Immortality begins with inheriting the myriad arts of cultivation.

Chapter 39 Different Disciples

He cultivated in the new spiritual land for several days.

Li Ping was pleasantly surprised to find that a second-tier high-grade spiritual land was indeed excellent.

He originally estimated that it would take him about a month to completely convert the magical power in his body into the power of the health preservation technique.

But now, thanks to the second-tier superior spiritual land, his speed of converting mana has greatly increased, and it will only take about half a month to convert all his mana.

In this way, he can become a genuine Foundation Establishment cultivator before the New Year arrives.

At that time, you can truly begin cultivating the first level of the "Ze Shui Yang Sheng Jue" (a martial arts technique for nourishing life through water).

He opened his eyes with a smile: "Having settled into my new cave for several days, I should probably pay a visit to my alchemist neighbor!"

……

A streak of green light flew out from the lush mountain stream and landed in front of a cave halfway up the mountain.

The light dissipated, revealing Li Ping's figure. He looked up at the cave in front of him.

This cave dwelling is similar to his cave dwelling in that it is surrounded by a similar array, but its appearance is slightly different.

Clearly, the Meng family put a lot of effort into building these cave dwellings, with each one featuring a unique design rather than being identical.

Li Ping took out a communication talisman, explained that "he is the neighbor who lives next door and has come to visit Master Hu today," and then threw the talisman into the formation. He then stood there patiently waiting.

The cultivators who can live in the Immortal Peach Mountain cave are all Foundation Establishment cultivators with second-tier skills, and they can be considered to have a certain status in the Immortal City.

Furthermore, since they are neighbors and will be companions for a long time, even though Master Hu is a second-tier high-grade alchemist with a high status, it is still worthwhile for them to stay together.

However, unless he is busy refining pills and cannot spare the time, Li Ping should normally be willing to meet him when he visits.

Sure enough, standing in front of the cave, it didn't take long.

A crack appeared in Master Hu's cave formation, and a figure dressed in a plain robe walked out from it.

Li Ping looked up and saw the man's appearance clearly. He looked to be over sixty years old, short and stout, with a slightly sallow complexion and long white hair that fell to his shoulders.

Just as Li Ping was sizing him up, the short, fat man also saw Li Ping, and a smile immediately appeared on his face: "Haha... I heard from Fellow Daoist Meng that a fellow Daoist has come next door. I was thinking of paying him a visit, but I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Li to come over so soon. Please come in, please come in quickly."

Master Hu Feng showed the same enthusiasm towards Li Ping as the Meng family patriarch.

Li Ping couldn't help but wonder, "Is the atmosphere on Immortal Peach Mountain really this wonderful?"

……

Led by Master Hu, the two arrived in the courtyard and into an antique-style pavilion, which must be where Master Hu usually entertains guests.

The two sat down in the pavilion, where a handsome young man with rosy lips and white teeth, who appeared to be about seventeen or eighteen years old, served them spiritual tea.

The young man said respectfully, "Master, Senior Li, please have some tea."

Upon hearing this, Li Ping couldn't help but scrutinize him a few more times. Judging from the implication in his words, this young man was none other than Master Hu's disciple.

Seeing Li Ping's actions, Master Hu proudly introduced him, "Fellow Daoist Li, this is my last disciple. He possesses two spiritual roots, is only eighteen years old, and has already cultivated to the sixth level of Qi Refining. Moreover, he has a very high talent in alchemy and is not far from becoming a first-tier alchemist. In the future, he has the potential to inherit my mantle and become a second-tier alchemist."

"Oh?" Li Ping was also somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

Eighteen years old, Qi Refining Level 6, that's not particularly surprising.

After all, he has two spiritual roots and has been apprenticed to a second-tier high-grade alchemist, so he has no shortage of cultivation pills.

To his surprise, the other party was already close to becoming a first-level alchemist at such a young age.

Alchemy is much more complicated than talisman making. Not only do you need to know how to identify the types, properties, and ingredients of spiritual plants, but you also need to master many techniques such as fire control and purification.

Generally speaking, to learn alchemy, one needs at least ten years of apprenticeship before being qualified to touch the alchemy furnace. As for being able to refine finished pills, that takes an unknown amount of time.

Becoming a first-tier alchemist at the age of eighteen indeed demonstrates a high level of talent in the art of alchemy.

Thinking of this, Li Ping took out a second-grade low-level spirit talisman from his storage bag and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Hu, this spirit talisman is a small gift for my first meeting with your disciple."

A second-tier low-grade spirit talisman, worth fifty spirit stones, is a considerable fortune for a young man at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

The boy quickly looked at his master, Master Hu, who smiled and nodded: "Silly boy, since Fellow Daoist Li has said so, just accept it."

After receiving his master's approval, the boy happily accepted the talisman, saying, "Liu Yuan thanks you for the gift, senior."

Li Ping was very generous, and Master Hu looked at Li Ping again with an even warmer expression: "Fellow Daoist Li, as neighbors, we should visit each other more often in the future."

Li Ping smiled and nodded in agreement.

Then, the two chatted casually about some interesting anecdotes about Xiantao Mountain.

Of course, at this time, it was mainly Master Hu who was talking, while Li Ping listened attentively and nodded in agreement from time to time.

It must be said that Master Hu, as a veteran alchemist, had lived on Xiantao Mountain for many years and was very familiar with the situation there. From him, Li Ping also learned about the situation of many other craftsmen.

This will undoubtedly help Li Ping activate his "peerless talent" for other skills in the future.

Master Hu's attitude was just too enthusiastic, which made Li Ping feel rather strange.

……

The two were chatting idly, with Liu Yuan standing respectfully to their side.

At this moment, a figure in a gray robe suddenly burst into the pavilion, interrupting Li Ping's conversation with Master Hu.

Master Hu's face showed displeasure as he looked at the newcomer and said, "What's the rush? Can't you see I'm discussing the Dao with Fellow Daoist Li?"

The figure in gray robes hurriedly called out, "Master, it's Senior Wang from the Wang family. He says he has urgent business with you."

"Wang Jiayao..." Master Hu pondered.

He said helplessly, "Fellow Daoist Li, you don't know, this Fellow Daoist Wang came to our door through the connection of the Meng family patriarch, so I can't afford to offend him. I have been very negligent today, and I will definitely visit Fellow Daoist Li to apologize another day."

Upon hearing this, Li Ping tactfully cupped his hands in greeting: "Not at all, not at all. I am the one who has bothered you today. Since Fellow Daoist Hu has other matters to attend to, I will take my leave now and visit you another day."

"Alright." Master Hu looked at the gray-robed figure who had barged in: "Qu Feng, see Fellow Daoist Li off for me."

Then, Master Hu introduced Li Ping: "This is my eldest disciple, Feng Qufeng."

Li Ping nodded, but he found it quite interesting.

After all, when Master Hu introduced Liu Yuan just now, he proudly said a whole bunch of things.

What about "dual spiritual roots", "alchemy talent", "successor of the mantle"...?

The only thing mentioned about Feng Qufeng, the eldest disciple, was his name.

Master Hu led his youngest disciple away in a hurry.

Feng Qufeng respectfully said, "Senior Li, let me see you out."

Upon hearing this, Li Ping nodded.

Feng Qufeng was an ordinary-looking man with dark skin, thick eyebrows, and a long face. In terms of appearance, he was nowhere near as good as his junior brother.

One looked like a refined young nobleman, while the other looked like a farmer who had just finished his farm work.