40: Chapter 40 Foundation-Building Female Cultivator

"An, an invitation?"

Xiao Zhi's cheeks first flushed crimson from the latter half of his sentence.

Upon seeing the jade slip clearly, she reacted, her small mouth slowly hanging open.

Pointing at the jade slip and then at Ye Changge, she stuttered.

"This, this... Great Master, you, you, you... are that Senior who reached Foundation Establishment at the peak of Qingxuan Peak and caused such a huge commotion?"

Ye Changge nodded with a smile, acknowledging it.

Xiao Zhi was suddenly at a loss, showing the nervousness of meeting a "big shot."

"So... so the Great Master is that amazing! I... I previously even..."

"Alright,"

Ye Changge put away his joking expression and said in a gentle tone.

"I am truly leaving Qingxuan Immortal City this time to return to my Family.

Before leaving, I specifically came to bid you farewell."

The light in Xiao Zhi's eyes dimmed instantly, and she lowered her head with a soft "oh."

Ye Changge took out a communication jade slip he had refined himself and handed it to her:

"This is my communication jade slip. In the future, I might have some items I need to purchase,

or I may need to find a reliable channel to sell the Medicinal Pills I refine.

Would Miss Xiao Zhi be willing to help me with this?"

"Of course, your share of Spirit Stones will definitely not be lacking.

Additionally, if Miss Xiao Zhi encounters any difficulties, you can also inform me through this jade slip."

Hearing that she could still stay in contact and even help the Great Master,

Xiao Zhi immediately looked up and nodded vigorously:

"I'm willing! Of course I'm willing! Please rest assured, Great Master!"

"Then it's a deal."

Ye Changge laughed.

Before leaving, he kept his promise and specifically appeared in the front hall of the Hundred Herbs Pavilion for a moment,

helping them with some promotion.

In any case, with his appearance changed, no one would recognize him.

After leaving the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, Ye Changge went to the Lingxiao Sect flying boat station to make inquiries.

He learned that there were no large flying boats going directly near the White Bird Market in the near future.

Moreover, the VIP quiet room he had stayed in before would cost five thousand Spirit Stones.

"Five thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones... tsk tsk, Fairy Xia is truly a nice person."

Ye Changge once again marveled at Xia Qingyue's generosity.

Now that he had reached Foundation Establishment, he could ride Xiao Jin.

Although the speed couldn't match a large flying boat, his self-preservation ability had greatly increased.

Eager to return home, he decided to fly back on his own.

He delayed no longer, left the Immortal City,

found a secluded spot, and summoned Xiao Jin.

"Skree!"

The majestic Wuji Heavenly Eagle appeared and affectionately rubbed its head against his palm.

"Let's go, Xiao Jin, we're going home."

Ye Changge leaped onto the eagle's back.

The golden giant eagle let out a long cry, spread its wings,

and transformed into a streak of light, galloping towards the direction of Biluo Lake,

soon disappearing into the clouds.

...

Meanwhile, at Longmai Mountain, in the Li Family's discussion hall.

The atmosphere was solemn.

Old Ancestor Li, Li Yuanhao, sat at the head, his expression grim.

Below him sat Li Chengyun, at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage,

and Li Xuanfeng, who had just reached Foundation Establishment.

"Is the news confirmed?"

Li Yuanhao spoke.

A Li Family disciple below bowed and reported.

"Reporting to Old Ancestor, it is confirmed.

Our clansmen in the Lingxiao Sect saw it with their own eyes; the Lu Family's Ancestor Lu,

used the Sect contribution points he had accumulated over many years to exchange for a foundation establishment pill!"

Upon hearing this, a trace of worry appeared on Li Xuanfeng's face as he spoke,

"Old Ancestor, Second Uncle. If Lu Shiyin successfully reaches Foundation Establishment with this pill, the Lu Family will have a second Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

At that time, if the Lu Family and Ye Family Alliance, they will have three Foundation Establishment combatants on the surface."

"Although that Ye Changge's cultivation is low, he has second-rank talismans and that second-tier beast,

...our plans might face great obstacles."

Li Yuanhao let out a cold snort.

"What are you panicking for? That old fellow Lu Yun would never dare to risk sending Lu Shiyin to Qingxuan Immortal City for Foundation Establishment.

She can only attempt it at Qingmao Mountain, using the clan's Spiritual Vein."

A smile curled at the corners of his mouth:

"At that time, we shall personally pay a 'visit' to Qingmao Mountain.

The process of Foundation Establishment most fears disturbance; any slight mishap will result in the total destruction of one's Dao Foundation!"

Li Xuanfeng chimed in.

"Old Ancestor is wise. Even if they ask the Ye Family for help, the only one the Ye Family can send is Ye Changge.

Hmph, a lucky brat who relies on Talismans and a beast to show off. Last time, if he hadn't relied on the Ye Family's grand array, I would have killed him with a single palm strike!"

"If he dares to come this time, I'll make sure he never returns!"

Hearing this, the three generations of grandfather and grandsons all laughed heartily.

It was as if they could already see the Li Family trampling the Lu Family, intimidating the Ye Family,

and dominating this entire region in the future!

Meanwhile,

Ye Changge sat cross-legged on Xiao Jin's broad back.

He used the Flowing Cloud Dharma Robe to completely conceal his aura,

making him look like an ordinary Qi Refining Cultivator.

He also had Xiao Jin hide its pressure as a Second-tier Demonic Beast.

It wasn't that Ye Changge had some perverse interest in pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger.

It was just that this was more secure.

High-level Cultivators wouldn't care for his Qi Refining level wealth,

and those who would care, Ye Changge could defeat them all.

Though simple, this method was quite effective.

Along the way,

three or so groups of Bandit Cultivators, who thought they had great discernment, actually approached him.

The results, naturally, went without saying.

Ye Changge didn't even really use the Divine Ability of his newly acquired Yin Yang Creation Art;

he just casually let Xiao Jin flap its wings.

That alone made them perfectly submissive, and their Storage Pouches were "graciously accepted."

Although Ancestor Ye didn't care for these Spirit Stones,

the joy was in the pursuit rather than the catch.

The process itself added a lot of fun,

making his dull travel time much more interesting.

Just as he was counting another batch of "spoils" and lamenting that even the Bandit Cultivator industry was in a slump,

suddenly, a slight tremor came from the depths of his Sea of Consciousness.

It was that peach blossom luck gu worm.

Ever since he obtained it, this little thing had been quietly staying in his Sea of Consciousness to be nurtured.

Having fed on peach blossom luck, it had long shown signs of a Breakthrough.

At this moment, with Ye Changge's successful Foundation Establishment,

it no longer had any restrictions.

A faint pink halo glowed across its entire body,

as it began its transformation toward becoming a second-tier Gu.

"It's about to advance?" Ye Changge observed the Gu internally,

feeling a bit subtle.

This peach blossom gu was undoubtedly a good thing,

saving him a lot of effort in meeting and getting to know beautiful women.

But whether it attracted a fated match or trouble,

and whether he could ultimately handle it, still depended on his own strength and methods.

"Strength is the foundation."

Ye Changge recalled the experience of being "forcefully ridden" for several days by the Core Formation female Cultivator Meng Qingcheng,

where he had no power to resist, and he subconsciously clenched his fist.

He still remembered that embarrassment and "shame."

"Just wait until I also form my core..."

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

Although that Fairy had given him compensation afterward

and hadn't just left as soon as she put on her skirt,

pressing a high-and-mighty, cold female immortal beneath him

was every man's guilty pleasure.

Clearly, Ye Changge was no exception.

Just as his thoughts were drifting a bit far,

the sound of breaking air suddenly came from the horizon ahead.

A panicked streak of light was galloping ahead,

closely followed by three murderous escape lights, the distance between them constantly closing.

Ye Changge's Divine Sense quietly swept over.

The one fleeing in front was a woman.

She looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, her hair slightly disheveled, yet it couldn't hide her beautiful face.

Her figure was also slender and graceful.

Set off by a light purple, luxurious long robe, she appeared even more charming.

Although she couldn't compare to Xia Qingyue or Lu Shiyin,

the dignified temperament she possessed had a unique flavor of its own.

Her cultivation was roughly at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.