Lu Chang'sheng didn't start consuming the Foundation Establishment Pill right away—Foundation Establishment demands an optimal state.
Zhang Yu didn't choose to advance in the market for this very reason.
If you're not in the right state, your chances of success drop significantly.
Fortunately, Lu Chang'sheng had been preparing for Foundation Establishment for years, so his mindset was in pretty good shape.
"This is thanks to the Golden Finger; otherwise, I wouldn't be nearly as relaxed."
If your mind isn't open, it's easy for the heart demon to take root.
The closer you get to this step, the more nervous you become.
But Lu Chang'sheng was perfectly calm.
He used to worry about his family back in Great Yuan, and personally went over there earlier just for this moment.
Lu Chang'sheng figured that his biggest issue was his family; once that was settled, everything was solid.
Still, just to be safe, he paused and went outside to clear his mind.
