Dao Companions Help Me Live Forever

Chapter 120: There are always people who want to harm me.

Under the pretext of recuperating from his injuries, Yu Xian lived a peaceful and luxurious life, free from worldly affairs.

The Zhao family also entered a period of stable development.

In the blink of an eye, two years had passed.

Zhao Family Market.

A grand Foundation Building ceremony was taking place.

Yu Xian sat in the seat of honor, accompanied by Wang Jie, whose face was glowing with redness, as if she had become several years younger. Her smile couldn't be hidden on her face.

"Wang Jie, congratulations. Brother Li has also experienced hardships, and today he finally gets what he wants."

The person who achieved Foundation Building this time was none other than Brother Li, Li Qianzhong.

He gained the favor of Zhao Shiwen, signed a blood contract, and after two years of adjustment, successfully achieved Foundation Building using the Purple Bamboo Jade Liquid, a spiritual object from the Zhao Family Market.

Wang Jie covered her mouth and smiled, unable to express her happiness in words.

"Master Yu, I may not be good with words, but I know that Brother Li wouldn't have achieved what he has today without your help. If you have any requests in the future, feel free to ask."

Yu Xian smiled and said, "Wang Jie, you're being too kind. We are all fellow cultivators, supporting each other on the path of cultivation."

"But if there's anything I need from you and Brother Li in the future, please don't refuse."

Wang Jie, however, seemed to be making a solemn vow, saying seriously, "If we dare to refuse, then we would be heartless and treacherous people who deserve to be struck by lightning."

"Haha, on such a joyous occasion, let's not talk about such ominous things."

Yu Xian raised his glass and toasted Wang Jie, saying, "Your youngest son must be over two years old now. I haven't visited him yet, so I'll make it up with a big gift."

After Brother Li and Wang Jie arrived in the market, they let loose and had two children, a daughter and a son.

Wang Jie quickly waved her hand and said, "Master Yu, you're too polite. Your presence is already the greatest gift."

The several Zhao family elders sitting nearby, who were originally smiling and happy, had their expressions darken when they heard the conversation between Yu Xian and Wang Jie. They communicated with each other through voice transmission.

"Master Yu and Brother Li have such a close relationship, and they are the only two Foundation Building cultivators in the Zhao family besides the ancestors. This power imbalance is not a good sign."

"Yes, although Master Yu has proven his loyalty to our Zhao family, he is not a member of the Zhao family after all. Today he is close to us, but who knows what his attitude will be in the future."

"Shiwen played tricks on us. Brother Li's blood contract was signed with the Zhao Family Market. In the future, if there is a conflict between him and us, we may not be able to do anything about it."

"For the current situation, we still need Foundation Building cultivators from our own Zhao family to prevent any unwanted thoughts from Master Yu."

"The news about the two demonic beast inner cores has finally arrived. The ancestor said that two Foundation Building Pills will be delivered soon, and two Qi Refining experts from our clan will also return."

After a brief transmission of sound.

The worries on the faces of several elders dissipated, and they began to toast and exchange cups again.

Yu Xian discreetly glanced at the seat where the Zhao family elders were sitting, and a thought flashed through his mind.

"Two Foundation Building Pills."

The Zhao family elder thought that his transmission of sound was concealed, but little did he know that Yu Xian's spiritual consciousness was even stronger than that of a late-stage Foundation Building cultivator, as if speaking directly into his ear.

However, Yu Xian remained calm and continued to drink and talk as usual.

Not long after, Li Ge came to offer a toast.

They called it the Foundation Building Ceremony, but it was actually a feast where guests were invited to eat, everyone showed their faces, and the market showed off its strength.

Everyone enjoyed themselves at the grand ceremony.

Before long, news of another Foundation Building offering from the Zhao family spread throughout the surrounding hundreds of miles, adding to the prestige of the market.

The once Qi Refining small market had now become a formidable force.

...

The ancestral mansion of the Zhao family.

By the pond, Yu Xian was fishing.

But his heart was not calm, not a single silver fish dared to approach the edge of the pond, as if there was a ferocious beast there.

At this moment, Yu Xian was caught in a struggle between heaven and man.

Ever since Li Ge's Foundation Building Ceremony, all he could think about was the two Foundation Building Pills from the Zhao family.

The preciousness of Foundation Building Pills goes without saying.

There were already few alchemists in Shangyang City who could refine Foundation Building Pills, and almost every Foundation Building Pill that appeared was already being targeted by someone.

Even though the Zhao family had the relationship with Patriarch Zhao, news about Foundation Building Pills would still take two years to arrive.

He had confirmed it.

The Zhao family was indeed about to send two Foundation Building Pills, and he even knew the route and time of transportation in his mind.

As long as he was willing to make a move, these two Foundation Building Pills would be almost within his grasp.

Even if Patriarch Zhao personally escorted them, he would not be able to stop him and the Blood Puppet from joining forces, not to mention that he also had a Foundation Building-level Ghost Tiger.

After much consideration.

Yu Xian let out a sigh and shook his head to himself.

"Never mind, I already have two demonic beast inner cores in my hands now, and Patriarch Zhao originally promised to give me a quota to purchase Foundation Building Pills at a fair price.

And I am in a honeymoon period with the Zhao family, with continuous income from the market, so I don't need to rush for quick gains.

In a few years, at the auction in Shangyang City, I will have enough funds to bid for another one.

By that calculation, I theoretically already have three Foundation Building Pills in my hands."

"In the past, I was willing to give up even a demon beast's inner core, so why am I now tempted by greed?"

Yu Xian weighed the pros and cons, eliminated distractions, and ultimately decided not to take any risks.

After all, Zhao Laozu was a disciple of Dan Yang Zhenren, and it was hard to say if he didn't have powerful life-saving cards in his hand.

He didn't have confidence in dealing with Gold Core Zhenren.

With this thought, Yu Xian felt as if he had been freed from shackles, and his heart became completely calm.

The silver fish in the pond no longer hid at the bottom, but began to poke their heads out.

One greedy silver fish had already bitten the bait.

...

However, it didn't take long.

Just as Yu Xian had just finished drinking Liu Zhangmen's tea in the market, when he entered the courtyard, he saw an unexpected person standing under the peach blossom tree.

"Friend Zhao, why... why are you here?"

Seeing Zhao Laozu, Yu Xian's heart was filled with shock and waves.

Because according to the information he received, Zhao Laozu should be on the road at this time.

He came early!

Zhao Laozu still had rosy lips and white teeth, looking youthful, but his long hair was completely white, and there was a trace of deathly aura around him.

Seeing Yu Xian's surprised expression, Zhao Laozu chuckled.

"I came uninvited, please don't blame me, Friend Yu."

"Having a friend come from afar, I am more than happy, especially since this is your territory, I am the guest."

Yu Xian adjusted his mood and calmed down.

He was now glad that he hadn't taken any action.

Because he always assumed the worst of others.

Zhao Laozu coming early by half a day was already suspicious.

And he came uninvited, which was unusual.

This was likely a fishing operation by Zhao Laozu targeting him, and Zhao Laozu might have even deceived the Zhao family.

Zhao Laozu smiled and said, "Friend Yu, you still consider yourself an outsider."

"Since you came to the clan's territory, my Zhao family has been thriving. Now, I have even obtained the Foundation Building Pill through my own efforts."

"I have already regarded you as one of our own."

Yu Xian also smiled and said, "I have become accustomed to life in the Zhao family. As long as Friend Zhao doesn't drive me away, I'm afraid I won't want to leave."

"Unfortunately, on that day, the demon beasts were rampant, and I couldn't save everyone, causing heavy losses to the Zhao family. I have always felt guilty and uneasy, feeling that I have let down your trust."

"Friend Yu, there's no need to feel guilty."

Zhao Laozu snorted, "This matter was caused by a few youngsters being too greedy, resulting in casualties among the Zhao family. I came this time to dismiss them from their positions as elders."

"The elders have been loyal and dedicated, worthy of the clan's members." Yu Xian pretended to advise, "They were also doing it for the sake of the entire Zhao family."

Zhao Laozu nodded, "For the sake of your face, Friend Yu, I will spare them this time."

Yu Xian: "..."

Damn, I've been used as a stepping stone.

Seeing this, Zhao Laozu seemed to find it very amusing and laughed heartily.

"Friend Yu, tomorrow my Zhao family will hold a clan meeting and select talents. I hope you can come and give us some guidance."

Yu Xian smiled, "If Friend Zhao invites me, I will definitely come."

"In that case, I won't disturb you, Friend Yu."

Zhao Laozu's body flew up into the air and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Yu Xian's eyes flickered, and he formed hand seals with both hands. Suddenly, formations appeared around the courtyard, and mist rose, enveloping the entire Laozu Mansion in an instant.

"What a powerful formation technique."

Yu Xian carefully inspected it and found that the formations he had set up had not been damaged in the slightest.

If he hadn't seen Zhao Laozu with his own eyes just now and had a conversation with him, he would have thought that his formations had failed.

"But this Great Cloud Mist Formation is a standard formation that has been thoroughly studied. Even though I have made some improvements, it is not difficult for a senior formation master to crack it."

"No wonder formation masters have to develop their own exclusive formations. With just some standard formations, they can bully cultivators who don't understand formations."

"But this is not the most important thing."

"Zhao Laozu's sudden appearance must have a reason, and as a formation master, doesn't he know that intruding into someone else's formation is a provocation? He could have come in openly."

"Is this a joke or a demonstration?"

"This joke is not funny. It's both a test and a demonstration. Zhao Laozu is deep in thought, and he shouldn't have made such a foolish move. Isn't he afraid that I will secretly harbor resentment?"

In a sudden flash of insight, Yu Xian remembered Zhao Laozu's white hair.

"Unless he did it on purpose!"

In that instant, Yu Xian suddenly felt the immense malice Zhao Laozu had towards him.

"Zhao Laozu, I hope you don't do something stupid."

Yu Xian's eyes darkened, and a hint of killing intent appeared in his eyes.

He had planned to be low-key and honest, and had given up the benefits he should have taken. Why did someone always force him to become a villain?

(End of this chapter)