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

A gentle breeze blew past the herb field.

Lu Zaian and Lin Feng looked at each other in silence.

Seeing that Lu Zaian remained unmoved and that gentle methods were ineffective in persuading him, Lin Feng resorted to his trump card.

"Alas, Junior Brother Lu, it was actually the Valley Master who personally ordered you to go to the secret realm."

The Valley Master promised you the benefits of becoming an inner disciple and having free access to the valley.

But correspondingly, this is also an order that cannot be disobeyed!

No matter how many reasons you have, you cannot resist an order given by a Foundation Establishment cultivator to a Qi Refining cultivator.

"...Was it really a personal order from the Valley Master?"

"It really can't be true anymore!"

"..."

Lu Zaian remained silent for a moment, then said, unwilling to give up:

"No room for maneuver? Not even a little bit? You have to go?"

"Yes, we must go!"

Lin Feng nodded firmly with a serious expression.

Then why did you give me all that rambling before?!

Lu Zaian couldn't help but roll his eyes, feeling utterly frustrated.

It involves both friendship and treasures, appealing to emotions and reason.

Lu Zaian really thought he could refuse...

If Leng Sheng were to try to persuade him, he would probably just coldly retort with one sentence:

"Get out of here, or you'll die!"

Remembering his earlier promise not to go to the secret realm, Lu Zaian now just wanted to slap himself twice!

So why set unnecessary goals for yourself...?

“Sigh, Junior Brother Lu, I was just trying to use a gentler approach to motivate you, wasn’t I?”

"I don't want this trip to become a forced relationship, after all, we still need your array formation skills in the secret realm."

Lin Feng smiled again and quickly said.

Lu Zaian lowered his head and remained silent for a while, frantically searching for a solution.

Since things have come to this point, it's impossible for me not to go...

The importance of the Core Formation Secret Realm to the Spirit Medicine Valley is self-evident.

The Valley Master of Lingyao Valley has personally given the order.

If I disobey, they might have a bad temper and kill me on a whim.

At that point, all talk of retreat will be meaningless.

Not going means death!

Go, you might still survive.

There were no Foundation Establishment experts in the secret realm.

Relying on his knowledge of formations, he at least had a sliver of hope.

Moreover, he had just cultivated a body at the eighth level of body refinement, which was barely enough to protect himself.

Most importantly, the opportunity to freely enter and leave the Valley of Spirit Medicine in the future!!

free!!

Although Lu Zaian has reaped considerable rewards in the Spirit Medicine Valley over the past six months, enjoying abundant spiritual energy and resources...

Strictly speaking, Lu Zaian was still living under someone else's roof, being placed under house arrest.

The situation in the Black Soil Mountains is currently volatile and unpredictable, with various Foundation Establishment factions constantly clashing...

If some extraordinary treasure were to appear in that Core Formation Realm, Foundation Establishment cultivators might fight tooth and nail for it.

If I were still bound to the Spirit Medicine Valley's warship by then, I might be in danger of capsizing at any moment...

"I'll agree for now, and later I'll find a chance to get away from this vortex, preferably away from the Black Soil Mountains, and cultivate in another region!"

Lu Zaian understood the reasoning behind it, exhaled a breath of stale air, and said helplessly:

"Okay! Let's go!"

"Great! Junior Brother Lu, hurry up and get ready, let's head to the plaza and meet up!"

In fact, there is nothing to deal with.

Lu Zaian scanned his storage space with his spiritual sense and found it densely packed with various supplies.

Healing and detoxifying pills, restoring vitality and calming the mind, some spiritual materials needed for setting up arrays, blank array plates and array flags, various spell talismans...

"It's still not enough, I don't feel even a tiny bit safe..."

In fact, Lu Zaian, who was aware of the crisis, had already used the large amount of spirit stones he had earned to purchase various cultivation supplies after the Valley Master announced the trip to the secret realm.

Han Pangzi's Black Rhino Armor is just one of them.

Spirit stones must be converted into combat power in a timely manner.

Now, Lu Zai'an has exchanged all of his spirit stones, except for the thousand spirit stones he uses for emergencies and setting up formations, for trump cards.

This was the only way that Lu Zaian could barely feel safe.

.........

Upon arriving at the square, everyone had already gathered, except for Lu Zaian and Lin Feng.

In addition to Elder Jin Tianfeng, Elder Wei Yubai also led the team this time.

The people gathered in the square were also clearly divided into two groups.

On one side were disciples from the Spirit Medicine Valley, led by Elder Wei, each possessing a powerful aura and excellent equipment.

The other side was the vassal forces led by Elder Jin.

They were a group of cultivators whose cultivation was only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining, with only a few at the late-stage.

They gather in small groups, forming their own little cliques.

Most of the magical treasures he carried were of mid-grade first rank, or even low-grade first rank.

They are generally middle-aged or even elderly.

They looked like a bunch of scattered soldiers...

They all came to try their luck after hearing about the offers from Lingyao Valley.

Some of them were trying to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm, even if it was just a slight chance.

Some, however, risked their lives to secure a precious cultivation resource for their family and future generations...

After all, they were just a vassal force, and Lingyao Valley didn't have high expectations for them; they would be satisfied if they could play a little role.

"Hey, isn't that old man Lu from the herb field?"

"Senior Brother Lin Feng personally went to invite him to join us?"

"Why does a guy at the fourth level of Qi Refining have to come with us? Isn't he just dragging us down?"

"What the hell? Your Highness, haven't you heard that he's a formation master? He might be more important than you once we get into the secret realm."

"..."

The disciples of Lingyao Valley immediately began to whisper among themselves upon seeing Lu Zaian's figure.

the other side.

Those Qi Refining cultivators who were affiliated with the forces couldn't help but glance at Lu Zaian's white hair.

"Are there disciples this old in the Valley of Spirit Medicine?"

"Exactly, only at the fourth level of Qi Refining? He's not even as good as us."

"No wonder they called us along; it seems there are no more disciples left in Spirit Medicine Valley."

The sudden commotion made Elder Jin frown and immediately shout coldly.

"quiet!!!"

The pressure from the Foundation Establishment cultivator spread, and the arena fell silent instantly.

Elder Jin turned to look at Lu Zaian and subconsciously scanned him with his divine sense.

Lu Zaian trembled, feeling a sudden surge of sensation as if he had been seen naked.

'Hmm, a body-refining technique?! Judging by the surge of qi and blood, you're only at the eighth level of body refinement? Junior, you've been hiding your abilities well…'

Elder Jin's eyes widened like copper bells.

He had only glanced at it subconsciously, but unexpectedly discovered Lu Zaian's body refinement cultivation level.

However, Elder Jin did not make a fuss or reveal the truth on the spot.

The venue was crowded with people, and there was also a group of outsiders present.

Since it was a carefully concealed tactic by Lu Zaian, Elder Jin didn't need to expose it.

However, he still relayed this message to Lin Feng via telepathy.

As the senior disciple, Lin Feng's leadership in the secret realm would allow him to know his teammates' trump cards and methods in advance, making it easier for them to coordinate and plan.

Lin Feng was also incredulous after hearing Elder Jin's telepathic message, and turned to look at Lu Zaian.

Seeing Lu Zaian's helpless smile, he finally felt relieved.

"Junior Brother Lu, you've been hiding your abilities well. I was worried I wouldn't be able to protect you in the secret realm, but now I don't have to worry about that anymore," Lin Feng transmitted his voice.

"Senior Brother is joking. I'm only at the eighth level of Body Refinement. I'll still have to rely on Senior Brother in the secret realm," Lu Zaian replied telepathically.

Despite this, Lin Feng showed no anger whatsoever.

It is human nature to conceal one's shortcomings.

Lin Feng was more than happy that every disciple of the Spirit Medicine Valley had hidden their true abilities.

He would only be happy that his side had gained another boost in strength, and wouldn't complain that others hadn't been honest with him...