125: Instruct

Ink Talisman Pavilion.

"Shopkeeper Han, no, Senior Han, have you really achieved a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment?"

Zhou Kang looked at Lu Ming with a shocked and disbelieving expression.

How did their Shopkeeper go out once and return as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

"As you can see!"

Lu Ming smiled faintly, releasing a trace of Foundation Establishment Stage pressure.

"Congratulations, Senior! My felicitations, Senior!"

"Congratulations, Senior, on achieving Foundation Establishment!"

Feeling that trembling aura, the few immediately stood up and bowed respectfully.

"Eh, no need for such formality. Things are as they were before."

Lu Ming seemed indifferent, his palm slightly raised, and an invisible force helped the few to their feet.

But Old Zhou was a bit stubborn, "Etiquette cannot be abolished, one must not overstep!"

Lu Ming couldn't help but feel a headache.

However, he also had to lament that the clear class divisions in the Cultivation World were practically ingrained.

It was well-known that in the Cultivation World, each rank was a chasm, each Realm a different world.

Moreover, there were no normal ethical or moral views; there were only a few forms of address between people.

Ant, Little Friend, Fellow Daoist, Senior, Old Ancestor.

In the past, many people called him Senior, but that was out of respect for Cultivators of higher Realms.

But now, there was indeed a major Realm gap. The capable came first, and Lu Ming's title of Senior was well-deserved.

If he were in those aristocratic immortal clans, he would be at the Old Ancestor level.

"As you wish!"

Since they insisted on addressing him this way, Lu Ming was too lazy to correct them.

Coming to a round table, Lu Ming took the lead in sitting down, and then the others took their seats.

After a few casual chats, the few asked some questions about achieving a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

They really asked the right person!

If one were to ask who in the current Cultivation World had the most experience with achieving a Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm, Lu Ming would have the most say.

After more than ten Breakthroughs, any other Cultivator would have long since dissolved and gone into Reincarnation.

Only Lu Ming, with the golden book as his backing, thoroughly understood the entire Breakthrough process, with every step ingrained in his mind.

Lu Ming patiently answered their questions in detail.

Zhou Kang and the others also benefited greatly.

Although they still had a long way to go before reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, being prepared was always a good thing.

Moreover, having a Foundation Establishment Cultivator personally expound the Dao for you was an opportunity that was hard to come by.

Speaking of it would surely make others envious!

After Lu Ming finished his exposition of the Dao, Zhou Kang suddenly asked.

"Senior, your Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment is a great joyous occasion. Do you need to hold a Foundation Establishment Banquet?"

They were very excited and attentive regarding the Shopkeeper's successful Foundation Establishment.

Ink Talisman Pavilion had come through many trials and tribulations, all thanks to Shopkeeper Han.

It could be said that without Shopkeeper Han, there would be no Ink Talisman Pavilion today.

And they all understood who granted them their stable lives.

They really wanted to do something for the Shopkeeper, but due to their strength, they could only remain protected.

However, if they could host a grand Foundation Establishment Banquet for Shopkeeper Han, that would be wonderful.

They also had selfish motives. Ink Talisman Pavilion was previously surrounded by wolves.

But ever since Shopkeeper Han emerged unscathed from a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and became famous in one battle, the troubles had indeed decreased significantly, but it still couldn't stop the covetous gaze of those with ill intentions.

Now that Shopkeeper Han had achieved a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, all troubles would be resolved easily.

However, if there was no Foundation Establishment Banquet, it might lead others to look down upon him.

Lu Ming didn't know their thoughts. After much deliberation, he still felt it wasn't the right time to hold one.

Ultimately, in the Cultivation World, strength was everything.

If you bloom, butterflies will come naturally.

Moreover, Lu Ming was still moving about in his true body, which was very unstable.

The true body's mission was to Cultivate and improve its Realm, so it was best to avoid participating in or contacting external people or matters.

However, this problem could not be solved temporarily.

Lu Ming needed to have his Clone achieve a Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm and also find a Foundation Establishment Puppet body.

It wouldn't be too late to hold the Foundation Establishment Banquet after the Clone was refined.

So, Lu Ming spoke up.

"The matter of the Foundation Establishment Banquet is not urgent for now. My main purpose for coming here is, first, to arrange the future affairs of Ink Talisman Pavilion, and second, I would like to ask for your help with something."

"Senior, please command us. This Junior will not refuse!"

Zhou Yang was the first to express his stance. He was still in a state of excitement and wished Lu Ming would give him something to do.

"We await Senior's command! We are at Senior's disposal!"

Zhou Kang and the others, seeing that they were a step too slow, couldn't help but feel some regret. Why didn't they express their stance earlier, letting this kid get ahead!

But they didn't dare to say anything.

Anyone with eyes could see that Zhou Yang was more trusted and valued by the Senior, which was something they couldn't envy.

Lu Ming nodded with satisfaction, seeing that everyone had expressed their stance.

"I presume that in a few days, the news of my Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage will spread throughout the Immortal City.

But I have just achieved a Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment and still need to enter seclusion to consolidate my cultivation. Moreover, I am not fond of noise.

So, please fend off visitors for me. For ordinary forces and Cultivators, you can accept their visiting cards and congratulatory gifts. For those who are difficult to refuse, notify me, and I will personally receive them."

"Oh, it's such a small matter. Senior, please rest assured, we will handle it properly."

The few agreed repeatedly.

They didn't feel that doing such a job was losing Face.

After all, that was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!

It was their honor to be able to run errands for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

May I ask how many Qi Refining Cultivators in the Immortal City had such an honor!

Moreover, as representatives of Shopkeeper Han, all parties would have to give them some Face.

This would also further prove their significant relationship with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

The status of Cultivators with a Foundation Establishment background and those without one in the outside world was incomparable.

So they didn't hesitate at all and readily agreed.

After a few more idle chats, Lu Ming planned to leave.

Before leaving, Lu Ming called Zhou Yang aside.

"Do you still have the resources I gave you?"

"Yes, Senior, take them if you need them!"

Zhou Yang quickly pulled out a Storage Pouch and handed it to Lu Ming.

Lu Ming couldn't help but laugh and cry at the sight, but he was still quite touched. This kid Zhou Yang was really good.

Zhou Yang had done a lot for him along the way, and Lu Ming truly intended to Cultivate him well.

Perhaps Zhou Yang would never catch up to his pace in his lifetime.

But that didn't matter!

Among wealth, Dao Companion, Cultivation Technique, and land in the Cultivation World, Lu Ming couldn't provide a Dao Companion, but he could provide the rest.

What if his Aptitude was poor?

As long as there were enough resources, even a pig could be fed until it achieved Ascension to Immortality.

Slapping Zhou Yang on the back of his head, Lu Ming said in an annoyed tone.

"What are you thinking! Would this Master covet your meager resources?"

Then Lu Ming threw the "Green Wood Body Nurturing Cultivation Technique" to Zhou Yang.

"If you switch to this Cultivation Technique in the future, you still have hope of achieving Foundation Establishment."

Zhou Yang took it, puzzled, and after seeing what it was, his eyes immediately turned red.

"Th-thank you, Senior!"

His damaged Foundation had always been a source of worry for him. Even though he didn't lack resources now, achieving a Breakthrough was very difficult.

It was just that he didn't want to trouble Wu Daoren again, so he had never mentioned it.

He hadn't expected the Senior to have been paying attention, which deeply moved him.

With this Cultivation Technique, he, Zhou Yang, might just be able to attempt Foundation Establishment!

He secretly swore that he would definitely work even harder for the Senior in the future!

Lu Ming had no intention of being sentimental with him; this was just a casual act.

Even without giving him the Cultivation Technique, he could still pile up resources to push him through.

At this moment, he still held a Foundation Establishment Pill in his hand, but Lu Ming hadn't decided on the ownership of this Medicinal Pill.

It wasn't that he was reluctant, but he had already taken this Medicinal Pill, and giving it to someone else felt a bit awkward.

However, it wasn't a big problem!

It was still a long way until Zhou Yang's Foundation Establishment.

Perhaps by then, Lu Ming would already be attempting to Break through to Golden Core.

Wouldn't finding a Foundation Establishment Pill be easy then?

"Or perhaps I can refine it myself!"

Lu Ming also remembered that he owed someone two 'Heavenly Heart Pills'.

"Forget it, my skill isn't enough right now. I'll put it off for a bit longer!"

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