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

The clone has left...

After much deliberation, he disguised himself as the scholar in blue robes, "E'lai," and went to the desolate city.

There aren't many Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Northern Sky Domain, and almost every one of them is well-known.

If he were to conjure up an unknown Foundation Establishment cultivator out of thin air, it would inevitably arouse suspicion.

Because Lu Zaian was going to the inner city, which is generally inaccessible to Qi Refining cultivators.

If you want to find second-tier wood-attribute spiritual water, asking around in the inner city should be the fastest way.

Incidentally, they also secretly sold off some spoils of war that wouldn't arouse suspicion in exchange for resources.

The pseudonym of the scholar in blue robes caused some controversy five years ago.

However, compared to the major upheavals that have occurred in recent years, this is undoubtedly a drop in the ocean.

His only known enemy was the Demon Spear Cult.

The Demon Spear Cult is currently mired in the quagmire of the Demon Extermination Alliance's encirclement and suppression, and is too preoccupied to help itself.

Therefore, it is safe to travel as a scholar in blue robes.

inner city.

Lu Zaian first browsed through several shops owned by powerful Foundation Establishment factions.

Unfortunately, none of them sell second-tier wood-attribute spiritual water.

He could only exchange some of the spoils that wouldn't reveal Lu Zaian's true identity for spirit stones and spirit materials in batches.

For example, the "Second-Tier Magic Treasure Purple Demon Bell" that I obtained using the alias of a scholar.

Another example is the storage bags of some Qi Refining cultivators that the male and female bandits robbed and killed.

Lu Zai'an neither used nor cared about those first-tier items and magical treasures.

But at least it can be exchanged for some spirit stones, and little by little, it adds up.

As for the magical weapons and techniques of the two bandits, they will not be taken out to be sold as stolen goods for the time being.

Otherwise, there is a risk of exposure.

Later, Lu Zaian went to the major merchant guilds stationed in the inner city to inquire...

Finally, they obtained information about second-tier wood-attribute spiritual water from the Haitian Chamber of Commerce.

Inside a private room at the Haitian Chamber of Commerce.

Sitting opposite Lu Zaian was a fat, middle-aged Foundation Establishment cultivator.

This plump cultivator was Pang Yun, an elder of the Haitian Chamber of Commerce responsible for receiving fellow Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Oh? Fellow Daoist Pang means... that a Chen family once sold this kind of spiritual water at the Haitian Chamber of Commerce?"

The scholar in blue robes, who was actually Lu Zaian in disguise, showed a change in expression.

Pang Yun laughed heartily, patted his plump belly, and asked in return:

"Would my Haitian Chamber of Commerce lie?"

"You wicked fellow, you participated in my Haitian Chamber of Commerce's auction back then, don't you trust us?"

Lu Zaian smiled gently and continued:

"Fellow Daoist Pang, you flatter me. I certainly believe you."

However, I have been in seclusion for several years and am unaware of the current situation in the Northern Airspace.

Where did this Chen family come from?

Lu Zaian wondered, those who could openly sell second-tier spiritual water must have some confidence and resources.

They should at least be a Foundation Establishment family, right?

Lu Zaian had never heard of the "Chen Family" Foundation Establishment power in the Northern Airspace before.

Is he a newcomer?

Just as Lu Zaian was wondering, Pang Yun smiled again, pointed at Lu Zaian, and said:

"Which Chen family could it be? It's naturally the one that made an enemy of that evil fellow at the auction..."

"Chen Kui?!"

Before Pang Yun could finish speaking, Lu Zaian blurted out.

“That’s right, it’s Chen Kui, the former head of the Three Cauldrons Pavilion!” Pang Yun nodded.

Is it him?

Lu Zaian frowned slightly.

Back then, Chen Kui tried to intimidate others at the auction by bidding for Yaoquan Dew.

Later, he was ridiculed by the scholar in green robes that he had transformed into, which also led to the intervention of Yan Kuangge, the young master of the Demon Spear Sect.

This feud is now officially established.

Let's leave that aside for now.

Take, for example, the experience of being hired to kill someone in the past. Chen Kui is also an inextricable enemy of him!

At this point, Pang Yun continued to explain:

"After Chen Kui joined the Demon Spear Cult, he devoted himself to refining weapons and doing other things for the Demon Spear Cult."

Later, his third brother, Gongyang Wen, also advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage after consuming Yaoquan Dew.

For their meritorious service in the massacre of the Zixiao Temple by the Demon Spear Sect, the two were rewarded by Yan Kuangge with a second-tier spiritual vein.

The location is within the former territory of the Zixiao Temple...

Many cultivators only settle down and start a family after they have achieved the Foundation Establishment stage, and Chen Kui and his companion were no exception.

They simply established the Chen family and the Gongyang family in that second-tier spiritual vein area, and gathered the collateral branches of the clan, becoming a newly emerging Foundation Establishment force.

However, although he is a newcomer, he is still a vassal of the Demon Spear Cult…

Pang Yun slowly explained the reasons behind it.

"I see……"

Lu Zaian nodded, then asked:

"So this second-tier wood-attribute spiritual water was just something the Chen family obtained by chance?"

Pang Yun shook his head and said:

"Of course not. I heard that the Chen family later discovered a [Jade Spirit Spring] on a second-tier spiritual vein."

The Jade Spirit Spring is a top-grade first-tier spiritual treasure of heaven and earth.

Every few years, a second-tier spiritual object—[Emerald Light Spiritual Water]—will condense deep within the spring.

The Chen family got incredibly lucky, which is why they were able to sell their surplus stock.

"...Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Fellow Daoist Pang."

After silently processing the information, Lu Zaian bowed to Pang Yun.

"Hehe, no problem, no problem..."

"As long as you remember my HaiTian Merchant Guild, you may come to me if you ever need to buy or sell any treasures in the future."

Pang Yun smiled and waved his hand, trying to get closer to her.

"Next time for sure, next time for sure..."

Lu Zaian gave a few perfunctory words, then clasped his hands in a fist salute and left.

Inside the private room, only the sound of Pang Yun sipping his tea could be heard.

He watched the figure disappear out the window, then couldn't help but click his tongue and spit out a piece of tea dregs.

"The scholar in green robes is a formidable character; he actually managed to trigger a warning in my blood and qi."

However, the Chen family, being a vassal of the Demon Spear Sect, was not to be trifled with.

"Never mind, why should a mere elder of a merchant guild think so much..."

Pang Yun is also a body cultivator, and he has a unique secret technique: when he encounters a dangerous person, his internal blood and qi will surge to indicate the level of danger.

When he met Lu Zaian, his blood surged like a raging river, almost uncontrollable.

This also made him realize that the scholar in blue was not someone to be trifled with.

Through further observation, Pang Yun guessed that the scholar probably wouldn't easily give up the second-tier spiritual water.

The Chen family also happened to be his enemy.

Perhaps it won't be long before a good show begins...

.........

After leaving the Haitian Chamber of Commerce, Lu Zaian left Huangze City directly.

However, when they were outside the city, Lu Zaian subconsciously took several detours while traveling.

Once he was sure no one was following him out of the city, he set off in a different direction.

This location was once within the jurisdiction of the Zixiao Temple.

This is also the territory currently controlled by the Demon Spear Cult—where the Chen family resides.

"Hmph... Chen family, Chen Kui, I really have a knack for running into you two time and time again..."

On the Flying Shuttle, Lu Zaian drove the magical artifact unhurriedly, muttering to himself.

He was determined to obtain this second-tier wood-attribute spiritual water.

This relates to the restoration of the Seven Treasures Tree seeds.

It just so happens that the Chen family has a grudge against him, isn't this killing two birds with one stone?