?25: Chapter 25: Foundation Spirit Pill 25: Chapter 25: Foundation Spirit Pill “Manager Fang, I owe you a great debt for coming to my aid this time.

    I will remember this lifesaving favor.”

    In the rear courtyard of the Wanbao Trading Company, Long Yan greeted Fang Tiancheng with a ceremonious bow.

    “It’s nothing, I was merely acting on someone else’s behalf.”

    Fang Tiancheng waved his hand and said with a smile, “Master Yan, you are a young genius.

    If you could help Miss Leng, your future would be limitless.

    If you think highly of me, just call me Big Brother Fang.”

    He didn’t know that Long Yan could cure Leng Yuexi’s disease, but he knew that Leng Yuexi had a request for Long Yan.

    Considering her status, this was a surprise for him.

    “It was merely a coincidence.”

    Long Yan smiled faintly, his expression then became serious, “Big Brother Fang, I came here to discuss a business deal with you.”

    “What kind of business?”

    Fang Tiancheng asked, quickly adding, “As long as it is beneficial to the Commercial Association, I naturally won’t refuse.”

    His straightforward response demonstrated his finesse in dealing with matters.

    “This business is definitely beneficial to your Commercial Association.

    Look at this first.”

    Long Yan handed Fang Tiancheng a piece of paper.

    “Foundation Spirit Pill?”

    Fang Tiancheng opened the paper and his eyes narrowed, his expression turning surprised.

    It was a list of medicinal materials and refining methods for the Foundation Spirit Pill.

    Though the Foundation Spirit Pill is a mere second-grade initial stage pill, its refining method has been lost for a long time, only existing in the ancient times.

    Even Pill King Hall, a great faction of pill refining, only has records of the Foundation Spirit Pill, but lacks the pill recipe.

    The Martial way starts at the True Martial Realm.

    After the True Martial Ninth Layer, one has to form a Golden Core in the Dantian.

    Only by successfully forming the Golden Core can one step into the Spirit Martial Boundary.

    For all martial artists, forming the Golden Core is a hurdle.

    Out of a hundred True Martial Ninth Level attempting to breakthrough to the Spirit Martial Boundary, not even one may necessarily succeed.

    The value of the Foundation Spirit Pill is evident.

    The most significant function of the Foundation Spirit Pill is to aid martial artists in forming the Golden Core, with a success rate reaching eighty percent.

    “Do you want to sell this pill recipe to the association?”

    Fang Tiancheng’s breathing became rapid.

    If he were to hand in the pill recipe of the Foundation Spirit Pill to the Pill King Hall, he would undoubtedly receive a significant reward.

    “No, I intend to use this pill recipe as a stake for a share in the business.”

    Long Yan shook his head slightly, revealing his true intention.

    The recipe for the Foundation Spirit Pill is an ancient one.

    In addition to helping martial artists form the Golden Core, it can also stabilize one’s cultivation base.

    It’s very precious.

    Even in the Emperor Domain, only those super factions possess it, and it’s strictly prohibited to transmit it outside.

    “As a stake?”

    Fang Tiancheng frowned slightly: “Tell me your plan.”

    “The value of this pill recipe is clear to both of us.

    With the strength of the Pill King Hall and this complete pill recipe, mass production of the Foundation Spirit Pill should not be a problem.

    Once the Foundation Spirit Pill hits the market, it will yield huge profits.

    My condition is simple, I will use this pill recipe to buy into Wanbao Trading Company.

    Half of the pure profit generated by this pill recipe within Wanbao Trading Company will go to the Long Family.

    Plus, there is another condition that at any time, Wanbao Trading Company must ensure the safety of the Long Family).”

    The Foundation Spirit Pill wasn’t the most important thing for Long Yan, his main goal was for the sake of Long Family.

    With the means of Wanbao Trading Company, the Foundation Spirit Pill could bring immense wealth, half of it going to the Long family, would be the perfect fund to nurture the Long family’s strength.

    Besides, having Wanbao Trading Company protecting the Long Family, it would guarantee that not even the Bai Family would be able to shake them.

    “I agree.”

    Fang Tiancheng agreed without much consideration.

    There is absolutely no harm, only benefits for Wanbao Trading Company.

    Immediately, he signed a contract with Long Yan, afraid the latter would change his mind.

    Next, the two of them discussed some details on cooperating.

    During the discussion, Long Yan clarified some confusions Fang Tiancheng had about pill refining, which benefited the latter greatly.

    When Long Yan was leaving, Fang Tiancheng informed him that Leng Yuexi and Ye Han Smoke had gone to the Imperial City of Tianwu to wait for him.

    As night fell, over a dozen banquet tables were laid out in Long Family’s courtyard.

    The family’s core members were all present.

    This was organized at the behest of Long Cangqiong, the guest of honor naturally being Long Yan.

    Long Yan also quickly integrated himself in and enjoyed the atmosphere.

    During the meal, both Long Hao and Long Ziyue took the initiative to apologize to Long Yan, settling all grudges with a smile.

    The family banquet lasted for six hours before it ended.

    Afterwards, Long Yan was called alone by Long Cangqiong into his study.

    “Grandpa, I have something to tell you.”

    Long Yan plans to go to the Imperial City of Tianwu tomorrow, he is determined to obtain the Pure Yang Fruit.

    “Grandpa knows what you want to say, you’re planning to leave, aren’t you?”

    Long Cangqiong showed a kind smile and said, “Although Grandpa is old, he is not confused, the Flood Dragon is destined to soar through the Nine Heavens, to a broader world; your departure from Ling Wu City is only a matter of time.”

    After a pause, Long Cangqiong continued, “I called you here because there’s an important matter to discuss with you; it’s about your Dad.”

    “My Dad?”

    Long Yan was taken aback; in his memory, he had only a vague image of his father, whom he had never met.

    All he knew was his father was named Long Chengtian.

    “Your father was a peerless genius of the Long Family.”

    When Long Chengtian came into the conversation, Long Cangqiong’s expression suddenly became serious.

    “The Long Family has a divine weapon named the Prison Break Dragon Sword; it’s a divine weapon surpassing the Heavenly Spiritual Device, left by our ancestor, and contains his legacy.

    The sword has been passed down in the Long family for thousands of years until about twenty years ago when your father gained its approval.”

    “Your father gained our ancestor’s legacy, helping the Long family secure its footing in Ling Wu City.

    Afterwards, he left the Long Family with the sword, not until sixteen years ago did he bring you back to the family; then he left in haste.

    This is what he left for you.”

    Long Cangqiong handed Long Yan a jade slip.

    Long Yan took the jade slip and immediately crushed it.

    Suddenly, from the shattered jade slip arose a beam of light, slowly coalescing mid-air into a middle-aged man with a towering physique and starry eyes.

    This was his father, Long Chengtian, the genius of the Long Family.

    “A Half-step Martial Venerate.”

    Long Yan was taken aback; Long Chengtian was close to becoming a Martial Venerate, only half a step away.

    “Yan’er, you must have grown up and resented your dad for not fulfilling his fatherly duties.

    Dad has his difficulties, and if one day you can stand at the same height as me, you’ll understand the weight of the burden I carried.”

    Pausing, Long Chengtian continued, “Yan’er, if you are seeing my soul remnant image, it means you are strong enough to leave Ling Wu City.

    Remember, you must work hard in your cultivation.

    Dad’s biggest wish is to find your mom, so we can be a reunited family of three.”

    After finishing his last sentence, Long Chengtian’s soul remnant disappeared.

    Long Yan took a deep breath.

    Perhaps it was the connection of their bloodline, but he felt a surge of resentment.

    He had never once experienced the warmth of a father or a mother’s love, which was an ardor anyone would crave.

    “Yan’er, don’t resent your father, he has his unspeakable troubles.”

    Long Cangqiong said, “Your father was the real genius of the Long Family, and I hope you can follow in your father’s footsteps and reunite with him someday.”

    Long Yan nodded slightly and said, “Grandpa, don’t worry, I will definitely find dad, and mom too.”

    In his past life, he was an orphan, but in this life, he had a father and a mother.

    He was determined to find his parents and truly experience their love.

    “Mmm, Grandpa believes in you, you can do it.”

    Long Cangqiong laughed.

    “Grandpa, after I leave, I will find the medicinal materials to refine the Nirvana Pill for you and help you rebuild your Golden Core.”

    As long as he finds the medicinal materials, refining the Nirvana pill will be a cakewalk.

    “Good, Grandpa is waiting for your good news.”

    As for the Golden Core, Long Cangqiong basically had no hope.

    Next, Long Yan told Long Cangqiong about his cooperation with the Wanbao Trading Company, and also handed him the contract.