"In the Celestial South Market, there are hidden talents everywhere, people of all sorts. I’m really uneasy about letting you go alone."
"Last time, when I brought back the Foundation Establishment Pill from the Celestial Fire Palace, it was only because the Celestial Fire Palace’s flying ship escorted me all the way, allowing me to safely bring the Foundation Establishment Pill back to the sect for Zhiwei’s Foundation Establishment."
As he said this, Lu Yuanshan exhaled a breath of impure air.
"Although the current development of the Cyan Mountain Sect is continuously on an upward slope, growing stronger day by day, this is only considered doing well among the Foundation Establishment Sects."
"If we were to truly compare ourselves with other sects in the Chu Kingdom, just a single Heaven-Facing Sect is beyond our reach."
"And our ambition should not be to compare with equal level sects like Hengyue Sect, but to aim for greater heights, looking towards major sects like Heaven-Facing Sect, Shenxiao Palace, and even Celestial Fire Palace."
"As of now, the Cyan Mountain Sect only has Zhiwei and me as Foundation Establishment Cultivators. The future of the sect has a long way to go, progressing gradually, step by step."
"Cultivating you as the third Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the sect is what I wish to accomplish this year."
"In the future, disciples like Nian Chuan and Ming Hui will become the fourth and fifth Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the sect!"
Lu Yuanshan only mentioned cultivating Foundation Establishment Cultivators, with precise goals, not mentioning cultivating Crystallization or Golden Core Cultivators.
With Cyan Mountain Sect’s current strength, it’s best not to aim too high, prioritizing the cultivation of Foundation Establishment Cultivators first.
In the future, as the strength of Foundation Establishment Cultivators gradually increases, it will then be possible to cultivate Crystallization Cultivators.
Lu Yuanshan’s words left Lu Changfeng speechless.
Lu Zhiwei said nothing, quietly watching Lu Changfeng, sharing Lu Yuanshan’s sentiment, hoping that this journey to Nine Cold Mountain would be thoroughly prepared.
The Foundation Establishment Pill must be obtained and brought back safely, leaving no room for mishap.
A treasure in hand can be the cause of blame.
The atmosphere inside the hall fell into prolonged silence.
Finally, Lu Changfeng nodded.
"Brother, what you said makes sense. You should go with me this time."
"Better safe than sorry, I’ll listen to you."
Having cultivated for decades, he’s no longer a child, aware of the importance of the trip to the Celestial South Market.
Simultaneously, he truly felt concerned that he might really be tricked on his own, ending up with nothing but failure.
His brother and sister’s advice was for his own good, there was no need to refuse.
"Let it be settled then."
On the side, Lu Ping, who had been observing, transmitted his voice, his sound echoing in the minds of the three siblings.
"Three months later, for the journey to Nine Cold Mountain, Yuanshan, Changfeng, Zhiwei, the three of you should go together."
Lu Yuanshan was somewhat surprised by the news.
Lu Ping nodded: "Not only Zhiwei, but your father will accompany you as well."
"There’s no need to discuss this further."
With Lu Ping’s involvement, the siblings felt that the three of them traveling together would be safest.
With their father accompanying, this journey seemed secured.
The next step was to handle sect affairs, prepare spirit stones and some Heavenly and Earthly Treasures to exchange for the Foundation Establishment Pill.
After assigning participants for the Celestial South Exchange Conference, Lu Yuanshan began making early plans, drawing up time for the trip.
For this journey to Nine Cold Mountain, they need to advance beforehand, gather all possible information about the Foundation Establishment Pill and identify potential competitors.
They need to know themselves and the opponents.
These things require arriving early at the Celestial South Market to be well prepared.
A few days after the meeting ended, Lu Ping received a system dialog box.
[Doorway Affairs: Cleared Soul-Devouring Worms from a cultivation family’s Spirit Field on Celestial Son Mountain, task complete]
[Completion reward: Reputation 700, System Mall free refresh ×1]
[Doorway Affairs: Cleared invasive species Cleaner from the Celestial Pool in Chuyun County of Chu Kingdom, task complete]
[Completion reward: Reputation 592, Jade Water Spiritual Shield ×1]
Two doorway affairs were recently completed by the disciples.
Gained more reputation points.
Lu Ping immediately opened the reward to check it out.
Somewhat unexpectedly.
This Jade Water Spiritual Shield’s tier surprisingly reached Tier Three Lower Grade, a water attribute defensive magical artifact.
This was the first time Lu Ping obtained a Tier Three spiritual artifact through doorway affairs.
"Forget about the artifact’s attributes. Since it’s a defensive magical artifact, it’s best equipped for Yuanshan or Zhiwei. Having another artifact for protection is excellent."
Tier Three Spiritual Artifacts can only be activated by cultivators of Foundation Establishment or above.
There was no dilemma in its distribution.
Lu Zhiwei possesses the Primordial Golden Bell, Lu Yuanshan has the Black Tortoise Armor, both are Tier Three Spiritual Artifacts, so this Jade Water Spiritual Shield will be allocated to Yuanshan.
With Yuanshan’s stronger ability, using the Jade Water Spiritual Shield can more effectively unleash its power.
After Changfeng successfully establishes Foundation, the Jade Water Spiritual Shield can be transferred to him.
The allocation of the magical artifact was settled as such.
Next, Lu Ping checked the current reputation points.
He remembered the reputation points should exceed three thousand.
Recently, there hasn’t been much expenditure of the reputation points.
The last was a teleport to Shuangjiao Mountain to assist Lu Xuelian in killing Chen Yuerong.
After checking, indeed, the reputation points had accumulated to over three thousand.
Before departing for Nine Cold Mountain, refreshing the System Mall and acquiring some efficacious combat items would be wise to anticipate needs.
Speaking of which, the task reward includes one free System Mall refresh.
Let’s go for a tenfold refresh then.
The reputation points deducted 180 points, plus one free system mall refresh, the tenfold refresh commences.
The mall interface showed bouncing and changes.
A total of forty-nine new items appeared.
Among them, a few caught Lu Ping’s interest.
[Three-star - Growth Acceleration].
Upon seeing this new product, Lu Ping’s eyes lit up.
Judging by the name, it seemed related to cultivation.
Upon clicking to view it, the details unfolded.
[Growth Acceleration: Three-star]
[Effect: Select a sect resource to enhance its growth rate by 50%, permanent effect. Note: Can only be used on spirit plants, not applicable to creatures]
The ability to expedite the growth of spirit plants, halving their growth maturity time, was an intriguing effect for Lu Ping.
Just imagine, solely regarding the Cyan Plum Tree, Lu Yuanshan and Lu Zhiwei would have to wait a year before getting Cyan Plum Spirit Fruit to enhance cultivation.
Once the Cyan Plum Tree is bestowed with this [Three-star - Growth Acceleration], every six months, it would bear Cyan Plum Spirit Fruit!
No need to think twice.
Just go ahead and redeem it!
Checking the reputation points needed for redemption, 1000 points wasn’t considered too expensive.
Given the effect at hand.
[Ding, successfully redeemed Three-star - Growth Acceleration]
[Please select the target for use]
Upon completing the exchange, Lu Ping triggered the effect and used it immediately.