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

Lu Zaian was in a good mood after leaving the training room.

After all, this seclusion was successful, and his magical power improved by one drop.

"Cultivation still requires a balance between work and rest. My old bones need a break too..."

Lu Zaian seemed to realize something, a smile playing on his lips, and walked outside.

.........

"Sect Master, you've emerged from seclusion!"

Outside, a graceful maid dressed in a light blue palace robe saw Lu Zaian come out and exclaimed with delight.

"That's right, Xueyi. Have you heard any news or movements outside lately?" Lu Zaian asked with a smile.

The maid's name was Xueyi, which was a stage name.

She was a courtesan whom Lu Zaian redeemed a year ago when he listened to music at the "Yuexianlou" brothel.

Xueyi was also a rogue cultivator, but she lacked talent. Now she is twenty-eight years old, but her cultivation level is only at the third level of Qi Refining.

Because of a shortage of spirit stones, he was forced to perform at Yuexian Tower, where he happened to be noticed by Lu Zaian.

He then directly sought refuge with Lu Zaian.

Her appearance and temperament were both excellent, especially her charming and delicate peach blossom eyes, which were very much to Lu Zaian's liking.

As for the so-called "selling art but not one's body," it simply varies from person to person.

Xueyi considered it an immense blessing to be able to associate with a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Even the owner of Yuexian Tower, who didn't want spirit stones, wanted to force Xueyi onto Lu Zaianbo to gain some favor...

After Lu Zaian redeemed Xueyi, he not only played with her in his spare time, but also used her as a messenger.

Let her gather information from the outside world while she's in seclusion, so she doesn't become blind and deaf.

"Reporting to the Pavilion Master, nothing major has happened in Huangze City recently."

However, there's some big news about the Zixiao Temple and the Demon Spear Sect that the Pavilion Master asked me to keep an eye on.

They recently engaged in a major battle, which caused quite a stir throughout the entire northern airspace.

Xueyi answered softly.

"Oh? What big news? Tell me in detail..." Lu Zaian raised an eyebrow.

During these three years, Lu Zaian leisurely cultivated in the Spring and Autumn Pavilion.

However, the situation in the northern airspace has changed somewhat.

First, the long-awaited sect war between Zixiao Temple and Demon Spear Sect has finally begun.

Both sides' strongholds are protected by third-tier grand formations and are ancient, well-established forces with a long history.

The outcome could not be determined for the time being.

Then they'll resort to both overt and covert schemes.

We're raiding your spirit stone mine today...

Then I'll ambush and kill your disciple tomorrow to retaliate...

Or perhaps they could lure the enemy's high command with huge rewards...

They also hired large numbers of bandits to invade the enemy's territory and slaughter low-level cultivators, committing all sorts of atrocities...

In short, do whatever you can to cause the other party the greatest possible loss.

"I heard that a month ago, the Zixiao Temple gathered three Taoist priests to ambush the young master of the Demon Spear Sect."

There is one person each in the early, middle, and late stages of foundation building.

However, to everyone's surprise, the three Taoist priests, working together, failed to capture the young master of the Demon Spear Cult.

Instead, he killed a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator on the spot.

Then he severely injured a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator.

And in the end, he escaped from the clutches of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator...

This battle caused a stir in the cultivation world of the Northern Sky Domain.

Even now, many people in the city are still discussing it.

They say the young master of the Demon Spear Sect has a very high probability of forming his core...

Xueyi reported the news to Lu Zaian with great emotion, while also expressing her amazement once again.

That's the Core Formation stage...

For Xueyi, who is currently only at the third level of Qi Refining, this is a realm that is simply out of reach.

"Tsk tsk... The Demon Spear Cult has produced a ruthless character." Lu Zaian clicked his tongue in amazement.

The young master of the Demon Spear Sect is only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment and is only around forty years old, yet he has managed to achieve this.

He is truly a prodigy in the northern airspace.

Even if I were to do this, even without Xiao Yi, I might not be able to achieve this level of skill.

But... why should I compare myself to them?

Regardless of the outside world's turmoil, they can't reach Huangze City for the time being.

Lu Zaian just needs to take care of himself, cultivate as he should, and enjoy himself as he should...

Thinking of this, Lu Zaian smiled, slapped Xueyi's shapely buttocks, and said:

"Go to the wine cellar and get two bottles of 'Romance in the Snow and Moon,' I'll be waiting for you at the lakeside pavilion..."

When Xueyi's sensitive spot was touched, her delicate body trembled instantly, a blush rose on her face, and her charming peach blossom eyes seemed to be dripping with water.

"Yes...Master."

"Hahaha!"

Lu Zaian laughed loudly as he left.

Cultivation... its ultimate goal is to achieve immortality and freedom.

For a man to live a carefree life, he can't do without wine and women...

Lu Zaian admitted that he was not an immortal being who looked down from the clouds and was detached from worldly affairs.

He also has emotions and desires, joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

He also loved good food, fine wine, and beautiful women.

Although these things seem superfluous to an immortal being.

But Lu Zaian saw it as a rare spice in his cultivation journey...

If one must abandon these beautiful things in this world in order to achieve immortality.

What makes him different from the stubborn rocks in the mountains?

After all, even a stubborn rock can withstand wind and sun for millions of years without decaying...

Lake Heart Pavilion.

A thin mist blankets the area, creating a hazy, dreamlike scene.

After Lu Zaian's modifications, this place has been covered with numerous array formations and restrictions.

No one is allowed to trespass without Lu Zaian's permission, making it a favorite spot for Lu Zaian to relax.

Before long, Xueyi came gracefully carrying two flasks of white jade wine, several boxes of snacks and desserts.

She even changed her clothes, wearing a layer of pink tulle that made her graceful figure appear and disappear.

Like a perfectly ripe peach, one bite and it bursts with juice...

"Master, this servant will pour you some wine."

The amber-colored liquor exudes a rich and mellow aroma; this is wine brewed by Lu Zaian himself.

As an immortal being who also loves fine wine, how could he not brew his own wine?

Previously, I didn't have the time or energy.

During these three years, Lu Zaian collected some brewing recipes and personally brewed several jars.

The "Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon" drink we're having now is one of them.

The recipe for this wine comes from the White Snow Palace. It is made with the addition of precious ice flowers, and it is icy cold on the palate and refreshing in the stomach.

It's summer now, so it's a perfect time to drink it.

This is only for two years.

If we wait until Lu Zai'an's cellar has been stored for ten, a hundred, or even a thousand years...

That's what you call an unparalleled wine...

Take a sip of wine, then a bite of food...

Before she knew it... Xueyi's soft, boneless body fell into Lu Zaian's arms.

A short while later... the light gauze suddenly fluttered in the air, and then slowly landed.

As the wine intensifies, spring thoughts stir; a pear tree in full bloom overshadows a crabapple blossom; a thin mist ripples like white waves in the pavilion…

A shy, suppressed moan escaped her lips... A hoarse, soft cry followed...

It adds a touch of human warmth to this ethereal fairyland.