Chapter 57 The Zhu Family's Foundation Building Banquet

In an inn at Duan Ya Mountain, "Young Master, please enjoy your meal!"

A Foundation Establishment Middle Stage old man said to a pale-faced young man.

The pale-faced young man had already prepared everything. On the bed lay a handsome, fair-skinned youth at the Seventh Level of Qi Refining, who was trembling and motionless.

The pale-faced young man looked as if he had seen a beloved object; his eyes turned blood-red, and he lunged forward.

Outside the door, the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage old man heard screams coming from the room, accompanied by some strange, decadent sounds. The Foundation Establishment Old Man's expression remained unchanged, as if he were long accustomed to this.

Three hours later, the room door opened. The pale-faced young man looked satisfied and made a throat-slitting gesture to the Foundation Establishment Old Man.

The Foundation Establishment Old Man entered the room. A few moments later, a scream echoed from the room, and then there was silence.

At a teahouse, the two, having finished their business, acted as if nothing had happened.

At this moment, the Foundation Establishment Old Man said to the pale-faced Young Master, "Young Master, the area around Duan Ya Mountain has been thoroughly searched. There is basically no one who fits the description of a Fourth-rank Formation Master who also knows Alchemy!"

"Hmm! It seems unlikely that the person is a Loose Cultivator, but we have had enough fun with the Loose Cultivators of Duan Ya Mountain. It is time to return!"

"Does the Young Master not want to stay a few more days? I find the Loose Cultivators here to be quite pretty."

"Hehe, there are no good-looking ones left; they are all ugly men!"

Ten days later, in Lingchuan County, at the Zhu Family grounds. Today was the Foundation Establishment Immortal Banquet for the Zhu Family's Zhu Zelin. The entire Family grounds were filled with the sound of gongs and drums, joyous and festive.

The Zhu Family's Mortal clansmen and Cultivators celebrated together.

Inside a large building, divided into a first and second floor, many Cultivators from Qi Refining Immortal Clans of Yuanwu Prefecture had arrived on the first floor.

The Zhu Family also had many Qi Refining Immortal Clans with whom they had intermarried from other prefectures. Chen Li, on the first floor, did not stand out.

At this moment, Zhu Family Ancestor, Zhu Baiqiu, came out to host.

Seeing Chen Li had come alone, he said, "Nephew Chen, why didn't you bring your children along?"

Chen smiled and replied, "Old Ancestor Zhu, my children have dull Aptitude and are busy Cultivating."

"Hmm, alright then! Remember to bring them over for an exchange when they are not Cultivating. As the Old Ancestor, I would like to see them."

"I certainly will next time!"

Zhu Baiqiu did not take it to heart. After exchanging a few pleasantries with Chen Li, he went to host others.

The banquet was sumptuous: white-cut Spirit Chicken, lemon Spirit Duck, braised Spirit Pork, and intoxicating Spirit Wine.

It was not the custom to take leftovers from the Foundation Establishment Immortal Banquet; otherwise, I would have packed some to take back for that little foodie, Chen Songmei, to try.

At Chen Li's table sat Yun Chengyue of the Yun Family. The two nodded at each other in acknowledgment. He did not know the others, but they were all nodding acquaintances.

A while later, the newly Foundation Establishment Zhu Zelin appeared on the first floor to show his face, greeted everyone, and then returned to the second floor.

On the second floor, one could see Lu Xilou of the Lu Family from Yuanwu Prefecture, as well as the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Wu Family and Li Family of Yunan Prefecture, and the Chen Family and Huang Family of Maan Prefecture. Including Zhu Zelin, there were six Foundation Establishment Cultivators in total.

The Chen Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Maan Prefecture said, "Have you heard? About the secret order from Elder Jin Yue of the Beast Hunting Sect?"

"I have heard. It was confirmed in the last few days. The Golden Core Yang Family and the Golden Core Luo Family have already sent people to notify every Family," the Wu Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Yunan Prefecture echoed.

Zhu Zelin asked, having just come out of seclusion, "Secret order? What is it about?"

Lu Xilou explained, "The Beast Hunting Sect's stock of Fifth-level Demonic Beast materials is exhausted. They want us Foundation Establishment Immortal Clans or Loose Cultivators to go to the Boundless Forest to hunt. One Fifth-level Demonic Beast is worth one foundation establishment pill, or it can be exchanged for other Talismans, Medicinal Pills, Magical Artifacts, and so on!"

"Ah? Why don't they send the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from their own Sect?" Zhu Zelin asked a Soul-searching question.

"Their Elder Jin Yue said it is to give us Foundation Establishment Immortal Clans or Loose Cultivators a chance to exchange for Cultivation resources within the Sect. Those who are unwilling do not have to go!" someone explained.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zelin had no more questions and was very tempted!

A single Fifth-level Demonic Beast is worth one foundation establishment pill; this is a rare opportunity!

"I wonder if any of you have thoughts of forming a team?" the Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Wu Family of Yunan Prefecture asked.

Lu Xilou had just been tricked by Huang Jin and his son, and was still at the stage of trusting no one. He shook his head, "I may need to go into seclusion to Cultivate recently, so I am afraid I will miss this opportunity!"

Lu Xilou shaking his head did not mean others were not tempted. A foundation establishment pill could only be obtained on the market by begging everyone, and now, just by killing a Fifth-level Demonic Beast, one could exchange for one foundation establishment pill. It was a rare opportunity!

There were many other things within the Sect that tempted them, and they believed that with their Foundation Establishment strength, killing a Fifth-level Demonic Beast would be easy.

Many people on the spot made agreements.

Someone asked, "Fellow Daoist Zelin, what about you? What are your thoughts?"

Zhu Zelin was very tempted. He felt that having achieved a Foundation Establishment Breakthrough, killing a Fifth-level Demonic Beast did not seem difficult!

Just as he was about to express his wish to join the team, a shout came from the doorway!

"An honored guest has arrived! Young Master Luo Haoyun of the Luo Family has come to join the banquet!"

Zhu Zelin was interrupted by this shout and paused. Upon hearing the name, he thought for a moment. Someone on the side reminded him, "The Golden Core Luo Family, one of the four contemporary qilin sons, Luo Haoyun, who achieved Foundation Establishment in his early twenties!"

"Gasp!"

"Truly an honored guest!"

Zhu Zelin hurried to the door to welcome him.

On the first floor, when Chen Li heard the name Luo Haoyun, memories from over a decade ago instantly surfaced. A chill ran through his buttocks. Damn it!

Chen Li cursed inwardly!

At the door, the pale-faced Luo Haoyun looked like a noble white swan.

With an arrogant, aloof air, he looked down at Zhu Zelin and said, "I wonder, may I enter your Family to join the banquet?"

Zhu Zelin said in panic, "Of course you may! I did not know the Young Master was visiting and failed to welcome you from afar. My apologies, my apologies!"

A group of Foundation Establishment Cultivators also came out to greet him. Luo Haoyun nodded slightly. Looking over, Luo Haoyun saw a group of ugly men and had absolutely no interest.

Arriving on the first floor, Luo Haoyun scanned the room. Chen Li glanced at Luo Haoyun, but that glance was noticed by Luo Haoyun, who looked at Chen Li a few more times!

One glance: plain and unremarkable! Second glance: average appearance! Third glance: no interest at all!

Chen Li also noticed Luo Haoyun's gaze. What sharp attention! Fortunately, he was also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, otherwise, he would have been exposed.

Luo Haoyun scanned the entire first floor, and it was still four words: a group of ugly men!

After Luo Haoyun went up to the second floor, Chen Li could not help but think a little higher of him. Although he liked to stir up trouble, the ability of a qilin son seemed real. One still could not underestimate those self-proclaimed Prodigies. A qilin son indeed!

On the second floor, with the addition of Luo Haoyun and his guards, the atmosphere became very restrained. The others did not dare to touch their chopsticks and could only watch helplessly as Luo Haoyun and his guards feasted.

"By the way, on the way here, I heard about the Beast Hunting Sect hunting Fifth-level Demonic Beasts. I wonder if any of you would like to form a team with this Young Master?"