Longevity Begins With Zongmen Handyman

Chapter 43: Setting Up Again

After seeing off Xu Qiuhui, Li An sat in the shop, pondering repeatedly.

The Xuan Yang Sect obtained the Yin Yang Demon Furnace Technique over a decade ago, which coincided with some of the information he had previously obtained.

It seemed that Mu Qingwan had been chosen as the furnace cauldron.

However, the Yin Yang Demon Furnace Technique obtained by the Xuan Yang Sect should be similar to the "simplified version" that is currently circulating. Otherwise, there would be no need to study for years to deduce the side effects of the Yin Yang Demon Furnace Technique.

The issue during the promotion of spiritual roots was detailed in the complete version that Li An obtained.

He just didn't expect that he would actually become a heart demon for a Foundation Building stage demonic cultivator...

Are demonic cultivators nowadays so mentally fragile? It's strange to think about it...

However, all of this is not important.

From Xu Qiuhui's words, it can be seen that the Xuan Yang Sect has already decided to use Li An as bait!

Even if they really catch a fish, the bait is often eaten...

His first thought was to escape.

But the risk is also very high. He is currently being monitored by Xu Qiuhui, making it difficult to find an opportunity. Even if he manages to escape, using the Shapeshifting Technique to leave, he will still face endless troubles. Both the Xuan Yang Sect and the demonic sect will hunt him down.

If he doesn't escape, what should he do?

If what Xu Qiuhui said is true, then he will definitely face the calamity of demonic cultivators.

In order to deal with demonic sect cultivators, the Xuan Yang Sect will definitely arrange for people to ambush in secret. But will the people lying in ambush care about Li An's life and death? The person fishing will definitely wait for the fish to take the bait before pulling the rod.

In other words, in the Xuan Yang Sect's plan, Li An is a sacrificial pawn!

Otherwise, Xu Qiuhui wouldn't have urged Li An to quickly leave a child for Tan Qingxue.

"The people of the demonic sect are currently attracted by the Xuan Yang Sect's medicinal materials."

"So, from the perspective of the demonic sect, they should temporarily not come to kill me. Because if they do, they will naturally alert the Xuan Yang Sect, making it more difficult for them to plunder the medicinal materials."

"At the same time, they won't let me live for too long either. Once they plunder the spiritual herbs, the Horse-Faced Executioner will definitely quickly promote his spiritual roots, leaving no room for me to live."

"So, if I were a demonic cultivator, I would definitely act at the same time, plundering the spiritual herbs while killing people in the market. This is the best way!"

Li An carefully analyzed.

"If they act at the same time, then the person I will face may not necessarily be the Horse-Faced Executioner!"

His eyes lit up!

If he were to face a Foundation Building stage demonic cultivator like the Horse-Faced Executioner... Li An truly felt a bit desperate.

He is currently at the peak of the Qi Refining stage, and the chances of surviving in front of such an existence are very small.

But if it's another demonic cultivator who hasn't reached the Foundation Building stage, then there is hope.

Where will the Horse-Faced Executioner go?

Li An thought that the other party would most likely go to snatch the medicinal materials!

After all, as long as Li An is still alive, there will always be a chance to kill him, but medicinal materials are something that cannot be easily obtained.

In addition, Li An's importance is definitely not as great as the medicinal materials, so the demonic sect should be able to guess that the Xuan Yang Sect has more power guarding the medicinal materials. The Horse-Faced Executioner will definitely go and fight this tough battle himself.

Thinking of this, Li An's heart couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

Next, he began to deduce the possible situations that could occur.

"The other party probably won't launch a strong attack on the market. They will most likely use the same method as before—blend into the market and then come to kill me."

"The Spirit Talisman Shop is the core!"

"At that time, the Xuan Yang Sect's experts will be ambushing around."

"What I need to do is to hold on and survive. The longer I can hold on, the greater the chance of survival!"

Li An grasped the key to the problem.

The Xuan Yang Sect fears the situation where the demonic cultivator who comes is too strong and kills Li An instantly or very quickly.

In this situation, even if there are experts from the Xuan Yang Sect secretly present, they probably won't care about Li An's life or death.

But if Li An can entangle the other party for a long time and hold on, then the experts from the Xuan Yang Sect will definitely make a move.

Because they also can't afford to delay.

"At present, I have twenty first-grade superior Spirit Talismans in my hand, two first-grade superior magical treasures, and in addition, the Iron Tree Decision has already reached the Silver Flesh stage. Even if it's the seventh or eighth level of Qi Refining, I can still hold on for a while."

"But it's still not enough."

He whispered.

Then he counted the spirit stones.

With more than two thousand one hundred spirit stones in his hand, accumulated over more than ten years, plus the gains from killing demonic cultivators, he now has a considerable sum.

Looking at the spirit stones, he gradually had an idea in his mind...

At night.

Today, Tan Qingxue dressed up beautifully, even more charming and alluring than usual.

"Li Lang, why don't you seem very happy today? Is it because of Sister Xu?"

She clung to Li An and asked with concern.

"I'm worried."

Li An sighed deeply, "The Demon Cult is so rampant, and I have offended a powerful cultivator of the demonic path. If something unexpected happens, what should we do?"

Tan Qingxue said, "Li Lang, you don't have to worry too much. Wait a few days, and the sect will capture all the demonic cultivators. Then we will be safe."

Li An nodded, "But those demonic cultivators are unpredictable. If we want to have children, we still need to plan for the long term..."

Tan Qingxue suddenly became excited and joyful, "Li Lang, you finally understand. What are you planning to do? I'll listen to you!"

Li An said, "I plan to buy a second-tier formation to protect the talisman shop. That way, we can rest easy..."

A second-tier formation?

After hearing this, Tan Qingxue couldn't help but find it amusing. Li Lang... is being a bit too cautious, isn't he?

This is Qingyang Fangshi, the territory of Xuanyang Sect, one of the safest places. But Li Lang actually wants to install a second-tier formation, it's just... excessively careful!

It should be noted that a second-tier formation is on par with a Foundation Building stage cultivator!

However, she was still in a good mood, so she leaned closer to Li An and whispered in his ear, "Today, you share everything with me, and tomorrow, I'll share everything with you. You can buy whatever you want..."

...

The next morning.

Li An didn't go out, but Tan Qingxue went out for a while.

Under Li An's guidance, she went straight to the formation shop.

Normally, a formation shop wouldn't have second-tier formations in stock. However, a few years ago, a Foundation Building stage family ordered a formation here but was killed by a Soul Reaper before they could pick it up. So the formation has been in stock ever since.

Li An had been eyeing this formation for a long time, but there was never a need to buy it before.

By noon, Tan Qingxue had already returned with the second-tier formation.

"After much persuasion, it cost 3,500 spirit stones... Li Lang, our savings have been emptied for your sense of security."

Even though she had mentally prepared herself last night, she still felt heartache when she actually spent such a large sum of money.

With 3,500 spirit stones, they could buy Foundation Building pills if they had the chance. They could also support a decent small cultivation family for childbirth.

"Thank you, Qingxue!"

Li An expressed his gratitude and immediately installed the formation without hesitation.

Unlike the previous incomplete formation, this was a complete second-tier formation. Just the daily operation alone would consume around 100 spirit stones!

Even though Li An's income was stable now, it was still a stretch.

Tan Qingxue couldn't understand it at all.

But seeing Li An busy, she didn't say anything and turned around silently to prepare dinner for him.

...

In the blink of an eye, the third day arrived.

In the evening.

Xu Qiuhui came to the door again.

"Does Qingxue have time? Come with me."

She didn't tell Tan Qingxue the truth.

"Ah, now?" Tan Qingxue was surprised as she was cooking in the kitchen. She said, "Are you busy? If not, I'll cook a soup for Li Lang before I leave. He drinks Nourishing Essence Soup every night..."

Xu Qiuhui sighed lightly and didn't rush her.

Tan Qingxue carefully controlled the heat and when the Nourishing Essence Soup was ready, she carefully brought it over and placed it on the table. She instructed Li An, "Li Lang, the soup is here. Remember to drink it while it's hot. I'll go out with Sister Xu now..."

In the room, Li An fell silent for a moment and suddenly said, "Wait."

"What's wrong, Li Lang?"

Li An got up, smoothed her hair, and carefully brushed off the dust that had touched her in the kitchen. Then he said, "Go ahead, but remember to be careful after you leave."

Tan Qingxue smiled sweetly. Ignoring Xu Qiuhui outside the door, she hugged Li An lightly and kissed him, saying, "I'll be back soon. Wait for me..."

She left and went out with Xu Qiuhui.

Li An was alone in the room, silently waiting.

The soup hadn't cooled yet, but several figures appeared in the talisman shop. They were all disciples of Xuanyang Sect, and the leader was none other than Jing Ao, whom Li An had seen before.

He had successfully reached the Foundation Building stage.

"Master Li, we meet again."

He smiled slightly, "I heard from Senior Sister Qiuhui that you set up a second-tier formation here?"

Li An didn't speak, but calmly picked up the Nourishing Essence Soup on the table and took a sip.

The soup was delicious, rich, and warm.

...

(End of this chapter)