Lu Changan flew several miles away, his consciousness scanning the surrounding area.
The battle just now lasted only a dozen breaths.
In the short term, only a few monks from the Jinyang Sect knew part of his strength.
Mu Jiuan and the others probably don't want outsiders to know about such a shameful scandal.
Lu Changan did not want to confront the fake Dan real person head-on.
If it goes on for a long time, too much strength will be exposed, which will easily attract the attention of the higher-ups in the Liang Kingdom’s immortal world.
Of course, in today's war-torn times, it is unrealistic to hide one's cultivation status and travel in a low-key manner.
Just the sect patrolling monks encountered along the way made this level very difficult.
Once your identity is unknown and your cultivation is not outstanding, you will not be able to explain why you are facing the sect's law enforcement monks.
It is easy to be labeled as "the enemy's spy", or to find a reason to arrest them and make them into young men.
Moreover, most of the robbery cultivators lurking in various places are bullying the weak and afraid of the strong, looking for weak people to exploit.
In this special period, being low-key can sometimes lead to trouble.
Lu Changan's ability to travel unimpeded in the past few days was due to his cultivation in the later stages of foundation building, as well as his reputation and connections accumulated in the Liang Kingdom for hundreds of years.
The sect patrolling monks he met on the road respected him and did not make things difficult for him.
So far, no robbery cultivator has taken action against him.
…
After flying for dozens of miles, Lu Changan's consciousness searched everywhere and landed in a remote and uninhabited ravine.
He wanted to eliminate and destroy the suspicious objects in the four storage bags as soon as possible.
The monks from the Fengguo sect who were killed had communication items in their storage bags.
Lu Changan has strong spiritual consciousness and broad knowledge, and he quickly completed the investigation.
Among the trophies, the ones that caught his eye were prototypes of magic weapons, quasi-third-level talismans, and even a talisman that he had not had time to use.
The talisman is very powerful and requires certain guidance of spiritual consciousness. Its activation speed is half a beat slower than that of the talisman.
There were also twenty to thirty thousand spiritual stones seized.
Unknowingly, Lu Changan's accumulated spiritual stones exceeded the one hundred thousand mark.
Even ordinary true elixirs in the early stage cannot produce so many spiritual stones.
A considerable part of these spiritual stones came from war speculation in the early years, as well as the profits earned from talismans and puppets.
Spiritual stones are just cash flow and cannot measure a monk's true worth.
Especially a monk like Lu Changan who possesses a lot of treasures and a large number of high-quality talismans and puppets.
Tea Kung Fu.
Lu Changan's gaze turned to the southwest.
"Finally arrived."
A group of sect law enforcement monks flew to the water bay where the Feng Kingdom monks had previously exterminated their clan.
There are five or six monks in this team, the leader is in the late stage of foundation building, and the rest are in the early and middle stages of foundation building.
Due to the sect's shortage of manpower, including the conscripted family monks.
Two of them hold special magic weapons that can sense mana fluctuations within a certain range.
If there are monks fighting or flying around, you can catch them.
Lu Changan was in a static state at the moment and was not flying. He could evade the induction through the Qi-condensing ability of Evergreen Gong.
The Liang Guo Sect used this method to guard important checkpoints and monitor the flow of personnel from major immortal cultivating forces.
Near the border, there are similar means to prevent monks from escaping to other countries. Once caught, the consequences will be serious.
Of course, if the border is too wide, there will inevitably be loopholes that cannot be truly eliminated.
This is mainly aimed at small and medium-sized immortal cultivating forces, making it difficult for them to migrate as a whole.
…
Lu Changan sensed from a distance that the team of law enforcement monks were flying to the vicinity of the water bay where the clan was exterminated.
Although it is beyond the scope of spiritual consciousness, the movement of the flight and the fluctuation of mana can be roughly judged.
"Could it be that that group of elite monks from the Feng Kingdom were originally the law enforcement monks who planned to lurk in the sect?"
Lu Changan had a flash of idea and made a guess.
The quality of the sect's law enforcement monks who came from nearby was far inferior to Mu Jiuan's group of Jinyang Sect monks.
Even among fellow practitioners, there is a certain gap in strength.
Of course, it makes no difference to Lu Changan.
After the later stage of foundation building, it is like cutting a melon or killing a chicken.
Unless it's a sect's genius, a golden elixir seed, someone like Tuoba Jin back then.
But such geniuses will not go deep into enemy countries to carry out high-risk missions.
"Mu Jiuan and the others collected the body before evacuating. This team of sect law enforcement monks should not be able to find me. At least not in the short term."
Lu Changan pondered, confirming that there were no omissions.
Half an hour later.
On the way this group of monks returned, Lu Changan took the initiative to greet them.
"But Master Lu from Wu Qi Mountain?"
Seeing the late-stage foundation-building monks arriving on a giant turtle, this group of sect monks lowered their guard slightly after recognizing their identity.
It is common for monks in the late stage of foundation building to have second-level spiritual pet mounts, and these colleagues are not surprised.
"It's Mr. Lu."
Lu Changan stood up on the turtle's back, bowed his hands in greeting, and negotiated with the old woman who was leading the late stage of foundation construction.
In the past hundred years, Lu Changan had been to Jinyun Valley quite a lot, and he had met the old woman who led the team once or twice, at Zhang Tieshan's Danjie Xiaoqing.
Furthermore, his name as the Turtle Talisman Master has a certain level of rumors in the surrounding area.
"Lu has urgent matters to see Master Tianfeng. I deeply regret that I cannot help you guard Liang's territory and capture enemy monks."
"These second-level talismans are some of Lu's thoughts."
Lu Changan took out six talismans and handed them to the old woman who was in the late stage of foundation building.
Five second-level middle-grade cards and one second-level high-grade card, exactly one for each person.
"Friend Lu Dao is so polite!"
"Fellow Daoist Lu is refining a large number of talismans for the sect in the rear, and his contribution is no less than that of fighting on the front line."
The five old women who were in the later stages of foundation building sounded much kinder.
Lu Changan took the opportunity to inquire about Zhang Tieshan.
"Zhenzhen Zhang is fighting on the front line and has not returned for more than half a year. However, his direct disciple 'Yu Qinghai' is at the mountain gate recently."
"Junior sister Zhao? She is currently in seclusion preparing to form pills. Her disciple Zhao Tan'er is stationed at the front line to assist in the defense..."
Since Lu Changan knew his identity well and was a good old man, the few people in the Jinyun Valley Foundation Establishment Period who received Xiaohui responded enthusiastically without any taboos.
The old woman in the late stage of foundation building even quietly sent a message to Lu Changan: Master Zhang will most likely come back within two or three months.
Because there is an unspoken rule for the monks from Jinyun Valley who go to fight on the front line:
If you obtain rich military exploits, after one year, you can be transferred back to the sect to guard the mountain gate, or perform tasks in the rear of the battlefield.
"This jade pendant can be worn by Fellow Daoist Lu everywhere. It can be regarded as an identity verification around Jinyun Valley."
"Thank you so much, fellow Taoists."
Lu Changan smiled and had a pleasant conversation, and finally said goodbye to the Jinyun Valley law enforcement team.
The information extracted this time and the identity jade token obtained were very useful to him.
Having been operating in the immortal cultivating world in Liang for a hundred years, he has made connections and gained a small reputation. In addition, he has a low-key and down-to-earth personality, as well as an outstanding image and temperament, which makes him unique in negotiation.
What if I change myself to a minor foundation-building repairman with no background and try running around outside?
If you encounter this team of law enforcement monks, you are lucky not to be recruited by the sect.
…
A few days later, Lu Changan arrived at Jinyun Valley without any hindrance, holding the identity jade pendant.
"Master Lu Fu."
After the announcement, a foundation-building young man wearing a snow-green robe with strong features came out in person.
This person is none other than Yu Qinghai, Zhang Tieshan's direct disciple.
Lu Changan noticed that after Zhang Tieshan's pill-forming Xiaoqing, Yu Qinghai was much more polite to him.
"Qinghai, now is a special period, I will not enter the mountain gate."
Lu Changan said with a smile.
Since the war started within the territory, the major sects were heavily guarded and controlled, making it difficult for outside monks to come in and out.
This is also done to be wary of the infiltration of monks from enemy countries.
Lu Changan didn't want to enter the mountain gate because he was afraid of being spotted by a real person and being seconded by the sect.
At the Zhike Pavilion outside the mountain gate, the two sat down and talked for a long time.
Lu Changan got the exact news from Yu Qinghai that Zhang Tieshan would return to Jinyun Valley within two or three months.
"Qinghai, please give this letter to my master after he returns to Jinyun Valley."
Before leaving, Lu Changan left a letter with restrictions.
In the letter, he did not mention anything specific, but just asked Zhang Tieshan to go out for a talk.
The superior secret method of converting elixirs is definitely a big secret to the fake elixir masters.
When it comes to such private matters, if Zhang Tieshan turns against him and starts trading within the sect, he will be left in a passive position.
After more than a hundred years of friendship, Lu Changan believed in Zhang Tieshan's character, which valued friendship and justice, and was fair and strict within the sect.
But there's nothing wrong with preparing for the worst.
If the deal fails and the other party's taboos are violated, Lu Changan can retreat calmly without being trapped in the hinterland of the sect.
…
Three months later.
Thousands of miles away from Jinyun Valley, there is a towering cylindrical mountain peak reaching into the clouds.
The man in white, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
From among the clouds, a loud neighing sound could be heard.
A second-level top-level golden eagle, carrying a man in a black robe with a calm demeanor and a slightly dark complexion, slowly landed in front of the cylindrical mountain top.
"Can you please fellow Taoist Tianfeng to come out in person?"
Lu Changan stood up and said politely.
Zhang Tieshan's Taoist name is Tianfeng, which is a relatively close but respectful title.
"Haha, it's rare for Daoist friend Lu to have an appointment. Zhang will definitely attend it."
Zhang Tieshan flicked his sleeves with both hands, returned the salute, and sat down opposite Lu Changan, without the airs of a fake Dan real person.
"This place is actually a place of majestic scenery."
Looking at the surrounding mountains and clouds, Zhang Tieshan smiled and nodded secretly.
The place where Lu Changan met was located on the top of a solitary peak and was not suitable for an ambush.
The two chatted for a while.
Zhang Tieshan congratulated Lu Changan for being promoted to the late stage of foundation building.
With Zhang Tieshan's vision and cultivation, he felt that Lu Changan's magic power was pure and solid, surpassing most of the monks in Jinyun Valley.
Lu Changan was not in a hurry to bring up the matter of the deal, and first turned to the topic of the frontline battlefield.
As an elder of the sect, Zhang Tieshan had some reservations about some secrets of the war, but he did not conceal the general information.
The occasional cryptic words made Lu Changan understand the cruelty of the battlefield and the severity of the situation.
Lu Changan's personal judgment, as well as the intelligence from Tianzhilou, are not optimistic about the world of immortality in Liang Kingdom.
Zhang Tieshan's words had a calm and unhurried determination, and he did not lose confidence in this war of enemy invasion.
"Friend Lu asked Zhang to come out, maybe he wasn't just concerned about the war situation, right?"
Zhang Tieshan said calmly.
"Haha, Lu wants to make a deal with fellow Taoist Tianfeng."
Lu Changan chuckled lightly and flicked his sleeves.
In the space between the two people, there are two pieces of third-order gold and iron ore.
Zhang Tieshan's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "It seems that Fellow Daoist Lu asked about Zhang's needs."
Third-level gold and iron ore can be used to create magic weapons, and is considered a precious material for fake elixirs and real people.
When Lu Changan approached Zhang Tieshan to make a deal, he naturally did his homework beforehand.
It is said that Zhang Tieshan collects high-grade gold and iron ore all year round.
To ordinary monks, it may appear abnormal.
However, Zhang Tieshan is a senior weapon refiner with excellent talent in weapon refinement. He is at least a quasi-third-level weapon refiner. It is reasonable to have such a demand.
"What does Fellow Daoist Lu want to trade?"
Zhang Tieshan looked away and said calmly.
Lu Changan looked directly at him, his lips moved, and he said through the voice:
"I want Fellow Taoist Tianfeng's secret method of transforming elixirs."
As soon as he said these words, Lu Chang'an felt a powerful spiritual pressure envelope him, and the surrounding wind suddenly solidified.
A sharp light flashed in Zhang Tieshan's eyes.
The two looked at each other in silence for a long time.
Lu Changan was calm and composed, ignoring the spiritual pressure of the fake elixir master, and even released his own spiritual consciousness that was comparable to the fake elixir.
In such a major transaction involving the secret method of elixir transformation, Lu Changan naturally had to show some strength.
Regardless of whether the deal is successful or not, he has to leave the Liang Kingdom to cultivate immortality. Compared with before, he has fewer worries.
…
"How did Fellow Daoist Lu know this?"
The spiritual pressure on Zhang Tieshan slowly dissipated.
"Guess." Lu Changan smiled warmly, "Instinct tells Lu that Brother Zhang's achievements should not be limited to fake elixirs."
Zhang Tieshan shook his head and said: "Two pieces of third-level iron ore are not enough."
"Besides, even if Fellow Daoist Lu obtains the secret method of transforming the elixir, without the protection method, the risk of breaking the elixir into liquid is extremely high."
"There is no need for Fellow Daoist Zhang to worry about it. Even if there is only 10% or 20% hope, it is better than no hope for the true elixir."
Lu Changan heard Zhang Tieshan's temptation.
He thought, don't you also have the protector of Nascent Soul Lord?
"Coupled with this magic weapon, which is mainly made of gold and iron, it should be able to satisfy Daoyou Zhang's appetite."
Lu Changan was already prepared and took out a black colored ruler.
This ruler magic weapon is the trophy from killing Master Tan. Among low-grade magic weapons, it is of good quality.
Anyway, Master Tan is a wanted criminal in the sect. As a trophy, this ruler magic weapon is not considered stolen goods.
Zhang Tieshan looked at the ruler magic weapon, his eyes brightened slightly, as if he was moving intentionally.
Finally, he shook his head and sighed: "Zhang wants another material from Fellow Daoist Lu."
"Oh? What does Zhang Daoyou want?"
Lu Changan felt strange.
"Five Elements Spiritual Soil." Zhang Tieshan looked directly at him.
"How did Fellow Daoist Zhang know this?"
This time it was Lu Changan's turn to be surprised and his eyes became sharp.
Zhang Tieshan actually knew that he had five elements of soil on his body?
Most of Lu Changan's Five Elements soil is placed in large porcelain jars planted with black wood gourds and vines, wrapped in isolation materials made of shadow stone, and covered by several layers of clever restrictions.
In addition, there are two jars of Five Elements Soil, stored separately, with a layer of regular restrictions.
The former is sealed tightly and will be ignored by the true elixir cultivator's spiritual consciousness.
Once detected by spiritual consciousness and the restriction is triggered, Lu Changan can detect it, but there will be no reaction.
Looking at it this way, the latter is more likely to be exposed.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, you don't have to think too much. Zhang has some special talent and can sense the required materials for refining weapons. He has no malicious intent."
Zhang Tieshan explained quickly.
The look in Lu Changan's eyes gave him an inexplicable sense of crisis.
"How precious is the Five Elements Earth? Brother Zhang, as the sect's weapon refiner, should know very well!"
Lu Changan looked unkind and spoke forcefully.
He had never seen Five Elements Earth in his previous life, and he had no idea about the specific value of Five Elements Earth.
"This...actually the amount of Five Elements soil required by Zhang is not much."
Zhang Tieshan seemed to lack confidence and said in a consultative tone:
"If Fellow Daoist Lu agrees to the deal, Zhang has an excellent secret method of converting elixirs. Even without the protection of the Nascent Soul Lord, the fake elixir monks can have a success rate of more than 30%."
No updates on the 21st, so I'm taking a day off. I didn't sleep well last night, there's a new map, and some background settings are not well conceived.