Lv Zhengying let out a faint sigh.

In the end, it all comes down to lacking the right connections.

After achieving Foundation Establishment, Lv Zhengying put in quite a bit of effort.

Yet, he couldn't find a good source of income.

Within the Sect, factions abound, and the relationships are intricate and complex.

As a minor lord from the mortal world, he was no different than the common disciples in the Cyan Cloud Sect!

Without a prestigious family background, he was practically invisible in the Cyan Cloud Sect!

In comparison, Qin Yuehan's status and position were much higher than his.

In the Sect, the status of a female Foundation Establishment Cultivator is inherently superior.

Not only did Qin Yuehan come from the Royal Family, but she also established a Middle Grade Dao Foundation.

The most crucial part is, she has a Core Formation Master as her mentor.

Lv Zhengying took out his Sect identity jade pendant and sent a message to Qin Yuehan.

Then, while waiting, he started chatting leisurely with Shen Xuan.

At this time, Lv Zhengying was approachable and unpretentious in front of Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan inquired about the procedures and rules of joining the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Lv Zhengying answered enthusiastically.

He even offered him advice and strategies.

After half an hour.

Qin Yuehan, dressed in a white immortal skirt, rushed in.

Upon hearing that Shen Xuan sought her and Lv Zhengying's help in alchemy, she was equally surprised.

"You found a special demon core?"

"I was lucky enough to hunt an adult Red-Striped Carp."

Shen Xuan produced the demon core of the Red-Striped Carp on the spot.

"Great, its attributes are pure, and its aura is refined, just perfect for alchemy."

After inspecting it, Qin Yuehan looked complicated.

She indeed promised that once Shen Xuan collected the Foundation Establishment materials, she would vouch for him to request a Sect Pill Master to refine a Foundation Establishment Pill for him.

Back then, her intention was to encourage Shen Xuan to strive forward and not settle for mediocrity.

However, Qin Yuehan truly was just advising, and did not hold any expectation.

The best age for Foundation Establishment is before sixty.

After eighty, it's rare for anyone to succeed in Foundation Establishment.

If she remembered correctly, Shen Xuan was two years older than her.

This year, he was eighty-five!

"And these main and auxiliary materials..."

Shen Xuan gave the Purple Spirit Flower and other herbs to Qin Yuehan for inspection.

"The materials are complete, their age is sufficient, and their properties are excellent!"

"These materials are enough to refine more than one Foundation Establishment Pill."

Qin Yuehan looked at Shen Xuan with a complicated expression.

She vaguely saw a shadow of his once high-spirited, heroic youth.

"Shen Xuan, it seems you've been preparing for a long time. In that case, Fellow Daoist Lv and I will vouch for you to request the Sect Pill Master!"

...

Three days later, Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying brought Shen Xuan into the Cyan Cloud Sect and introduced him to the Sect Pill Master, Master Ge.

Master Ge is one of the top five Tier Two Pill Masters in the Cyan Cloud Sect.

He consistently refines Foundation Establishment Pills, has extensive experience, and an excellent reputation.

Master Ge confirmed the alchemy materials Shen Xuan provided.

"In respect of True Master Yang, I'll only take a friendly price as the reward for alchemy."

"If the alchemy fails, I'll compensate twenty thousand spirit stones."

"If one Foundation Establishment Pill is refined successfully, no reward is required."

"If two Foundation Establishment Pills are refined successfully, Fellow Daoist Shen takes one, and the other serves as compensation."

"If three Foundation Establishment Pills are refined successfully, Fellow Daoist Shen takes two, and I'll take one, plus an additional ten thousand spirit stones."

As for more than that, Master Ge said nothing further.

Presumably, refining three Foundation Establishment Pills from one set of materials is his limit.

Shen Xuan immediately agreed.

Master Ge's alchemy skills are superb.

With him at work, Shen Xuan feels at ease.

Although the price is high, it's well worth it.

Qin Yuehan spoke timely.

Requesting Master Ge to advance the alchemy schedule.

The two parties agreed upon in a month's time.

Normally, it would take at least half a year.

Master Ge gave ample face to Qin Yuehan.

He moved Shen Xuan up in the queue.

...

Shen Xuan returned to Wolong Market.

After meeting with Ding Yuyao.

He stayed in a guesthouse directly operated by the Cyan Cloud Sect.

Concentrating on honing his cultivation.

A month later.

Lv Zhengying arrived as promised.

He took Shen Xuan into the Cyan Cloud Sect, to Master Ge's cave mansion.

Qin Yuehan was already waiting there.

In the alchemy room, Shen Xuan met Master Ge once more.

"Master Ge."

Shen Xuan bowed respectfully.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, we need to review your materials once more before alchemy."

Master Ge spoke.

Shen Xuan brought out the prepared Foundation Establishment materials.

After the review.

Master Ge instructed the three of them to observe from afar and not to disturb.

He collected the materials, entered the alchemy room, and started the furnace and fire.

...

Shen Xuan, Qin Yuehan, and Lv Zhengying were drinking tea and waiting in the outer lounge.

"Fellow Talisman Master Shen, don't worry. I inquired that Master Ge recently refined a batch of Foundation Establishment Pills and two were formed, both of excellent quality, nearly premium."

Producing two Foundation Establishment Pills in a batch, and of nearly premium quality, is quite exceptional.

Shen Xuan didn't dare to hope for too much.

Just having one qualified Foundation Establishment Pill would meet his expectations.

"This time, the materials Fellow Talisman Master Shen brought are of excellent quality. With Master Ge's skill, if all goes well, he might refine three pills."

Qin Yuehan said with a smile.

For some reason, seeing Shen Xuan achieve Qi Cultivation Perfection and plan for Foundation Establishment, her heart filled with inexplicable joy.

As if genuinely happy for Shen Xuan.

After all, he was once someone she had looked up to.

And a classmate for many years.

If he could succeed in Foundation Establishment, there would be a trustworthy companion on the long, lonely path of immortal cultivation.

"Then do I need to prepare ten thousand spirit stones for Master Ge?"

"Haha! Then thank you both, Immortal Qin and Elder Lv, for your auspicious words!"

Shen Xuan performed the Seeking Joy and Avoiding Evil Technique several times, each receiving favorable feedback.

It also helped him relax.

...

This wait lasted nine days.

From the alchemy room, the aroma of elixirs began to emanate, just a whiff made the spirit peaceful and pleasant.

At this point, the alchemy was about to be completed.

Master Ge was highly focused on this batch of alchemy, feeling quite good about it, his smile evident.

At this moment, a servant hurried into the outer lounge to report.

With an apologetic expression, Master Ge's disciple came to speak.

"Immortal Qin, Elder Lv, an esteemed guest has arrived. Please help entertain them!"

Lv Zhengying furrowed his brow slightly: "Master Ge is in the middle of alchemy; can't they be asked to come another day?"

A Pill Master must concentrate entirely while making pills to maintain control over the furnace.

At such times, they wouldn't meet anyone.

Otherwise, the batch of spirit pills might be ruined.

Master Ge's disciple shook his head.

"It's Lei Yaoyang, the direct disciple of True Master Han."

"Him?"

Lv Zhengying thoughtfully looked at Qin Yuehan.

This person had too significant a background, not one to offend.

Considerably so.

Knowing full well that Master Ge was in the midst of alchemy, yet not avoiding it.

His status in the Cyan Cloud Sect is imaginable.

"No problem, let him in."

Upon hearing Qin Yuehan's words, Master Ge's disciple left.

Soon after, he brought in a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Wearing a deep blue waist-length brocade robe, exuding nobility, his face sharply defined and expression fierce, clearly not an easy person.

"Immortal Qin, you're here too!"

Lei Yaoyang sat down with bold recklessness, directly picking up a teapot to pour tea.

In his eyes, there was only Qin Yuehan.

Lv Zhengying and Shen Xuan seemed entirely unnoticed.

"Lei Yaoyang, what brings you here?"

"I have matters to ask Master Ge's help with."

"Master Ge is in the middle of alchemy."

"I happen to have nothing to do. Master Ge will soon finish, I'll wait for him."

Shen Xuan stayed silent at the side.

Using the Insight Technique, he perceived the lightning aura emanating from Lei Yaoyang.

"Then wait patiently, don't disturb Master Ge's alchemy."

"No worries, I know the rules."

Afterwards, he drank tea alone, calmly and self-assured.

Several hours later.

The alchemy room was filled with spiritual light, the aroma of pills thick and strong.

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