Chapter 219: The Borderland Demon Cult
Chapter 219 - Borderland Demon Sect
Lu Chang'an's heart stirred, Zhang Tieshan really did have the secret method of transforming pills, and it was a superior secret method.
A 30% success rate is still a relatively high risk for an individual cultivator.
Even if one successfully transforms the dan and returns it to the liquid, and has a chance to re-condense the dan, there is no guarantee of success in conjugating the dan the next time around.
After all, those who achieve False Dan are often not of the highest caliber.
However, with the support of a Yuan Ying True Lord, and with rare heaven and earth spirits, the success rate of this secret method would be quite impressive.
This was also why the complete and reliable secret method of transforming pills was mostly controlled by YuanYing level clans.
"Fellow Daoist Tianfeng's secret method of transforming pills, can you let Mister Lu observe a part of it first to confirm its authenticity." Lu Chang'an mused.
"Good."
Zhang Tieshan took out a blank jade cylinder, stuck it to his forehead for a moment, and threw it to Lu Changan.
"Returning to Dust and Transforming Dan Method".
Lu Chang'an examined the contents of the secret method in the jade cylinder and secretly nodded his head.
In his previous life, he had obtained a fragmented secret method of transforming dan, and after verifying each other, the part given by Zhang Tieshan was obviously more superior and perfect.
"How is Fellow Daoist Tian Feng prepared to trade?"
After the initial verification, Lu Changan returned the jade cylinder to Zhang Tieshan without beating around the bush.
After saying that, Lu Chang'an took out a jar of Five Elements Earth and said bluntly:
"Without a Yuan Ying True Lord's protection, the Secret Method of Dan Transformation alone has no small limitations."
"And the Five Elemental Earth is known as the 'All-Purpose Earth Source' and has a wide range of uses. Not only can it cultivate nearly all immortal plants and herbs in the world with additive effects. Moreover, as an excellent weapon refining neutralizing material, it can enhance the quality of magic treasures and the success rate of weapon refining......."
Lu Changan speculated that Zhang Tieshan's demand for the five elements of earth might be related to weapon refining.
However, the Five Elemental Clay refined magic treasures of high grade. Zhang Tieshan, who is currently at False Dan cultivation level, is not very suitable.
In addition, Lu Chang'an thought of a possibility: with the properties of Five Elements Earth, it could be used to repair high-grade treasures.
"What Fellow Daoist Lu said is true, Five Elements Earth is indeed a rare and strategic rare resource. However, the secret method of transforming pills up to the Great Dao of Immortal Cultivation is not comparable to ordinary external objects."
"This Return to Dust Dan Transformation Method of Mister Zhang is even more superior than the secret Dan Transformation Methods of the neighboring YuanYing Clans. Other than Mister Zhang, there is no second one to be found."
Zhang Tieshan spoke in a calm tone, pointing out the key points with a single word.
Lu Changan knew in his heart that even if he could find one, there was no security.
The person who has the complete and reliable secret method of transforming the dan, excluding YuanYing True Monarchs, is at least at the level of the elders of YuanYing sects.
Lu Chang'an didn't want to dream too much at night and lose a lot of money for a small cause.
Under the premise of ensuring the success of the deal, he would try his best to gain some benefits.
Zhang Tieshan wanted to trade a jar of Five Elements Earth and was willing to offer compensation in terms of spirit stones and high-level techniques.
Lu Chang'an didn't agree and was only willing to sell half a jar of Five Elemental Clay.
Five Elements Earth is not generally the main material for weapon refining, similar to rare earth, neutralized in weapon refining, the demand for normal refining of a magic treasure is not high.
Because of the fear of losing out on the deal, Lu Chang'an made a restriction on the portion size.
However, for weapon smiths, the five elements of earth are naturally better.
"Just as well, I hope that the remaining Five Elemental Clay in the hands of Fellow Daoist Lu will not be traded out."
Zhang Tieshan's need for the Five Elemental Clay was indeed urgent, so he sighed and made a concession.
Lu Chang'an laughed, "Fellow Daoist Tianfeng don't worry. Mister Lu is not a refiner, in the next few decades, the remaining Five Elemental Clay for will you keep a share."
Zhang Tieshan obviously has a chance in the body, the luck is not small, mastering the secret method of transforming dan, only into a false dan, the plan is very big.
Lu Changan didn't mind trading with him in the future to obtain other scarce resources.
......
"I hope that Fellow Daoist Lu will make a Heart Demon Oath that he will not divulge this Dan Transformation Secret Method to a third person after obtaining it."
Zhang Tieshan took the complete Return to Dust Dan Transformation Method and burned it into the jade cylinder.
"Fellow Daoist Tianfeng's words are very much to Lu's liking. The contents of this transaction, including the acquisition of the Five Elements of Earth, I hope that Fellow Daoist Tianfeng will also make a Heart Demon Oath not to disclose it to the outside world."
Lu Chang'an added.
Both parties made the Heart Demon Oath and then completed the transaction.
Zhang Tieshan received half a jar of Five Elements Earth, and after confirming it, a touch of joy appeared on his face.
Lu Chang'an's divine sense checked the secret method of transforming dan in the jade cylinder and his heart was satisfied.
Neither of them explored the other's secrets.
Zhang Tieshan did not ask Lu Chang'an where he got the Five Elements of Earth from.
Lu Chang'an also didn't ask what Zhang Tieshan needed the Five Elements Earth for, and where he got the secret method of transforming pills.
Both of them do not have outstanding qualifications, and if they have reached this stage without any chance, the outside world will not believe it.
"Mister Lu is preparing to hide in a remote place to prepare for the completion of the Dan, I don't know when I will be able to return. I hope that Fellow Daoist Zhao will let us know when he leaves the gate." Before saying goodbye, Lu Chang'an arched his hand and said.
In this life, the two friends he had the deepest friendship with were Li Erqing and Zhao Siyao.
Li Erqing had met them before at Fei Yue Lake.
Zhao Siyao was in seclusion, and her disciple had gone to the frontline, so she couldn't meet them.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, please take care of yourself, and Zhang will surely relay the message."
Zhang Tieshan nodded with a solemn expression.
At the top of the lonely peak, he watched Lu Changan ride the turtle on the waves and disappear into the sky.
Swish!
The half jar of Five Elements Earth in Zhang Tieshan's hand, the jar was still there, but the Five Elements Earth inside disappeared out of thin air.
"Not bad, with this Five Element Earth, together with the gold and iron materials and magic treasures collected some years ago, the spiritual treasure fragment where this weapon spirit is located will be able to be repaired by 60 or 70%, which can accelerate the recovery of the spiritual containment."
A voice with a childish voice, but pretending to be old, resounded in the mind.
"With the spirituality of the artifact spirit senior in, can you ever see the heel of fellow Daoist Lu."
Zhang Tieshan inquired curiously.
"This son's gongfu breath, this artifact spirit seems to have déjà vu before."
The young voice of the artifact spirit had a hint of doubt in its tone.
"Unfortunately, due to the spiritual treasure's self-explosion back then, splitting into several pieces, and this artifact spirit being newly birthed, ninety percent of its memories cannot be recalled."
"Strangely enough, this time we met, that kid's body seems to have an additional obscure and unknown metaphysics. It can block projections and spiritual senses, making it impossible for this artifact spirit to probe deeper."
"Unknown arcane mechanism?"
"This artifact spirit can't say, perhaps we have to wait for the other pieces to come together and restore the peak before we can probe a bit."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tieshan felt surprised, Lu Changan's body, there existed a mystery that the artifact spirit was unable to understand and probe for the time being.
......
One month later.
The Dark Green Great Tortoise carried the man in white and approached the northwestern border of Liang.
"Elder Lu. The territory further west is closed to national cultivators unless there is a pass order signed by several major clans."
A group of law enforcement cultivators stopped Lu Chang'an's direction, the man at the head of the middle stage of Foundation Establishment was quite polite and informed him.
Lu Chang'an had previously obtained the Golden Cloud Valley Identity Authentication Jade Pendant, which had lost its effect in this area.
"Mister Lu is not going to the border of the western land, he is going to the north to visit his old friend."
Lu Changan explained in a gentle tone.
This team of cultivators, the highest cultivation level was only in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, Lu Chang'an was sure to exterminate them.
However, the law enforcement cultivators of clans close to the border have the means to transmit messages.
Slightly strong fluctuations in the fight can be sensed by special magic weapons further away, attracting clan powerhouses with higher cultivation levels.
Two days later.
Lu Changan arrived at a snow-covered mountain range with the scent of plums.
It was his first time to come to the "Snowy Plum Mountain Li Clan".
"Grandpa Lu."
Not long after, a young and strong man wearing an animal skin cloak warmly welcomed him out.
Living in the cold north for a long time, Li Congren is not the same as when he was a young man, and he is more rugged and brash in his composure.
After many years, Li Congren's cultivation has entered the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. He is nearly ten years younger than Mu Bing Yun, and his cultivation at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment is not too far behind.
In the main hall of the Snow Plum Mountain clan land, Lu Chang'an also saw a female cultivator in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.
"This is the lowly inner 'Wu Yue'e'."
Li Congren's wife, with an ordinary appearance, plain clothes, and a slightly darker complexion.
Based on appearance alone, she is not a good match for Li Congren.
"Greetings, Grandpa Lu."
Wu Yue'e is not humble, although her looks are ordinary, but her eyes are bright and her teeth are like snow shells.
Lu Chang'an knew that during Li Congren's hard time in the field, this wife gave a lot of help.
The two of them married in a very low-key manner, without organizing a public wedding.
When they first met, Lu Changan took out a set of second-ranked talismans and gave them to Li Congren's wife as a gift.
Mr. and Mrs. Li Congren accepted the gift with thanks after excusing themselves.
Some years ago, Li Congren had paid off his grandfather's debt, had honored Lu Changan, and at a critical moment, had given Lu Changan information about the border blockade. This time, Lu Chang'an came to the Xuemeishan Li Clan, wanting to use Li Congren's channels to obtain more information to travel to the neutral Immortal Cultivation State of Jing.
"Congren, the Xuemeishan Li Clan is developing well, no wonder your grandfather praised it many times."
Lu Chang'an said from his heart.
Xuemei Mountain Li Clan, besides Li Congren and his wife, there was also a Foundation Establishment Stage Donor who had a life and death friendship with Li Congren.
In terms of managing the family, Li Congren is quite talented, far better than his grandfather Li Erqing.
Not only that, Li Congren also has some skills in diplomacy, and maintains a good relationship with the Royal Beast Zhou Family and the Golden Cloud Valley.
He has even established business relationships with merchants from neighboring countries.
Before the war, Li Congren bought the mining vein development rights in advance, but also made a fortune in the war.
......
Zee!
While chatting, the ground rock rat stirred and drilled out of its storage bag, baring its teeth at Li Congren.
The aura of a peak second-order demonic beast moved Mr. and Mrs. Li Congren.
"The Earth Rock Rat is very understanding and won't mess around."
Lu Chang'an laughed.
Li Congren hesitated a little and tapped his spirit pet pouch.
Zee!
A clearer rat-like sound came out. A light golden mouse demon with eyes like jewels and silky hair leapt out of the spirit pet bag.
In terms of face value, this rat demon was even better.
In comparison, the Ground Rock Rat is more like a horse killer among rat demons.
"A mid second stage rat demon, it seems to have the bloodline of a treasure-seeking rat."
Lu Changan secretly surveyed.
The light golden colored rat demon, a little smaller in size than the Ground Rock Rat, was somewhat fearful and uneasy.
Squeak!
The ground rock rat softly called out a few times, and after communicating, it made the treasure-seeking rat lower its guard.
Not long after, the two rat demons happily went outside to play.
The ground rock rat is the female, but is much stronger.
After a while, the light gold-colored rat demon was dragged by the ground rock rat into the grove.
Li Congren's eyelids could not help but pull.
Lu Chang'an didn't pay attention to it and changed the topic to the border between the two countries.
"Yue'e, go out and take a look at the little golden mouse."
Li Congren was authorized by Lu Chang'an's voice transmission and told his wife Wu Yue'e to go out and let the wind out.
Lu Chang'an no longer hides his intentions and asks Li Congren about the way to the Jing Kingdom.
Li Congren took a look at Lu Chang'an and did not show surprise.
"Grandpa Lu, truth be told. Congren has dealings with the people of the Jing Country's 'Merchant Alliance', and two years ago, there was even a stable channel for arranging for people to take refuge in the Jing Country, but it requires a hefty fee."
"What is the situation now?"
Lu Chang'an secretly said that he had indeed found the right person. Because of the trade and commerce with the neighboring countries, Li Congren had befriended the cultivators of the Jing Country's Trade Union.
As a neutral country, the Chamber of Commerce of the State of Jing was so powerful that it could even compete with the Immortal Cultivation Sect of that country.
"In the recent year, the Liang clan has been very strict in their control. In the past, the Chamber of Commerce of the Merchant Alliance could bring a few cultivators back to the Jing Country for each transaction. There was even a special dart protection organization that transported smugglers through giant spirit ships and sold tickets. Nowadays, this situation has been severely cracked down on."
"A few days ago, a spirit boat that was smuggling people was captured by a Liang clan. The living beings on board were killed off."
Li Congren spoke in a grave tone.
Lu Chang'an realized that he had missed the best time.
One or two years ago, he had just risen to the late stage of Foundation Establishment and had yet to enter the ancient ruins.
"If it's just a severe crackdown by the clan, it's nothing more than an increase in risk, there's still not a lot of room for maneuvering."
"But in the last half a year, a significant portion of the key borderlands to the Jing Country have been controlled by the forces of the Devil Sect."
"Xuan Yin Demon Cult?"
Lu Changan was pondering: due to the wars of the neighboring Immortal Cultivation Countries, in the last one or two decades, the forces of the Demon Cult led by Liang Shaotian had resurfaced in a chaotic situation and won a good time to develop.
"Right! Cultivators of the Merchant Alliance who are traveling through the country only need to pay the Demon Cult's toll. If the cultivators who are taking refuge from Liang to Jing, the treatment is very different, once encountered, even if they offer all their belongings, they may not be able to save their lives. Either they will be captured or killed......." Li Congren sighed.
Sect crackdowns, the threat of demonic cults, and the killing and pillaging of robbing cultivators......
Lu Chang'an probably clarified his thoughts.
"From our part of the world, the key road to the Jing Kingdom is held by a key figure of the Demon Sect. This person is brutal and overbearing, not following common sense, giving people a headache."
"Oh, which figure of the Demon Cult is it?"
"This person's name is Xiang Jinglong, he used to be a small and famous loose cultivator and ruthless person in Liang, Grandpa Lu should have heard of him."
"I have heard of it."
Lu Chang'an didn't move, a trace of eccentricity fluttered in his heart.
Li Congren continued, "Some years ago, Xiang Jinglong was wanted by the Leaving Fire Palace and defected to the Xuan Yin Demon Cult, receiving cultivation and reuse from the leader of the Demon Cult, and his strength rose by a large margin."
"Nowadays, this person's body refining technique has been cultivated to the quasi-third stage, and his strength far exceeds that of an ordinary False Dan real person, and he is hard to meet an opponent under the True Dan."
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