Cultivating Immortality Begins with Rejuvenation

Li Ji'an was slightly surprised to see Yan Tong outside the door.

From what he understood, in this southeastern part of the Fallen Dragon Ridge wilderness, the Yan family, as one of the Eight Great Families, was like a colossus compared to rogue cultivators.

Not to mention him, a handyman who had just joined the elixir shop, was old, and had poor qualifications?

"Get over here!"

As soon as Li Ji'an opened the door, Yan Tong immediately darkened his face.

He turned his head and barked at someone behind him.

Immediately, the leading young man whom Chen Qingling had met when she took him to the market half a year ago came into view.

Li Ji'an remembered Chen Qingling calling him "Brother Quan" back then.

"Manager Yan, this is..."

"Oh, please forgive my embarrassment, Fellow Daoist Li." Yan Tong smiled kindly with his plump face, appearing somewhat disappointed.

"It's just unfortunate. Yan has always valued harmony and has educated my son since childhood to build good relationships. But this... hey, quickly pay your respects to Uncle Li!"

Yan Quan was a young man about the same age as Chen Qingling. He had officially started cultivating last year and entered the Qi Refining stage, and was now almost at the second level of Qi Refining.

In this cultivation world, apart from teachers and family members, seniority is mostly determined by cultivation level.

Normally, although Yan Quan was young, if his cultivation level was one stage higher than Li Ji'an's, Li Ji'an should respectfully call him senior.

Now that the two of them had similar cultivation levels, both being in the early stage of Qi Refining, they should interact as equals.

But Yan Tong was so furious... which really surprised Li Ji'an, even though he had guessed a little.

Sure enough, after inviting the two into the house, Yan Tong explained the situation thoroughly.

In short, a few young men of similar age became familiar with each other in the market. Because of their respective family backgrounds, there were differences in status. In addition, Chen Qingling was worried about causing trouble for his brother and seemed a little cowardly, so bullying occurred.

Today, when Li Ji'an went in to sign the contract, Yan Quan saw Chen Qingling waiting outside. His behavior was noticed by Yan Tong, who forced the truth out of him that night.

Li Ji'an had a premonition about this the first time and was prepared to subtly inform Chen Zhaohu when he came to the market to ask him.

He didn't expect this unexpected development today.

Before long, Chen Qingling was called up.

"What did you call me for... Quan... Manager Yan!" He had been teased by Yan Quan again today, and because Li Ji'an might not be able to go back to help his brother, he was sulking. He was about to complain as usual, but when he entered the door, he saw the two people he feared.

Yan Quan was a given, and Yan Tong, a manager of the Yan family, was like the sky to a rogue cultivator in the Qi Refining stage like him.

"Little friend, Yan is ashamed that I failed to educate my son properly. Please accept my apologies." Yan Tong first nodded slightly.

Then, without waiting for Chen Qingling, who was already in shock, to respond, he immediately looked at Yan Quan again.

Yan Quan shuddered and didn't dare to be careless. He hurried forward and bowed deeply: "Qingling, I'm sorry. It was all my fault before. I will definitely not let that happen again in the future. Please forgive me."

"Brother Quan, this... it's okay, it's okay. I really don't deserve this." Chen Qingling was a little flustered.

"Little friend, tell me how you want Yan to punish this little rascal. Yan will definitely give you an explanation." Yan Tong waved his hand.

"This..." Chen Qingling was at a loss and secretly looked at Li Ji'an.

Li Ji'an, however, kept his eyes on his nose and his nose on his heart, not getting involved at all.

"Manager Yan, please calm down. It's not necessary. Brother Quan and I were just joking. In the future... it'll be good if it doesn't happen again, it'll be good." In the end, Chen Qingling forced himself to reply.

"Little friend is righteous. Hmph, quickly thank little friend. If little friend hadn't forgiven you, you definitely wouldn't have gotten away so easily this time."

Yan Quan thanked him immediately.

Then Yan Tong told the two to go out and have a good chat.

Li Ji'an understood that the main course was about to be served.

He naturally wouldn't naively think that in this cultivation world where cultivation level was respected, there would be such an enlightened parent.

The reason he could act like this was either out of fear or because he wanted something.

The former was impossible, so it was naturally the latter.

"Fellow Daoist Li, this is really, alas, I'm ashamed. Our family has always required us to be low-key and humble, to take a step back in everything and be more harmonious. But this kid... alas, you must be laughing at me."

"It's nothing. Manager Yan is wise and has strict family education. Your descendants will surely prosper and your family will flourish in the future," Li Ji'an replied.

"Oh, right, since we're on the subject, Yan will say a few more words. You should also know that I'm not a member of the Yan family, right? Yan was orphaned since childhood. Fortunately, I was taken in by the family and given the Yan surname, becoming a true member of the Yan family.

The Yan family is really good to us outsiders.

Who else would dare to entrust such an important elixir shop in the market to an outsider if it were another family?" Yan Tong lamented, admitting his shortcomings.

Li Ji'an was in awe: "Manager Yan has such an experience. In that case, the Yan family is truly extraordinary. No wonder they can become a behemoth in this region."

"Hehe, yes, well, let's not talk about the past. What Yan wants to say today is, Brother Li, you must seize the opportunity."

As Yan Tong spoke, he pretended to look outside, then lowered his voice and said, "Let me tell you a secret. Our Yan family has recently had a great harvest from reclamation, a high-grade medicine field at least!"

"Now is when we need people the most. The family head has great ambitions and is recruiting talents regardless of background. If you can seize the opportunity and join the Yan family, when that medicine field is successful, tsk tsk, your future will be limitless."

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After some clichéd promises and enticements, Li Ji'an responded generously and didn't rush.

It wasn't until the end that he finally stated his true purpose for coming today.

"The eldest lady has been studying the Dao of alchemy with Master Mo for three years, but has never been able to grasp its essence... If Brother Li can record the details of the tasks assigned to you by Master Mo in detail in the future, it will be a great achievement. Of course, your monthly salary will naturally be doubled..."

As expected!

Li Ji'an laughed inwardly.

The Yan family... or perhaps that Yan family's eldest lady might really be in a hurry.

"In that case, the medicine field he revealed is probably true in all likelihood."

"Heh~ What does it have to do with me."

While his mind was racing, Li Ji'an got up and thanked him: "Manager Yan, please rest assured, Li will definitely do his best to do his job."

All he wanted was to exchange time for alchemy skills and gain a foothold in the market.

As for the power struggles between them, it had nothing to do with him.

On the contrary, the longer they dragged each other down, the easier it would be for Li Ji'an to fish in troubled waters.

Satisfied with Li Ji'an's reply, Yan Tong left.

"Dad! Is it necessary? He's just a handyman in our elixir shop!" Yan Quan was quite annoyed.

"Are you not positioning yourself correctly again? What do you mean our family? It's the Yan family's! Remember this, the surname can never compare to blood!" Yan Tong scolded.

"In addition, remember, the reason your dad was able to become this manager as an outsider is not because of strength and luck. Choosing the right side is very important. The eldest lady has extraordinary talent and great ambitions. Don't choose the wrong side!"

"Yes, I listen to Dad!" Yan Quan replied obediently.

Yan Tong nodded in satisfaction: "Back then, my spiritual roots were poor, my bones were inferior, I couldn't cultivate my body, and I had no way to practice magic. My fellow villagers all said that I had no chance for immortality. Heh~ Now, although my Qi Refining stage is no longer progressing, I have paved the way for you. If you can choose the right side in this life, then the next generation may truly have hope for immortality... On the other hand, those fellow villagers either died in other places or were poor and destitute, without even descendants..."

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"Brother Li! How... how can you make them like this?" Chen Qingling, who was usually a little proud in front of Li Ji'an, looked at Li Ji'an uneasily, clutching the corners of his clothes tightly, revealing a bit of restraint.

Li Ji'an smiled and waved his hand: "Naturally, Manager Yan's family style is strict and his character is noble."

"I don't believe it!"

"Then you can just think that they heard that your brother is a mid-stage body cultivator and were afraid!"

Chen Qingling's eyes changed, and finally he showed an innocent smile: "Brother Li, you are definitely not simple!"