Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

"A major opportunity?" Li Ji’an looked calmly at Zhang Tiezhu.

A cultivator whose lifespan never decreases, who knows how many years they have lived. There must be opportunities, but targeting such individuals is very risky.

"I discovered that the Red Stone Wanderer might not be human!" Zhang Tiezhu lowered his voice, affirmatively saying.

"Not human?" Li Ji’an’s expression slightly changed upon hearing this.

Previously, after discovering that the Red Stone Wanderer’s lifespan did not decrease, he also suspected whether this was a non-human species.

He even went to the Immortal City specifically to consult numerous ancient texts.

He even found a puppet master in the Immortal City for guidance.

Yet none of these matched his circumstances.

Ultimately, he suspected that the Red Stone Wanderer might be some kind of Divine Favored.

"Indeed, everything he does seems to follow some inherent pattern, as if he is always proceeding according to a predetermined way," Zhang Tiezhu confidently said.

"Please explain in detail, Uncle Zhang!" Li Ji’an was immediately energized.

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After a while, Li Ji’an walked out of the bedroom with a smile on his face, his steps much lighter.

"Greetings, Senior Li." Zhang Tiezhu’s descendants hurriedly saluted.

"No need for formalities." Li Ji’an smiled and nodded, and his divine sense inadvertently fell on a baby held in a woman’s arms.

The Warm Jade he once gave to Yan Jue in a past life, which was then passed on to Yan Ruofan, now hung on Yan Ruofan’s son, emitting traces of his magical power.

"Senior Li, those spiritual roots in the desert that were delayed and eventually benefited from your divine pill, the children all want to meet you to express their gratitude in person," Yan Jue probed.

Since the Source Supplement Pill experiment started thirty years ago, Yan Jue took over from Zhang Tiezhu and had been diligent ever since.

In fact, after experimenting on ten batches of children, Li Ji’an, after multiple adjustments to the medicinal effects, already had confidence and was ready to end the experiment.

However, the Yan Clan saw the value in this act due to the increase of fresh blood within the clan.

Solely relying on the Yan Clan, with limited spiritual root talent, they struggled to encounter exceptionally talented descendants. But by broadly accepting desert children with this act, not only was there a continuous influx of fresh blood into the clan, but it also increased the likelihood of producing talented individuals with Upper Grade Spirit Roots.

Of course, the main advantage was that the cost of nurturing these non-clan children with this method was less than selecting talented children from desert families, and these children were more loyal and grateful to the clan after joining.

Thus, Yan Qingwan consulted Li Ji’an, who shared everything with her, including the Pill Formula and alchemy details, teaching her personally.

However, to prevent other desert families from sabotaging the effort, it was implemented under the guise of Alchemist Li, an honored guest elder of the Biyun Sect.

Li Ji’an waved his hand: "No need, I’m just here to see Uncle Zhang off, no need to disturb anyone else."

"I obey, Senior," Yan Jue bowed in agreement.

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Returning to Yan Qingwan’s residence, he saw the two women very close, chatting happily.

"Aunt, I have some insights on cultivation during the Foundation Establishment stage, which might help you break through the Foundation bottleneck," Li Ji’an said, setting aside his emotions about the Red Stone Wanderer.

Previously, Yan Qingwan wasn’t motivated to advance, so he didn’t push her.

Seeing her efforts this time, he acted accordingly.

Yan Qingwan’s beautiful eyes shone brightly upon hearing this, as in desert cultivation, besides Pill Medicine, cultivation experience is similarly scarce at the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Please enlighten us, Fan’Er!"

"Xiaoqiao, you listen well too. When you return, you should also reach Foundation Establishment, and you can refer to this during future cultivation," Li Ji’an nodded and then glanced at Xiaoqiao.

"Hmm, thank you, Uncle Li." Xiaoqiao sat upright.

Li Ji’an then started explaining his insights on cultivation during the Foundation Establishment stage, especially with an analysis of bottlenecks, from shallow to deep.

Several days later, Zhang Tiezhu passed away peacefully.

Li Ji’an imparted all his insights on the Foundation Establishment stage and left with Xiaoqiao.

Upon leaving the Yan Clan Territory.

"Uncle Li, where are we going?" Xiaoqiao, seeing the Flying Boat heading south, asked curiously, with a hint of joy.

After all, if they were heading directly back to the Odd Stone Forest, it would mean parting with Uncle Li again.

Li Ji’an, in a good mood, smiled and said, "We are searching for an old acquaintance, and might need you to step in."

"Alright." Xiaoqiao nodded happily without asking what was required of her.

A half month later, Li Ji’an and Xiaoqiao once again arrived near the Stone Tomb where the Talisman lineage was acquired.

From afar, they spotted a familiar figure.

The Red Stone Wanderer was unchanged from when they first met eighty years ago.

Only the shabby Daoist Robe had become more tattered.

And the lifespan he sensed was still without a trace of time, the same as thirty years ago.

"Friend, you’ve waited long." Li Ji’an smiled and cupped his hands.

The Red Stone Wanderer remained enthusiastic: "No problem, no problem, I haven’t been here long."

"Upon hearing from Uncle Zhang, I learned about your wish. Since Uncle Zhang has passed, let me fulfill it for you!" Li Ji’an said sincerely.

The Red Stone Wanderer showed no emotional change upon hearing of Zhang Tiezhu’s death, nor did he say anything before when Li Ji’an informed him.

"Thank you, friend!" He only cared about having his wish fulfilled.

"No worries," Li Ji’an nodded and then turned to Xiaoqiao: "Xiaoqiao, help this friend find a burial site, it should be in the mid-outer regions of Fallen Dragon Ridge."

"Hmm." After years of guidance from Liu Jingchun, Xiaoqiao’s Earth Spirit Master abilities progressed rapidly, now nearly reaching Tier Three, capable of perceiving Earth Vein routes within a hundred-mile radius, linking Earth Spirit Mechanisms, and accurately determining whether there are natural tomb sites within the range.

In the following days, Li Ji’an and the Red Stone Wanderer followed Xiaoqiao, either performing Earth Escape or digging according to her guidance.