Please call me Huanxian

Chapter 283: Build up strength and spend money like water
The desolate mountaintops are broken and the night wind no longer howls violently.

Gu Yunzhu sipped the century-old wine, a thousand flavors lingering around her, and the stars flickered faintly around her. She was thinking carefully that since Taoist Yanshan had arranged for her and Fellow Taoist Li to help, there might be other hidden tricks, so it should not be difficult for the lower world to survive the catastrophe.

The reason why she got involved with Taoist Master Yanshan was because of the Dao of the World that Yanshan practiced.

As long as you don't deviate from your own path, nothing can go wrong.

Of course, for the sake of justice, they would even kill their own people without any guilt.

After repaying the favor, she ascended directly from the lower world to the divine court in the upper world.

Taoist Master Yanshan and I will never meet each other and we will never owe each other anything.

Seeing Taoist Master Xu holding his wine bowl in a daze with a strange smile on his face, he asked, "Why are you laughing?"

Xu Yuanchang managed the subtle expression that could not help but show, raised the wine bowl to indicate, took a sip to cover it up, and changed the subject: "Shengtian embarked on the path of spiritual cultivation by chance. He consulted the mountain god Pingqian, but he is still in the stage of blindly groping and can't even distinguish the spiritual realm. Yunzhu, can you give him some guidance on the direction?"

"He is my senior brother, and he has always been very caring towards me. I have already brought a copy of 'Lianshan Tianshenshu' to the mountain where he is in seclusion. It is more suitable for his practice and can reach the eighth level. He should practice first, and then he will have to rely on self-realization later."

Gu Yunzhu did not pass on the spiritual cultivation technique directly to his senior brother.

She wanted her senior brother to think that she was a genius, and that she had easily comprehended a set of magical skills from her retreat, with the first four levels being clear and the next four levels being gradual.

Tell the Master about this idea and don't let it slip.

Xu Yuanchang agreed with a smile, took out the mission disk, and said, "Please take a look at this treasure. Who among you would like to use it?"

Gu Yunzhu reached out to take the treasure. She saw at a glance that the Life-granting Plate was only of the fifth-grade middle grade, and was made using the incense-fire divine technique. She declined, saying, "Leave it to Senior Brother. He is in need of a magical weapon that can attack and defend. I will help him clean out the incense that has been left over from the plate over the years, and then I can inadvertently teach him how to use it, so it can be of some use to him."

She looked down upon miscellaneous treasures.

She collected a lot of rare materials and spent some time to tailor-make two Shinto offensive and defensive magic weapons for herself.

Xu Yuanchang asked her to help Shengtian collect the mission plate first. When he saw the woman finish drinking the wine in the bowl and stand up, he also stood up to see her off and said, "Can you change your clothes when you go out next time? This incident has become a big deal and will attract the attention of those who have ulterior motives."

"No, who would suspect a little-known character like me? And what if they know it was me who did it? The one who should be worried is you, the master of Bailin Valley."

The woman in the green dress smiled slyly, then turned into a streak of starlight and disappeared into the night sky.

Xu Yuanchang kept muttering, "None of them are easy to deal with. Next time, I, as the valley master, will set up some rules. If anyone dares not to listen, I will let Xianfeng use the magic stick to beat you."

There was a faint laugh in the distance.

……

In the middle of the night, the training ground was being built outside Fengxian City.

Zhu Zongshan checked the courtyard where he lived again to make sure that no smell would leak out.

Put the black impermanence token on the table, put a jar of libation wine, burn incense and pray, wait quietly for a moment, the incense smoke rises straight up, black light flashes on the surface of the impermanence token, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly becomes gloomy, and the temperature drops rapidly.

The flame of the oil lamp flickered and suddenly went out.

A black shadow appeared out of nowhere in the air and turned into Chang Wuhui, a man with a square face, wide mouth and beard. His figure seemed transparent and blurry.

Chang Wuhui came to this world as a split soul. He suffered a great loss after being suppressed for eight hundred years. After he gained his freedom, he always kept a backup plan in mind. When doing things secretly across the border like this, he dared not make any mistakes.

"Chang Zongshan, the 36th generation descendant of the Zhushan Chang family, bows and respectfully welcomes the ancestor."

Zhu Zongshan used a secret method to feel the slightest stimulation in his blood. He hurriedly paid homage and prostrated himself on the cold ground, his whole body trembling with excitement.

It is a blessing for the Chang family that the ancestor is safe and sound.

"'The truth is in books, and one learns from it. His name is passed down through generations.' In the blink of an eye, more than 800 years have passed, and it has been passed down to 36 generations."

Chang Wuhui extended his hand to help him up, saying, "Get up. The incense will not be extinguished, and the ancestral temple will remain forever."

Taking a few glances at the descendants with thin bloodline, he realized that their cultivation aptitude was not outstanding, but they were born at the right time. With his secret help, they would use their weapons to sharpen their military spirits, and they would rise in the war and perhaps escape from the lower world.

As for how far I can go after ascending to the upper realm, I don’t hold out much hope.

But one thing is certain, you have to stick to Xu Yuanchang shamelessly like a dog-skin plaster, and maybe you can create another brilliant future.

In his opinion, the fact that Xu Xiaozi was able to grow to his current Jindan level at an unstoppable pace in just two or three decades is in line with the ancient saying "born at the right time and blessed by nature".

Whenever there is a catastrophe or war, a genius with extraordinary luck and destiny will rise from the lower world.

Without destruction, there is no construction. We must turn the tide.

Wait and see.

"I heard from young Xu that you have been leading the army for more than half a year. 'If you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools.' How are your preparations, the Jusha Sword, the Zhenjin Bell, the Soul-Splitting Flag, the Parade Plate, and the Stringing Ring?"

Chang Wuhui didn't bother to exchange pleasantries and went straight to the point.

He reached out for the libation and poured the wine into his mouth in big gulps.

When Zhu Zongshan saw the ancestor asking questions, he quickly took out several customized military magic weapons from his storage bag and placed them in the air.

He also took out whole cooked chicken, duck and fish and placed them on the table as a tribute to the ancestors.

Chang Wuhui finished a jar of wine, wiped his chin with a drop of wine, took the Jusha Sword and several other treasures, weighed them one by one, and ordered: "Stretch out your left hand, I will borrow your blood for a while."

Zhu Zongshan was extremely excited. The ancestor wanted to help him refine the treasure again, so he quickly stretched out his hand and rolled up his sleeves.

The sword flashed, and blood spurted out from Zhu Zongshan's arm.

As Chang Wuhui pointed his fingers, the blood turned into several balls of blood mist that wrapped around the Jusha Sword, Zhenjin Bell and several other items. They swirled and penetrated into the treasures at a speed visible to the naked eye. After just a moment, the mist disappeared.

He taught him strategies in person and pointed out the wonderful use of "no momentum and no impermanence" in the art of war.

After agreeing on the next meeting time, Chang Wuhui waited until four o'clock in the morning before returning to the ghost world.

……

Xu Yuanchang returned to Bailin Valley, lived in seclusion, practiced sword moves every day, tried to figure out Baihuan's state of mind, cultivated his body and mind, and used the Creation Altar to refine the bag of ghost materials sent by Lady Cang, and fed the cold essence to his incarnation named Ya.

He was not yet wealthy enough to spend lavishly and feed four incarnations at the same time, so he tried to take care of one at a time and then take his time.

The remaining waste is thrown on top of the rabbit's nest.

At the end of winter, a heavy snowfall covers the valley in silver and makes it look like a jade sculpture made of ice.

Xueli and Jinchan, who had been in seclusion for a long time, broke through one after another and advanced to the third level. The sound of chirping and quacking cheers came from the bottom of the valley.

While Liu Xianfeng was happy, she felt very sympathetic when she saw the old yellow dog huddled in the corner with a lonely look on his face.

The most resources are spent on Yuanbao, but advancement and breakthrough cannot be forced.

She was considerate of the feelings of her former playmates and did not take Xueli out to play wildly. She sat on Xueli's back and flew a few circles in the cold wind, ending the celebration in a hurry.

She is currently absorbing and refining the vitality essence of the brilliant wood crystals in the lightning-struck wood bit by bit.

Xu Yuanchang waved his hand and called Xueli and Jinchan to his side. He threw three third-level black crystals to Xueli and three third-level gold crystals to Jinchan as gifts for them.

The snowflakes were rolling in the snow, and they wanted to carry the young master to fly in the sky. After a while, Xu Yuanchang continued to practice flying knives.

His sense of using the knife has reached the point where "the knife comes as soon as he thinks about it", but breaking through the knife's power is not easy, just like a drop of water wears away a stone, and that takes time.

At noon, Xu Yuanchang retrieved all the flying knives that had hit the rocks and called out to the mountain gate.

"Qiu Yan, now that you're here, come down by yourself."

Joyful laughter was heard in the air, and soon a pale green figure floated down.

After receiving the letter, Liu Xianfeng walked out from the trunk of the red willow tree halfway up the mountain and shouted from afar, "Congratulations to Sister Qiuyan for advancing to the Golden Core stage and being promoted to the position of elder."

Bian Qiuyan first bowed to Junior Master Uncle and then talked to Little Tree Spirit. He looked around and asked, "Aren't Yunzhu and Shengtian in the valley?"

She advanced successfully, went to the capital to register, changed her ID card and hurried south.

"They are traveling outside and won't be back for a short time."

"Then don't wait for them, Junior Uncle, the abbot asked me to bring a letter, asking you to come back to the sect and stay for a while when you have time."

Bian Qiuyan's aura was revealed, and his whole face was filled with joy. He handed a storage bag to Liu Xianfeng, handed three bags to his junior uncle, paid off the debt she "owed", and handed the other two bags to Gu Yunzhu and Xu Shengtian.

She followed the instructions of her junior master uncle and exchanged some third- and fourth-level materials from the Sitian Palace, and exchanged the rest for crystal stones.

Bian Qiuyan stayed in Bailin Valley for a day and hurried north the next day.

As she stood out and held a high position, she became increasingly busy.

She is different from her junior uncle. She is used to complicated affairs and wants to gain more benefits for herself and the sect.

Experiencing the various aspects of life through miscellaneous tasks and relying on the fortune of the dynasty is also a form of practice.

Bailin Valley is isolated from the world, and it is rare to find a quiet place without being disturbed.

Before the end of the year, Xu Yuanchang received messages from Zeng Shanlang and Zhu Zongshan respectively. One of them was promoted to the third level of physical cultivation naturally and his strength was greatly improved, while the other one led the Huangzi Camp to defeat other teams as he wished and won the position of deputy commander. He obtained the right to train a team of nearly a thousand third-level monks and would form an elite Black Mountain Guard.

Xu Yuanchang practiced leisurely, practicing sword skills without stopping, nurturing the yin and yang fires, and spending money like water to feed the incarnation of the Yin God with materials.

Finally, in early summer of the following year, after consuming a huge amount of materials, the first incarnation of Yin and Han was born.

"The strength of cultivation can indeed be accumulated by resources."

Xu Yuanchang glanced at the graceful incarnation walking outside the pavilion, and sighed to the little tree spirit playing with three sparkling gems opposite him, and said, "You are worth several million now, don't be reluctant to spend it. How much of that Chanmu crystal is left to be absorbed?"

He rubbed the snow grains at his feet to cool his forehead, and stuffed a second-level black crystal into the snow grains as a snack.

Snow particles that have advanced to the third level are less resistant to the external heat.

It likes to rub against the young master, tap his shoulders and back when he is resting, and is very attentive and courteous.

I will never do it in front of the big sister, so as to avoid unnecessary retaliation.

Liu Xianfeng glanced at the lonely old yellow dog lying in the shade of the tree, thinking that he must have decent talent to be able to make it, and said: "There are still a few inches of Brilliant Wood Crystal left, save it for other uses, I am sure I can break through the fourth level by this time next year."

Seeing that Xiao Shumei spoke very confidently, Xu Yuanchang changed the subject.

The two chatted casually, and Liu Xianfeng was worried about Gu Yunzhu and Xu Shengtian who were out and had not returned.

The communication was unsuccessful and there was no news at all. She was so angry that she scolded the two people for being heartless.

Zeng Shanlang was far less sensible than Xiao Shanlang. Every few days, he would send a message to report that he was safe.

Xu Yuanchang said a few words to comfort them. He knew that with the reborn Gu Yunzhu looking after them, nothing would happen to the two of them. It was just that they were in seclusion for a critical moment and could not be distracted. He was not worried at all.

Suddenly, the rabbit's loud laughter was heard coming from the ring space, revealing its unparalleled comfort.

Xu Yuanchang probed with his spiritual sense and observed Fellow Daoist Li, who was disguised as an old man. He had a very immortal air and was wearing a weird black Taoist robe. If you didn't know, you would have thought that Fellow Daoist Li had converted to Taoism. His eyes were actually colorful.

"Congratulations to Brother Li for coming out of retreat."

"Haha, congratulations to you, Mr. Xu, on achieving the Golden Elixir."

"Fellow Daoist Li, has your cultivation recovered?"

Xu Yuanchang was not used to seeing Fellow Daoist Li as an old man, but he still liked rabbits.

Li Dan patted his body and said, "It's not that easy to recover your cultivation. It's just 'turning the virtual into the real'. I've trained myself to have a stinky skin that I can show to others, so that I can exert more strength."

Thanks to the materials refined by Xu Xiaozi using the Creation Altar, as well as the waste materials that had been thrown at him for a long time, he was able to come out of seclusion early.

He was very satisfied with his newly refined body. He had finally gotten rid of the dilemma of "living under someone else's roof". He could carve out a small piece of territory in Pan Town within the space and gain more freedom.

It’s not easy to build a temple in a snail shell.

Xu Yuanchang did not provoke Fellow Daoist Li who was full of joy. Through Gu Yunzhu's words, he gained a new understanding of the terrible beasts recorded in the classics. He had more trust in Fellow Daoist Li and at least was not too repulsive.

"Old Li, in the second half of next year, the ten-year period will be up. Are you sure you can go out and help kill the Black Spirit masters?"

"Oh, that's not right. You are so petty that you are always afraid of me going out, afraid that you will be the first to settle the score and murder your life... Where is old man Yanshan?"

Li Dan joked a few times, then his face suddenly turned serious and he asked anxiously.

He guessed that this was the only possibility that Xu would take the initiative to invite him out.

Otherwise, given that kid's cowardly and cautious nature, he would not have let him go out to deal with the danger unless the sun rose in the west or the situation was critical and his life was about to be lost.

"I haven't seen Taoist Master Yanshan yet. I still want to find him."

Xu Yuanchang said.

Li Dan relaxed completely and kicked the sleeping black rabbit on its butt, sending the rabbit flying and rolling more than ten feet into the air.

The moment the black rabbit landed on the ground, it transformed into a woman in black. Her body became solid, and she actually advanced to the fourth-level ghost cultivator while sleeping.

"Xiao Yi thanks the master for the gift!"

The woman in black bowed gracefully, her figure highlighted and her charm full of charm.

Li Dan waved his hand and said, "Get away from me and Brother Xu."

He showed no mercy to the ghost-cultivating woman and started scolding her as soon as he opened his mouth.

The woman retreated into the darkness timidly, not daring to show up without permission.

Her skills were given to her by the strange old man, and she knew how terrifying the old man was.

The only way to save your life is to be humble and let others control you.

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(End of this chapter)