Lu Changan agrees with Fairy Shi's view.

The stage of spiritual transformation, also known as the stage of distraction, is a state in which one can develop the magical power of incarnation outside the body.

But even if it is a clone, its strength is far superior to that of ordinary great monks in the late Nascent Soul stage.

During the normal transformation period, the lifespan is about three thousand years. Even if you take various life-extending products, your lifespan will be several thousand years in total, and it will not deviate too much.

The underground ruins in the Black Mist Mountains were originally the habitat of an ancient civilization.

After countless years of changes and vicissitudes, it was discovered by the ancient sect "Tinghai Pavilion" and transformed into a refuge and backup treasure house.

Taking Tinghai Pavilion as the benchmark and inferring from the timeline, it could be as few as several thousand years or as many as tens of thousands of years.

Unless the god-transforming heavenly king also practiced the "Everlasting Green Technique of Ancient Trees", he would be alive to this day.

Therefore, judging from the timeline, the threat posed by the God-Transforming Heavenly King is almost impossible to exist.

"Why did the God-Transforming Heavenly Lord follow Tinghai Pavilion? Is there any relevant record?"

Lu Changan had a vague suspicion in his mind as to why the god-incarnated Heavenly Lord was following Tinghai Pavilion.

On his body, there is only a piece of black wood gourd and vine, which is extremely mysterious and of a grade beyond imagination.

Even the Five Elements of Earth are incidental to it.

Although the value and use of Five Elements Earth is good, it is nothing more than snake oil. At most, it will make Yuanying Zhenjun's heart flutter, but he will not be determined to get it.

This is probably the only thing that can attract the pursuit of the God-Transforming Heavenly Lord.

Fortunately, based on his observations over the years, Lu Changan discovered that the Xuanmu Gourd Vine has the ability to shield heavenly secrets and calculations.

Perhaps because of this, the avatar of the god did not find the whereabouts of this object in the end.

"There is no specific description in the jade book. According to my conjecture, Tinghai Pavilion should possess some kind of shocking treasure, so it was hunted down by the God-Transforming Heavenly Lord."

Master Shixianzi thought, turned her eyes, looked at Lu Changan, and said jokingly:

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you probably got the items that were tracked by the gods, right?"

"What Lu got was a pill-forming thing. If it can't turn into a real elixir, what's the use of giving it to Lu in the divine transformation stage."

Lu Changan said angrily.

"That's true."

When Shi Xianzi learned that Lu Changan had formed a true elixir, her first reaction was the same.

Those who are tempted by the transformation stage may be the legendary spiritual treasures.

Magical weapons above the Nascent Soul level were simply incapable of being controlled by the foundation-building monks back then.

For those who are cultivating immortals, the priority of cultivating one’s realm is higher than anything else.

Back then, in the treasure house space, Fairy Shi couldn't get the innermost treasure with his token, so he chose to inherit the formation.

As for Xuanmu Teng, as a legendary spiritual creature of heaven and earth, there is no detailed description in ancient books.

The ordinary black wood vines that have appeared in the records are mostly fourth-level spiritual objects, which can be used as excellent embryos of wood magic weapons.

The piece that Lu Changan got was not an ordinary blackwood vine, or a species with another name.

"After the elixir transformation is completed, go to various fairy cities and search for relevant ancient books..."

Lu Changan paid more and more attention to the withered gourd vine.

If it can be revived and cultivated successfully, it may be possible to achieve a higher level in this life.

…

Lu Changan and Shi Xianzi chatted until the evening, and the two sides were respectful and polite, without any overstep.

Shi Xianzi is dignified and reserved, not as proactive and charming as before.

Lu Changan didn't care much. After all, they hadn't seen each other for so many years, and they were not Taoist friends, so the relationship could easily become estranged.

Furthermore, Shi Xianzi is not the kind of woman with a dissolute nature.

Back then, he surrendered to Lu Changan regardless of his shame. Firstly, he had no choice but to take his own life. Secondly, the two sides got along well with each other and admired each other. Lu Changan had outstanding appearance and temperament.

If Lu Changan was a bad old man, Shi Xianzi might choose other adventure plans.

Shi Xianzi did not leave Wuqi Mountain and went to the adjacent Xiaopan Peak.

The current peak master of Xiaopan Peak is Shi Xianzi's former maid assistant. Later, with her guidance, he was promoted to the foundation building stage and became a second-level formation master.

"Humph! It's amazing to form a true elixir? You are still so calm and aloof. In the world of immortality in Liang Kingdom, there are many people pursuing me."

Returning to the cave, Shi Xianzi's elegant and reserved demeanor was no longer there, her chest was heaving and she was sulking.

Lu Changan left without saying goodbye. Thirty years have passed without any apology or comfort.

If you want to renew your relationship, how can you, as a man, not take the initiative at all?

Shi Manrong was also unsure whether Lu Changan, who had been promoted to the True Alchemy Queen, would look down on him or have a new love.

She inquired about Lu Changan's return to Liang Kingdom.

The person who has spent the longest time with Lu Changan is Zhao Siyao from Jinyun Valley.

Zhao Siyao's temperament is not inferior to him, her appearance is more beautiful, and her friendship with Lu Changan is also deeper.

The next day.

Lu Changan gathered with the three peak masters of Wuqi Mountain, and Shi Manrong was also invited.

During this period, Lu Changan, as the real person of Jiedan, did not neglect or look down upon his old friends.

Of course, people with whom we have no friendship in the past are not included in this list.

Another day passed.

Lu Changan took the initiative to visit Shi Xianzi.

Shi Manrong felt more relaxed.

It seems that Lu Changan has finally come to his senses and I am still attractive.

"Sorry for disturbing Master Fairy! Lu suddenly remembered that there is an incomplete formation that needs to be repaired and improved by Master Fairy."

After Lu Changan came to the door, he went straight to the point.

He obtained an incomplete quasi-fourth-level magic formation from Master Lihuo's trophies.

This formation does not have the characteristics related to Lihuo Palace. It is a temporary formation for personal use by Master Lihuo.

It was originally supposed to be the fourth level, perhaps it was damaged in the Nascent Soul War.

This formation is suitable for killing people, stealing goods, and resisting spiritual exploration.

The original formation has a large range, consumes an astonishing amount of energy, is troublesome to set up, and requires a high level of spiritual consciousness from the operator.

Lu Changan wanted to make it more portable, reduce the range of the formation, and consolidate its ability to defend against spiritual detection.

This is to prepare for the subsequent elixir transformation.

…

"Improved quasi-fourth-level formation? I'm afraid I'm not strong enough. Even if I can complete this task, the cost will be quite high."

Upon hearing Lu Changan's intention, Shi Manrong's tone was cold and businesslike.

After some negotiation.

"Fifty thousand spiritual stones??"

In the end, Shi Manrong's quotation made Lu Changan frown.

Just improving and repairing the formation, or even narrowing the scope of the formation, only requires a few materials.

Shi Manrong pursed her lips lightly and said leisurely: "For a quasi-fourth-level formation, an ordinary third-level formation master may not be able to repair it, let alone improve it."

"You and I have been friends for nearly a hundred years, so let me give you a reasonable price."

Lu Changan knew that Shi Manrong was a genius in formations, but the price was too outrageous.

An ordinary low-grade magic weapon only costs one to twenty thousand spirit stones.

"I also want to give you a price of friendship. But we haven't seen each other for thirty years. The world has changed, and Master Lu has turned a tortoise into a dragon. You and I no longer have the same intimate feeling as before."

Master Shixianzi's tone was faint and filled with anger and resentment.

"What should Lu do to be considered a close friend?"

Lu Changan already understood that Master Shixianzi was dissatisfied with the lackluster return after leaving without saying goodbye.

Fairy Shi's eyes were warm and she snorted softly: "Then it depends on whether Master Lu's performance can satisfy me..."

The words have not yet fallen.

Master Shixianzi let out a light cry, and her feet had already left the ground.

The plump and graceful body was held up in the air by a strong single hand.

"Master Lu, what do you mean?"
To be continued...