Under the tempering of the True Fire from the Foundation Establishment Cultivator, droplets of Spirit Liquid began to be refined.

Alchemy extremely tests a cultivator’s control over True Fire.

Different Spirit Grass and Spirit Fruit have different standards for the strength of tempering by True Fire.

The sequence and timing of the fusion of the Spirit Liquid must also be correct.

As the Tier Two Demon Core in the Pill Furnace slowly melts and becomes liquid, the Blood Evil Qi within the core is gradually refined out, affecting the quality of the pill.

Then the various Demon Liquids begin to merge, finally forming three Elixir Pills, constantly expelling impurities under the True Fire.

Two days later.

“The pills are ready.”

As the Pill Furnace opened and the firelight extinguished, three Foundation Establishment Pills, glowing with purple Spiritual Light, floated out slowly.

“Three elite Foundation Establishment Pills; if this spreads, one might guess this alchemist is a Tier Two Middle-grade Pill Master, but with Zhou Yifan’s caution, he would not be so unwise.”

If it is leaked, the offense is not only against a Tier Two Pill Master but also against his Uncle Lin.

Let alone Zhou Yifan, even other cultivators would not be so unwise; growing wealth quietly is the best choice.

The three hot Foundation Establishment Pills were stored into a Jade Bottle by him.

Lin Chang’an nodded in satisfaction, thinking that even if he can’t stay in Celestial Profound City in the future, he can adapt and live well wherever he goes.

He would start anew with the alias of the alchemist and rely on this skill to live comfortably.

With the refinement of the Foundation Establishment Pills, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but clean his aura. The people outside the cave had been waiting for a long time, and it was time to see them.

…

“Miss Zhou, sorry to keep you waiting.”

As the array opened, Lin Chang’an invited Zhou Bingyun inside with a smile.

She had been waiting outside the cave for a day, which wasn’t much for a cultivator.

“Brother Lin, Bingyun is here on behalf of the Zhou Family this time, so I hope you won’t mind.”

When Zhou Bingyun was invited into the pavilion, she rose and made a respectful gesture, indicating that if there were any inadequacies this time, she hoped Brother Lin would not take offense.

Lin Chang’an smiled as he poured the brewed Spirit Tea into a teacup.

“I suppose you came for Yifan. I predicted this when Erniu was preparing materials for his son.”

Zhou Bingyun nodded gently, showing a trace of apology, but Lin Chang’an shook his head with a smile, expressing that this was family business and he wouldn’t interfere.

Though Lin Chang’an was curious about how the Zhou Family was handling this matter.

“This time, regardless of whether Zhou Yifan can successfully establish his foundation, the clan has given him two choices: one is to marry my cousin, and from then on, everyone works for the family.”

Introducing her cousin, who was twenty years old, with outstanding appearance and middle-grade spirit root aptitude.

Both her identity and spirit root aptitude were worthy of Zhou Yifan.

“The second choice is, Zhou Family allows Zhou Yifan to return to the sect, but regardless of whether he establishes his foundation, he must repay double for the resources used over the years!”

Upon saying this, Zhou Bingyun showed a rare decisive expression.

This matter was non-negotiable. The Zhou Family did not seek trouble but was certainly not afraid of it.

Not to mention a potential Qi Refining Cultivator, even if Zhou Yifan did successfully establish his foundation, the Zhou Family could easily eliminate him.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang’an felt even more amazed. Although this Patriarch Zhou was not aggressively expanding, his means of steadily developing the family were highly astute.

To return double the resources was already quite generous.

“This is an internal affair of the Zhou Family. Though I don’t wish to intervene, when I established my foundation, the aid of several friends with Spirit Stones led to my current success.”

Lin Chang’an also expressed his attitude; back when he established his foundation, several friends pooled Spirit Stones for him, which was no secret.

He helped his friend’s son prepare Foundation Establishment Pills righteously, and similarly, the Zhou Family’s attitude towards Zhou Yifan was benevolent.

“I thought Brother Lin would be angry.”

Suddenly Zhou Bingyun chuckled, covering her mouth to gloss over the previous topic.

This was also considering Lin Chang’an’s status.

A Tier Two Rune Master and friendly with Master Lu’s two disciples, and having jointly opened a black market with six other Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Over the years, the Zhou Family had generated much profit with the black market.

For a mere Zhou Yifan, it wasn’t worthwhile.

Instead, it was better to use this opportunity to further close the distance between the two sides.

Moreover, the Zhou Family’s tactics were not as simple as they seemed.

“Miss Zhou, your father’s methods are truly ingenious.”

Under Lin Chang’an’s meaningful smile, Zhou Bingyun casually shrugged her shoulders, not concealing her family’s strategy.

“Naturally, the Zhou Family isn’t running a charity. Even if Zhou Yifan establishes his foundation, so what? With no foundation to start from, starting from scratch is extremely difficult, as recorded by our ancestors.

If Zhou Yifan disdains my sister, it’s his shortsightedness. Even if he establishes his own sect, he still has to lease our spirit fields for development…”

Zhou Bingyun spoke with a serene demeanor, and Lin Chang’an secretly nodded.

Once Zhou Yifan establishes his foundation, internal conflicts might arise within the Zhou Family.

How to distribute resources to the additional Foundation Establishment Cultivator?

The beast taming inheritance of the Zhou Family, if guarded against people, will only create more rift; however, giving this foundational inheritance too easily, the Zhou Family clearly isn’t willing.

It’s better to be generous and allow Zhou Yifan to establish his own sect.

Whether he expands or otherwise, the Zhou Family has already grasped the lifeline.

If the Zhou Family is ever in trouble or in need, Zhou Yifan would still be required to support them.

One must admit, Zhou Renmao is extremely shrewd, taking advantage without any loss.

Even if he doesn’t establish his foundation, permitting the establishment of his own sect demonstrates generosity to persuade others while Zhou Yifan remains insignificant in his eyes.

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