Chapter 297 Assassin in a bamboo hat (updated in 9.1)

"Haha! Zhenren Xu doesn't sell the accounts of the 'Wanhua Chamber of Commerce' and requires third-level spiritual veins. If he dares to enter the manor alone, his cultivation may be more than fake elixirs."

Duan Lao was in a higher realm, and when his spiritual consciousness swept over him, he saw Lu Changan's true cultivation level, with an unpredictable smile on his lips.

Naturally, he didn't know that this was the grandfather setting things off for his eldest grandson, and he didn't try his best to hide it.

Even though he was the grandson of the fourth generation, Lu Changan was still a little on guard.

Show higher strength and avoid the other party's disapproval.

Of course, this possibility is not high.

Lu Changan is a hot figure in the Heyuan Oasis recently. There are oases within hundreds of miles, and when you visit the ashram mansion in it, traces of the outside world can be seen.

"Lao Duan has great magic power, but Xu's hidden tricks are ridiculous."

Lu Changan's expression changed slightly, and he tried to remain calm, as if he was afraid of this unfathomable master of pill formation.

"Zhenren Xu, there is no need to be embarrassed. It will be better if you have true elixir cultivation. With the third-level formation, it is no problem to guard the Shanshui Manor."

Duanlao has a gentle smile and everything is under control.

In addition to him, there is also the secret supervision of Grandma, who is enough to control Xu Zhenren.

The land spiritual veins on the island are also notarized and will not be relied upon by the other party.

In the past, when he was away, he took care of the other two branches. As a third-level formation mage, Granny Yun was responsible for taking care of and cultivating this third-level spiritual vein.

Grandma Yun was limited by her qualifications and potential. In addition, she escaped and was seriously injured by a traitor from the sect. Her foundation was severely damaged and her cultivation was unable to progress.

The situation of Duan Lao is similar.

Just to maintain their cultivation without regression, the two of them do not rely on third-level spiritual veins.

Half an hour later.

Lu Changan and Duan Lao finalized many details and finally signed a third-level spiritual contract.

The spiritual contract restrictions are relatively loose.

Lu Changan's annual task is to refine a certain amount of entrusted elixirs and help take care of Shanshui Manor.

There are three places for alchemy apprentices every ten years.

The spiritual contract initially stipulated a period of thirty years. Lu Changan could break the contract, but he would have to pay compensation for the expenses during the period of residence, which was calculated as twice the market price.

In addition, there is a supplement in the spiritual contract:

Shanshui Manor may be rented out to other people for at least ten to twenty years, or at most several decades, for the purpose of forming pills. I hope Lu Changan will cooperate.

Lu Changan had no objection to this.

He once simulated the fourth reincarnation and speculated that the spiritual dojo cultivated here was one of the options for the descendants of Lihuo to start a family in the future.

For fear of being targeted, the descendants of the fourth generation dare not put their eggs in one basket in order to ensure the continuation of their bloodline.

Therefore, there are three branches of descendants distributed in Feng Yuan Kingdom, which are basically not connected with each other.

Among them, the young and outstanding heirs, such as the Yun brothers and sisters, do not even know their origins.

As the grandson of Master Lihuo, Duan Lao is responsible for overall planning and only has contact with the leaders of the three branches.

Taking refuge during the war, the descendants of the fourth generation were left in a state of crisis.

The third-level alchemy masters are at fault, and the true alchemy cultivators are short of manpower.

If you can bind a reliable third-level alchemist to help make alchemy, train apprentices, and at the same time help guard this optional third-level spiritual vein, it will be the best of both worlds.

…

On the same day, Mr. Duan handed over the formation control order of Shanshui Manor to Lu Changan.

According to the agreement, Lu Changan was not allowed to change or change the formation outside the manor.

However, Lu Changan can set up his own formations in the mansion buildings inside the manor to protect privacy.

Lu Changan didn't care, the hidden formation he had set up himself was definitely stronger than the outer formation.

The forbidden talisman he masters can easily break through third-level formations.

A few days later, Lu Changan officially moved into Shanshui Manor.

There is a ready-made basement under the mansion, and there is also a pool and artificial river in front of the pavilion.

Lu Changan asked the rock rat to dig the pool deeper and build a tunnel. He needed a secret key to open the ban and lead to the basement.

The Xuanshui Turtle can move around in the pool on weekdays, and can also go to the basement to take care of the Xuantian Gourd Vine that reconnects with the earth's energy.

"The small third-level dojo in Shanshui Manor is enough for Xuan Shuigui and I to practice, without the need to invest additional spiritual stones."

After Lu Changan checked in, he was satisfied.

Xuan Shui Turtle's reliance on spiritual energy is only equivalent to the cultivation of fake elixirs, and part of it absorbs Lu Changan's golden elixir evergreen mana and absorbs the energy of the years during cultivation.

A considerable part of the monster's spells and abilities come from the power of blood.

Therefore, normal monsters are slightly less dependent on spiritual energy than human monks.

The Black Water Turtle is slightly lower than ordinary monsters.

As for the rock rat?

If you add the mid-level third-level big demon, this small spiritual vein will be too much to bear.

Lu Changan decided to raise it in the wild and make it self-sufficient.

The boundless desert is rich in earth spiritual energy, and there are many ore spiritual objects deep underground.

The ground rock rat enters here, leaping with fish in the vast sea, hunting sand beasts, exploring resources and treasures, and occasionally enjoying the autumn breeze. Don't be too comfortable.

Lu Changan didn't have high demands. He only took 20-30% of the precious spiritual objects obtained through exploration and the gains from killing the bandits.

In the beast-controlling inheritance left by Master Huanglang, there is this wild breeding method, and the monsters that grow out are more wild and more powerful.

The cost is also very low.

The disadvantage is that the risk is high, they are easy to die while breeding, and the probability of rebellion increases.

There is no need for Lu Changan to worry about risks.

He has analyzed: Heyuan Oasis does not have third-order high-grade spiritual veins, so there is no permanent residence for the late-stage elixir-forming overhaul.

This means that the Earth Rock Rat rules the roost in the surrounding area and can freely practice spiritual veins.

All sandworms, poisons, and strange animals are its meals.

As long as you keep a low profile and don't infringe on the interests of the major forces in the oasis, there will be no risks.

…

Several months passed.

Lu Changan is in Shanshui Manor and is over 215 years old.

In the past few months, I have rarely seen the shadow of the rock rat, which makes me feel so happy.

I went back home twice on the way and gave Lu Changan some mineral treasures as a tribute.

Even without a fixed third-level spiritual vein, the Earth Rock Rat's cultivation speed is not lagging behind at all, and is even slightly faster.

Lu Changan estimated that this guy had eaten a lot and turned a blind eye.

As for the Xuanshui Turtle, Lu Changan couldn't let it be too lazy or too comfortable.

The spiritual trees and herbs in Shanshui Manor, as well as some cubs obtained from Huanglang Zhenren, were given to him to take care of.

Lu Changan would sell small amounts of those cub eggs in the oasis over a long period of time.

Among them, the rarer varieties will be sold at the Fairy City auction in the future.

Xuan Shui Turtle's water and wood spells are suitable for doing these repetitive mechanical tasks.

This turtle has a lazy temperament and is indifferent to the world. It must be stimulated by external force, otherwise it will lie flat.

On this day, Duan Lao returned to Shanshui Manor and brought three alchemy apprentices, two men and one woman.

The mysterious water turtle returns to the basement through the tunnel deep in the pool to avoid being discovered.

"Zhenzhen Xu, in the next ten years, I would like to trouble you to teach three young people."

The three apprentices brought by Duan Lao all have some potential in alchemy, and their talents are probably better than Lu Changan's.

"This is an agreed upon thing."

Lu Changan promised to come down.

Mentoring apprentices does not mean accepting them as direct disciples. Taking the time to answer doubts and give pointers.

Whether it can become a tool depends on their personal creation.

Lu Changan looked at the three apprentices, two with low-grade spiritual roots and one with medium-grade spiritual roots.

The one with middle-grade spiritual roots is called Niu Jie. He has a dark complexion and an ordinary appearance.
To be continued...