From Family Fisherman to Water Virtue True Immortal-Chapter 149: Heart-Clearing Barrier-Breaking Pill

"Hahaha, long time no see, everyone. How have you all been?"

With laughter, a middle-aged man leisurely entered Evergreen Hall, his demeanor free and superior, as if naturally born to be a cut above the rest.

He had a sword slung across his back, was dressed in a Daoist robe, wore a Lotus Treasure Crown, had three long beards under his chin, and his horsetail whisk raised dust, embodying the essence of an Immortal Wind Tao Bone.

It was none other than Master Li Quangeng, Elder Duan Dongyang of the Sword Sect.

"Foundation Establishment Late Stage, how powerful!"

The last time Li Quanqing saw this person, he was still in the Qi Refinement Realm and hadn’t felt anything special.

Now, as his Divine Sense gently probed out, he immediately perceived the other’s cultivation and was utterly shocked.

It must be, even within the crowded Shuihua Sword Sect,

This man must hold a high and influential position, no wonder he was able to mediate the conflicts between the four major Foundation Establishment Families before.

In the entire hall, only the Old Clan Chief could match him.

Hmm... perhaps add the Red Dragon Puppet Li Quanqing held in his arms too.

"Brother Duan, long time no see, please take the seat of honor!"

Li Zongyao’s face was all smiles; looking behind him: "Which unremarkable great-grandson of mine did not come with you?"

"Quangeng has just broken through to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement and is consolidating his cultivation, so I did not disturb his closed-door cultivation."

Duan Dongyang’s face was full of sincere smiles; it was clear that he had close ties with the Green Jade Li Family branch.

He came to the forefront, bearing gifts: "Truly, heroes emerge from the young; such a young Foundation Establishment cultivator, the Li Family has such a descendant, and a Golden Core can be expected in the future!"

"Elder Duan overpraises me; I am just a bit faster in the Qi Refinement Realm, merely by luck."

Li Quanqing stood up to greet, inviting Duan Dongyang to the foremost seat without anyone daring to object.

That seat and cushion were originally prepared for the Shuihua Sword Sect anyway.

"Geng Metal True Evil..."

Li Quanqing touched the cold metallic box in his sleeve; anyway, now that it was in his hands, it became his treasure.

Whether he would give it to Li Quangeng in the future, that’s not necessarily certain.

With the arrival of the Sword Sect Elder, all the guests had truly arrived.

"Today, the Situ Family’s Situ Yu is also hosting a Foundation Establishment Ceremony. I heard that it’s not as bustling and lively as our side!"

Duan Dongyang sat on the cushion, looked around, and laughed loudly with implication.

"Elder Duan!"

The Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Yun Family who had just arrived spoke up, his eyes flickering: "I heard that the Upper Sect is going to entrust that Third Rank Spirit Veins to the Situ Family to manage, is that true?"

"Of course, it’s true. I believe it won’t be long before you all will receive the invitation to the Situ Family’s relocation ceremony!"

Duan Dongyang was in a great mood, answering everyone’s questions, drawing many eyes for a time.

Hearing this, the cultivators from the four big families couldn’t help but frown inwardly.

The Situ Family was already powerful enough; if a Golden Core True Master really emerged, wouldn’t they have to exist between the cracks?

Truly worrisome.

"Also, everyone, I have something else to inform you,"

"During the recent great war between the Human and Demon Clans, those Great Demons broke through our Sect’s defensive Array so easily, clearly there were Human Clan traitors colluding and sending signals."

"Facing such a detestable traitor, our Sect will not tolerate it! Shuihua True Master has already ordered a thorough investigation. When the time comes, please accommodate us and give an explanation to the deceased Human Clan Cultivators!"

Duan Dongyang bowed to all directions, then suddenly looked towards the Old Clan Chief: "I heard that your noble family lost a Foundation Establishment Pill and later found a clue, also suspecting trouble from the Demon Clan?"

Li Zongyao was stunned, then said definitively, "Yes, exactly. It’s the Demon Clan, colluding with some Human Clan traitors!"

Sitting at the head, Li Quanqing watched these cultivators loudly discussing the betrayal of the Human Clan, feeling as though a big black pot was about to be thrust upon the Situ Family.

He had previously thought that the Foundation Establishment Pill lost by the Li Family had been stolen by the Situ Family.

Now, upon reflection, did it seem like someone was deliberately framing others?

After the conversation amongst the Great Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the ceremony moved on to a new segment.

Foundation Establishment Lecturing.

Naturally, Li Quanqing took the lead without hesitation.

The youth waved his horsetail whisk; though he was seated inside the hall, his voice carried far enough to be heard by those Qi Refining cultivators outside.

He despised long-winded speeches in his previous life, so this time, after a few polite words and expressing gratitude to heaven and earth, he went straight to the point.

Foundation Establishment experiences!

Li Quanqing’s breakthrough relied entirely on himself, without taking any Foundation Establishment Pills, as he deeply understood the three major hurdles.

Now he shared his experiences, picking out some that could be discussed publicly, while the truly crucial parts would naturally be passed down only within the family.

After finishing, Li Quanqing still had more to say and immediately moved on to discuss Water Element Magic.

He started with the Water Control Skill, which he had deeply immersed himself in and had mastered to a divine level, and then continued with the most common Water Dragon Technique used by Qi Refining cultivators.

With a wave of his Ruyi scepter, a water dragon immediately formed, transforming into nine water dragon waves shaking their heads and swinging their tails, bursting out of the Evergreen Hall, vividly lifelike.

Most cultivators in the East Sea have a Water Spirit Root, and naturally, this was an eye-opening experience for them, all listening attentively and diligently.

The nine water dragons moved back and forth, interweaving with each other, truly creating a magnificent sight, demonstrating a high level of mastery in spells.

Lastly, Li Quanqing explained the Water Escape Technique, a fundamental spirit art of water magic, also containing many profound meanings of the Water Dao.

It emphasizes transforming into the ocean, traveling hundreds of miles in an instant, invisible and formless, freely navigating through the vast seas.

This was exclusively explained to the Li family members, many of whom were powerful cultivators in the late stages of Qi Refinement, but unfortunately, they struggled to master this spirit art.

The Clan Leader specifically requested him to explain this technique, hoping to enhance the escape abilities of the Li clan members in the future.

Fortunately, through the reward of Light Groups, Li Quanqing had already mastered the Water Escape Technique, and he talked extensively and practically about it.

"This newly advanced Great Cultivator has a strong talent in magic, truly a young prodigy!"

Looking at each other, the Foundation Establishment cultivators present saw a hint of astonishment in each other’s eyes.

Even they felt the session was extremely beneficial, especially the cultivators with Water Spirit Roots, who truly felt the gap.

I am not quite there yet!

Li Quanqing put away his whisk Ruyi, ended his lecture, and remained silent, allowing other Foundation Establishment cultivators to take the stage and demonstrate their magic.

The Dao is selfless, and the Immortal Path values life. This should benefit all cultivators present, accumulating some invisible merits and promoting the principles of the Immortal Path.

Their lectures were naturally not as detailed and practical as Li Quanqing’s, being quite vague and profound.

Understanding them depended entirely on one’s own fortune.

After the lectures ended, the cultivators mingled and initiated a small trade meeting, exchanging what they had.

This was the most favored part among the Foundation Establishment cultivators, as they stood at the pinnacle of this marine region, with all cultivation resources scarce, monopolized by Golden Core major sects.

They could only hope to further their path slightly through this exchange of treasures.

"Old man needs one Cangpan Stone, three stalks of Purple Jade Coral, five roots of Dragon Transformation Ginseng, two pieces of Rainbow Grass..."

Wang Qimu, a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Wang family, casually started listing a long string of spiritual medicines, almost like reciting a vegetable list.

The others didn’t think it strange, but Duan Dongyang suddenly raised an eyebrow: "These are the ingredients for the Heart-Clearing Barrier-Breaking Pill, has Old Brother Wang broken through and become a second-tier top-grade Pill Master?"

He was also an Alchemist and was very familiar with this Dan recipe.

Wang Qimu laughed heartily, gesturing to everyone, somewhat proud: "Just to let everyone know, the old man recently successfully refined several furnaces of high-grade elixirs and plans to try the Heart-Clearing Barrier-Breaking Pill."

"Congratulations, congratulations!"

All the cultivators around congratulated him, and Li Quanqing also followed suit.

The Heart-Clearing Barrier-Breaking Pill could help early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators break through, and even assist in overcoming the major bottlenecks in the late stage.

Thus, it was extremely rare and valuable, hard to find in the outside world, with only a few available from Golden Core Sects and Immortal Cities.

"This old man has taken one step further in his Alchemy, and it seems he might even be capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills soon."

Observing this, Li Quanqing decided to forge a good relationship with the Wang family in the future.

Their Li family lacked a second-tier Alchemy heritage, truly a gap in the field of pills, supported only by a few first-tier top-grade Alchemists.

As the small trade meeting was drawing to a close, Li Quanqing seldom spoke up; he was too poor, with hardly any treasures or resources to trade.

Two days quickly passed, and the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators gradually departed.

Duan Dongyang was the last to leave, sitting cross-legged on a cushion savoring tea, then slowly spoke, "My fellow Daoists, I have an unconventional request, may I discuss it?"

"Please speak, brother, you and our Li family are quite close, there’s no need to be so formal."

Li Zongyao leaned forward slightly, paying serious attention, his gaze earnest.

Li Quanqing was impressed, not for nothing was he the Old Clan Chief, his every action made people feel warmly welcomed.

"I have a small clan under the Green Jade Li Family that I would like to take with me to return to dwell in the Shuihua Islands."

Duan Dongyang stated, mentioning a name: "Cangyue Island, Zhou Family."