Chapter 149: 149. Chapter 149: Final Reunion

149. Chapter 149: Final Reunion

Upon arriving at Wangyue Pavilion, Yuehua Xianzi led all her disciples to welcome them.

Luo Yao also saw a stunning woman in a white robe, a white veil draped over her hair, her cultivation level also at the peak of Nascent Soul Stage.

"You've come?"

Yuehua Xianzi greeted Zi Qianxue, then turned her gaze toward Luo Yao.

"Is this your prodigy disciple?"

Luo Yao quickly bowed, "Luo Yao pays respects to the elder."

Though they had just met, she sensed that her master and Yuehua Xianzi were on good terms.

Luo Yao grew increasingly curious—she only knew Xi Lan at Wangyue Pavilion, knew no one else; so who could the person Xi Lan mentioned be?

Thus, with this group, she placed her Divine Sense into the Jade Slip, and immediately trembled all over.

Luo Yao was both shocked and delighted, and hurried to continue reading—it was a letter left by Fang Qingyan before her seclusion.

But she hadn't expected that Luo Yao would arrive so soon, and Xi Lan hadn't even had time to deliver the letter.

"Good."

"She's now at the peak of Qi Condensation, and only a few days ago entered seclusion, aiming to break through to Foundation Establishment."

The third grade is most useful for cultivators below Nascent Soul Stage.

Forget bringing out an Elder—even producing a third-generation disciple could crush Xuanyuan Sect; though one person couldn't annihilate Xuanyuan Sect entirely, single-handedly challenging the entire sect was no problem.

And what was given to Luo Yao was the third-grade Limyue Pearl.

Although she said this, Xi Lan's eyes held not a trace of envy—instead, she felt genuinely happy for Luo Yao.

Seeing her master depart, Xi Lan quickly ran over and hugged Luo Yao's arm.

She rubbed her eyes in disbelief, thinking she must be dreaming.

Zi Qianxue's voice sounded behind Luo Yao, and only then did Luo Yao take the Limyue Pearl.

Moreover, they had previously agreed to travel together through the Immortal Cultivation World; now, once Yan Jie breaks through to Foundation Establishment, that plan will come true.

"This… Elder, this is far too precious!"

Thus, Zi Qianxue and Yuehua Xianzi naturally cherished each other's talents.

And it is classified into five grades based on the time of moonlight absorption: first grade is under ten years, second grade under fifty years, third grade under one hundred and fifty years, fourth grade from one hundred to five hundred years, and fifth grade over five hundred years…

"Wear this Limyue Pearl on your person; when you cultivate under moonlight at night, your speed will be double your usual rate. My current achievements are all thanks to this pearl."

So staying here to wait for Yan Jie's emergence from seclusion is impractical—after all, the Taixu Sect's Ten Veins Grand Competition awaits her.

Of course, Fang Qingyan hadn't anticipated Luo Yao's arrival; she left this Jade Slip intending for Xi Lan to give it to Luo Yao when she had time, to tell Luo Yao she was safe.

The second grade is most useful for cultivators below Golden Core Stage.

Though Fang Qingyan mentioned it casually, Luo Yao knew the danger—she had nearly died when Zhao Yang hunted her alone, let alone being pursued by the Star Palace, one of Pingzhou's Ten Great Immortal Sects.

Yuehua Xianzi pointed to Xi Lan beside her.

Too bad she arrived too late to meet Yan Jie in person.

Xi Lan, however, seemed to remember something, and pulled her toward a Palace.

"Little Xi, entertain our guests."

"Take it—after all, they only have these few good things."

Luo Yao's body stiffened; she turned her head in disbelief and saw Fang Qingyan walking in from outside.

She knew breaking through to Foundation Establishment took a long time—months at the shortest, up to a year or more.

Yet, just then.

So back then, when Yan Jie was still below Foundation Establishment, facing the Star Palace's pursuit, she must have been in constant peril.

"Don't worry, your master won't say anything—it's also thanks for you looking after my disciple."

After all, one does not receive gifts without merit.

Yuehua Xianzi smiled warmly, then pulled out a crystal-clear pearl and handed it to Luo Yao.

After realizing this, Luo Yao shook her head and chose not to accept it.

After all, Fang Qingyan is currently in seclusion, isn't she?

"By the way, I have good news to tell you."

"Last time I saw you, you were at Qi Condensation eighth layer; now you've reached Foundation Establishment. If I don't work harder, I might get surpassed by you."

Qi Condensation cultivation surged rapidly because one hadn't fully entered the Immortal Path; Foundation Establishment is the true entry into the Immortal Way.

How many Foundation Establishment cultivators die with their lifespan exhausted without ever breaking through to Golden Core Stage?

"Yan Jie?"

The first-grade Moonlight Pearl is only suitable for cultivators below Foundation Establishment.

Luo Yao had heard of this item—it was a unique treasure of Wangyue Pavilion.

"It's me!"

In the outside world, Golden Core cultivators are called Ancestors—beings capable of founding sects and lineages.

"Don't worry, Xiao Yan is safe now."

"Little Yao?"

In the letter, Fang Qingyan ultimately did not describe her harrowing ordeal; she only said her master was killed by the Star Palace, and that she was rescued by Yuehua Xianzi while being pursued by them.

She had known since joining Taixu Sect how terrifying the foundation of Pingzhou's Ten Great Immortal Sects truly was.

A figure walked in from outside, her voice trembling.

"That's exaggerated—I can't possibly break through to Golden Core in less than a few decades."

This is different from the gift she received when she became a disciple—Grandmaster is family.

Seeing this, Yuehua Xianzi flickered a hint of appreciation in her eyes: someone who could resist temptation in the face of a fine artifact would not perish early—she would become another Snow Xianzi.

Luo Yao followed curiously.

Then Yuehua Xianzi led Zi Qianxue away, clearly to discuss something major.

"There's someone you must meet."

Hearing this, Luo Yao smiled too, happy for Fang Qingyan.

Seeing Luo Yao's expression, Xi Lan immediately guessed her thoughts and quickly soothed her.

After all, in the cultivation world, among groups of high-level cultivators, the number of female practitioners has always been half that of male practitioners.

"Yan Jie?"

Then Xi Lan handed her a message Jade Slip, much like a letter from her past life.

It was true—the two were roughly the same age, and their cultivation levels were similar too.

Xi Lan winked at Luo Yao from beside her; even though she was already a Golden Core cultivator, she still had the nature of a little girl.

Once you break through to Foundation Establishment, your lifespan extends to two hundred years—only then does the Immortal Path truly begin.

"This is Liyue Pearl—it absorbs the essence of the moon and aids cultivation, doubling your cultivation speed."

For example, the Supreme Elders of Xuanyuan Sect and Ziguang Sect that Luo Yao had encountered were both Foundation Establishment—they spent their entire lives barely reaching the half-step to Golden Core.

Then the two began discussing other matters concerning Fang Qingyan.

It is said that Level Three Liyue Pearls number fewer than a hundred in Wangyue Pavilion, and even that figure is from long ago—now they are even rarer, so on the black market, each costs several million Spirit Stones.

That's true, but Luo Yao knew Xi Lan's talent mattered too—if her talent were poor, no amount of Liyue Pearls would help.

Fang Qingyan's emotions surged; her voice trembled as she replied, then rushed forward and hugged Luo Yao tightly.

"Xiao Yao!"

Watching the two embrace and weep with emotion, Xi Lan beside them couldn't help wiping her eyes, moved—and a little envious. (End of Chapter)