Jin Ming was silent for a mont.
He could tell that Li Chang’an was politely refusing him.
Besides, what Li Chang’an said was true.
The vast majority of Loose Cultivators exhausted their potential and fighting spirit just to reach Foundation Establishnt. They would remain at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishnt for the rest of their lives, no longer striving as hard as they had during the Qi Refining Stage. They were content to beco a Foundation Establishnt Ancestor and enjoy their remaining years in peace.
After all, most who beca Loose Cultivators were people with inferior Spiritual Roots.
No matter how hard they fought after reaching Foundation Establishnt, it was nearly impossible to break through to the Golden Core Realm, so they might as well enjoy their lives.
Loose Cultivators who reached the Golden Core Realm, like Huang He Master, were far too rare!
"Daoist Li, are you sure you won’t reconsider?"
Jin Ming asked again, his invitation sincere.
He offered nurous benefits, including that Earth Grade Wood Elent Technique.
As long as Li Chang’an was willing to beco an Honored Guest Elder for the Jin Family and made enough contributions, he would eventually be able to exchange them for that Earth Grade Technique.
But Li Chang’an still refused.
He knew full well.
The contribution required to obtain that Earth Grade Technique would surely be astronomical.
He would probably have to toil away for the Jin Family for decades just to earn it.
Jin Ming sighed and didn’t press the matter further.
"In that case, I wish Daoist Li stable cultivation and a smooth journey on the Immortal Dao!"
"Thank you, Daoist Jin!"
Li Chang’an replied with a smile.
Not long after, Jin Ming left with Jin Yue.
Before leaving, he gave Li Chang’an a VIP Token.
The status this Token represented was even higher than the one Zheng Qingqing had given Li Chang’an; it was nearly equivalent to being an Honored Guest Elder of the Jin Family!
From now on, Li Chang’an would have greater access within the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower and could view even more precious Treasures.
Furthermore, he would receive a ten percent discount on all purchases!
Li Chang’an watched Jin Ming depart, then glanced at the Token in his hand and marveled to himself.
’As expected of a rchant Family. So generous!’
He carefully put the Token away.
The Path of Body Refinent required a large number of expensive Treasures, and this token would save him a considerable sum in the future.
...
「That evening.」
Li Chang’an paid a visit to the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower.
Jin Yue greeted him enthusiastically and took him directly to the third floor of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower to show him more Treasures.
It had to be said, after his strength and status had increased, things had certainly beco much more convenient.
Li Chang’an had previously been unable to purchase the last few Treasures he needed for the Tier Two Body Refining Second Layer.
But this ti, he managed to gather all of them at once!
’So this is the benefit of having strength and status.’
Li Chang’an reflected inwardly.
After reaching Foundation Establishnt, everything seed different.
Although he had known a few Foundation Establishnt Cultivators before, he couldn’t always be asking them for help.
...
「The next day.」
Li Chang’an was preparing the dicinal concoction needed for the Second Layer of Body Refinent.
Another Golden Core Family ca to visit.
This ti, it was also acquaintances.
Mo Xi of the Mo Family.
Beside her was a Mo Family Foundation Establishnt Cultivator, Mo Wenyuan.
"Daoist Mo!"
Li Chang’an greeted them with a smile.
On the day he had succeeded in reaching Foundation Establishnt, this man had been the first to congratulate him.
Mo Wenyuan laughed. "Haha, Daoist Li, I often hear Mo Xi speak of you. If you hadn’t saved her life, she would have died at the hands of that Poison Cultivator long ago!"
"It was nothing, really. Not worth ntioning!"
Li Chang’an invited the two into his courtyard and served them Spirit Tea and Spirit Fruit.
Just like Jin Ming, Mo Wenyuan didn’t imdiately extend an invitation. Instead, he began by speaking to Li Chang’an about the importance of having a Cultivation Technique for the Foundation Establishnt Stage.
They all seed to think that a Loose Cultivator like Li Chang’an must be desperate for a High-Tier Cultivation Technique.
In fact, Li Chang’an did want one.
But he had no intention of selling his life to the Seven Great Noble Families.
The two of them chatted and laughed, and a quarter of an hour passed before they knew it.
During this ti, Mo Xi, being a Qi Refining Cultivator, barely spoke.
She felt the Foundation Establishnt aura coming from Li Chang’an, and her emotions were particularly complex.
’Even he has reached Foundation Establishnt.’
Mo Xi sighed inwardly.
There was a ti when she had completely looked down on Loose Cultivators like Li Chang’an, who had a Low Grade Spirit Root.
But now, Li Chang’an had already surpassed her.
anwhile, the Treasures she had accumulated had all been stolen by that Tribulation Cultivator nad Li Fan. She had no idea when she would be able to gather what she needed for Foundation Establishnt.
’Damn you, Li Fan!’
At this thought, Mo Xi gnashed her teeth, wishing she could tear that Li Fan to pieces!
Before long, Li Chang’an politely declined the Mo Family’s invitation and saw the two of them out.
As he was leaving, Mo Wenyuan also gave him an Identity Token.
With this Token, he could get a ten percent discount when purchasing Puppets from the Mo Family’s shops.
Li Chang’an watched them leave and sighed to himself.
’A pity. What I want isn’t Puppets, but the art of puppetry itself.’
Puppets were consumables. They could be damaged after a major battle, and he would either have to hire soone to repair them or buy new ones.
Either way, the cost in Spirit Stones would be significant.
Only by mastering the Puppetry Skill himself could he minimize the expense.
...
「A few days later.」
The Zhou Family also sent soone.
The two who ca were both acquaintances of Li Chang’an.
One was Zhou Xuan, and the other was Zhou Sheng, the Foundation Establishnt Cultivator from the Zhou Family who had sold him the advancent Treasure, the Profound Crystal.
Their purpose was much the sa as that of the Mo and Jin Families.
They were also politely refused by Li Chang’an.
After that, whenever he faced invitations from the major Sects and Noble Families,
Li Chang’an gave the sa excuse.
He claid that reaching Foundation Establishnt had been a stroke of luck, that he had lost his fighting spirit and was no longer willing to struggle. He just wanted to live out the rest of his life in peace.
Before he knew it, the day of the Foundation Establishnt Ceremony was approaching.
「The day before the ceremony was scheduled to begin.」
The master and disciple pair, Pei Yingyao and Ji ngyun, ca to visit.
Ji ngyun said eagerly, "Elder Li, I actually wanted to co see you much sooner, but Master said you must be very busy lately and wouldn’t let disturb you."
"It has been a bit busy, but it’s manageable."
Li Chang’an smiled and took out his best Tier Two Spirit Tea to serve Pei Yingyao.
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