As Li Yifan began his seclusion, Lin Chang’an had done all that needed doing and thus continued his daily routine of cultivation, boring yet enjoyable.

Talisman painting, alchemy, cultivation; occasionally, when Yun Yao had time, the two would engage in dual cultivation.

As their trust and understanding deepened over this period, they were able to initially perform the Combined Attack Technique within the Dual Cultivation Secret Technique.

Three months later.

Li Erniu, face beaming with joy, came with his son Li Yifan to express their gratitude.

Li Yifan had successfully established his foundation.

Erniu had never imagined that although he hadn’t achieved Foundation Establishment himself, his son had completed this unimaginable dream for him.

This made Li Erniu feel rejuvenated, looking a few years younger.

There’s a saying that when you successfully establish your foundation, everyone believes that everything you did before was justified.

Even parents.

Originally, Li Erniu planned to hold a celebration banquet at the Gathering Immortals Tower.

But the Zhou Family insisted that since Li Yifan had, in a way, come from the Zhou Family, the Foundation Establishment banquet should rightfully be held at their place.

The Zhou Family certainly gave Li Yifan due respect, allowing him to raise his head high with pride.

Though many from the Zhou Family felt secretly aggrieved, the Patriarch used this silent method to inspire the young generation of the Zhou Family to cultivate with renewed determination.

The middle-grade spirit root son of a son-in-law had established his foundation, so why couldn’t they strive for it?

Dissatisfied? Then shut your mouth and wait until you’ve established your foundation to speak.

During the banquet, the Zhou Family Patriarch, smiling broadly, toasted Li Erniu, speaking words about continuing the family line for three generations and praising him for raising a successful son.

He also announced to everyone his willingness to lease thirty acres of spirit field to Erniu.

Though not explicitly stated, the implication was clear: from now on, Li Erniu would no longer be just a son-in-law of the Zhou Family, but a son-in-law in practice.

Li Erniu truly achieved recognition through his son’s accomplishments.

Li Yifan was also deeply grateful, as at the moment of establishing his foundation, everything from the past seemed a little ridiculous.

Or perhaps the emotions accumulated over a lifetime felt like mere child’s play.

The leap in strength brings a different perspective.

From then on, Li Erniu and the Zhou Family were considered as son-in-law relations without the need to be inferior.

This change motivated the young generation of the Zhou Family while also strengthening their ties with Lin Chang’an.

It even removed a potential hidden threat, as with Li Yifan’s foundation established, his staying with the Zhou Family would inevitably cause conflicts.

Lin Chang’an privately marveled at the Zhou Family’s high-level strategies for growing and developing under such conditions.

“However, foundation establishment is just the beginning. Although Li Yifan succeeded, his motivation seemed to have dissipated, as did the sharpness in his eyes.”

Lin Chang’an saw it clearly: if before, Li Yifan was full of motivation to raise his stature, he had now succeeded.

What’s next?

The cultivation techniques and resources needed after foundation establishment mark a qualitative leap, which is not something an ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivator can easily obtain after leaving the Zhou Family.

“Were he still with the Zhou Family, given their heritage and cultivation resources, the future would undoubtedly be more promising.”

But this was no longer of any concern to Lin Chang’an, as he shook his head quietly to himself.

Each person has their own aspirations, and he too was striving for various resources.

Judging by Erniu’s previous thoughts, he wanted Li Yifan to continue the family line, and Li Yifan did not refuse this time.

“After all, this is the norm in the Immortal Cultivation Realm. There aren’t many geniuses who won’t rest until they achieve immortality.”

Lin Chang’an shook his head, realizing that a person’s perspective is closely related to their abilities.

If he hadn’t awakened his talent or luckily obtained an ancient cultivation technique, he probably would have thought about enjoying life like an ancestor after his foundation establishment.

…

However, after everything settled, half a month later.

Within his cave residence, Lin Chang’an wore a peculiar expression.

“Brother Lin, you said Zhou Yifan, who grew up following me, has now established his foundation and looks down on my sister.”

“Brother Lin, you judge if my sister lacks beauty, or is she unruly and willful, or does her spirit root qualification make her unworthy of him.”

Zhou Bingyun spoke with a face full of grievance, standing with a bashful young girl behind her, unsure of what to do.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an felt a sense of helplessness, knowing that the Zhou Family Patriarch couldn’t possibly suffer losses, as his calculations were clear as day.

Zhou Bingyun, pretending to be wronged, seemed to imply, “Look at the loss we’re taking for your sake, Brother Lin.”

“Brother Lin, my sister has a strong personality…”

It was obvious: they had come to offer her to him.

The reason was straightforward, this Zhou Family girl, upon being rejected by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, left others afraid to visit. Offending a Foundation Establishment Cultivator isn’t worthwhile.

“Miss Zhou, your sister, a daughter of the Zhou Family, coming to me as a maid is too much of an injustice.”

Lin Chang’an said helplessly, as a sly glint flashed in Zhou Bingyun’s eyes, openly signaling to her sister.

The result was that the embarrassed and blushing Zhou Family girl nervously served him tea with trembling hands.

“Senior Lin, I can do anything.”

Lin Chang’an felt utterly speechless, realizing the Zhou Family Patriarch had been targeting him from the beginning. He had underestimated their ingenuity.

Truly cunning and shrewd.

With a steadfast heart, Lin Chang’an acknowledged that even Zhou Bingyun had established her foundation now.

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