Published: March 2, 2025
Chapter 110: Qingsu Peak
The foundation establishment pills were stored in the sect treasury, and every pill had a clear record of its whereabouts. Although Master Zhuang was responsible for their distribution, he did not have the authority to deal with them privately and had to follow the sect's regulations and procedures to withdraw them from the treasury.
After about a quarter of an hour, just as Liu Yu was beginning to feel a bit anxious, Master Zhuang finally returned, holding a small porcelain vial in his hand.
"Foundation Establishment Pill."
Liu Yu fixated on the porcelain vial, his heart stirring with excitement.
As a qi refinement stage cultivator, he had no room to interrupt and could only suppress his thoughts and wait.
Master Zhuang leisurely walked to the stool at the table, placed the porcelain vial down, and smiled politely, saying, "Senior Brother Geng, I'll leave this foundation establishment pill to you."
He then cast a glance at Liu Yu and added, "You young ones must be cautious and careful during your foundation establishment; don't let your Uncle Geng's efforts go to waste!"
Liu Yu hurriedly responded affirmatively.
However, Geng Yuanzhang was not swayed by this and snorted coldly. He stepped forward, picked up the vial, opened it to confirm its authenticity, and then walked outside.
"I take my leave."
While Geng Yuanzhang could be direct as a foundation establishment cultivator, Liu Yu, being a mere qi refinement stage cultivator, could not. He quickly bowed and hurried after him.
"The branch sect has truly been producing talent in recent years."
Master Zhuang watched the two depart and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Coming from a golden core family, Master Zhuang had been pushed to take on the role of sect leader while golden core and yuan ying cultivators focused solely on their cultivation. Naturally, he did not want the branch sect to grow in power.
When Liu Yu reached outside the hall, Geng Yuanzhang was already waiting at the door. He signaled with his eyes, and the two of them walked down the mountain together.
A foundation establishment pill was indeed not something suitable for public distribution, as risking one's life for it could be worth it.
They reached halfway down the mountain and took Geng Yuanzhang's black flying boat to soar towards Blue Spring Peak.
An hour later, the two returned to the Hall of Right Origin and stood opposite each other in the hall adorned with the portrait of the ancestral master.
"The foundation establishment pill is entrusted to you, my nephew. I trust you understand its significance," Geng Yuanzhang said.
"It is best to wait until you are more certain before using it; otherwise, obtaining another will be difficult."
Geng Yuanzhang took out the porcelain vial from his storage bag and handed it over. He continued, "I know the implications, and I will not disappoint my Shishu's expectations. Thank you, Uncle Geng, for your help!"
Liu Yu firmly accepted the foundation establishment pill with one hand and bowed in gratitude.
Geng Yuanzhang gazed thoughtfully for a moment, seemingly weighing something, and finally retrieved a jade tube from his storage bag. "This is my experience from my own foundation establishment many years ago; you may take it as a reference."
Taking the jade tube, Liu Yu sincerely said, "Uncle's grace is immense, and I will surely repay it. If I succeed in foundation establishment, I will protect that fellow disciple and offer my assistance in cultivation."
"I just don't know where that fellow disciple is cultivating."
Liu Yu's words were indeed heartfelt; such personal insights into foundation establishment were often unedited, with each step detailed for guidance, making them far more valuable than the abridged versions in the Scripture Vault.
He decided that if he succeeded in foundation establishment, he would prepare a foundation establishment pill for Geng Yuanzhang's descendants at an appropriate time.
Upon hearing this, Geng Yuanzhang shook his head and straightforwardly replied, "I still have a few years left. If you can establish your foundation, come find me. If you cannot, then let it be."