The Taoist companion changed the fate

The next day, when Senior Sister Zhao came to visit Li Fan again, she was somewhat astonished to find that he had already achieved Major Achievement in the Primordial Origin One Qi Art. He only needed the final polishing to Cultivate it to Perfection.

While happy for Li Fan, she felt a sense of loss for some reason.

"Senior Sister, let's spar!" Just then, Li Fan suddenly spoke.

"Ah?" Senior Sister Zhao was momentarily stunned.

"What is your current cultivation Realm, Senior Sister?" Li Fan asked again.

"Late Stage Foundation Establishment. Why?" She hesitated for a moment but still answered truthfully.

Li Fan wasn't at all surprised by the speed of her cultivation progress. Instead, he clapped and praised, "It seems Senior Brother Zhang was right that day; Senior Sister, your cultivation talent is truly rare in this world."

Hearing Li Fan's high praise, her pretty face flushed slightly.

But then she heard Li Fan say, "However, you can't bully the weak. When we spar, you can only use the strength of the Late Stage Qi Refining!"

"Senior Sister, watch out!"

Before she could react, Li Fan pounced.

Caught off guard, Senior Sister Zhao was inevitably flustered. However, as her cultivation was a major Realm higher than Li Fan's, her exquisite control over Spiritual Qi and her reaction speed in combat were unmatched by Li Fan.

After just over ten rounds, Li Fan was defeated in a sorry state.

Getting up from the ground, Li Fan coughed lightly and praised, "Senior Sister, you're truly amazing!"

"Are you alright?" Her face was full of worry and a hint of regret. She quickly stepped forward to check Li Fan's injuries.

After a careful examination, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Again!" After resting, Li Fan said in a deep voice, and began sparring with Senior Sister Zhao again.

Thus, with the help of Senior Sister Zhao, his dedicated sparring partner, Li Fan's combat skills improved by leaps and bounds.

Senior Sister also taught him some spells such as [Sky-Rending Blade] and [Instant Wind Flash], which greatly enhanced his combat capabilities.

Unfortunately, good times don't last. Senior Sister Zhao's daily trips to the Outer Sect's Qingning Peak to Cultivate with Li Fan were eventually discovered by her Master, Zhang Wangshuang.

After a scolding, she was confined to her residence.

Fortunately, after her earnest pleas, she was granted one more chance to see Li Fan.

Looking at the beauty before him, on the verge of tears and deeply saddened, Li Fan also felt a hint of regret.

He stepped forward and embraced her, his hand gently stroking her back as he comforted her, "Senior Sister, don't be sad. Since your Master doesn't allow you to visit the Outer Sect frequently anymore, then I will enter the Inner Sect to find you."

"No matter what, I will never abandon you," Li Fan vowed. "Senior Sister, Cultivate well, and wait for my arrival!"

Senior Sister Zhao looked at Li Fan, her eyes hazy, her heart fluttering like a startled deer.

So Li Fan kissed her passionately, and they didn't separate for a long time.

It wasn't until the time limit given by her Master was almost up that Li Fan released the continuously struggling Senior Sister Zhao.

Lying in Li Fan's arms, she whispered a few more sweet nothings before reluctantly leaving.

Inside the small house, Li Fan quickly recovered from his emotional daze.

He locked the door and, using the Magical Artifact given by his Senior Sister as protection, began his attempt at Foundation Establishment.

Unfortunately, his cultivation talent was truly unsatisfactory.

He failed three times in a row.

If this continued, it would likely damage his own Foundation. Left with no choice, Li Fan reluctantly swallowed the Foundation Establishment Pill given by Senior Sister Zhao.

This time, with external help, he finally succeeded in Foundation Establishment.

Thus, he was finally able to formally become a Disciple of the Great Dao Sect.

However, establishing his Foundation with external aid meant his future prospects would inevitably be limited. His cultivation Aptitude was indeed unremarkable, and he wasn't favored by the Sect's Seniors like Senior Sister Zhao.

He was merely taken as a Disciple by the Nascent Soul Cultivator Zhuang Yunxuan, following the standard procedure.

As a fifth-generation Disciple of the Great Dao Sect, he was a generation younger than Senior Sister Zhao.

However, she was very happy to see Li Fan. She didn't mind anything, only telling Li Fan to still call her Senior Sister when no one else was around.

Both being in the Inner Sect made their interactions much more convenient.

Even though Senior Sister Zhao had already broken through to the Golden Core Realm, it didn't stop Li Fan from visiting her whenever he had nothing to do.

Although his cultivation was a bit weaker, Li Fan was never impolite. He was always courteous and greeted everyone with a smile.

Even when he encountered ridicule and mockery, he accepted it calmly, nodding humbly in agreement.

After a while, it made those who pointed fingers a bit embarrassed.

Moreover, Senior Sister Zhao's Master, Zhang Wangshuang, didn't express any opinions on their interactions, so gradually, everyone tacitly approved of Li Fan's presence.

Senior Sister Zhao was also pleasantly surprised to see Li Fan subtly resolve the awkward situation for her.

Thus, her worries vanished, and her gaze towards Li Fan became even softer.

Time flew by, and three years passed in a flash.

With no lingering concerns in her heart, Senior Sister Zhao's Realm advanced by leaps and bounds. She had successfully broken through to the Late Stage Golden Core and began preparing for Nascent Soul Core Formation.

And with help from his Senior Sister, Li Fan lacked nothing in terms of Cultivation Technique and Medicinal Pill, so his cultivation speed was also not slow.

He had reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, and was about to undergo Core Formation.

As the saying goes, 'Swallow a Golden Core into the belly; my fate is mine, not heaven's.' The gap between the Golden Core and Foundation Establishment Realms is simply too vast. Once crossed, it can be said to be Heaven-Defying and life-changing.

Li Fan knew his own Aptitude was limited, and Core Formation might not be so smooth. To be safe, he voluntarily entered seclusion to consolidate his Realm and seek an opportunity.

Two months later, when he felt a premonition that the time was right and he was ready for Core Formation…

A message forced him to come out of seclusion early.

Senior Sister Zhao's Junior Brother, Zhang Wangshuang's youngest Disciple, Jiang Ningjun, secretly sent him a message.

Senior Brother Qin Shou, from the Lianshan lineage, had recently launched a fierce pursuit of Senior Sister Zhao.

Senior Brother Qin Shou, young in age, was already a Nascent Soul Cultivator. His Master, Qu Hanfeng, also had a good relationship with Zhang Wangshuang.

Zhang Wangshuang was also happy to see the two develop into a Dao Companion relationship.

Senior Brother Qin Shou was also handsome and dashing, a truly talented individual.

He looked like a match made in heaven with Senior Sister Zhao.

In the short few months that Li Fan was absent, the entire Yuehua lineage's affection and support for Qin Shou had already surpassed Li Fan's.

Only Junior Brother Jiang Ningjun, who usually had the best relationship with Li Fan,

And he also greatly disliked Qin Shou's hypocritical demeanor.

This led to him sending a warning in a critical moment, informing Li Fan of the change.

Upon hearing the news, Li Fan immediately decided to postpone Core Formation.

The Golden Core Realm can be broken through at any time.

But if Senior Sister Zhao was snatched away, then she would truly be gone!

Even though Li Fan had great confidence in Senior Sister Zhao, anything could happen.

And he clearly knew that the reason he could Cultivate smoothly until now, despite his Aptitude,

Was inseparable from her help.

"Whoever dares to snatch my 'soft rice' is blocking my Dao!"

"No matter who you are, we will fight to the death!" A cold glint flashed in Li Fan's eyes.