I Am Evergreen In the World of Cultivating Immortals

Two years later.

Qingluan Peak Cave House, beside the lotus pond.

On the back of Xuan Shui Turtle, Lu Changan sat cross-legged and meditated, lingering with a tranquil atmosphere that had accumulated over the years. The big turtle swallowed water vapor and absorbed the invisible breath, and its violent and depressed emotions were relieved.

"Elder Xiang, Master Yumei is here to visit."

A stooped white-haired old servant stood in the outer palace of the cave, and a voice came from across the invisible barrier.

Lu Changan divided Qingluan Peak Cave Mansion into outer mansion and inner mansion.

The inner palace is where he and his spiritual pets practice, including specializing in the cultivation of immortal arts. No outsiders are allowed and no unauthorized entry is allowed.

There is a fourth-order phantom formation hidden here, and it is difficult for the True Lord to spy on it.

The outer palace is used to receive guests, where servants live and work, and continues the original third-level formation of the cave mansion.

"Well, a certain family already knows."

Lu Changan slowly finished his work and came to the main hall of the outer palace of the cave.

Master Yumei was the Taoist companion that Sect Leader Hu had arranged for him some time ago.

She is a rare female cultivator in the middle stage of pill formation in Yunxia Sect.

"I've kept Master Yumei waiting for a long time."

In the hall, there sat a female alchemy cultivator who was about forty or fifty years old. She had a slender figure, a thin face, and colorful hair on her temples.

Although he is not young, he has beautiful facial features, clear and deep eyes, and a temperament like the breeze and the bright moon.

"I just arrived."

Yumei Zhenren has a smile on her face and a soft and honest voice.

Having met before, Lu Changan expressed his intention not to become Taoist lovers in a subtle way.

However, Master Yumei was somewhat interested in him as a major cultivator of alchemy, and maintained normal social interactions within the sect.

After chatting for a while, Master Yumei explained his purpose and took out a storage bag containing materials.

"The materials provided by fellow Taoist Yumei are not enough to refine a third-level mid-level puppet. Moreover, Xiang himself has a sect mission and needs to practice, so his energy is limited. A normal third-level puppet commission can take at least one year, and more Then two or three years.”

Lu Changan looked embarrassed and shook his head slightly.

In the past two years, he has built many puppets for the Yunxia Sect, including a third-level puppet, which has won praise at the mountain gate.

Although normal monks cannot exert the full power of the puppet, it is still a rare means of protecting the road.

For example, if a fake elixir master obtains a third-level puppet, he will have the capital to compete with the real elixir.

However, puppet refining has obvious constraints.

First, the cost is high and the skills are unpopular.

Second, the output is low, and it takes a lot of time and effort to refine a puppet.

"Then entrust Master Xiang to build a high-quality third-level low-grade puppet. As for the reward, I have finally collected the materials, and my money is very tight. I can't afford 20% of the fee for the time being..."

Master Yumei pursed her lips and smiled, her face blurred and her temperament changed drastically.

Suddenly, she transformed into a young woman with a rosy face, mature beauty and plump figure.

Lu Changan was stunned for a moment.

Her face transformed into a pure and shy girl.

"Zhenren Xiang should know that I am one of the most skilled female cultivators in Yunxia Sect's yin and yang cultivation. Even the major cultivation of alchemy has been slightly promoted."

Master Yumei smiled sweetly and suggested.

The meaning of a transaction is self-evident.

Lu Changan secretly thought that Yunxia Sect was indeed a sect that favored side sects for cultivating immortals. It was a sect that cultivated yin and yang together, so its atmosphere was more open.

"Xiang pursues the great path, is not fond of women, and has no interest in dual cultivation."

Lu Changan's tone was decisive and he refused righteously.

Due to the time limit of the Evergreen Gong, there is an upper limit to the daily and monthly cultivation progress.

The Yin and Yang dual cultivation method is of little significance to Lu Changan.

Lu Changan will not be able to use the ancient secret method "Dragon and Phoenix Double Cauldron Method" obtained from Patriarch Tianluo in this life.

"That's all, I can only wait for a few more years of hard work."

Master Yumei returned to her wind-like simplicity and put away the storage bags on the desk without any reluctance.

If the deal fails, although there is no enmity, there will be some gaps.

After sending Master Yumei outside the cave, Lu Changan secretly laughed:

"You want to build a third-level high-quality puppet with this little material? Do you want to use the craftsmanship fee of this real person for free?"

…

Master Yumei walked out of the cave so that Lu Changan didn't have to send him off again.

At this time, she caught a glimpse of a familiar young foundation-building monk from the corner of her eye.

The young man is handsome and tall. He is directing his servants to repair the garden on the mountain.

"Xiao Qingshan?"

Master Yumei was a little surprised, but didn't take it to heart.

She had an impression of Xiao Qingshan, not because the latter came from the Xiao family, one of the four great aristocratic families.

There are many descendants of a large family, and a commoner with average qualifications and marginal status has a low status.

Because Xiao Qingshan and one of her female disciples, "Yi Shuzhen", were engaged in their early years.

The marriage was arranged by Xiao Qingshan's mother for her son during her lifetime.

At that time, the Jiedan family where Xiao's mother belonged had not suffered any disaster and was still in good times.

Yi Shuzhen's family of cultivators is a middle-class fake elixir family. This girl has been known as a natural beauty since she was a child.

During Yi Shuzhen's Qi refining period, she met Xiao Qingshan in private. The two had a good impression of each other and formed a relationship.

Back then, one of the reasons why Xiao Qingshan chose to join the Yunxia Sect was for Yi Shuzhen.

But later, Xiao's mother's family suffered a disaster and fell into the Jiji family.

On the other hand, Yi Shuzhen became more and more outstanding after arriving at Yunxia Sect. She became a disciple of "Yumei Zhenren", a veteran alchemy monk, and gained a strong backer.

Regarding the down-and-out Xiao Qingshan, the Yi family wanted to regret their marriage.

If they become a Taoist couple, Xiao Qingshan will hinder Yi Shuzhen's practice.

Because he was wary of the Xiao family, one of the four great aristocratic families, he negotiated privately with Xiao Qingshan to give him a compensation.

In order to persuade Xiao Qingshan, Yi Shuzhen was even asked to come forward in person to impress him.

Xiao Qingshan was disheartened, and finally agreed to divorce Yi Shuzhen peacefully.

"Meet Elder Yumei."

Xiao Qingshan noticed Master Yumei's gaze, took a deep breath and bowed.

Master Yumei didn't respond, didn't even look at him a second time, and flew away from Qingluan Peak.

Xiao Qingshan felt bitter and became the steward of Xiang Zhenren's cave. His status and salary were improved, but there was an insurmountable gap between him and the senior elders of Yunxia Sect.

Whether Yi Shuzhen can take a look at her is still unknown.

Unless you can become a confidant of Danjie Daxiu, you can be considered outstanding in the sect.

Xiao Qingshan has no hope in this.

Half a year ago, he was attracted by Xiang Zhenren, but it was just due to a chance encounter outside the mountain gate, and the other party asked him to run errands.

Master Xiang saw that he was doing his job down-to-earth, so he sent him to Qingluan Peak.

Not only him, but also several other servants on the mountain were all strong men that Xiang Zhenren captured at will when he went out.

The outside world interprets that Xiang Zhenren came to Yunxia Sect for the first time, lacked trust, and was wary of the list in the sect newspaper, so he behaved like this.

"Strange! There are only male servants in charge of the huge Qingluan Peak, but not a single female cultivator."

Master Yumei flew some distance away and suddenly noticed an anomaly.

In Lu Changan's main cave, the servants selected include young people, young adults, and old people, all of whom are male cultivators.

"Sure enough, Mr. Xiang is not close to women. Could it be possible..."

Master Yumei thought of something and a chill ran down his spine. No wonder Master Xiang refused to practice dual cultivation so decisively.

Thinking of the handsome Xiao Qingshan, who thought he had found a backer, a trace of pity filled her eyes.

…

In the cave, Lu Changan saw Xiao Qingshan's lonely expression.

For various reasons, Li Erqing in this life was not very successful despite his better qualifications and background.

Back then, Li Erqing married a wife, had children, reproduced his descendants, and eventually became the originator of the Li family. He was much more prosperous than in this life.

Lu Changan did not promote Xiao Qingshan rashly and did not give him special care after taking him to Qingluan Peak.

Even so, Xiao Qingshan's situation within the sect has improved. The welfare benefits are better, and at least he will not be discriminated against and wear small shoes.

Half a month later.

Lu Changan's powerful senses allowed him to hear some discussions about himself in the Yunxia Sect.

"Isn't this a good womanizer Xiang Zhenren?"

Lu Changan had a strange look on his face, and he had no objection to this evaluation. After all, it was not a bad reputation.

The reason for the matter was that Lu Changan rejected the real Yumei whom Sect Leader Hu had arranged to bring together.

Moreover, there is no maid or maid in Qingluan Peak Cave Mansion.

This is incompatible with the open dual cultivation atmosphere of Yunxia Sect.

On this day.

The fourth-order spiritual peak at the center of Yunxia Sect was surging with wind and clouds, condensing a boiling and rising mana fluctuation.

After several breaths, the Nascent Soul-level mana aura and powerful spiritual pressure suddenly dissipated.

The sky briefly darkened, making the surrounding formation clouds look oppressive and gloomy.

"Failed to advance to the middle stage of Nascent Soul?"

Lu Changan watched the weather in the distance and came to a conclusion.

Master Lihuo in his fourth life had such experiences many times.

"That True Lord Yunlan is finally coming out of seclusion."

Lu Changan thought of something and frowned slightly.

In the past two years, he has been waiting to meet another Nascent Soul Lord of the Yunxia Sect to confirm his attitude and truly settle down in the Yunxia Sect.

After all, Zhenjun Zixia does not have the final say in Yunxia Sect alone.

True Lord Yun Lan has more seniority, higher strength and status. If he doesn't like Lu Changan, there will be some theoretical variables in this matter.

Normally, True Lord Yunlan would not refute True Lord Zixia's face, and the possibility was extremely low.

Lu Changan was still prepared accordingly.

For this reason, he did not let the Xuantian Gourd Vine take root and connect to the earth's energy.

Theoretically speaking, if the Xuantian Gourd Vine's slight luck blessing lasts long enough, it will have a weak impact on True Lord Yunlan's breakthrough just now.

The gain that luck brings to the overall force will also affect individuals in a shared way, but it's not obvious.

Suppose that a certain cultivating force could have given birth to a hundred foundation-building monks and four or five pill-forming monks in a hundred years.

Affected by the collective influence of luck gain, in the past hundred years, several more foundation-building monks may be born, and even one more alchemy-forming master may be born.

The impact on individuals is small, but the benefits to the collective are pretty good.

By analogy, the continuous blessing of this kind of luck will also have a weak bonus to the success rate of the promotion of Yuanying, including the breakthrough of the small realm of Yuanying True Monarch.

"Zhenjun Yunlan just failed to break through and is in a bad mood. I will visit you at another time."

Lu Changan's eyes flickered and he decided to postpone the visit.

According to the original plan, he should wait for True Lord Yunlan to come out of seclusion and visit him as soon as possible to show respect.

However, sometimes, the more you want to avoid something, it just happens.

Just the next day.

An unfamiliar Nascent Soul consciousness swept across Qingluan Peak, accompanied by a light sigh.

Shortly after.

Yunlan Peak, who has the fourth level of spiritual veins, sent a real person to convey the words of the Supreme Elder to Lu Changan.

"Master Xiang, my master invites you to visit Yunlan Peak."

The Master Jiedan who conveyed the message was one of the disciples of Master Yunlan.

Lu Changan sighed secretly and had no choice but to get up and follow him to Yunlan Peak.

…

Yunlan Peak, the main hall of the cave.

Lu Changan immediately met the rumored True Lord Yunlan.

True Monarch Yunlan wears a high crown and a loose feather robe and a large cloak. He has a handsome appearance, his hands are folded calmly, and he has a majestic and majestic demeanor.

If it weren't for the slight graying on his temples, he would look to be in his thirties or forties.

"The latecomer Xiang Dalong has met the Supreme Elder."

Lu Changan bowed his hands.

True Lord Yun Lan is obviously higher than him in terms of cultivation and age.

As the Yunxia Sect's most senior Yuanying monk, he is more than a hundred years older than Zhenjun Zixia.

Fairy Zixia has Tianling roots and her cultivation progresses very quickly. Although she is the Nascent Soul Lord, her actual age is not much older than Lu Changan.

"Master Xiang, you are already the guest elder of our sect, so there is no need to be polite."

There was no emotion or anger on True Lord Yunlan's face, and his voice was magnetic. He raised his hand and asked Lu Changan to sit down with him.

Lu Changan sat upright and found that True Lord Yunlan's consciousness was secretly observing.

In addition to basic detection, he also controlled Lu Changan's heartbeat, emotions, and even mental fluctuations.

Fortunately, Lu Changan had the experience and knowledge of the old monster Yun Ying, so he remained slightly reserved and chatted with True Lord Yunlan for a long time.

Since True Monarch Zixia had passed the test before, True Monarch Yunlan used conversations this time to check for any gaps and learn more about this guest in the late stage of pill formation.

Lu Changan was vaguely aware that the True Lord Yun Lan, who had just failed to break through, was in a bad mood. The mana in his body was ups and downs and had not yet completely calmed down.

However, this person did not show his emotions or anger, and quoted scriptures when talking, and he was calm and composed.

"Master Xiang, if you pay more than twice the loss, can you be sure to refine a third-level high-grade puppet?"

True Lord Yunlan's pale silver eyes looked directly at Lu Changan.

From previous information, he knew that Lu Changan had refined a third-level puppet.

"It's hard."

Lu Changan shook his head, his mood calm.

A trace of disappointment flashed across Zhenjun Yunlan's eyes, knowing that his expectations were too high.

The ensuing conversation was much less interesting.

"Xiang Zhenren practices wood-based skills. This third-level high-quality sky oak can be regarded as a meeting gift for Ben Zhenjun."

Finally, True Lord Yunlan took out a piece of spiritual wood, gave it to Lu Changan, and sent him away.

Sky oak is suitable for making magic weapons like flying boats, and it is also valuable to alchemy monks.

When they met for the first time, Lu Changan had a fair impression of True Lord Yunlan.

…

After Lu Changan left Yunlan Peak.

True Lord Yun Lan's face darkened, he took out a white jade pendant and conveyed the message.

A moment's work.

A cloud of dense purple clouds, like a lotus blooming, appeared in the main hall of Yunlan Peak.

The purple clouds recede, revealing the graceful and celestial figure of True Lord Zixia.

This Fairy Zixia arrived at Yunlan Peak quietly without alerting the outside world.

"How is it? Is there any problem with the guest I recruited?"

True Lord Zixia said in a calm tone.

"Zi Yan, it is no small matter to recruit a late-stage pill-forming overhaul. If you and I are not here at the mountain gate, this person is still a high-level puppet master. If he is bribed by other forces, there is a threat to subvert the foundation of the mountain gate..."

"Moreover, that person comes from a backward state border, and the treatment you give him is too lenient and the restrictions are too few."

True Lord Yun Lan looked unhappy and spoke seriously.

If True Lord Zixia is stable and makes decisions through consultation with him instead of making arbitrary decisions, we can strive for greater benefits.

"In the late stage of Dan Jie, a third-level puppet master. With such a talent, the four major families in Dayu Kingdom are willing to treat him as their honored guests. Moreover, the number of Yunxia Sect's Dan Jie masters is insufficient, and they are thirsty for talents. Master Xiang's arrival is a perfect fit."

"The treatment Zi Yan gives is slightly higher than usual, so that she can stay and be willing to pay for the Yunxia Sect..."

Zhenjun Zixia didn’t feel that she had done anything wrong.

Two years ago, under the scrutiny of the mind mirror, she felt that Xiang Zhenren should be a proper monk.

Apart from anything else, Zhenren Xiang was very determined in his Taoism, not flirtatious with women, and strict with himself, which made Zhenjun Zixia appreciate him.

In fact, Zhenjun Zixia was not happy with Yunxia Sect's overly open atmosphere.

"It's not a panacea to judge the state of one's mind, people's hearts are changeable..."

"That's all, it's up to Zi Yan to make the decision. If anything goes wrong in the future, you can handle it yourself."

Seeing Fairy Zixia's beautiful eyebrows slightly wrinkled and her face cold while she was preaching, Zhenjun Yunlan dropped the topic for the time being.

"In half a year, I will go out to find Master Le."

"Alchemist Le? The bottleneck in the middle stage of Nascent Soul, Senior Brother Lan, don't be too hasty. The elixir that breaks the level should not be taken repeatedly within a hundred years."

True Lord Zixia spoke in a soothing tone and comforted her.

She knew that Senior Brother Yunlan had great ambitions in this life, to bring the Yunxia Sect to its peak of glory.

To achieve this, Zhenjun Yunlan's promotion to the middle stage of Nascent Soul is an important factor.

The sect's spiritual veins are close to the fourth-level mid-level, and a lot of resources must be invested in cultivating them.

"Senior brother went to Master Le Dan because he wanted to speed up the planning of resources for Yun Qing. If I cannot advance to the middle stage of Yuan Ying in my life, it would be a blessing for our sect to have another Yuan Ying and a third Yuan Ying."

True Lord Yunlan revealed his plan.

"Master Le Dan is a fourth-level alchemist. He also possesses the main medicine and several auxiliary medicines of Huaying Dan. There are many Nascent Soul monks who want to win over him. Are senior brothers confident in impressing him?"

Zhenjun Zixia looked worried because Master Le Alchemy had a big appetite.

"Alas, that old guy's conditions are harsh and his words are changeable. One moment he wants a fourth-level spiritual talisman, a tribulation shield and other protective objects, and the next he wants a fourth-level longevity fruit, the spirit elixir of the demon king in the transformation stage."

True Lord Yunlan said with an unlucky look.

Wanting to deal with Master Le would not happen in a short while, he was ready for a tug-of-war.

"Senior brother, be careful, don't let this person defraud you of resources."

True Lord Zixia nodded.

After talking about business, the atmosphere between the two became tense again.

"Zi Yan, tonight..."

"Senior brother just failed to break through. It's time to rest."

There was a hint of coldness in the star-like lavender eyes of True Monarch Zixia, and she interrupted her senior brother's words and drifted away.

"After all these years, you still refuse to forgive me, senior brother."

Staring at the disappearing elegant figure of Fairy Zixia, a trace of warmth appeared in Zhenjun Yunlan's eyes, mixed with a look of shame.

…

Lu Changan returned to Qingluan Peak with a heavy heart settled.

The two Nascent Soul Lords of the Yunxia Sect both recognized his identity, and they could practice with peace of mind in the future.

True Lord Yunlan may be a little unhappy, but he has no hostility toward him. Giving him a third-level high-grade spiritual wood is a way to win people's hearts.

As far as Lu Changan knew, in addition to practicing cultivation, this True Lord Yun Lan was engaged in career and worked hard to restore the glory of the sect.

Yunlan and Zixia are quite different in age. They became Taoist couples in their early years and were brought together by the previous Supreme Elder.

Their master is the same Yuanying monk.

True Lord Yunlan is also a descendant of his master for several generations.

It is said that when Fairy Zixia was young, the person she liked was not Yun Lan, but another senior brother.

That senior brother unfortunately died in the demonic rebellion that year.

Later, with the help of their masters, they formed a Taoist couple in order to maximize the interests of the sect.

After becoming a Taoist couple, Zixia Fairy received the greatest resource support from the Yunxia Sect and was successfully promoted to Nascent Soul.

Thus, a good story about Yuanying Taoist couple was created.

However, decades after Fairy Zixia was promoted to Nascent Soul, for some unknown reason, she suddenly separated from True Lord Yunlan.

Of course, the two of them were just a little indifferent. The hundreds of years of friendship between the same sects was still there, and they worked together for the development of the Yunlan Sect.

Late that night.

The secret room of the underground palace under the Qingluan Peak Cave.

Accompanied by rock rats and blackwater turtles.

Lu Changan allowed Xuantian Gourd Vine to officially take root, and he began to have a subtle connection with the fate of this group of fourth-order spiritual veins.

Lu Changan had made some calculations before.

Yunxia Sect's luck fluctuates, with neither great prosperity nor great decline.

I don’t know what impact his arrival will have on Yunxia Sect’s fortune.