Mortal Alchemy

"The auction and black market are held every year in June, each time at a different location. When the time comes, the token will react and guide you there."

"Thank you, Elder Guo."

Chen Ping left Myriad Treasures Pavilion with the token.

Then he headed to the tea house private room that Mu Luofei had mentioned.

Arriving there, Chen Ping was somewhat surprised.

He saw Fang Xing, Luo Chongzhi, Lin Feixian, and Han Tongbao were also there.

Chen Ping was bewildered: "Junior Brother Luo, what are you all doing here?"

He used his Qi Observation Art and saw that Fang Xing was at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Luo Chongzhi was at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Lin Feixian was at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Han Tongbao was at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

The others looked at him with strange expressions. Luo Chongzhi said:

"Senior Brother Chen, didn't Senior Sister Luofei tell you that Senior Brother Li Erniu successfully established his foundation?"

Chen Ping was shocked. Li Erniu had successfully established his foundation?

Why didn't Mu Luofei tell him?

Fang Xing said with a smile: "Our Jiazi Courtyard has produced a Foundation Establishment senior brother. Before leaving the Mu family, Li Erniu said he wanted to have one last gathering at Jiazi Courtyard."

Lin Feixian said: "We can't call him senior brother anymore, we have to call him senior uncle."

Fang Xing immediately patted his mouth: "Right, Senior Uncle Li."

A look of awe and admiration appeared in their eyes.

The senior brothers who had cultivated together in Jiazi Courtyard, after ten years, someone had stepped into the Foundation Establishment stage.

Their status and position were vastly different from theirs.

Han Tongbao said with a grin: "Senior Uncle Li has entered the Foundation Establishment stage, how much gift money have you prepared?"

As soon as he said this, the expressions of the others darkened slightly. Fang Xing gritted his teeth and said:

"Two hundred spirit stones!"

"Me too, two hundred..." Han Tongbao said with a smile: "With Senior Uncle Li's connections, for such a major event as his Foundation Establishment, we have to give a generous gift."

Lin Feixian and Luo Chongzhi's faces changed drastically, and they stammered:

"We only prepared fifty spirit stones, what should we do?"

Chen Ping's expression also changed slightly. Just for a gift, it costs two hundred spirit stones?

His monthly salary in the Pill Hall was only three spirit stones. Giving a gift once would cost him six years of savings?

Fang Xing said seriously: "You're confused, Junior Brother Lin, Junior Brother Luo. Senior Uncle Li is now in the Foundation Establishment stage and will soon enter the Eastern Xuan Sect."

"If we give a generous gift now, Senior Uncle Li will remember our kindness, and we can ask Senior Uncle Li for help in the future."

"Not to mention, the Eastern Xuan Sect controls so many resources. If Senior Uncle Li leaks a little to us, we will enjoy it endlessly, not to mention the resources related to Foundation Establishment."

As soon as he said this, Lin Feixian and Luo Chongzhi's faces turned panicked.

"Then what should we do?"

"Senior Uncle Li and Senior Sister Mu should be here soon."

Han Tongbao said: "They should be here in a while. You guys quickly take the valuable things you have and go borrow some spirit stones."

The two of them had bitter expressions. They had already borrowed a lot of spirit stones to improve their cultivation.

Two hundred spirit stones was not a small amount.

The two of them hesitated for a moment, then gritted their teeth and went downstairs, hurrying to borrow money.

Chen Ping's expression was also a little unsightly. This was forcing them to give a gift of two hundred spirit stones.

They were all senior brothers from Jiazi Courtyard. Now that Li Erniu had entered the Foundation Establishment stage, the few people from Jiazi Courtyard gave generous gifts, not only because they didn't want to offend Li Erniu, but also because they wanted to climb onto Li Erniu's thigh.

And they even had to borrow money to give gifts.

Chen Ping said frankly: "Is it worth it to give two hundred spirit stones?"

Han Tongbao said with a grin: "Senior Brother Chen, others want to have this relationship but can't get it, it's definitely worth it."

"Endure the hardship now, and it will be better after entering the tenth level of Qi Refining."

"That's right." Fang Xing looked at Chen Ping: "Senior Brother Chen, how much do you plan to give?"

Chen Ping smiled bitterly and shook his head helplessly. They were giving two hundred, wouldn't he have to follow suit and give two hundred spirit stones?

A while later, Lin Feixian and Luo Chongzhi came back sweating profusely, obviously having borrowed the spirit stones.

Not long after, Li Erniu and Mu Luofei arrived together.

For the first time, Li Erniu walked in front of Mu Luofei and sat in the main seat.

Li Erniu in the Foundation Establishment stage had a powerful aura, and just sitting there made people afraid to breathe loudly and put a smile on everyone's face.

This was a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Chen Ping clenched his fists in his sleeves.

His desire to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator grew even stronger!

The maids began to serve dishes at the table.

Fang Xing and the others stood up and took out two hundred spirit stones: "Congratulations to Senior Uncle Li on establishing your foundation!"

Chen Ping also took out two hundred spirit stones.

Li Erniu accepted the gift with a smile and said:

"Thank you for the gifts, nephews. There's no need to be so formal. Just a token of appreciation is enough."

"Back then, we cultivated and grew up together in Jiazi Courtyard. Now, I have reached the Foundation Establishment stage before you nephews."

"You nephews must also work hard and strive to enter the Foundation Establishment stage as soon as possible. When that time comes, Jiazi Courtyard and the Eastern Xuan Sect will reunite."

Fang Xing and the others turned red and were extremely excited upon hearing these words.

Li Erniu really cherished the old days, and they all responded in unison.

Chen Ping sighed inwardly, how easy was Foundation Establishment?

However, Mu Luofei remained as calm, indifferent, and gentle as always in front of Li Erniu.

Chen Ping thought to himself, now that Li Erniu has become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he should propose to Senior Sister Luofei again. Did Senior Sister Luofei reject him again?

Senior Sister Luofei, what great integrity!

However, Mu Luofei also gave Li Erniu two hundred spirit stones as a congratulatory gift.

But Li Erniu only accepted one hundred spirit stones and returned one hundred spirit stones to Mu Luofei:

"Junior Sister Luofei, you are now at the tenth level of Qi Refining and need more resources to break through to Foundation Establishment. There's no need to give so much."

Fang Xing and the others were not surprised, because Mu Luofei had already reached the tenth level of Qi Refining.

Mu Luofei smiled faintly:

"In that case, Senior Uncle Li should also return one hundred spirit stones to Junior Brother Chen."

"Junior Brother Chen has also reached the tenth level of Qi Refining."

Fang Xing, Luo Chongzhi, and the others looked at Chen Ping in surprise: "Senior Brother Chen, you've reached the tenth level of Qi Refining?"

Chen Ping cupped his hands and smiled bitterly: "I was lucky enough to break through a few days ago."

Li Erniu's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile: "Good! Junior Brother Chen has also reached the tenth level of Qi Refining, and there is hope for Foundation Establishment!"

Saying that, he returned one hundred spirit stones to Chen Ping.

"I sincerely look forward to our Jiazi Courtyard reuniting in the Eastern Xuan Sect. Junior Brother Chen, work hard!"

Chen Ping didn't refuse and took back his one hundred spirit stones.

The wine and dishes were served, and the others took turns complimenting and flattering Li Erniu.

However, Li Erniu was not very interested.

So, Fang Xing and the others got themselves drunk.

When it was almost time to leave, Li Erniu finally showed a look of appreciation to Chen Ping: "Junior Brother Chen, you are very good."

Chen Ping had always been a man of few words. Although he gave the same gift, he didn't flatter him like Fang Xing and the others.

Which made him have a bit more goodwill towards Chen Ping.

Chen Ping cupped his hands and said: "Thank you for your praise, Senior Uncle Li."

Then, Li Erniu looked at Mu Luofei again: "Junior Sister Luofei, I sincerely wish you to establish your foundation as soon as possible and enter the Eastern Xuan Sect."

Mu Luofei gave a graceful salute and smiled gently: "Then I will take Senior Uncle Li's auspicious words."

Then Li Erniu soared into the sky without the help of flying artifacts, turning into a stream of light and leaving.

This was a capability only available in the Foundation Establishment stage, being able to fly without external objects, which was something that people yearned for and envied.

Countless people looked up, admiring the posture of the Foundation Establishment True Cultivator, watching him fly towards the direction of the Eastern Xuan Sect.