I Shall Be Everlasting In the World of Immortals 181

## Chapter 181: A Timely Help

This time, Song Wenshu spent half a day as a guest on Wu Qi Shan before taking his leave.

As for Lin Ye, the Dan Master, he has a special affection for Wu Qi Shan and Xiao Dan Feng. After negotiation, he was allowed to recuperate in the guest room halfway up Xiao Dan Feng, which would help his condition recover.

Lin Ye retained most of his alchemy skills and was willing to help with alchemy, offering his services in exchange for remuneration during his recuperation. Previously, he had been questioned by Li Huo Gong, but was considered a victim and innocent.

Lin Ye’s cultivation had plummeted, leaving him with little lifespan. Considering his tragic fate and past connections, the peak master of Wu Qi Shan made an exception.

Song Wenshu brought Lin Ye here as a gesture of goodwill, making up for the trouble caused by the “Night Fisherman” in the past.

Lu Changan thus deduced that Song Wenshu had no ill intentions towards Wu Qi Shan and was willing to befriend the three peak masters.

The grievances and stances in the cultivation world are not black and white, or unchanging. Song Wenshu had a good relationship with Senior Brother Zhuo, who had once been an enemy of Wu Qi Shan. However, Song Wenshu’s relationship with Wu Qi Shan was also amicable, with no conflicts of interest, and he could expand his own network. Even elite disciples wouldn’t blindly make enemies.

…

After seeing off Song Wenshu, the three peak masters reminisced with Lin Ye, the Dan Master. Lu Changan and Shi Manrong returned to the main peak.

“Xiang Jinglong has become a wanted fugitive and has escaped from Liang Guo. Li Huo Gong has not suspected Wu Qi Shan. The ‘Night Fisherman’ incident has been settled.”

Lu Changan felt relieved.

Xiang Jinglong was taking the blame again, and he had no psychological burden. After all, this person was known for being tyrannical and bullying the weak, killing and stealing treasures, leaving a trail of misdeeds. He had even come to Wu Qi Shan to show off and eat without paying.

Lu Changan had no direct grievances with Xiang Jinglong. The other party was a Fake Dan Zhen Ren who had helped him twice, so he did not have any murderous intent.

As this matter was resolved, Lu Changan began to consider the future refining of the Rejuvenation Pill. He had gathered all the materials for the Rejuvenation Pill. The only loophole was the most crucial main ingredient, which he had obtained from Master Hua.

Master Hua, in turn, had bought this main ingredient from Xiang Jinglong. Later, he was targeted as a fat sheep.

“So many years have passed. The main ingredient for the Rejuvenation Pill is not the only one. Xiang Jinglong has also become a wanted fugitive and escaped from Liang Guo. It’s not a big problem.”

Lu Changan mused.

He was taking the Rejuvenation Pill to hide the truth and essence of his ageless nature. This way, if he encountered high-level cultivators in the future, it would be harder for them to see through him.

Besides the Rejuvenation Pill, Lu Changan also had half of the materials for the Crystallization Pill, the greatest achievement of Senior Brother Zhuo’s years of plunder.

Compared to the Rejuvenation Pill, refining the Crystallization Pill was much riskier, even without any grudges or loopholes.

…

A few days later, Lin Ye visited Lu Changan at Xiao Gui Feng.

“Returning to Wu Qi Shan, Master Lin, have you settled in?”

Lu Changan was friendly and didn’t treat Lin Ye differently because of his decline in status.

“Back at Xiao Dan Feng, I’ve slept soundly for a few days.”

Lin Ye’s condition had improved significantly. His withered face cracked into a smile, and his expression was no longer as sluggish as before.

They chatted about some past events, which Lin Ye remembered and responded to without issues. In terms of memory, he even retained more than Shi Xianzi.

This was slightly different from their meeting a few days ago.

Lu Changan couldn’t help but ponder.

“Actually, Lin’s mind has basically returned to normal, especially after returning to Wu Qi Shan. My state of mind has become much calmer…”

Lin Ye chuckled and began to reveal the truth.

It turned out that Lin Ye’s sluggish state a few days ago was half-real and half-feigned. His mind was already clear.

“Why didn’t you pretend all the way, Lin Daoist? Why did you tell me the truth?”

Lu Changan was not surprised by this.

Lin Ye, the Dan Master, had been bitten by a snake once and was afraid of ropes for ten years. A cultivator whose cultivation had fallen and whose lifespan was waning, with profound alchemy skills, was indeed a valuable asset to be coveted.

“Lu Daoist, here on Wu Qi Shan, I can only open my heart to you. I believe you won’t harm me.”

Lin Ye took a deep breath and confessed.

“What merit do I have, Lu Daoist, to deserve such trust from Lin Daoist?”

Lu Changan smiled. It seemed his “good guy” image of centuries of detached cultivation and avoiding conflict had left a deep impression. Throughout his long cultivation years, while Lu Changan had occasionally taken action to eliminate potential threats, he had never actively harmed anyone.

On this point, Lin Ye had indeed not mistaken him. The two had known each other for decades on Wu Qi Shan and were relatively familiar.

“I might as well tell you something.”

Lin Ye continued:

“After I was captured by Xiang Jinglong, I was subjected to severe torture by that scoundrel. Back then, Master Hua’s death made Xiang Jinglong a suspect. He claimed to be falsely accused and investigated the matter. Master Hua’s enemies, including myself, were all suspected.”

“In this matter, I did not implicate you, Lu Daoist. Instead, I deliberately hinted and guided him to suspect Fu Xuemei, hoping to use the power of Huang Long Shan to eliminate this thief.”

Hearing this, Lu Changan suddenly realized.

No wonder Xiang Jinglong, after becoming a Fake Dan, joined the forces against Huang Long Shan and harbored animosity towards Fu Xuemei.

Taking advantage of the chaos was one thing, but revenge was also a significant factor.

“Lin Daoist, a cloud-borne crane, even in dire straits, you upheld your principles and did not implicate an old friend. Lu admires you.”

Lu Changan praised him.

When one’s life and fortune are in the hands of others, human nature is unpredictable. For ordinary people, it is hard to guarantee that they won’t drag others down with them.

Back then, after Master Hua’s death, Lin Ye had tested Lu Changan, observing his reaction.

This shows that Lin Ye had a sliver of doubt about Lu Changan, though not much.

Ultimately, Xiang Jinglong did not suspect Lu Changan at all, indicating that Lin, the Dan Master, had no intention of harming Lu.

“Lin Daoist, you’ve revealed these secrets and truths. Is there something you need Lu’s help with?”

Lu Changan’s mind raced, and he asked directly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ye looked relieved. If Lu Changan had been cold and distant, he wouldn’t have brought this up.

…

“Lin has two wishes for the rest of his life. The first is for Xiang Jinglong to be brought to justice. The second is to return to my homeland safely, nurture a successor in the Dao of Alchemy, and spend the rest of my days in peace.”

“As for the first, I believe that day will come. Xiang Jinglong’s many acts of injustice will bring him to his doom.”

“As for the second, now that my cultivation has fallen and all my wealth has been plundered by Xiang Jinglong, I lack serious protective measures…”

Lin Ye’s current situation was embarrassing. He was penniless and didn’t even have a single ordinary magic artifact for protection.

Lu Changan understood Lin Ye’s intentions.

Giving him a few ordinary magic artifacts and talismans wouldn’t be a problem for Lu Changan, but Lin Ye might not feel secure.

Especially in the current world, which was more chaotic than before.

If he were to give him a complete set of high-quality magic artifacts and talismans, Lu Changan would be losing too much and would become a great benefactor.

“Lin Daoist, how do your alchemy skills compare to what they were before?”

Lu Changan asked.

“Over the years, I’ve been refining pills day and night, in harsh conditions. My alchemy skills have been honed and are actually better than they were before. They are sufficient to compensate for the lack of cultivation.”

Lin Ye responded truthfully.

“I’m willing to exchange my alchemy services for remuneration, purchasing protective magic artifacts, talismans, and such from you, Lu Daoist.”

“Do you need a breakthrough pill for the late Foundation Establishment stage, Lu Daoist? I am confident in refining this pill, and my success rate is definitely higher than Ye Fei’s.”

When it came to alchemy, Lin Ye regained some of his former confidence.

He believed that Lu Changan, who had been stuck at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage for many years, would be interested in breakthrough pills.

“Hmm, if I can gather the materials, I’ll need your help with that, Master Lin.”

Lu Changan smiled and readily agreed.

A breakthrough pill for the late Foundation Establishment stage could be a good pretense later on after breaking through.

If Master Lin’s success rate was good, he could gather the materials himself and make a profit after refining them.

“I also need pills to increase my magical power, even if they have some side effects…”

Lu Changan mentioned other pills he needed.

The three Blood Sun Pills he had received from Master Hua, which could significantly enhance the magical power of Foundation Establishment cultivators, had been consumed.

The side effects of the Blood Sun Pills were relatively minor.

Some pills would drain one’s vitality and consume lifespan, while the increase in magical power was even more terrifying.

Lu Changan had a long lifespan. As long as he didn’t use them frequently, the cost was bearable.

If used at critical moments, they would be excellent protective measures.

“I’m good at refining those types of pills!” Master Lin agreed.

“By the way, Master Lin, can you refine Rejuvenation Pills?”

Lu Changan asked, as if he had just remembered something.

“Rejuvenation Pills? They are not very difficult to refine among second-order pills. I’ve only refined them twice before, but I can guarantee the success rate.”

Lin Ye’s face showed a hint of surprise, but he didn’t ask further.

The value of the Rejuvenation Pill was not as high as the Foundation Establishment Pill, nor was it as valuable as the Crystallization Pill.

For a second-order upper-grade Dan Master, it was nothing special.

“Good, I’ll trouble you with these three types of pills, Master Lin.”

After a few more moments of discussion, Lu Changan and Master Lin reached a preliminary agreement.

Not only that, Master Lin also promised that when refining pills, he would allow Lu Changan to observe and answer his questions.

Lu Changan sighed. The Dan Master who once stood high above, whom he needed to curry favor with, was now dependent on others and had become considerate.

Besides the transaction itself, Lin Ye also wanted to befriend Lu Changan and receive some protection in the future.

“Don’t worry, Lu Daoist. When I refined pills for others before, it was my duty to keep the employer’s secrets.”

Master Lin exchanged a few pleasantries and took his leave.

Actually, even if the Rejuvenation Pill was leaked a bit, it wouldn’t be a problem, even beneficial.

Times had changed.

Lu Changan’s current strength and status were enough to protect such “hot potatoes” as Foundation Establishment Pills and breakthrough pills.

…

Back in the guest room at Xiao Dan Feng, Lin Ye fell into contemplation.

Back then, he had a sliver of doubt about Lu Changan when Master Hua died, but not much. After testing, he basically dismissed his suspicions.

A few days ago, he learned about the situation outside.

Huang Long Shan’s Fu Xuemei had nearly failed her breakthrough to the Core Formation stage. The quality of her breakthrough was far from Huang Long Shan’s expectations, and she would likely become a nobody within the Core Formation stage.

“I heard from Ye Fei that Xiang Jinglong came to Wu Qi Shan to shake things up a few years ago.”

“Master Hua, Fu Xuemei, Xiang Jinglong… they’ve all met with bad ends.”

Lin Ye had a thought and couldn’t help but shiver.

His rationality told him he was probably overthinking it. But his intuition made him feel like he was close to the truth.

If it wasn’t a coincidence, the Lu Changan he knew was probably just the tip of the iceberg.

Lin Ye quickly shook his head. Regardless of the possibility, all he had to do was refine the pills well and not ask too many questions.

Lu Changan was not an enemy at least. He had faced the same enemies in the past.

In the cultivation world where chaos was brewing, there were not many cultivators who could offer timely help.

(End of Chapter)

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