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

Then, Lu Zaian looked at Jiang Qiuyue and asked calmly:

"Jiang Qiuyue, have you thought this through?"

Are you still angry that I hit you before?

Jiang Qiuyue pursed her lips slightly, her breath restrained, and stepped forward to respectfully bow to Lu Zaian before answering:

"Absolutely not. On the contrary, Qiuyue should thank Senior Lu for his insightful reminder."

The Spring and Autumn Pavilion was quiet and serene. During the past ten days, Qiu Yue had thought a lot and reflected a lot.

Hatred and grief should be transformed into motivation, not used to cloud my judgment...

In the past, Qiuyue was too naive and willful, and it was difficult for her to accept the huge difference.

So much so that I spent those seven years in a daze...

If it weren't for the eldest brother constantly protecting Qiuyue from the wind and rain...

I'm afraid Qiuyue would have died a violent death long ago, and would never have had the chance to wake up today.

"Little junior sister..."

Lin Feng shuddered, turned to look at Jiang Qiuyue, his eyes filled with tears, his voice terribly hoarse.

Seven years, a full seven years.

No one could understand his heartache.

Once a prodigy, he was banished to the mortal world.

The junior sister felt a huge sense of loss, but Lin Feng felt the same way.

During those seven years on the run...

He not only gritted his teeth and endured the pain of his torn meridians every day, but also tossed and turned at night, unable to fall asleep.

He also had to hold on to the last hope of Lingyao Valley, and led his junior sister and Han Yu on a long escape to avoid the enemy's pursuit.

And facing the various deceit and treachery in the cultivation world...

Over the course of seven years, in order to survive and obtain resources, he begged people, knelt down, kowtowed, and abandoned his dignity more than once...

All of this was simply because he was the senior disciple of Lingyao Valley.

The title "Senior Brother" is more than just a name.

It was more like a tight band binding Lin Feng.

They relentlessly pushed him, never daring to slacken their efforts!

And now.

Junior sister... has finally woken up and finally grown up!

Lin Feng was greatly pleased!

Upon hearing this, Lu Zaian nodded imperceptibly. If that was the case, then there was still hope.

"That's right. You need to understand that in the cultivation world, no one should be lenient with anyone else. Everything depends on strength."

Even if I can protect you for a while, I can't protect you forever.

Moreover, if you want revenge, you can't rely on anyone but yourself!

Strength is not something that can be easily acquired.

You can only truly grow by competing, striving, experiencing, and honing your skills.

"And these are things that my Spring and Autumn Pavilion cannot give you..."

As he spoke, Lu Zaian took out a jade slip and tossed it to Jiang Qiuyue.

"Here are my personal insights and experiences on Foundation Establishment, which you can study and comprehend. Take them."

Jiang Qiuyue's eyes widened as she took the jade slip, her expression a mixture of surprise and complexity.

The insights gained from a Foundation Establishment cultivator are invaluable.

But Jiang Qiuyue did not refuse; she knew she needed this now.

"...Thank you very much, Senior Lu!"

Lu Zaian waved his hand, then took out a jade bottle and tossed it to Lin Feng, saying:

"Inside is a second-grade low-level Eight Treasure Meridian-Regenerating Pill, with 50% pill patterns... Its medicinal effects are sufficient to repair the broken meridians in your body."

"this!!"

Lin Feng could not believe it. His hands trembled as he took the jade bottle and took out the pills to examine them.

It was a bright and full-bodied eight-colored elixir with faint lines on its surface.

Eight Treasures Rejuvenating Pill!

Lin Feng, having been the senior disciple of Lingyao Valley, naturally recognized him.

A single Eight Treasures Renewal Pill costs a whopping four thousand spirit stones.

They've been on the run for years and barely have time to take care of themselves, so where would they get extra spirit stones to buy things?

"I...I...I, Senior Lu, isn't this pill too expensive...?"

Lin Feng forced himself to look away from the pills, his last shred of reason telling him...

Everything has a price.

Senior Lu had flatly refused their request before, so why is he being so kind as to give them these treasures now...?

“Take it. Blood Slaughter Flow is worth it…” Lu Zaian said calmly.

He always judged people by their actions, not their intentions.

People who have no value are not worth investing in.

It's impossible for Lin Feng and his two companions to get his help for nothing.

However, after they took out "Blood Slaughter Stream", Lu Zai'an was willing to exchange it with them.

"I will never forget Senior Lu's kindness in saving me!"

Lin Feng bowed to Lu Zaian in gratitude, his eyes brimming with tears of emotion.

He wasn't sure if the Blood Slaughter Stream was worth it, but he knew that he could cultivate it again.

"Brother Leng, is it your spirit in heaven that's protecting me and the Spirit Medicine Valley...? Thank you so much..."

As for Han Yu, Lu Zaian casually gave him a sum of spirit stones.

This can be considered as helping them alleviate their difficulties in survival and cultivation.

"Alright, that's all for now. I'll just point you in the right direction."

The desolate marshes are vast and boundless; once you venture inside, you'll find both valuable resources and opportunities for growth.

It can also help you evade enemy pursuit.

After you leave, you are not allowed to tell anyone that you have seen me.

And you are not allowed to mention that I have ever helped you.

Just pretend nothing happened...

Lu Zaian looked around at the three of them and said calmly.

"...Yes." The three of them said in unison.

"Alright, you may leave now."

Lu Zaian waved his sleeve, issuing an order to leave.

The three exchanged a glance and respectfully withdrew...

Only Lu Zai sat quietly in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

He only sighed softly when his divine sense noticed that the three figures had completely left the Spring and Autumn Pavilion.

"These are turbulent times... We've only had a few years of peaceful cultivation."

The Purple-Gold Divine Pill was obtained by the Fire Refining Sect and the Blood Burning Sect back then, and they've probably digested it by now..."

Lu Zaian frowned slightly, his thoughts wandering.

Although his strength has improved, it is still not enough to cope with the various variables in the future.

The fact that Lin Feng and his two companions could come to Huangze City means that the people from the Refining Fire Sect and the Burning Blood Sect are probably not far away.

The birth of a new Foundation Establishment cultivator has little impact on the situation in the northern airspace.

But if a new Core Formation cultivator were to emerge... the situation in the Northern Sky Domain could become unpredictable and volatile...

Especially the Blood Burning Sect, a demonic sect that readily wipes out entire families.

Variables are what immortals hate most.

And just then, the two long-established powers, Zixiao Temple and Demon Spear Sect, started a major war...

The lord of Huangze City has also been missing for a long time and his whereabouts are unknown...

Lu Zaian rubbed his temples and sighed again:

"Fine, if the situation really turns bad, we'll just keep running."

Thirty-six strategies, walking is the best strategy.

Over the past three years, Lu Zaian has gradually strengthened his ties with the Hundred Flowers Chamber of Commerce because of his purchase of spiritual materials.

If the northern airspace really descends into chaos by then, and the desolate city is no longer safe.

Lu Zaian could only follow the caravan of the Hundred Flowers Merchant Guild across the desolate marshes to reach the Maple Flower Domain...

The arrival of Lin Feng and his two companions was ultimately just a minor incident.

What Lu Zaian left them could be considered as seeds sown casually.

Whether it will blossom and bear fruit in the future remains to be seen...

On the contrary, if Lu Zai'an were to perfect and complete the "Blood Slaughter Flow" technique he obtained, it would be a great achievement.

That was the biggest surprise.

The doors to the practice room slammed shut.

Lu Zaian began another round of secluded training.

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