Chapter 98: Accidental Selection
Decades ago, Lu Chang'an accepted Zhao Siyao's commission to go to the Five Peaks Marketplace to repair the top-grade magic weapon Iron Luo Umbrella.
The refiner who repaired the magic weapon was none other than Master Gu Lai.
At that time, Gu Lai was a second-ranked lower-grade refiner, but he hadn't been promoted to Foundation Establishment.
"So it's Master Gu, nice to meet you. My name is Lu Chang'an, a casual cultivator, second rank talisman master."
Lu Chang'an returned the salute.
Back then, he had sought out Master Gu Lai's refiner and disguised himself to hide his original appearance.
This time, Gu Lai did not recognize him.
"Second-ranked talisman master? Could it be that fellow Daoist Lu also wants to compete for the position of the third peak?"
Gu Lai's eyes flickered.
"Came over to try my luck."
Lu Chang'an's heart was odd, he didn't expect that Master Gu Lai, who helped with the refining of weapons back then, would become his competitor.
He seemed to be unable to compete with the other party.
On the surface, Lu Chang'an was inferior to Gu Lai in terms of cultivation, skill, and seniority.
Gu Lai's cultivation was at the third level of Foundation Establishment, and he was a second-ranked middle-grade weapon smith. He was actually older than Lu Changan, and he had accumulated profound qualifications in the Five Peaks Market.
"No harm done, fair play."
Gu Lai smiled calmly, obviously having a bit of confidence.
One of the masters of Wu Qishan who had previously fallen while exploring for treasures was a weapon smith.
"Two seniors, what is the need? My concubine, Lan Lin, is the housekeeper of Wu Qi Mountain."
A graceful female cultivator greeted over and owed a curtsy.
"I'm here to find 'Fairy Shi' and 'Master Lin Dan' to rent the vacant third peak."
Gu Lai stroked his beard and said.
"The same goes for me."
Lu Chang'an wore a smile and did not move.
"Master Lin Dan and Fairy Shi are at the Little Dan Peak, I'll take you there."
The graceful female cultivator Lan Lin smiled and led the way in front.
The three of them flew to the highest one, the main peak, Lan Lin held the token in her hand and broke the formation.
Lu Changan noticed that two of the main peaks had separate mountain protection formations.
......
The female cultivator Lan Lin brought the two of them to a side hall of the Small Dan Peak.
There were three people sitting in the hall.
On the main seat, there was a red-faced old man and a plain female cultivator.
The red-faced old man foundation mid-cultivation, wearing a wide robe, full of heaven, hale and hearty, there is a kind of not angry and mighty aura. Female cultivator about twenty-seven or eighteen years old, green silk high pull, elegant and calm, is not a great color, but is elegant and vulgar, rhyme high to quiet.
Lu Changan guessed that the two of them are Lin Dan Shi and Fairy Shi, the two masters of Wu Qi Mountain.
"Man Rong, one night husband and wife, even if we have been separated for a long time, don't you miss a little bit of old love?"
At the bottom of the head sits a middle-aged man wearing a beam crown with puffy eyes.
"Chen Sheng! Your talismanic art is barely at the lower grade of the second rank, and you presume to bring your clan into Mount Wu Qi? There are many fellow practitioners competing for the Third Peak who possess second-order middle-grade skills, so you can't be allowed to do so."
Shi Manrong's tone was light, elegant and calm.
At this moment, Lu Changan and Gu Lai entered the hall.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, you're here."
Shi Manrong apologized and rose to salute.
This female Formation Master had a plain physique and long legs, but her curves were voluptuous and she did not lose the flavor of a mature beauty.
"I've heard of Master Gu's name before. Well, who is this fellow Daoist?"
The red-faced old man, Master Lin Dan, smiled as he stroked his beard and cast his gaze towards Lu Chang'an.
Shi Manrong's clear eyes also fell towards this unfamiliar white-robed young man.
"I am Lu Changan, a second-ranked talisman master, a casual cultivator from Yellow Dragon Immortal City."
Lu Chang'an arched his hand and said.
"Lu Chang'an? Yellow Dragon Immortal City?"
Master Lin Dan's face was thoughtful and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, could it be that rumored ancient and rare foundation-building cultivator?"
At these words, Shi Manrong, Gu Lai, and that middle-aged man, all looked at Lu Changan in surprise.
"It is exactly me." Lu Changan said frankly.
"Out of respect, out of respect, Gu Mou looked away before."
Gu Lai was surprised and revealed a kind smile.
Ancient and rare to build a foundation is considered a momentary anecdote for cultivators all over Liang.
But it has nothing to do with their own interests, after the heat subsides, not many people will pay attention to it.
As time passes, the memories of this incident will gradually fade away.
If it wasn't for Master Lin Dan's mention, the few people present wouldn't have associated such a young-looking cultivator with the ancient foundation builder.
"Please take a seat."
Lin Dan Shi's name is Lin Ye, is the owner of the small Dan Peak, middle stage of Foundation Establishment cultivation, second rank top grade Dan Shi.
The middle-aged man wearing a beam crown on his head is the ex-husband of Formation Master Shi Man Rong.
"Chen Sheng, we still have guests to entertain, you are not welcome at Wu Qi Mountain!"
Lin Ye waved his hand impatiently and drank the man back.
......
Inside the side hall, the two hosts and two guests exchanged pleasantries for a few moments, and got to the point.
"We are well aware of Fellow Daoist Gu's skills. I don't know what grade of talisman master you are, fellow Daoist Lu."
Shi Manrong was as light as a chrysanthemum, her eyes as clear as a spring.
Lu Chang'an realized: this dignified and serene female Formation Master might have a friendship with Gu Lai.
"Fairy Shi, although I was promoted to Foundation Establishment not long ago, I was already a Second Order Lower Grade Rune Master many years ago. Now, touching the threshold of the second rank middle grade, I am expected to become a second rank middle grade talisman master within ten years."
Lu Chang'an said without being humble.
If he were to display his Second Order Middle Grade skills now, it would not match his past progress and would be more or less abnormal.
Moreover, if he reveals his second-ranked middle-grade skills, he will most likely not be able to compete with Gu Lai.
Shi Manrong nodded and didn't ask Lu Changan to test his skills.
Lu Chang'an's skill level was similar to what she expected.
She was not the only one who was able to test Lu Chang'an's skills.
His cultivation, skills, and qualifications were still inferior to Gu Lai's refiner.
Shi Manrong and Lin Ye looked at each other and secretly exchanged words for a moment.
"Fellow Daoists, why don't you wait for a few days at Mount Wu Qi? We will be discussing in the near future to choose a fellow Daoist to become the master of the third peak."
Dan Master Lin Ye opened his mouth.
"Good."
Lu Chang'an and Gu Lai had no comments.
The two of them were placed in the guest room of Little Dan Peak.
In fact, Lu Chang'an did not have much hope and waited for a few days out of politeness.
......
Seven days later.
Five Foundation Establishment Cultivators with skills gathered in the main hall of Little Dan Peak.
Lu Changan and Gu Lai were two of them.
Lin Ye and Shi Manrong sat at the top. "I've been discussing with Fairy Shi for a long time, and we've decided to let Fellow Daoist Lu share the third peak of Mount Wu Qi together."
Lin Ye spoke in a calm tone and announced the result.
Lu Changan was surprised, not expecting the final candidate to be himself.
Among the five, his skills and qualifications were in the middle and lower reaches.
"Congratulations, fellow Daoist Lu." Gu Lai and the other three spoke out to congratulate him.
Gu Lai and the others didn't show any resentment or pursue the matter to the bottom.
Lin Ye and Shi Manrong definitely had their considerations when they chose Lu Changan.
Everyone was at the Foundation Establishment Stage and had second-order skills, the difference wouldn't be too great, it was just the rental rights to a Spirit Vein Dojo.
Lu Chang'an wondered in his heart: compared to the other four, he had no other advantage except the best image.
The ancient and rare foundation building may have a little bit of fame added to it.
But Lin Ye and Shi Manrong are both casual cultivators who are more interested in practical benefits.
The fact that they have built a foundation at an old age means that their potential is low and their future achievements will not be as good as those of the young and strong cultivators who have built a foundation.
Lu Changan couldn't figure it out and was too lazy to think about it. He believed that he would find out the reason sooner or later after settling in Wu Qi Mountain.
......
Gu Lai and a few other Foundation Establishment Cultivators bid farewell and left.
Lin Ye and Shi Man Rong took Lu Chang An and flew to the vacant third main peak.
Lu Chang'an looked down from the sky, the third main peak was quite a bit lower than the other two.
The peak was also not as steep, relatively flat and wide, and the actual land area enjoyed on the mountain was even larger.
At the top of the mountain was a cave left behind by his predecessor.
Outside a large pool, covers an area of ten acres, more conspicuous, some rust in the pool, may be the place to wash and refine magic weapons.
"Is Fellow Daoist Lu still satisfied?" Lin Ye dan master said.
"No problem."
Lu Chang'an had toured around, the spirit vein environment was stable and the land was open, suitable for raising flowers and plants and keeping pets.
He no longer hesitates and signs the spirit contract with the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators and pays the spirit stone deposit.
This kind of spirit contract, signing and sealing, with the individual's mana imprint, has no coercive force, and is considered to be a proof of public trust.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, when you settle in, I'll ask the cultivator from Golden Cloud Valley to come over. At that time, the three of us will re-sign a joint contract."
Lin Ye added.
Lu Changan nodded his head, he had connections in Golden Cloud Valley, so he wasn't worried about the other party playing tricks.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, in the future, the right to use this main peak will be yours, so you might as well name it."
Shi Manrong smiled elegantly and suggested.
Lu Chang'an understood.
Lin Ye's main peak is called Xiaodan Peak.
Shi Manrong's main peak is named Xiao Pan Peak.
"This main peak, relatively low and flat, might as well be called 'Little Turtle Peak'."
Lu Chang'an's gaze fell to the large pool, and he took a name on the turn of his mind.
"Little Turtle Peak?"
Lin Ye and Shi Manrong froze for a moment without commenting, but it was a normal name for a mountain peak.
"Then congratulations to fellow Daoist Lu, for becoming the master of Little Turtle Peak."
The two of them congratulated each other.
......
The Little Turtle Peak in front of them was only a rough one.
The former refiner died, and his descendants' relatives and friends, demolished all the valuable things inside, including the formations.
What was left for Lu Changan was just an empty mountain covered in greenery.
Lu Chang'an wanted to formally move in, he still needed to set up some arrangements.
Luckily, he was about to go back to Yellow Dragon Immortal City.
Purchasing extremely high quality magic weapons, life-extension pills, collecting treasure talisman materials, and making the next cooperation with the Imperial Beast Zhou Family.
At that time, he would bring Guan Qiaozhi over to help take care of this mountain cave.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, you can look for my concubine to set up formations on Little Turtle Peak. The price is affordable, and we can provide you with a full set of programs."
Shi Manrong elegant and charming figure, flew to the mid-air, looked back with a smile, voice gentle and warm.
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