Hide in The Immortal Cultivation World, Strike Hard in the Martial World

Then, Chen Yi found an opportunity to return to the Martial World via his Cave Mansion to inform his sister that he had successfully established his foundation, asking her not to worry.

He then again sat in his Cave Mansion, contemplating some of his future plans:

Having established his foundation successfully, the next goal in his cultivation was Core Formation. However, Core Formation was still a long way off,

Chen Yi needed to find a place to steadily raise his cultivation level to the peak of the Foundation Establishment Period. This process required considerable time and patience.

Additionally, he needed to augment his ways of earning money and his Daoist protection techniques.

Besides, he needed to repay some of the debts he owed, especially to a few old friends.

Previously, as Chen Yi was only in the Qi Refining Period, he was weak and could not provide much help.

But now that he had succeeded in establishing his foundation, he had laid a solid base in the vast Immortal Cultivation World, possessing a small degree of self-defense capabilities.

To the best of his abilities, he could lend a hand where required.

His friends had helped him during dire circumstances, braving dangerous odds to hunt second-tier middle-stage Demon Beasts in the Demon Territory, and even encountered a second-tier advanced-stage three-colored Dragon Fish, narrowly avoiding death.

Chen Yi was indebted to them.

Currently, Chen Yi had two Foundation Establishment Pills, one genuine and one substandard. These were the fruits of Chen Yi's previous attempts at crafting pills.

Although their quality might not be exceptional, Foundation Establishment Pills were a sought-after commodity, coveted by countless people.

As for using these pills, Chen Yi had some ideas.

He had several close friends in the Qi Cultivation stage, but there were priorities to consider.

For some people, possessing a Foundation Establishment Pill for a chance at establishing their foundation was already enough to break free from the shackles of fate.

However, for others, they might not need a Foundation Establishment Pill to make a breakthrough. Should they choose one, they must select a top-quality one that complements their mana attributes. Only that would bring them real help.

Who exactly to give these pills to was something Chen Yi needed to think over carefully.

How to bring these two Foundation Establishment Pills to their maximum potential without revealing his pill-making proficiency was crucial.

Afterwards, Chen Yi meticulously tidied up his Cave Mansion that he used for foundation establishment.

He replaced all possible traces of his Turtle Breath Magical Power with traces of lower-level magical power,

Then removed them,

And finally, created twenty Cleanse Talismans to remove all potential dust and spirit stone residue.

Once he was almost sure there were no significant issues,

Chen Yi began vigorously practicing all basics of second-tier techniques, such as the flying technique, the Ice Arrow Skill, and the Magical Barrier, etc.

Only when every corner of the Cave Mansion was saturated with an aura characteristic of a novice just out of foundation establishment,

Did he decide to leave his seclusion.

No matter the result, hiding as much as he could was beneficial.

In the future, for major level advancements like this, he should avoid renting these public Cave Mansions.

The same went for refining pills. He could no longer rent public facilities,

Otherwise, the more traces he left, the more trouble he would risk attracting.

...

After paying the rent of 200 spirit stones for the Cave Mansion, Chen Yi returned to Huichun Hall.

"Congratulations on your successful foundation establishment, Brother Chen!"

Liu Emei had received the news and had been eagerly awaiting his return. Seeing Chen Yi return with an ethereal grace about him had brought tears of joy to her cold, snow-like face.

She hurried forward, her eyes red, with her arms stretched out to hug Chen Yi,

But just as she moved, Chen Yi lifted his hand to stop her, saying, "You're over 30, act more reserved when outside."

"Oh~, so can I hug you when we're inside?"

Despite being reprimanded upon their meeting, Little Emei didn't show any resentment.

Previously, when Chen Yi was out hunting demons and was focusing on his foundation establishment, she was tasked with housekeeping. She was constantly worried about Chen Yi encountering accidents.

It wasn't that she held deep feelings for Chen Yi.

Her worry was entirely due to her unique circumstances,

With her current cultivation level at the eighth layer, and with her increasing understanding of her own precious Ice Essence Cold Physique, she became acutely aware that her constitution was like an ancient human-shaped Spirit Treasure in the Immortal Cultivation World!

Were it not for Chen Yi shielding her, providing her with resources, and forbidding her from appearing before others,

Were it not for Chen Yi, she would not be able to afford a Cave Mansion.

Her appearance and cultivation level coupled with her unique mana traits would give away the secret of her Precious Body the instant she attempted foundation establishment.

The consequences of that would be unimaginable!

Now seeing Chen Yi alive and having successfully established his foundation,

Emei was genuinely thrilled, happy not only for Chen Yi,

More so, she was relieved that her fate finally had a better outlook.

Indeed, she had signed a contract with Chen Yi and had committed to dedicate her chastity to him.

But it was all voluntary.

After all, Brother Chen was different from others,

If it weren't for Chen Yi's refusal, she would have willingly given herself to him a long time ago in order to aid his cultivation.

"All this fuss just because you established the foundation? With your cultivation state, you're not far from reaching that stage yourself. Soon, I'll find you a decent Daoist field, and when you progress to foundation establishment, be sure to stay calm. If your emotions fluctuate this much, you might risk failing the foundation establishment!"

After scolding her once again, and then giving Little Emei a symbolic hug,

Chen Yi asked her to prepare a feast.

He intended to host three of his good friends.

All in celebration of his foundation establishment.

Song Chengcheng was the first one he invited,

Song Chengcheng hesitated whether to meet Chen Yi alone, but considering Chen Yi's successful foundation establishment, she genuinely wanted to share his joy. Therefore, she cast aside her hesitation and came directly.

"Daoist Chen, congratulations. It's really not easy to establish the foundation at the age of fifty."

Song Chengcheng wore a knee-length white dress that beautifully showcased her long legs. With a sincere smile, she congratulated Chen Yi.

Looking at her unparalleled beauty, Emei, who was pouring tea, felt a bit inferior.

Song Chengcheng seemed to pair so well with Brother Chen.

Previously, Brother Chen was in the Qi Refining Period, and there was a cultivation level gap between him and Song Chengcheng,

Now they're both in the Foundation Establishment Period,

No wonder I'm just a little serving girl.

But as an Ice Essence Cold Physique owner, one day my cultivation level will surpass Song Chengcheng,

And then I'll turn the tables!

As Chen Yi looked at Song Chengcheng's striking beauty, he was amazed but felt no romantic feelings for her.

The path of Dao he wished to pursue was very long and wasn't suitable for a cultivation partner,

Unless the other party took the initiative without expecting him to take responsibility. In that case, Chen Yi wouldn't refuse.

However, Song Chengcheng had been Chen Yi's good friend for decades and would continue to be one of his best friends for the upcoming hundred years.

Unless some special circumstances arose, Chen Yi wouldn't make a move.