Chapter 652 - 54: Reunion with the Pill King

Tier Three Peak Pill Master has another title, that is the Pill King.

In the present world, only three people in the eastern part of the Great Marsh Cultivation Realm can be called Pill Kings.

The oldest is the Pill King from the Joyful Union Sect.

The second is the Pill King from the Ten Thousand Laws Palace, Master Chunyuan.

The other is a Pill Master from the Corpse Puppet Sect who crafts Corpse Dao Elixirs.

Logically speaking, none of these three should come to Funiu Mountain.

However, with the war turmoil lasting for years in the Central Ten Domains of the Great Marsh Cultivation Realm, several cultivators have been affected by the war and have fled.

It’s understandable for a Pill King from the central region to come here to avoid the chaos.

Moreover, the Tier Three High-Level Pill Master of Funiu Mountain barely has any remaining lifespan, and Funiu Mountain indeed needs a Pill Master to provide Cultivation Elixirs for those big figures above the Core Formation Middle Stage.

However, the moment Li Ji’an received this news, Ning Sujin’s Primordial Spirit had already discerned the visitor.

The aura on them matched the one left on the Wushan Snow Milk once gifted to Li Ji’an in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain by Master Chunyuan.

Li Ji’an pondered for a moment, a slight smile emerging at the corner of his mouth.

The conflict between the Nine Tripods Commerce Association and the Joyful Union Sect has lasted for years, and it’s unlikely for Tong Shangren to personally come to the Yellow Heaven Domain.

If it’s just the old rogue Chunyuan, there’s not much to worry about for him.

Yet, he was slightly apprehensive about the Beixuan True Monarch behind the old rogue Chunyuan and Tong Shangren.

From the fragments of memories from the True Monarch of Ten Thousand Laws, he had some insights into Beixuan True Monarch.

Mysterious, powerful, unfathomable.

It now seems he also possesses highly skilled divination techniques.

The only relief is that Beixuan True Monarch rarely makes a move and has been quietly cultivating in the Dao Field for years.

"Come, let the old man help you with Foundation Establishment!" Li Ji’an stopped overthinking and fully assisted Ning Sujin in her Foundation Establishment.

Thanks to Ning Sujin’s Spiritual Soul Cultivation, she has sufficient lifespan, but due to not practicing the orthodox Contemplation Soul Cultivation Technique, there is almost no feedback to her physical body.

This led to her physical physique not being particularly strong.

But over the years of close companionship with Li Ji’an, he naturally refrained from being stingy in supplementing her physical body, and as time went by, Ning Sujin’s physical body far exceeded the average limit for Qi Cultivators striving for Foundation Establishment.

Nonetheless, Foundation Establishment with Chaos Technique this time requires utmost caution.

One careless mistake could result in the Dantian being shattered and the body rendered useless!

Inside the Dao Field with a quasi-Tier Four Spirit Vein, spiritual energy is abundant, and Li Ji’an temporarily drew several Spirit Gathering Talismans and Peaceful God Talismans.

Currently, the Five Elements Chaos Qi within Ning Sujin’s Dantian is brimming, whether talking about its power or thickness, it’s stronger by thirty percent compared to the Upper Grade Earth-Level Yimu Technique Li Ji’an practiced at Qi Cultivation Peak.

According to the insights recorded by Profound Origin Celestial Monarch, once Foundation Establishment is accomplished and Chaos Qi is further refined, its overall power can double again.

If that’s the case, post-Foundation Establishment, her magical power would be nearly twice as powerful as Li Ji’an in his lifetime, making him very hopeful.

"Old man, don’t worry about me, I’ve fully comprehended the insights of Senior Xuanyuan, everything will proceed smoothly," Ning Sujin smiled confidently in reassurance.

Li Ji’an nodded, then took out a premium Foundation Establishment Pill: "The insights of Senior Xuanyuan don’t explicitly mention the Foundation Establishment Pill, unsure if it was due to the divine peculiarity of the era or other reasons, keep it on hand just to be safe."

Given Ning Sujin’s current physique and magical power, vastly surpassing himself, she would surely succeed without needing the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Moreover, the insights and comprehension of Profound Origin Celestial Monarch do not record any Foundation Establishment Pill.

"Hmm, I will use it if my Spiritual Pressure is insufficient."

Ning Sujin took the Foundation Establishment Pill and then began her orderly Foundation Establishment.

As she absorbs the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi into her body, the Spiritual Pressure within Ning Sujin’s Dantian begins to rise slowly.

There was no impediment in the Physical Body Barrier, passing through smoothly.

Then came the most crucial Magic Barrier, which went even smoother, almost effortlessly.

As for the final Spirit and Soul Barrier, given the might of her Primordial Spirit, it reached perfection within a breath.

While ordinary cultivators need two months for the Foundation Establishment process, Ning Sujin completed it in just ten days.

This result shocked and delighted Li Ji’an.

At this moment, sensing the magical power within Ning Sujin’s Dantian again, is indeed vast and incomparably formidable.

The power level at the Foundation Establishment Early Period is reached to this extent, almost rivaling those with Celestial Spirit Roots or even exceptional physiques seen by Li Ji’an during his time in the Ten Thousand Merchants Domain.

And just as recorded in the insights of Profound Origin Celestial Monarch, post-Foundation Establishment, the Chaos Qi within Ning Sujin’s Dantian remains gaseous, with the only difference being its refinement doubled, getting closer to Innate Chaos Qi.

"Excellent!" After detailed inspection, confirming the success of the Foundation Establishment and its effect far exceeding expectations, Li Ji’an laughed heartily in praise.

"Old man, just when the Dao Foundation was initially completed, I sensed a subtle celestial mechanism seeming similar to some imprint I felt during the transformation of the Divine Soul into Primordial Spirit, falling upon the source of the Dantian," Ning Sujin spoke of another difference.

"An imprint similar to the celestial mechanism during the transformation into Primordial Spirit?" Li Ji’an expressed his amazement once more.

Then Ning Sujin elaborated on her previous sensing in detail.

"This feeling, I vaguely sensed it as well..." Upon confirming Ning Sujin’s words of sensing, Li Ji’an recalled the fleeting feeling before taking the Foundation Establishment Pill in both his previous and current life during Foundation Establishment.

Though it disappeared completely after consuming the Foundation Establishment Pill each time.

"Could this be the difference that Master Jade Pill spoke of in building the Dao Foundation without external aid?"

Li Ji’an, although uncertain about how much this relates to and impacts the Dao path, is pretty sure that the Foundation Establishment Pill surely has some negative influence on the Dao Foundation.

Fortunately, it doesn’t concern him much. If it truly affects the Dao path, he just won’t use the Foundation Establishment Pill in his next life.

"You should stabilize your realm well."

Ning Sujin’s Foundation Establishment attracted little commotion, not even affecting the spiritual energy fluctuations within his Dao Field significantly.

Yet, there is still someone who came uninvited at the moment.

"I, Qu, on behalf of the Funiu Mountain lineage, congratulate Daoist Changqing’s partner on successfully attaining Foundation Establishment!" The visitor is the Fifth Disciple, most likely to inherit the mantle of the lineage of Funiu Ascendant.

It is said he possesses a Celestial Grade Spirit Root, forming an Upper True Pill, being the most talented among Funiu Ascendant’s disciples, also being a super Immortal Seedling likely to prove the Dao and attain Nascent Soul True Monarch status, entrusted with great responsibility by Funiu Ascendant, overseeing the Core Dao Field area, also managing the entire Funiu Immortal City.

Li Ji’an opened the door to welcome the guest, politely cupping his hand in a formal salute to Qu Tianyang, who is only ten years older than himself in this lifetime: "Lord Qu, you are thoughtful indeed, thank you."

Qu Tianyang’s remarkable talent led him to form an Upper True Pill at the age of ninety, becoming the first in Funiu Immortal City in nearly five hundred years.

Having achieved prominence early in life and continually praised everywhere, naturally harboring some pride.

"Hahaha, Daoist Changqing, you speak too highly. This is the congratulatory gift from the Immortal City, I hope Daoist will kindly accept." Qu Tianyang gracefully flicked his Gilded Magic Robe, and a Storage Pouch arrived before Li Ji’an.

Li Ji’an received the gift, smiled, and nodded, then looked at the middle-aged Pill Master at his side.

With his Divine Sense, he could also sense the aura of the Disguise Technique, having already confirmed his identity long before.

"This senior is our honorary Pill King invited by Funiu Mountain," Qu Tianyang then turned and introduced him, his attitude evidently more respectful towards the Pill King compared to Li Ji’an.

Upon reaching a consensus with Funiu Ascendant, Li Ji’an had already decided to keep his identity and cultivation level private, hence Qu Tianyang wasn’t particularly mindful towards Li Ji’an, who was also in Core Formation Early and elderly with little chance of further advancement.

Since Master Chunyuan had sent himself under the guise of Pill King, he had not concealed his Core Formation Ascendant cultivation level, appearing naturally to Qu Tianyang as a high-level senior.

"The old man greets the Pill King," Li Ji’an cupped his hands in formal salute.

Master Chunyuan nodded slowly, yet his eyes remained fixed on Li Ji’an.

"No need for such courtesy, young friend. I’ve just arrived coincidentally amidst this joyous occasion, merely coming by for acquaintance." After speaking, he took out a Jade Bottle and handed it over: "This counts as my congratulatory gift."