Chapter 77 Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment

Chapter 77 Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment

Tongning City.

There was a clinic in the city that was always bustling with patients seeking treatment.

The reason is that the renowned Elder Chunfeng is stationed here. No matter how deep or chronic the illness, with his diagnosis and prescription, it can bring the patient back to health with miraculous healing.

At this moment, in the back room of the clinic, a question-and-answer session was taking place. The one asking the questions was an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face, while the one answering the questions was a young-looking man.

Faced with the old man's difficult question, the young men were able to answer fluently, which made the serious old man smile.

This man is none other than the legendary Elder Chunfeng, whose medical skills are unparalleled. He is practically the living symbol of Tongning City, and has made countless contributions to the prosperity of this city.

"Today's questions are about basic knowledge. It's not surprising that you can remember them by heart. But you must not be complacent or get carried away." Old Man Chunfeng immediately suppressed his smile and put on the demeanor of a strict teacher again.

The young man bowed and replied, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

"Still call me senior?" Old Man Chunfeng glared. They had agreed beforehand that if he could pass his test, he would take him under his wing.

The young man looked up at Elder Chunfeng, a look of shame on his face: "Disciple..."

The old man raised his hand to interrupt him, a natural air of authority rising within him: "I promised that I would consider taking you as my apprentice after you have made amends for your mistakes, and I will never go back on my word. The fact that you have passed my test shows that you have not neglected the medical skills you have learned over the years, so why shouldn't I give you this opportunity?"

The young man looked respectful and changed his address, saying, "Disciple greets Master."

Old Man Spring Breeze nodded in satisfaction.

The young man left the room, looked up at the bright sun in the sky, exhaled a breath of stale air, and felt a sense of peace he had never felt before. He had finally returned.

I walked through the moon gate and bumped into a bunch of people.

The leading male cultivator with a braid looked him up and down, his contempt undisguised: "Oh, our genius has gone back to his old flame. That's really unexpected. Back then, you broke your master's heart for a woman. I don't know how you have the nerve to come back."

As soon as he finished speaking, sneers rose and fell.

The young man frowned in disgust at their expressions: "You don't need to worry about me. My master has already accepted me as his disciple. We'll see what happens."

The expressions of the man with the braid and the others changed.

From the moment the young man knelt before the clinic begging his master for forgiveness, and the master actually gave him a chance, they knew this day would come, but they didn't expect it to be so soon.

The young man walked past them without looking at them.

Master Chunfeng never took on any disciples in his life. Only in his later years did he reveal his intention to take on disciples. They were nominally apprentices doing odd jobs, but in reality, they were candidates for Master's apprenticeship.

Unfortunately, there was only one spot available. Whoever performed the best was the most likely to be selected. Before he was expelled, he had always been the one most favored by their master.

This also means that he posed the greatest threat to them, so they devised a honey trap to lure him into their scheme, exploit his emotional vulnerabilities, and successfully kick him out of the game.

Thinking of this, the young man felt a surge of resentment. A bunch of despicable people, only knowing how to use underhanded tricks. If he hadn't returned so suddenly, he probably would still be completely in the dark.

The woman he thought was his sweetheart was nothing more than a spy they had put forward.

"Buzz..."

The young man's ears twitched, and he took out a communication array plate from his storage bag. Seeing that it was Shen Lijun who initiated the communication, his expression softened involuntarily.

If he hadn't met Shen Lijun, he would have continued down the wrong path, blaming the wrong people and retaliating against the wrong people, and even being framed without realizing it.

I wonder what urgent matter Shen Li Jun has?

The young man cast a spell into the array plate, and the next instant, the array plate slowly activated in a white light. Shen Lijun's voice came from the other end: "What should I call you?"

"Are you actually Senior Chunfeng?"

"Or is he his handyman apprentice?"

With each sentence the young man heard, his expression became more and more rigid, until finally he was no different from a wooden statue.

“Speak up! The spirit stones consumed by the array plate are expensive! I don’t have time to wait for you. If you don’t want to talk, our friendship ends here today. Don’t contact me again. I won’t listen to your so-called explanations.” Shen Lijun coldly threw down a long string of words.

The young man breathed a small sigh of relief. At least Shen Lijun was willing to question him. If the other party had remained silent and simply ignored him, then he would have been beyond redemption.

He didn't want to lose this friend.

What do you want to know?

"It's not that I want to know what, it's that you lied to me about what!" Shen Lijun snapped angrily. "If I hadn't discovered your true colors, were you planning to keep it from me forever and treat me like a fool?"

That's a very serious statement.

The young man retorted, "No! I didn't mean to hide it from you. There was a reason for it. I impersonated my master, and later... I wanted to tell you, but I hesitated."

Shen Lijun listened quietly. He knew the other party was probably sincere, but a mistake is a mistake: "Tell me everything, and I'll see if you deserve forgiveness."

Upon hearing this, the young man's body tensed up again: "My name is Xia Youfang. I used to be an apprentice of Elder Chunfeng. Because I was valued by him, I was not tolerated by others, who plotted to drive me out of the clinic."

His words were full of dejection, as if he had suffered a great blow.

Shen Lijun may not have been unaware that he was playing the victim, but upon hearing this, he instinctively felt indignant. As Xia Youfang continued to explain, he nodded from time to time, as what he said was indeed true.

"...It wasn't until I met you that I realized this, Brother Li Jun. I must thank you for this, otherwise I would not have been able to escape the shadow of my emotions," Xia Youfang said sincerely.

Shen Lijun asked, puzzled, "What are you thanking me for?"

When they chatted together, they never mentioned that the other had been hurt in a relationship, so how could he offer any comfort? On the contrary, when Qiu Yan rejected him, she was the one who kept encouraging him.

Could it be...

Shen Lijun suddenly had a bad feeling.

The next moment.

Xia Youfang said, "Brother Li Jun, I once loved someone I couldn't have, just like you, and was forced to leave the clinic because of it. I've never forgotten that woman."

"Later, I saw in you the unwavering pursuit of your beloved. I asked myself if I could be as selfless as you, so I gradually let go of my resentment."

Shen Lijun: "..."

This is clearly an insult to him!

We must break off all ties!

...

Wendao Sect, Hidden Heaven Peak.

Lou Yuqing received her master's telepathic message and rushed to the palace gate. She immediately saw two people standing inside and called out in a clear voice, "Master, I'm here."

The Purple Cloud Immortal Venerable nodded demurely.

Lou Yuqing glanced to the side and saw a man wearing a black mask that covered his entire face. The mask was shaped like a dragon's head with two dragon horns pointing upwards, exuding a domineering and arrogant aura.

But that's not the point.

She felt he looked familiar, tilted her head to examine his figure, and suddenly it dawned on her: "Senior Brother Gu, isn't that you?"

"It's me." Gu Bugai nodded.

Lou Yuqing hesitated and said, "Has your old ailment not been cured? Why are you wearing a mask? I almost didn't recognize you."

Gu Bugai: "..." He could tell that his little apprentice was afraid that his face would suddenly split open.

"Okay, really."

Gu Bugai removed the dragon head mask, revealing a perfectly intact and handsome face. Surprisingly, his expression was not as cold as usual.

Lou Yuqing glanced at him, her heart pounding with relief. She asked curiously, "Then why is Senior Brother Gu wearing a mask? Could it be...?"

Her eyes darted around, and she teased, "Is it to show off?"

Gu Bugai shook his head helplessly.

There are some unspeakable secrets hidden here.

A few days ago, after collecting the materials, he began to refine the avatar. After three days and three nights of continuous polishing, he finally solved the problem of the avatar's face breaking and even removed the facial paralysis.

However, new problems arose.

For some reason, tears would suddenly and inexplicably stream down the face of this avatar. Wearing a mask was a last resort, to avoid being mistaken for a lunatic.

Immortal Venerable Zixiao coughed lightly, diverting attention: "Disciple."

Lou Yuqing immediately straightened her back: "Master, please give your instructions."

Zixiao Immortal Venerable laughed and said, "Don't be nervous. I called you here today to ask you to participate in the Seven Sects Joint Competition. I am quite pleased to see your cultivation progressing so rapidly."

Lou Yuqing was taken aback: "The disciples participating in the competition are at least Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, while I am only at the eighth level of Qi Refining, and I am still a bit short of breaking through."

"That's not a problem. I've prepared some spiritual liquid for you. You have an immaculate body, so you'll absorb it much more efficiently. You'll reach the Foundation Establishment stage in no time."

The Purple Cloud Immortal Venerable earnestly instructed: "I think you don't have much experience, so it's a good opportunity for you to participate in the competition. It's rare to gather so many outstanding juniors, so this will be a great training opportunity for you and will be of great benefit to your future experience."

After a disciple of the Wendao Sect breaks through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the sect has a strict requirement that they must complete a mission every two years. If they fail to accept a mission within the specified time, they will be forcibly dispatched.

Lou Yuqing was aware of this rule, so she obediently accepted the spiritual liquid, sat cross-legged in the spirit-gathering array set up by her master, and then drank the spiritual liquid in one gulp. The vast spiritual power, like the sea, surged in instantly, washing over every inch of her meridians.

A look of pain appeared on the girl's face.

Immortal Venerable Zixiao reflexively raised his hand, then stopped in mid-air, sighed softly, and gave up the idea of ​​suppressing his little disciple.

He told himself that his young apprentice was right under his nose and couldn't possibly get into trouble. Even as he thought about it, his heart remained pounding, not relaxing for a moment.

Lou Yuqing felt like she had become a small boat, helplessly drifting on a stormy sea, with the possibility of capsizing at any moment.

The sky darkened, dark clouds piled up, and the rain poured down harder and harder. The small boat, filled with water, could not bear the weight, and no matter how much water she scooped, it was no use; it was submerged in the vast sea.

The next moment, a slender figure soared into the sky, flying through the harsh weather with the speed of thunder, and suddenly pierced through the thick clouds.

In an instant, golden light slanted down, illuminating the sea surface, and the girl's resolute face shone even brighter in the beam of light.

Lou Yuqing suddenly opened her eyes and let out a long howl, releasing the aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Breakthrough achieved!

"Tomorrow is the Seven Sects Joint Competition, thankfully we haven't missed it." Immortal Venerable Zixiao had a warm smile on his face. He had planned ahead for his little disciple, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, she would be able to participate in the competition.

"This disciple will not fail my master's expectations."

Lou Yuqing was somewhat excited. Disciples from seven sects—that must be quite a lot of gossip!

Just then, Immortal Venerable Zixiao looked up at the void as if sensing something: "The people from the Hundred Spirits Sect have arrived ahead of schedule."

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Author's note: Happy Women's Day, my little angels! [Sprinkling flowers]