Xianxia :I live for ever in Cultivation World

Since Meng Guan was a Foundation Establishment True Person, he immediately noticed He Song's arrival as soon as He Song reached the location.

Thus, before He Song even had the chance to knock on the door, Meng Guan had already opened it to welcome him inside.

As they walked into the courtyard, the three of them exchanged greetings and then sat down.

Surrounded by the rich aroma of tea, they began to catch up.

Two years had passed since they last met, yet their appearances remained unchanged. As they looked at each other, a sense of familiarity washed over them.

This familiarity quickly put He Song at ease, and he began to share his experiences over the past two years with the other two.

However, he replaced his true purpose of opening a spirit field with the idea of seeking opportunities.

Sometimes, mixing truth with lies is the best way to deceive.

In the world of cultivation, there are countless Qi Refining late-stage and Qi Refining perfection cultivators, and even Foundation Establishment cultivators, who grow old with time.

Before their deaths, some might squander all their wealth, while others might leave everything behind for their descendants.

Some might even randomly choose a disciple to pass on all their knowledge and possessions.

Thus, among Qi Refining and even Foundation Establishment cultivators, seeking opportunities is not considered a secret.

It's not uncommon for mortals to stumble upon the legacy of a cultivator and rise to become true cultivators themselves.

Similarly, it's not unusual for cultivators to inherit the legacy of their predecessors, gaining a wealth of cultivation resources and soaring to new heights.

From time to time, one might even hear of someone being taken as a disciple by a Foundation Establishment True Person and receiving their full guidance.

Of course, He Song wasn't actually seeking opportunities; he had been opening a spirit field.

Naturally, the experiences he shared never involved encountering any opportunities.

He had spent two years searching for opportunities but returned empty-handed.

Upon hearing this, Meng Guan and Wei Fan immediately began to console him, urging He Song not to obsess over such matters.

He Song secretly found this amusing but nodded in agreement.

With this story out in the open, he could now use it as an excuse to refuse anyone who might invite him to leave the sect in search of opportunities.

This was a decision He Song had made on the spot, taking advantage of the situation.

As a cultivator, it's perfectly normal to go out in search of opportunities.

However, He Song would never be willing to leave the sect with others to seek opportunities.

Who knows if someone might stab him in the back?

For the sake of his own life, it was better to fabricate a story and use it as an excuse to avoid such invitations.

With this precedent, his refusal would be seen as reasonable.

Moreover, since Meng Guan and Wei Fan were aware of the situation, anyone who inquired would know that He Song had a valid reason for refusing, and there would be no risk of anyone holding a grudge against him.

After moving past this topic, the three of them chatted for a while longer before finally getting to the main purpose of their meeting.

"Do you know where I went two years ago after taking on that external assignment?" Meng Guan asked, his gaze distant, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

Without waiting for He Song or Wei Fan to respond, Meng Guan continued.

"For the past two years, I've been back at the Crimson Spirit Gold Mine.

"However, my status has changed from a minor overseer to a Foundation Establishment True Person guarding the mine.

"When the person who promoted me to overseer saw me again, he was extremely respectful, addressing me as Elder.

"Within the Earth Sect, it's hard to notice, but once you step outside, you realize how vastly different the status of a Foundation Establishment True Person is compared to a Qi Refining cultivator."

Meng Guan's eyes swept over Wei Fan, and he seemed about to say something more.

But after a moment of thought, he decided against it.

However, a glimmer of hope could be seen in his eyes.

Wei Fan's chance to break through to Foundation Establishment.

This was his only opportunity.

If he failed this time...

Shaking his head, Meng Guan pushed away the negative thoughts and turned his attention to He Song.

"Brother He, after two years of planning, I'm still short of 1,700 spirit stones to purchase another Foundation Establishment Pill. I was wondering if you..."

This matter had been decided two years ago.

Now, two years later, He Song had returned.

Naturally, the spirit stones he had promised to lend were now due.

He Song had already prepared for this.

With a wave of his hand over the table, 1,700 spirit stones appeared neatly arranged before them.

The pile of spirit stones shimmered under the sunlight, their dazzling glow captivating the eyes of all three men.

"Good, good. There's no time to waste. I'll head to the sect's treasure vault right away."

Seeing that He Song had kept his promise, Meng Guan nodded, collected the spirit stones, and then transformed into a streak of green light, shooting off into the distance.

Watching Meng Guan's green light soar into the sky, both He Song and Wei Fan couldn't help but feel a sense of envy.

Foundation Establishment.

Once you break through to Foundation Establishment, you can learn escape techniques.

At that point, you can transform into a streak of light and travel freely through the heavens and earth.

As Qi Refining cultivators, the two of them naturally felt a deep longing for this ability.

This was true flight.

Although they could briefly ride the wind using the Mountain-Linking Wind Riding Technique, it was nothing compared to a true escape technique.

Soon, the streak of green light returned, landing directly in Wei Fan's courtyard.

As the light faded, Meng Guan reappeared, placing a jade bottle in front of Wei Fan.

Seeing this, Wei Fan's heart swelled with emotion.

Although he had known for two years that his two friends were gathering spirit stones to exchange for a second Foundation Establishment Pill, the sight of the pill before him still filled him with excitement.

"Thank you, my friends. If I succeed in establishing my foundation this time, I will never forget your kindness."

Picking up the Foundation Establishment Pill, Wei Fan bowed deeply, his expression solemn.

In response, both He Song and Meng Guan quickly stepped forward to support him.

However, unlike last time, it was Meng Guan who spoke to reassure him.

"Brother Wei, there's no need for such formalities. Among the three of us, such gestures are unnecessary. Go to the meditation room, calm your mind, and wait for the right moment to take the pill and begin your breakthrough."

Under Meng Guan's reassurance, Wei Fan's eyes filled with determination as he slowly made his way to the meditation room.

Watching his retreating figure, He Song could almost feel the resolve radiating from him.

Only after Wei Fan had entered the meditation room and closed the door did the courtyard fall silent.

He Song and Meng Guan returned to their seats at the tea table, each picking up a cup of tea and letting out a sigh of relief.

To avoid disturbing Wei Fan's state of mind during his breakthrough, they had been careful with their words and actions. Now, they could finally relax a little.

"Do you think Brother Wei will succeed in breaking through to Foundation Establishment this time?" Meng Guan asked He Song after downing his cup of tea, curious about He Song's thoughts.

"I remember when you entered the meditation room to attempt your breakthrough, Brother Wei asked me the same question," He Song replied with a smile, sidestepping the question.

He seemed to ignore Meng Guan's inquiry entirely, offering no direct response.

Hearing this, Meng Guan's expression softened, and he shook his head with a sigh.

"Forget it, forget it. I won't ask anymore. This isn't the right time to discuss such matters."

(End of Chapter)

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