90: A spiritual object for building the foundation, killing two birds with one stone!

"Daoist Yu, if you have any other requests, you can bring them up now. We are on the same boat, after all. If I pass away when my Lifespan limit is reached, how about you become the acting Clan Chief of the Zhang Clan?"

Zhang Lingxi, sitting in the hall, spoke with a firm tone.

"Oh?"

"I have been taught by my esteemed master for many years, and now the Clan Chief treats me so well. I am willing to serve as the acting Clan Chief of the Zhang Clan. Once a member of the Zhang Clan advances to the Late Stage Qi Refining Realm, I will not cling to the position of Clan Chief. I, Yu Shu, can make a Heavenly Dao vow as proof!"

Shi Chuan outwardly agreed, but deep down, he had no such intentions.

The Zhang Clan's foundation was very weak.

It was supported only by an Artifact Refining shop, and besides that, there were only a hundred acres of Spiritual Fields outside the city.

Everything was purchased by Black Spring Zhenren back then, just to provide the Zhang Clan members with a long-term profitable industry.

He was only interested in that one Foundation Establishment spiritual item.

However, after Black Spring Zhenren advanced to Foundation Establishment, he treated his Family members with considerable care.

For a demonic Cultivator who reached Foundation Establishment, this was already quite difficult.

"Good, Brother Yu, I regret not meeting you sooner!"

"Brother Zhang, the same goes for me."

"Cheers."

Zhang Lingxi and Shi Chuan immediately became like old friends, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Regardless, in Zhang Lingxi's eyes, he had now stabilized Yu Shu.

It was because the Cultivator juniors in their Family were not up to par; otherwise, he wouldn't have had to entrust such a task to an outsider, which was a last resort.

But at least their Family had Gu worms to counteract and control the other party.

They would not be completely passive.

"Brother Yu, feel free to say if you need anything else."

Zhang Lingxi took two sips of wine and said with great generosity.

"Brother Zhang, do you have a Foundation Establishment spiritual item?"

"I heard that my esteemed master left a Foundation Establishment spiritual item in the Family. When I came this time, he repeatedly emphasized that I must acquire the Family's Foundation Establishment spiritual item, and then I can attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment."

"Once I advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage, I can have the Zhang Clan registered under my name, and both the hundred acres of Spiritual Fields and the Artifact Refining shop in the Eastern Suburb Ward can be tax-exempt."

"With the prestige of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the Zhang Clan will surely be able to expand again and make a name for itself in the Eastern Suburb Ward!"

Shi Chuan drank a few sips of spiritual wine, feeling warm inside, with Spiritual Qi vaguely flowing through his limbs and bones. This spiritual wine even had some Body Tempering effects, truly worthy of being a Medium Grade spiritual wine.

"Hiss—"

Zhang Lingxi gasped.

I asked you to make a request, but I didn't expect your appetite to be so big.

The originally pleasant atmosphere in the entire hall became solemn once again.

Zhang Lingxi now felt like he had boarded a pirate ship. He thought he could gain some advantage, but this Yu Shu, truly a Disciple of the Demonic Sect, had an unbelievably huge appetite.

However, Yu Shu seemed to have no fear of their Zhang Clan.

Could it be that Yu Shu had already found a way to counter the Gu worms?

Thinking of this, Zhang Lingxi's heart skipped a beat.

"Brother Zhang, no need to be nervous, I have no ill intentions."

As Shi Chuan finished speaking, he released his Level 10 Qi Refining Spiritual Pressure. Instantly, all the Mid-Stage and Early Stage Qi Refining Cultivators in the hall felt as if they were being crushed by giant boulders, each experiencing a sense of suffocation.

"Level 10 Qi Refining!!"

"Brother Yu… you…"

"Truly astonishing talent! Brother Yu, you are only forty-six years old, yet you have managed to advance to Level 10 Qi Refining at such a young age. Young and promising, indeed!"

Zhang Lingxi exclaimed with a surprised expression.

When he was forty-six, he was still struggling at the Level 5 Qi Refining Realm, unable to make any progress.

He didn't expect Yu Shu to have already advanced to Level 10 Qi Refining, gaining the qualification to attempt Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, given Yu Shu's current age, if he had one more Foundation Establishment spiritual item, he truly could have a thirty to forty percent chance of achieving Foundation Establishment.

"When I came out of the Azure Cloud Mountain Range, I fortunately killed a few Rogue Cultivators who blocked my path and robbed me, obtaining some Medicinal Pills and such, which allowed me to fortunately advance to Level 10 Qi Refining."

"Now… can you produce the Foundation Establishment spiritual item?"

Shi Chuan's tone was calm, and his face showed no significant change, making it impossible for Zhang Lingxi to discern anything.

'Is the difference in innate talent really that great?'

Zhang Lingxi's mood was somewhat complex, experiencing such a large gap for the first time.

From the Zhang Clan's Old Ancestor, Black Spring Zhenren, Zhang Lingxi already knew Yu Shu's background: an outstanding individual among those with three Spiritual Roots.

Not long after advancing to Level 9 Qi Refining, the other party indeed had a chance to attempt Foundation Establishment.

However, many Cultivators were stuck between Level 9 and Level 10 Qi Refining for decades without making progress, and might not be able to attempt Foundation Establishment.

But now that Yu Shu had reached Level 10 Qi Refining, this was a world-changing difference.

Zhang Lingxi indeed saw hope in investing in a future Foundation Establishment Cultivator. A thirty to forty percent success rate for Foundation Establishment was not small, especially with a Foundation Establishment spiritual item in hand.

Zhang Lingxi's heart burned with excitement.

Threats were useless now; their Family's half-baked Gu worms couldn't restrain Yu Shu too deeply.

Once they made an enemy of such a Foundation Establishment Perfection demonic Cultivator Disciple,

How could their Zhang Clan have any good days in the future? It would be dark and gloomy, and there might be a calamity of Family extinction.

Zhang Lingxi, seated at the head, glanced at the Family members in the hall who were intimidated by the Spiritual Pressure.

"Of course, Daoist Yu, with such talent, you will surely succeed in Foundation Establishment in the future."

"This time, Daoist Yu, you truly surprised me greatly!"

"Daoist Friend, follow me."

Zhang Lingxi stood up and walked away.

Shi Chuan followed him, while Qin Zhizhi in the blood serpent pearl also used the power of the Magical Artifact to sense if there were any dangers around, ready to warn Shi Chuan at any time.

They arrived at the Zhang Clan's spiritual pond.

Zhang Lingxi cast two Water Repelling Spells. A hazy blue light enveloped their bodies, and then they entered the spiritual pond water.

Under the water, there was a hidden stone cave concealed by a Formation. After entering the cave and proceeding a hundred feet,

They finally reached an underground secret chamber. The door to the secret chamber was also guarded by a Formation.

Inside the secret chamber.

The layout was simple.

Zhang Lingxi, without hesitation, took the wooden box from the stone table and handed it to Shi Chuan, who was following behind him.

"This item is what our Zhang Clan's Old Ancestor left behind."

"It should count as a Foundation Establishment spiritual item."

Zhang Lingxi said.

Shi Chuan opened the sealed wooden box. Inside lay a pale purple lotus flower, crystalline and translucent like purple jade, with a considerable Divine Soul pressure emanating from within.

This was a Foundation Establishment spiritual item for the Divine Soul, but it seemed to have aged, and its medicinal efficacy might only be eighty percent at most.

Even so, this Purple Soul Lotus was a genuine Foundation Establishment spiritual item.

He didn't expect Black Spring Zhenren to have truly left behind a Foundation Establishment spiritual item. This Opportunity was not shallow!

The more Foundation Establishment spiritual items there were, the stronger Shi Chuan's Law Seed foundation within his body would be when he achieved Foundation Establishment in the future.

A Medium Grade Law Seed could even have a chance to advance to a Superior Grade with the support of several Foundation Establishment spiritual items.

"Brother Zhang, a true confidant!"

Shi Chuan cupped his fists and thanked him.

"Brother Yu, you are too kind. You will surely succeed in Foundation Establishment in the future. At that time, I hope Brother Yu can give the Zhang Clan a little care. Besides that, I have no other requests."

Zhang Lingxi bowed deeply, his tone sincere.

"That is natural."

Shi Chuan looked at Zhang Lingxi, who was bowing deeply, then cast a spell to lift Zhang Lingxi up and nodded in response.

Achieving Foundation Establishment within the Five Elements Immortal City, having a disguise was naturally good. Yu Shu's identity was verifiable, and his background was clear.

That was naturally good.

If he used his true identity, Shi Chuan, achieving Foundation Establishment at twenty years old with no Family or Sect backing, it would undoubtedly mean he possessed a great Opportunity, which could put his life in danger.

Therefore, having Yu Shu as a disguise, and the Zhang Clan being able to complete his identity, could be said to kill two birds with one stone!