Longevity Begins With Zongmen Handyman

Chapter 134: Gathering Auspicious Clouds, the Fall of an Old Friend

Li An took the box handed to him by Wang Dazhu and opened it. Inside the box were two small swords.

The two small swords were of similar length, only about the size of a palm.

One of them was made entirely of cold jade, resembling a piece of jade jewelry. The cold light was restrained, no longer exuding the chilling aura as it did in its original state. However, when touched, it gave off a bone-chilling sensation.

But with just a infusion of spiritual energy, it could unleash a terrifying cold air that covered a hundred meters, freezing everything in its path.

If one were to be pierced by this small sword, their spiritual energy would be instantly sealed, rendering them unable to fight.

"Ice Frost Sword!"

Li An gave this small sword a name.

He was very satisfied with its effect.

As for the second small sword, it was pitch black like ink, exuding a simple and unadorned aura. However, it was extremely sharp, with some grooves and spots on the blade that even looked like defects.

This sword didn't have any other special features, its sharpness was its standout characteristic.

It had achieved the pinnacle of sharpness, capable of easily breaking through third-grade defensive artifacts and directly piercing into an enemy's flesh.

As for the grooves and spots on the blade, Li An specifically requested them for the convenience of poisoning.

He was accustomed to this method of combat when using the Starlight Dagger before. He would attack from a distance, the dagger would penetrate the armor, and one strike would be fatal.

Li An planned to infuse this small sword with seven to eight hundred types of toxins, so that its true power would be fully revealed.

"Black Poison Sword!"

Li An also gave this small sword a name.

The Ice Frost Sword was for control, while the Black Poison Sword was for offense. With the addition of some talismans and formations, everything would be even more secure.

"Lord Zuo, are you satisfied?"

Wang Dazhu's face was filled with exhaustion, but he still asked with a smile.

Li An nodded, "The refining ability of the Wang family's master is truly well-deserved!"

Saying that, he took out the inferior-grade Elemental Spirit Pill and a storage bag. The bag was filled with spiritual stones.

"Please accept them, Master Wang."

Li An couldn't help but feel a bit pained. With the sale of the Elemental Spirit Pill and this batch of spiritual stones, he had basically depleted his wealth.

He only had less than five hundred low-grade spiritual stones left on him!

He had once again returned to being a penniless person.

The main reason was that what he had done in these years had cost him too many spiritual stones.

The collection of third-grade spiritual herbs and the acquisition of this third-grade Profound Iron... all of them were astronomical prices!

In fact, in this lifetime, he was able to possess so many things without the support of a cultivation family. It could already be considered heaven-defying.

This was also the benefit of joining the Treasure Pavilion.

No matter where one was, having power was the best. With power, one could have a continuous stream of wealth.

If he hadn't become the sub-pavilion master of the Treasure Pavilion, it would have been very difficult for him to obtain these things in his entire life.

However, after obtaining these two third-grade treasure swords, Li An was content. Everything was worth it.

...

Wang Dazhu was quite excited as he received the swords, but he only casually glanced at the spiritual stones.

He carefully examined the Elemental Spirit Pill, repeatedly feeling it. It was clear that he cherished this pill immensely.

"My wife can now attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage... To have someone like Master Wang by her side is truly a blessing for Lady Wang."

Li An said leisurely.

Wang Dazhu grinned, "My wife has lived a very difficult and tiring life."

"In my entire life, I have no other wishes. As long as she lives well, it's enough."

At this moment, Li An couldn't help but feel a bit dazed, as if the Wang family's master, who presided over a family and was shrewd and cunning, had returned to the simple and honest youth he was when he first entered the Xuan Yang Sect.

Back then, when Li An chose to enter the Xuan Yang Sect through the No Spiritual Gate as a miscellaneous disciple, he had once arrogantly shouted at Li An, "I'll protect you in the future."

"Qingling can now attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage..."

Wang Dazhu was extremely delighted, "Someone, escort Lord Zuo to rest—"

Two beautiful maidservants immediately stepped forward and led Li An away.

"Master Wang,"

Just as he was about to leave, Li An suddenly said, "When Lady Wang attempts to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, you should personally preside over the protective formation outside. It would be best if you do so."

"If you leave the formation without authorization during this critical moment, there may be unforeseen consequences."

Wang Dazhu nodded, "Thank you for the reminder, Lord Zuo. Rest assured, our Wang family has a good relationship with the Shenjian Sect and the Baishou Sect. No one dares to obstruct Qingling's foundation building in the vicinity--"

He was very confident.

Li An didn't say anything and turned to leave.

This was his final act of goodwill towards Wang Dazhu, a reminder, but Wang Dazhu clearly did not understand, nor could he understand Li An's meaning.

...

That night.

Chen Qingling officially began her breakthrough to foundation building.

At Wang Dazhu's invitation, Li An stayed behind as an important guest, adding strength to Chen Qingling during her breakthrough.

After all, with him present, if there were any small fry who wanted to rush over, they would have to consider a few things.

Li An did not refuse.

Two months later.

Boom!

Above the Zhao family, auspicious clouds gathered in the sky, and the spiritual energy between heaven and earth surged towards the Zhao family like a tidal wave.

Chen Qingling's breakthrough to foundation building had caused anomalies and reached a critical moment.

Li An opened the window and looked calmly at the clouds in the sky.

Just as he had guessed, the momentum of the clouds was chaotic. Chen Qingling had obviously reached her limit to be able to hold on until now.

The power and help provided by the inferior-grade Yuan Ling Pill were limited, and she herself was not a genius.

But just as the momentum of the clouds was about to completely dissipate, suddenly, a powerful aura burst forth from Chen Qingling's seclusion. In an instant, the clouds in the night sky recondensed, showing a strong spiritual momentum!

Clouds gather.

A friend falls.

Li An understood everything in his heart, but he just filled his cup with wine, raised it, and poured it heavily in the direction of Chen Qingling's seclusion.

This cup, to Wang Dazhu's sincere life.

This cultivation world is good.

Don't come next time, it's not suitable for you.

He put down the cup.

...

The next day.

The news of Chen Qingling's successful foundation building spread throughout the entire Wang family and the entire Heyang County.

Foundation building experts, even within the sects, were all core figures at the elder level. Now, a Foundation Building family had produced one, which was truly shocking.

People from all sides came to pay their respects, even the Shenjian Sect and the Baishou Sect sent congratulatory gifts.

Li An also sent a gift and then turned and left.

As for Wang Dazhu's request for him to take Wang Qing to the Treasure Pavilion to study, Li An also left his name card. Zhou Qing could enter the Treasure Pavilion at any time with this name card.

But it was only limited to allowing Zhou Qing to go to the Treasure Pavilion, Li An would not inquire further or take care of anything.

His karmic relationship with Wang Dazhu ended here.

...

Li An drove back to Baihu City.

"Master, during the time you were away, Xu Xianchang came many times," the gatekeeper reported.

Li An couldn't help but feel a slight movement in his heart. Xu Qiuhui?

What did she come to find him for?

Now, Li An had no desire to have any dealings with Xu Qiuhui at all. After all, Xu Qiuhui was obviously a pawn used by Baihu Mountain to control him.

Sure enough, the next evening, Xu Qiuhui, who had learned that Li An had returned to his residence, visited again.

That night, she wore light makeup and a cool chiffon dress. The aging caused by the failed breakthrough to foundation building had completely disappeared. Her black hair was like when she was thirty years old, full of the charm and tranquility of time.

She must have taken some kind of beauty-enhancing elixir.

"Qiuhui pays her respects to Lord Zuo," Xu Qiuhui bowed gracefully. In an instant, there seemed to be a different charm about her. Even though Li An had known her for many years, this charm was still the first time he had seen it.

...

(End of this chapter)