Thanks to My Enemy, I Become Immortal Emperor - Chapter 19

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The might of a Golden Core Cultivator felt like a resounding blow to Liu Shunyi.

It instantly tempered his slightly restless emotions, restoring calm within him.

Three days had passed since the commotion he inadvertently caused, finally bringing tranquility back.

Hardly anyone mentioned the incident anymore.

Liu Shunyi found some relief in this.

Worth noting was that during this period,
he hadn’t seen Chen Qiaoli at all.
After leaving him in the courtyard, his Senior Sister vanished without a trace.

Liu Shunyi grew concerned.
“Has something happened to my Senior Sister?”

However, he quickly shook his head.
Impossible.

His Senior Sister’s cautious nature ensured that while others might encounter trouble, she certainly wouldn’t.

With no need to worry about her safety, Liu Shunyi focused on alchemy during these days.

Qi Recovery Pills – batch after batch, each pill bearing distinct pill markings.

These were truly exceptional Medicine Pills.

Liu Shunyi was well aware that the quality of his crafted pills was remarkably high, having read enough novels to know what it signified.

He could easily imagine the uproar if he were to release these Medicine Pills with pill markings.

The scene would be unprecedented.

Naturally, Liu Shunyi refrained from doing so.

He feared that powerful beings might trace back and discover him, leading to his immediate capture and forced confinement, solely for their alchemical needs.

Moreover, keeping secret his ability to substitute death through enemies and immunity against negative effects was paramount. If any evil cultivators learned of such capabilities, they would treat him like livestock – endlessly extracting his blood, marrow, and organs.

Liu Shunyi fully understood the survival rules of the cultivation world: either play submissive or stay inconspicuous; arrogance must always be avoided. Regardless of one’s golden finger, until it matures, everything you possess can become someone else’s gain.

Of course, Liu Shunyi now faced his biggest challenge.

In recent days, he had incessantly consumed pills, accumulating thunder within his body. As a result, he reached the pinnacle across all aspects:

Cultivation Technique, Sword Technique, Movement Technique.

He had reached a point where further cultivation seemed impossible.

Yet now,

there appeared to be no clear path towards Foundation Establishment.

“Fucking hell, how exactly am I supposed to achieve Foundation Establishment?!” Liu Shunyi felt deeply troubled.

Finally, after much hesitation, Liu Shunyi decided to venture out for a stroll.

At least by chance, he might stumble upon some information regarding Foundation Establishment methods.

With this thought, Liu Shunyi donned a conical hat with a curtain and even wore a mask covering half of his face before stepping outside.

Kangzhuang City was a bustling town, attracting numerous Cultivators.

As Liu Shunyi stepped onto the street,

the sights revealed countless Magic Artifacts, Cultivation Techniques, and Spirit Medicines.

Naturally,

there were also various materials like beast bones and hides.

The assortment was vast and diverse,

yet all priced exorbitantly high.

Despite carrying eight thousand Spirit Stones,

in this market, Liu Shunyi could only afford one or two desired items at most.

This left Shunyi feeling helpless.

However,

wait a moment.

I am an Alchemist after all!

And Qi Recovery Pills, essential for all Cultivators, are always in high demand.

After some consideration,

Liu Shunyi shook their head.

“It’s still too attention-grabbing; not a good idea!”

Ultimately, Liu Shunyi abandoned this plan.

But quietly, they produced a highest-grade Qi Gathering Pill.

Such pills are indispensable for cultivation.

Although selling Medicine Pills directly wasn’t feasible,

for an Alchemist, sometimes,

Medicine Pills themselves can serve as currency.

Realizing this, Liu Shunyi began aimlessly browsing through the vendors’ offerings.

However, after examining several stalls, he remained unsatisfied. Most of the Cultivation Techniques and Magic Spells were either incomplete or of low quality. Not only that, but their prices were exorbitantly high.

Honestly, if he had given his Qi Recovery Pill to Qinglian Sect, it could have fetched numerous merit points. With those points, one could easily acquire better Magic Spells far surpassing what these rogue cultivators offered.

It became evident just how damn formidable Qinglian Sect truly was.

As for Magic Artifacts, Liu Shunyi gave them more than a passing glance but ultimately decided against purchasing any. The majority were also flawed and inferior, not even matching the wooden sword artifact issued by Qinglian Sect’s Outer Sect. This realization was quite embarrassing.

After weighing his options, Liu Shunyi concluded there was no need to waste money on such items. He already possessed sufficient means for self-defense at present.

After walking for another half day, Liu Shunyi felt fortunate about his decision not to waste money.

He finally discovered the method for Foundation Establishment.

It was through encountering an old man who had reached Qi Refining Great Perfection, nearing the end of his lifespan.

The old man desperately sought a high-grade Qi Gathering Pill and offered an Eighth Grade pill furnace in exchange.

Liu Shunyi conveniently possessed such a Qi Gathering Pill, and even better, it was of highest-grade quality.

Thus, they struck a deal.

When the old man saw the highest-grade Qi Gathering Pill, he became overwhelmed with emotion, tears welling up in his eyes.

In gratitude, he also shared the Foundation Establishment Method with Liu Shunyi.

With the transaction complete, the old man hurriedly went into seclusion, while Liu Shunyi swiftly returned to his residence.

Eagerly, he began studying the Foundation Establishment Method.

As soon as he delved into it, Liu Shunyi was utterly dumbfounded.

For Foundation Establishment required a specific item called a Foundation Establishment Item.

The quality of this item directly influenced one’s post-Foundation Establishment combat power and future achievements.

In essence:

Foundation Establishment serves as a pathway or guidepost for reaching higher realms in the future. To progress further and more steadily, obtaining superior treasures is essential.

However, there’s more to it.

Secondly, one must possess a Foundation Establishment Method.

The quality of this method significantly influences the success or failure of Foundation Establishment.

Of course, Foundation Establishment isn’t an insurmountable task.

If a Cultivator had access to suitable heavenly materials and earthly treasures for Foundation Establishment, they would attempt it with any available method, regardless of its caliber. Simply reaching Foundation Establishment is considered quite an achievement.

After all, not every Cultivator practices cultivation solely for combat; many seek immortality as their primary goal.

But being Liu Shunyi, blessed with his cheat-like abilities, settling for just any Foundation Establishment was out of the question.

Yet, obtaining a superior Foundation Establishment Method seemed impossible outside of the sect, as he couldn’t fathom where else to find such knowledge.

Even if he could acquire a Foundation Establishment Method,

it would undoubtedly require countless Spirit Stones.

With his current meager supply of Spirit Stones,

achieving his dream of Foundation Establishment appeared utterly unattainable.

“Ah, studying Foundation Establishment now?” Suddenly, Ji Suying appeared beside Liu Shunyi without him noticing.

Caught off guard, Liu Shunyi hastily bowed.

“Greetings, Senior Sister!”

Ji Suying waved her hand dismissively, holding a teapot from which she took a sip before speaking.

Ji Suying began, “If you aspire to Foundation Establishment, Qinglian Sect offers the most exceptional Foundation Establishment Items and Methods available. With significant contributions, these can be provided to you free of charge. Why go through the trouble of searching on your own?”

Liu Shunyi scratched his head with a sheepish grin.

“Well, I was just researching!”

Ji Suying rolled her eyes.

“Qinglian Sect differs from others; while we cannot entirely escape worldly influences, we strictly refrain from coveting opportunities meant for our disciples or engaging in any evil cultivation practices. You can rest assured about that. However, it’s not harmful to keep some things discreet.”

“Oh, by the way, do you know why I came to see you?”

It finally dawned on Liu Shunyi.

Indeed, why did she come to see me?

Seeing Liu Shunyi’s puzzled expression, Ji Suying felt somewhat helpless.

“Chen Qiaoli has been captured!”

Liu Shunyi was stunned.

“You’re not joking, right?”