"What, you are already a Tier Two Low-Grade Alchemist?"

Indeed, Zhao Minghan was greatly astonished.

His heart grew even more eager to recruit Zhou Xun.

He had already learned from the Immortal City's records about Zhou Xun's experiences.

He came from a Loose Cultivator background, quickly became an Entry Tier Alchemist after joining the Lin Family's Pill Treasure Pavilion, and was directly promoted to High-Grade Alchemist within a few years, showcasing his evident alchemy talent.

More importantly, this person values emotions and loyalty; he did not abandon the Lin Family after its destruction but followed the Lin Family's eldest daughter to Qingyue Square.

Then, after the Lin Family's reconstruction, he left the family and became independent.

Such a pure-blooded young cultivator with enormous potential is precisely the type of person White Cloud Immortal City loves to recruit.

Now, his potential has turned into strength, directly advancing to Tier Two Alchemist.

Recruiting him would surely bring great achievement!

Back then, his failure to recruit Master Yun Ku left him with tremendous regret; now that Zhou Xun has reappeared, he cannot let the opportunity pass!

After pondering for a moment, he had an idea and spoke:

"I see Alchemist Zhou now has the Ninth-Layer Qi Refining Cultivation; I suppose you'll soon face the Foundation Establishment issue,"

"If Alchemist Zhou is willing to join our White Cloud Pill Workshop, you can purchase a Foundation Establishment Pill at seventy percent of the market price once your training reaches the Peak of Ninth-Layer Qi Refining, what do you think?"

Zhao Minghan's heart was sure that Zhou Xun would agree.

"Foundation Establishment Pill?" Hearing this term, Zhou Xun felt somewhat tempted but still had some doubts.

"Even within the Immortal City, Foundation Establishment Pills are strategic resources, right? Can the shopkeeper really decide the fate of this item?"

Hearing this, Zhao Minghan smiled faintly, showing an expression that he had expected Zhou Xun's question.

"To be honest, my father is Master Hongyu!"

"Your father is indeed Master Hongyu; Zhou Mou apologizes for his lack of courtesy!" Zhou Xun bowed in salute.

However, he had lost any intention of joining White Cloud Pill Workshop in his heart.

Master Hongyu also has an identity; he is one of the fourteen disciples under Master White Cloud.

If he were introduced by him and joined White Cloud Pill Workshop, he would naturally be labeled under Master Hongyu.

And Master Hongyu is engaged in a power struggle with Zhou Buqi, which is recognized throughout White Cloud Immortal City; being involved is naturally not a good thing.

Thus, he politely declined:

"This matter is significant; I cannot decide immediately. Let me consider after attending the Foundation Establishment celebration of the Lin Family's eldest daughter!"

Even with such conditions, Zhou Xun still refused; the shopkeeper was inevitably a bit annoyed, but upon hearing Zhou Xun attending the Lin Family's eldest daughter's celebration, he said nothing else.

Lin Xueying is the new True Pill Cultivator Master Fengyue's only direct disciple, Zhou Xun being invited to the Foundation Establishment small celebration indicates their unusual relationship.

"Alchemist Zhou is buying this elixir as a gift for the Lin Family's eldest daughter's Foundation Establishment celebration?"

"Indeed!" Zhou Xun nodded.

Upon hearing this sentence, the middle-aged man showed a smile again and gave up his thoughts of recruiting Zhou Xun.

"A different-surnamed cultivator, if it's a common relationship, how could they gift a Beauty Pill, it seems the relationship between Alchemist Zhou and the Lin Family's eldest daughter is deep!"

So he bid farewell to Zhou Xun and no longer discussed recruitment.

...

Five days later, Wang Erniu also arrived at White Cloud Immortal City.

Accompanying him was a youth from the Lin family named Lin Zhenyun, a peer of Lin Xueying, with Middle-Grade Spiritual Root, now possessing Seventh-Layer Qi Refining Cultivation.

Not seen for three years, Wang Erniu's temperament had become sharper, akin to a sharp sword.

Upon seeing Zhou Xun, Wang Erniu was greatly shocked.

"Elder brother, you...when did you advance to Ninth-Layer Qi Refining!"

The two had been separated for only three years; even though he had just broken through Ninth-Layer Qi Refining with his High-Grade Spirit Root, Zhou Xun had also advanced!

Hearing this, Zhou Xun's face turned stern:

"Did you think that if you can break through to Ninth-Layer Qi Refining, I cannot!"

Upon hearing these words, Wang Erniu became instantly flustered, hurriedly shaking his head:

"No, no, elder brother...I didn't mean that!"

Seeing Wang Erniu's appearance, Zhou Xun laughed heartily, patting Wang Erniu's shoulder:

"I was teasing you, elder brother; I was lucky to get a Broken Mirror Pill, hence the breakthrough to Ninth-Layer Qi Refining!"

"I see, elder brother, ever since you returned to White Cloud Immortal City, your immortal path has been clear; in just a few years, you've made it from Seventh-Layer Qi Refining straight to Ninth-Layer Qi Refining!" Wang Erniu remarked, simultaneously feeling happy for Zhou Xun.

What Wang Erniu said was indeed true; having arrived at White Cloud Immortal City, with access to Spirit Pool and Broken Mirror Pill.

Breaking through two layers in three years, especially the late-stage Qi Refining, was much faster than when he was at Early-Stage Qi Refining.

"No wonder it is said that opportunity is a cultivator's greatest aptitude; this statement doesn't deceive me!"

Lin Zhenyun, however, was full of envy.

His Spiritual Root was much better than Zhou Xun, with Fire Spirit Root sensitivity of twenty-nine points, yet now he lags behind Zhou Xun, only with Seventh-Layer Qi Refining.

"Alright, since you've both arrived, let's set off now!"

Wang Erniu and the others had no objections, so they left the city gate, each employing their flying technique.

Zhou Xun naturally drove the Cyan Light Shuttle, while Wang Erniu stepped on a Flying Sword.

His Flying Sword was not the sword-shaped spiritual artifact commonly used by cultivators; it was a real Flying Sword, the kind you could incorporate into your body, crucial to life.

As for Lin Zhenyun, he was far more ordinary, controlling a Low-Grade Flying Spiritual Artifact.

Watching Zhou Xun's Middle-Grade Flying Spiritual Artifact, his gaze became even more sour.

Ultimately, who is the true Noble Youth!

...

Twenty days later.

Zhou Xun and the others arrived at the Cloud Light Sect Mountain Gate.

The Cloud Light Sect was located in the Cloud Light Mountain Range, the top tier in Xui Country, at Tier Three High-Grade Level.

Standing outside the mountain gate, Zhou Xun could feel the thick spiritual energy, at least Tier One Middle-Grade Level.

"May I ask what brings you here, fellow Daoists?" The guarding disciple asked as the three cultivators descended.

"We are family and friends visiting Lin Xueying, disciple under Master Fengyue!" They said, taking out a token for the guarding disciple to pass on.

The guarding disciple already has the duty of conveying messages, let alone for the sect's newly established Foundation Establishment cultivator's family and friends; naturally, he wouldn't neglect.

Half an hour later.

A cloud of Escape Light flew in from the mountain gate, accompanied by heavy Foundation Establishment Stage spiritual power fluctuation.

"Greetings, Uncle!"

The guarding disciple quickly bowed, grateful he hadn't been difficult earlier.

"Zhou...brother!" Seeing Zhou Xun, Lin Xueying was so excited she almost called out "Zhou Lang."

"Erniu, Zhenyun, you're here too!"

Having reached Foundation Establishment, Lin Xueying exuded extraordinary charm, with an ethereal quality that was captivating.

"Daoist Lin!"

Zhou Xun bowed respectfully; with others present, he naturally maintained decorum.

"Come, follow me inside!" Lin Xueying's starry eyes gleamed as she glanced at Zhou Xun, waving her jade hand to take Zhou Xun and the others inside Cloud Light Sect.

Cyan Bamboo Peak was Master Fengyue's arena, home to the Tier Three Low-Grade Spirit Vein, and Lin Xueying, as her only direct disciple, had her cave mansion there as well.

Once Zhou Xun and the others set foot on Cyan Bamboo Peak, Master Fengyue sensed it too.

Seeing Zhou Xun's figure, Master Fengyue furrowed her brows, a cold intent flowing from her eyes.

Of course, Zhou Xun and his companions were unaware of this.

After arranging Wang Erniu and Lin Zhenyun in the guest rooms, Lin Xueying took Zhou Xun away.

Upon entering the cave mansion, Lin Xueying could no longer hold back, rushing to Zhou Xun.

"Zhou Lang~"

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