Chapter 79: Chapter 79: An Unbreakable Dao Heart

The Yang family has been established for three hundred years, relying solely on the Spirit Fish industry on the Qingshui River.

Generations have tried to develop new industries but have always achieved nothing.

Until Yang Yuyan was tested to have a Middle-grade Fire Spirit Root, the family elders intensely discussed for three days and nights, and her father insisted on sending her to the Golden Sun Sect.

This was supported by most of the senior members.

Once a junior from the family becomes a disciple of the Golden Sun Sect, they will inevitably receive some care, and it can also deter surrounding families.

However, in the end, the Foundation Establishment Ancestor of the Yang family carefully considered and firmly opposed sending her away, deciding to keep her within the family for focused nurturing.

Because for family members, once sent to the Golden Sun Sect, the sect has rules and limitations to cultivate loyalty, and they are no longer considered part of the Yang family but of the sect.

Moreover, based on Yang Yuyan’s aptitude, she may be considered top-tier in a small family like the Yangs, but in the eyes of the sect, she is indistinguishable among the crowd.

The resources after entering the sect also need to be competed for among the fellow disciples to obtain.

And if the whole family provides dedicated support, it may not necessarily be worse than the sect.

Of course, if the spirit root was Top-Grade or higher, the Yang family would not hesitate to send her to the sect.

The ancestor had hoped from the beginning that Yang Yuyan could achieve something on the path of alchemy, so not only did they spend a huge sum of money to purchase a top-grade Fire Attribute cultivation technique, but they also consistently hired a dedicated Pill Master with a high salary.

However, in the end, it still failed.

There was even a period when there were voices of suspicion among the senior members regarding the ancestor’s initial decision.

And now, Yang Yuyan can independently refine Mid-Level Upper Grade pills, enough to vindicate the ancestor!

It’s not in vain after all these years that the Yang family supported Yang Yuyan!

It is foreseeable that with Yang Yuyan’s pill skills, the Yang family’s development will break free from its shackles.

Everything was worth it!

“Pill Master Li is indeed of noble character, true to his word, completely unlike the previous Pill Master who concealed things and even exceeded the initial agreement!” Yang Yuanzhen could hardly hide his excitement.

Yang Yuyan’s beautiful eyes wandered, showing strong agreement with this point.

“Second Uncle, there’s no need for repayment, our Yang family will just remember this kindness for generations!”

“How can this be? An empty promise is too insubstantial; at least we should double the tuition fees… Eh, Yan’Er, you…”

Yang Yuanzhen was speaking when he suddenly noticed Yang Yuyan’s face blushing, and on closer inspection, his gaze instantly froze.

Her skin was as creamy as suet, and she was more voluptuous than four years ago, clearly showing signs of losing Primordial Yin.

“Hahaha, good, good, the Yang family will achieve glory again with you two getting married! It’s just… if your father knew about that boy… hehe, he’d surely give him some trouble, hahah.” After a brief surprise, Yang Yuanzhen became overjoyed.

Li Jizhou’s pill skill could draw the interest of Miaodan Tower; his current status is higher than that of an Honored Guest Elder at Ten Thousand Talisman Pavilion.

And he has just revealed that he has reached the peak of Qi Cultivation Fourth Level with the Evergreen Skill.

This is enough to prove Li Jizhou’s strength as a Pill Master, at least Yang Yuanzhen believes Li Jizhou had Lower-grade Spirit Root, and yet ascended to Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation rapidly by relying on pills.

With Li Jizhou joining the Yang family, it’s hard not to soar.

The initially blushing face of Yang Yuyan gradually turned sullen, her forced smile showing:

“Second Uncle, you’ve misunderstood, we’re just ordinary dao friends.”

“Hmm? Ordinary dao friends…” Yang Yuanzhen froze immediately.

He stared at Yang Yuyan for a long time, eyes wide in disbelief, and his expression became very unpleasant.

The eldest daughter of the Yang family, the future Patriarch, could she have been taken advantage of?

After a long silence, he was filled with mixed emotions.

In the end, he could only sigh helplessly, turning around to leave.

Moments later, Yang Yuyan tidied herself and headed to the outer courtyard.

Under the gaze of the Yang family’s elites, she looked back at the entire courtyard, and finally her eyes settled on Li Jizhou, whose expression remained calm.

She silently looked for three seconds, her gaze gradually becoming resolute.

“Pill Master Li, thank you for your years of care. May the Immortal Dao be evergreen!”

After a hesitation of three breaths, she added: “I have always been here!”

This sentence was understood only by Li Jizhou,

But,

Who can exist forever?

Without becoming an immortal, ultimately, one becomes just a heap of bones, a mound of yellow soil.

In his previous life, Li Jizhou had deep feelings for a woman and vowed never to forget her.

However, an eternal moment is excessively emotional, too empty.

When Li Jizhou watched her fail to achieve Foundation Establishment and ultimately pass away, powerless to help, such feelings could only be eroded by time, which also hindered his Core Formation.

But now, Li Jizhou has the Reincarnation Treasure Mirror, allowing him to accumulate Spirit Roots and resources for the next life, destined to travel longer and further.

Before proving eternity, before being powerless, all is futile!

In this life, Li Jizhou’s Dao heart is unyielding!

“May the Immortal Dao be evergreen!”

Yang Yuyan nodded slightly, then her expression hardened, returning to the dignified stance of a presumptive Patriarch within the clan.

“Let’s go!”

In an instant, the small courtyard fell silent.

As the door closed, Gua Gua finally emerged from the ground with a resentful face.

During the four years Yang Yuyan was present, Li Jizhou did not let Gua Gua be exposed.

Only because Gua Gua has now become one of Li Jizhou’s main trump cards.

Two years ago, after Gua Gua returned empty-handed from the Wen family’s Spiritual Bamboo Garden, Li Jizhou fed it all the Inferior Pills and discarded pills made by Yang Yuyan.

A few days later, he unexpectedly found that Gua Gua, after consuming countless discarded pills, began to undergo transformation.

Initially, its emerald frog back developed a circle of peculiar patterns.

The patterns emitted a colorless and scentless gas, capable of causing Li Jizhou, who is now at Qi Cultivation Sixth Level and proficient in Poison Scripture, to experience dizziness and slight hallucinations.

It is estimated that any cultivator in the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation might fall prey if they are careless.

This can be considered a significant killing apparatus among Li Jizhou’s trump cards.

Coupled with its Tier One Late Stage Spirit Beast strength, the innate divine ability of Earth Escape, offers considerable advantages.

“Gua~” Frolicking briefly in the pond, Gua Gua then bounced over to Li Jizhou, seeking favor.

“Stay away from me!” Li Jizhou casually tossed over a primary poison pill he specifically concocted yesterday and retreated several steps in disgust.

Now Gua Gua loves consuming poisons, probably related to its hidden bloodline abilities.

However, it can only withstand primary-level poisons; anything stronger would be unbearable.

After dismissing Gua Gua, Li Jizhou glanced northwest, his brows furrowing slightly.

Just now, Wu Daniu inadvertently mentioned something else; Yang Yutong, since returning from Li Jizhou’s place four and a half years ago, went to the northwest Divine Intent Sect.

It is said Ye Jingyu petitioned his sect to make an exception and accept Yang Yutong.

Ten years ago, in the mysterious realm of Thunder Spirit Crystal Ore, Li Jizhou, Yang Yutong, and Ye Jingyu were the only ones to enter the final stage.

Li Jizhou, by chance involving Gua Gua, obtained a Core Formation Spiritual Object, a great fortune.

And Yang Yutong, according to his investigation, almost certainly did not gain any opportunity and had her memory erased.

Only Ye Jingyu, after leaving Inverted Mountain directly returned to the sect, where he hasn’t been seen since.

Whether he completed his task remains uncertain.

If he too, like Li Jizhou, accomplished his task, he definitely received opportunities not less than those for Core Formation and preserved his memory.

This represents a significant hidden danger for Li Jizhou.

“Yang Yutong has average aptitude and is past the age limit; why would they make an exception to accept her?” Li Jizhou couldn’t help but speculate.

Ultimately, he had no clue and could only remain vigilant.

The subsequent days returned to simplicity and tranquility or serenity.

Half a year later, a message from Wu Daniu came that the conflict between the Yang family and the Qian family had concluded.

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