Lu Zaian once again resorted to his classic cliché.

Don't ask, the answer is just that I'm used to being carefree.

You should stay out of the business of independent cultivators.

“You…” Daoist Chixiao was utterly astonished.

I never expected that even after bringing out my trump card, I would still be rejected?

clap clap clap! !

Yan Sha couldn't help but clap and laugh loudly, behaving wildly.

"Haha, I knew they wouldn't be interested in your Zixiao Temple!"

So what if it increases lifespan?

You can add it if you're alive, but you also need to be alive to enjoy it.

Fellow Daoist Lu, don't you agree?

The laughter subsided, but Yan Sha's words carried a hint of questioning and threat.

If Lu Zai'an really accepts the invitation from Zixiao Temple, Yan Sha will probably turn hostile on the spot.

Yan Sha continued:

"Fellow Daoist Lu, why don't you join my Demon Spear Sect?"

With the emergence of my Demon Spear Sect's young master, we will surely raze the Purple Cloud Temple to the ground.

When the time comes, just grab whatever treasure you fancy!

Whether it's cultivation techniques, secret manuals, resources and spiritual materials, or beautiful women as a furnace, you can have whatever you want!

Oh, by the way... I heard you're an alchemist, right?

My Demon Spear Sect can also fund your advancement to the second-tier alchemist level.

It's much faster than accumulating knowledge and skills through hard work on your own.

You should know Chen Kui from San Ding Lou. I heard you have a grudge against him?

Hehe, he has already joined my Demon Spear Cult, and now his strength has greatly increased, and his weapon-refining skills are about to break through to the second level.

If I were to mediate, I could help you turn hostility into friendship. Why wouldn't I do that?

Lu Zaian narrowed his eyes slightly, his face expressionless.

Hmph, what a clever way to turn hostility into friendship.

The feud between him and Chen Kui of the Three Tripods Tower was a blood feud involving hiring someone to kill him; it couldn't be settled with just a few words.

Yan Sha's words, filled with threats and inducements, were all aimed at him.

What do you mean by joining the Demon Gun Cult and being able to mediate between them?

Does that mean if I don't join, the Demon Spear Cult will protect Chen Kui?

Heh... Chen Kui has certainly found himself a good backer.

Lu Zaian replied expressionlessly and indifferently:

"Thank you for your kind offer, Steward Yan."

Unfortunately, Lu only wanted to cultivate diligently in the desolate city and was unwilling to join any faction.

"Therefore... I will not accept either of your invitations. Please leave!"

Lu Zaian gave him the order to leave.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Chixiao's face turned ugly. He hadn't expected that Lu Zaian would still reject the conditions offered by Zixiao Temple.

Fortunately, the only good news is that the Demon Gun Cult also failed to win over Lu Zaian.

Immediately, Daoist Chixiao said no more and left with a flick of his sleeve.

Yan Sha also gave Lu Zaian a deep look, almost saying "You don't know what's good for you."

"Hehe, Huangze City is not bad."

A rare holy land for independent cultivators.

It's a pity... Fellow Daoist Lu probably doesn't know what he just refused today...

I hope you won't regret it later...

Yan Sha glanced deeply at Yang Ying beside him with his golden eyes, then smiled and left.

"This guy……"

Yang Ying frowned slightly, staring at Yan Sha's retreating figure, seemingly lost in thought.

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