I Can Reincarnate Infinitely

Chapter 270: Foundation Establishment, Yet Again

Han Xi, the disciple from the Shengxuan Sect, was cursing his luck. ’This was a mistake!’

At the same time, he was silently cursing the Guardian Disciples, including Du Suxin.

’Their report clearly stated he was in the Qi Cultivation Early Stage and had only just succeeded at Introducing Qi into the Body a year ago. How did he suddenly reach Foundation Establishment? If you’re not going to use your eyes, you might as well donate them!’

In truth, Du Youqian had not yet reached Foundation Establishment.

However, he could achieve it at any moment. He was merely waiting for the right time to sever the poison from his Spirit Root during the breakthrough, thereby breaking free from his shackles once and for all.

He used the Nine Yin Nine Yang Ten Thousand Transformations Hidden Heaven Technique to disguise himself as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator precisely to avoid unnecessary trouble.

After all, he knew that with his current strength, killing a Foundation Establishment Cultivator was like child’s play.

But other people wouldn’t believe it.

In the eyes of most cultivators, someone at the Qi Cultivation stage killing a Foundation Establishment expert was simply impossible.

Therefore, he might as well feign the combat power of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. This would be a much greater deterrent, preventing clueless individuals from interfering with his plans to fleece the sheep and leech Human Dao Fortune.

"Young friend, for what matter have you sought me out?" When it came to speaking to a junior cultivator as a senior, Du Youqian didn’t even have to act.

After all, in his past life, he had almost always held the status of a "venerable senior."

Mastery of this attitude had long since seeped into his very bones.

Han Xi became even more deferential, not daring to lift his head or straighten his back, maintaining a posture of utmost respect. "It was the seniors of my humble sect who arranged for this junior to meet with you, Senior. We wanted to see if there is anything you need, if you are short on anything, if your accommodations are to your liking, or if you require servants to attend to you. Additionally, if you need to trade any items, Senior, you may also come to our sect."

Du Youqian frowned. "Is the Shengxuan Sect so discourteous? Sending a mere junior like you to meet with me? Are they trying to tell me that they look down on me? The next time I visit the Chongzhen Sect, I’ll have to ask Master Yu Zhuo, who is currently on duty, just how they manage their subordinate sects."

Han Xi was horrified beyond belief. He had been harboring a sliver of hope that this Master Baili was perhaps just a Loose Cultivator who had gotten lucky and reached Foundation Establishment.

But with that one statement from Du Youqian, he knew that Master Baili absolutely had close ties to the direct inheritance of a Major Sect.

Knowing that Master Yu Zhuo was the one currently on duty for the Chongzhen Sect, and being able to speak with him directly—the Shengxuan Sect truly could not afford to offend someone like that.

It was also possible, of course, that Du Youqian was just bluffing... but Han Xi didn’t dare take that risk.

He quickly apologized, "My sincerest apologies! It was our sect’s disciples stationed at the Wu Kingdom Royal Palace who had eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai. They weren’t clear in their report to the Sect. Please forgive us, Senior. This junior will rush back to the Sect at once and have a Foundation Establishment Elder come to meet with you."

"Is that so? It wasn’t intentional?" Du Youqian’s expression cleared. "In that case, forget it. I am not one to haggle over trivialities. Go back and tell your Supreme Elder, Yi Huai’an, that from now on, I call the shots in the Wu Kingdom. You want to be the protector sect and share in the Human Dao Fortune? Fine, I won’t interfere. But you are not to interfere in my affairs either. Understand?"

"This junior understands. I will be sure to report this to Elder Yi exactly as you have said." In truth, Han Xi didn’t understand what "sharing in the Human Dao Fortune" meant, but he committed it to memory. In any case, it wasn’t his place to get involved; he was just a messenger.

Du Youqian didn’t bother with pleasantries, walking past him as if he weren’t even there.

Han Xi wasn’t angered by this; he even felt it was perfectly natural.

Unless it was one of his own sect’s friendly Foundation Establishment Elders, why would a great Foundation Establishment Cultivator ever deign to look a mere Qi Cultivation Cultivator in the eye?

On the contrary, he heaved a great sigh of relief that Du Youqian hadn’t made things difficult for him.

’I must report this exactly as it happened when I get back, without any embellishment. This man’s background is unfathomable; we cannot afford to offend him. And those Guardian Disciples are completely out of line! They need a harsh reprimand!’

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Du Youqian had, in fact, already begun his preparations for Foundation Establishment.

The Shengxuan Sect’s actions had merely moved his timeline up by half a month.

Of course, given his current status, he couldn’t just up and leave or pull a disappearing act.

If the Celestial Master of a nation were to vanish, it would cause a nationwide panic.

And if the nation panicked, the Human Dao Fortune it provided him would diminish.

Ultimately, he would only be screwing himself over.

So, upon returning to the Celestial Master’s Mansion, Du Youqian made some arrangements and prepared to inform Emperor Shunde that he was going into seclusion.

"Celestial Master, Princess Qing He requests an audience," a servant from the mansion reported with utmost respect.

Du Youqian pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling a headache coming on.

This Princess Qing He was none other than Du Suxin’s younger sister, Du Sumin.

Du Youqian couldn’t possibly fall in love with and marry a descendant from twenty or thirty generations in his future. Although, strictly speaking, there were no issues from a genetic standpoint, he just couldn’t accept it psychologically.

Besides, as a cultivator whose ambition was set on the Great Dao, he really didn’t want to be surrounded by a flock of fawning women.

In this life, as the National Guardian Celestial Master, he might take a wife if it were politically necessary, but it would have to be a political marriage—one with no emotional foundation, nor any need for one.

His time was precious; he had none to spare for cultivating and maintaining a relationship.

However, it seemed his position was now quite stable. In the eight months since becoming the National Guardian Celestial Master, thanks to a series of highly effective operations to pray for rain and avert disasters, his prestige had steadily grown. Even the civil servants were unwilling to offend him lightly, so there was no current need for a political marriage.

Logically, since he had no intention of marrying, he should have just dismissed Du Sumin.

The problem was, that Prince Rui insisted he had reached a marriage agreement with Baili Yingxiong, and even claimed to have a written contract as proof.

And Du Sumin had simply packed her bags and moved into the Celestial Master’s Mansion.

If this Du Sumin were a bit more feisty or forceful, she would have been easy to deal with.

Du Youqian had no shortage of ways to make her life difficult.

But she was incomparably gentle. When Du Youqian tried to drive her away, she didn’t resist at all; she simply lowered her head and left.

However, she wouldn’t go far. She would just put up a makeshift shelter right outside the Celestial Master’s Mansion and stay there quietly. She didn’t cry, didn’t throw a tantrum, and didn’t threaten to kill herself, leaving Du Youqian with no excuse to take action against her.

This gave Du Youqian a massive headache. He didn’t have the heart to use an Enchantment Art on her, so he could only let her stay in a quiet courtyard within the mansion, dragging the matter out.

"Let her in," Du Youqian finally sighed after a long moment.

Du Sumin, wearing a floor-length gown, walked in slowly, exuding the air of a quiet, classical lady.

Her features were about fifty or sixty percent similar to Du Suxin’s. It was like comparing a spring orchid to an autumn chrysanthemum; each had her own unique beauty.

Du Suxin, after all, was a cultivator who had achieved some success in Qi Cultivation, already a Qi Cultivation Middle Stage Cultivator.

Nourished by Spiritual Qi and subtly transformed by her Magical Power, her skin was whiter and more translucent, and her figure seemed more perfect.

Du Sumin, on the other hand, excelled in her tranquil temperament and graceful demeanor. Her eyes were usually calm and placid, but at times could be remarkably expressive.

"Greetings, Celestial Master. I heard you are leaving on a long journey. Allow me to pack some luggage for you."

"That won’t be necessary," Du Youqian said coolly. "While I’m away from the mansion, you can go home for a while. You don’t know anyone here in the Celestial Master’s Mansion; it must be boring for you."

Du Sumin gave a faint smile. It was a small, classical smile that didn’t show her teeth, but one could sense her genuine delight. "You’re joking again, Celestial Master. Even when you are in residence, you don’t speak to me, and I still don’t know anyone! You needn’t worry about me. I’m used to these quiet days. I read my books and do my needlework, and the time just flies by."

’Is she hinting that youth is fleeting and she wants me to give her a proper resolution soon?’ Du Youqian wondered.

But then he nipped that thought in the bud.

’The priority right now is to reach Foundation Establishment. All other worldly matters can wait.’

"Then do as you wish."

"I will take my leave, then. I hope your journey is safe and everything goes smoothly, Celestial Master."

With that, she gave a graceful curtsy and slowly withdrew.

Du Youqian stared at her retreating back, not looking away for a long time.

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「On the border of the Wu and Qi Kingdoms, at the North Shore Market.」

The Flower Cyan Gang Jade Mine, whose development Du Youqian had once overseen here, was still sealed and had not been further excavated.

During the chaotic era of the Demon Race, the North Shore Market had also taken a hit.

Thus, for the past few hundred years, the North Shore Market had returned to its former tranquility. One might even call it desolate, an insignificant little corner of the Momenan Cultivation Realm.

Following a familiar path, Du Youqian arrived at the You De Commerce Association, gave a number and a code phrase, and retrieved a small box.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator who retrieved the item for him was curious about its contents, but this specially-made box, capable of blocking Divine Sense, did an excellent job of protecting a client’s secrets.

And Du Youqian, naturally, had no intention of revealing his private matters.

He took the box straight to the cave residence rental area and rented the best one available.

Then, he began his seclusion.

After adjusting his body and mind to their optimal state, he swallowed a Foundation Establishment Pill and began his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment.

For a Body Refining Cultivator, achieving Foundation Establishment was far more difficult than for a normal cultivator.

However, not all of its three stages were difficult.

For a Body Refining Cultivator, the first stage, "Magic Power Body Purification," was incredibly easy. After all, with their powerful physiques, they could effortlessly withstand the impact of the purification.

Conversely, some ordinary cultivators who neglected their physique could very well fail at this stage.

But the second stage, "Unity of Spirit and Qi," was beyond the reach of many Body Refining Cultivators.

Without having put in arduous effort training a Secret Technique to temper their Divine Sense, this stage was an insurmountable chasm for Body Refining Cultivators.

After all, while a Body Refining Technique granted a powerful physique, its effectiveness in tempering Divine Sense and Magical Power was vastly inferior to that of a normal cultivation technique.

As for the final stage, "True Fire Refining God," it wasn’t just difficult for Body Refining Cultivators; it was difficult for all cultivators.

Since ancient times, countless cultivators attempting to reach Foundation Establishment had fallen at this stage.

For Du Youqian, however... all three stages were a breeze, passing without any surprises or dangers.

In this life, he was cultivating a proper Body Refining Technique, so his physique was naturally not an issue.

Magical Power might have been a bit difficult, but with the help of elixirs and Spiritual Jade, the results were excellent.

As for the final stage, True Fire Refining God... whether it was a hidden benefit from his reincarnation or a perk from the Spring and Autumn Brush, his Divine Sense had been at the level of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator ever since he first succeeded at Introducing Qi into the Body.

Now, as a cultivator at Qi Cultivation Perfection, his Divine Sense should have a maximum range of ten zhang, which was the limit for someone at his stage.

But Du Youqian’s Divine Sense had already reached nearly one thousand zhang—the maximum limit for a normal Foundation Establishment Perfection Cultivator.

With such a powerful Divine Sense, the True Fire Refining God stage was a mere formality for him.

Therefore, the most crucial part of this Foundation Establishment for Du Youqian was using the opportunity during the Unity of Spirit and Qi stage. He had to locate his Spirit Root—something normally impossible to pinpoint, existing somewhere between the ethereal and the real—and sever the toxins from it before it merged with his spirit and qi to form his Dao Foundation.

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