Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 116 Yun Yao Returns
Fengle Auction House.

"A second-grade high-quality spirit brush is a type of material that is not sold to outsiders, but Brother Lin is not an outsider, so it is possible."

"Actually, Brother Lin, you can use the jade token that Senior Sister Su gave you at Wanbaolou."

Listening to Song Tingfeng's words, Lin Chang'an also sighed, "Huang Shaohai is really a good person."

"Old Feng, go and get Brother Lin a few top-grade spirit brushes."

The two men kept their friendship and business separate, a distinction Lin Chang'an always made very clear.

He was also self-aware enough to know that he was just a friend who could chat with Song Tingfeng, a disciple of Master Lu.

The relationship isn't that deep yet.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, these three spirit pens are all top-quality second-tier pens."

As the three magic pens were placed in front of him, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but examine them carefully.

Meanwhile, Song Tingfeng chuckled and sipped his tea, not interfering in the transaction.

Throughout the entire process, the elderly man surnamed Feng, who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, introduced everything to Lin Chang'an with a beaming smile.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you are an expert in drawing talismans, so this old man will not embarrass himself by showing off."

"Not at all, Master Feng is very experienced. I am just a novice and would not dare to be presumptuous."

Lin Chang'an smiled and waved his hand. This was not out of modesty, but because he could clearly sense that the cultivation level of this old man surnamed Feng was higher than his own.

He should have the cultivation level of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. In addition, this person is a Foundation Establishment cultivator who came from the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, and his experience is far superior to his.

He genuinely dared not be presumptuous.

"Elder Feng, I'll choose this magic pen."

In the end, Lin Chang'an chose a gilded spirit brush, but this wasn't a specific choice.

There are actually two types of spirit pens. One type is attribute-specific. This type of spirit pen usually has a bonus effect on spirit talismans of a certain attribute, making them more likely to succeed.

However, he now knows a wide variety of talismans, so he directly rejected this type of spirit brush.

"Excuse me, Elder Feng, could you please bring me three more bottles of high-grade cinnabar?"

"Alright, a second-grade superior spirit brush worth 330 mid-grade spirit stones, and three bottles of second-grade superior cinnabar, each bottle worth 10 mid-grade spirit stones, for a total of 360 mid-grade spirit stones."

However, Fellow Daoist Lin has Miss's jade token, so he's one of our own. We'll treat it as a full 350 mid-grade spirit stones.

With a smile on his face, the Foundation Establishment elder surnamed Feng nodded, and Lin Chang'an did not haggle, taking out three hundred and fifty spirit stones from his storage bag and handing them over.

The most valuable thing about a person is to have self-awareness; he certainly doesn't think he has that much influence.

Just as the transaction was completed and two figures came down the stairs, Lin Chang'an's heart skipped a beat.

"Sister."

"The Fairy of Wonderful Sounds".

The figure descending the stairs was none other than Su Miaoyin, who was unusually smiling, with a female Foundation Establishment cultivator beside her whose face was veiled in black.

Lin Chang'an was terrified. That familiar aura of magic... it was Yun Yao!
How did she end up here?!
Just as countless thoughts were swirling in Lin Chang'an's mind, the female Foundation Establishment cultivator with her face veiled in black, who was following behind Su Miaoyin, nodded slightly and cupped her hands in greeting:
"Fellow Daoist Su, I shall take my leave now."

Su Miaoyin nodded with a light laugh, appearing as if she knew it very well.

Lin Chang'an pretended to be unaware of the situation from beginning to end, while the female Foundation Establishment cultivator with her face veiled in black gave him a meaningful look before leaving.

"Fellow Daoist Lin."

After seeing the other party off, Su Miaoyin flicked her whisk, turned around and looked at her talkative junior brother, shaking her head. However, when she saw Lin Chang'an, she still showed an appreciative look.

"Fellow Daoist Lin's comprehension is indeed astonishing. It won't be long before he can draw a mid-grade second-tier talisman."

Seeing the spirit brush that Lin Chang'an had just traded, the quick-witted Su Miaoyin instantly understood what was going on and immediately smiled to offer her congratulations.

Lin Chang'an waved his hand politely and said, "I am fortunate to have this skill, otherwise the path of cultivation would be even more difficult."

Of the hundred second-tier low-grade talisman masters, only a handful can break through to the second-tier mid-grade.

Therefore, being a second-tier talisman master really elevated Lin Chang'an's status.

Not to mention Lin Chang'an's talent. To outsiders, although his spiritual root aptitude is poor, he is quite talented in the art of talismans.

……

Finally, after leaving the talkative Song Tingfeng, Lin Chang'an walked on the streets of the market and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"I've finally got my hands on the second-tier high-grade spirit brush. It probably won't be long before my identity as a second-tier mid-grade talisman master spreads throughout the upper echelons of Tianxuan City."

Second-tier rune masters are important, but Lin Chang'an is even more valuable.

The potential he has shown could very well make him a future second-tier high-grade talisman master.

Even within Tianxuan City, there are only a handful of second-tier high-grade talisman masters.

Thinking of this, a smile couldn't help but appear on Lin Chang'an's face.

"The potential of a second-tier high-grade talisman master is at least enough to earn the respect they deserve within this circle, as well as some high-level resources."

In the past two years, Lin Chang'an has also participated in several trade fairs, but he was just an ordinary person there, and it was obvious that he was not qualified to socialize with some high-level resources.

Unless he can produce rare spiritual items, most cultivators prefer to trade with cultivators of equal status when it comes to spirit stone transactions.

This allows for transactions not only for oneself but also for the family.

"High-grade spiritual liquids, spiritual items for cultivation, and even the latest news on the turmoil in the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom—these are all things I need."

It wasn't that he wanted to climb the social ladder, but rather that different circles offered access to different resources, especially firsthand information from the Yue Kingdom.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an secretly decided that after returning, he would first strive to make a breakthrough in the art of talismans and solidify his skills before considering anything else.

"But that female cultivator with the black veil just now, her magical power was unmistakable! Yun Yao is back?"

It has been almost three years since we last parted ways.

Just as Lin Chang'an was walking along the streets of the market, deep in thought, a familiar voice transmission entered his ears.

"Brother Lin, it's been a long time."

The seven words echoed in his ears, causing Lin Chang'an to pause for a moment. He then slowly raised his head and saw the window of Juxianlou.

A familiar figure in flowing white robes and a martial arts outfit was seen above, raising a wine glass in a toast.

"Fellow Daoist Yun."

Lin Chang'an smiled. In all his years in the cultivation world, he had only a handful of people he could call true friends.

However, Erniu, Shen Lie, and Wei Buyi could no longer keep up with him.

This often made him feel the loneliness of the path of cultivation.

Upon entering Juxianlou, Shen Lie was unaware of who the guests upstairs were, and instead reminded them:

"Brother Lin, a distinguished guest came to the top floor today, saying he wants to buy two second-tier talismans."

Because the person behind Juxianlou is a second-tier talisman master, many cultivators will visit and reserve second-tier talismans in advance.

Buying talismans is one thing, but the more important thing is that you can also make friends with a talisman master, which is the thought of most Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Similarly, Lin Chang'an also enjoys making friends with Foundation Establishment cultivators. In addition to expanding his network of connections, he also enjoys discussing Dao with them to broaden his horizons, which are all very important.

Those who consistently buy second-tier talismans are almost all Foundation Establishment cultivators who go on adventures to hunt monsters.

These cultivators not only possess extremely rich experience and insight, but sometimes they also have what they need.

The world of cultivation is not just about fighting and killing; it's also about human relationships.

"I see. Then let's not disturb our distinguished guest."

After reminding Shen Lie, Lin Chang'an carried a pot of top-grade spirit wine and headed towards the top floor.

Since Yun Yao didn't want anyone to know his identity, he naturally wouldn't go around saying anything.

……

Inside the private room. "Fellow Daoist Yun, it's been many years since we last met. I never expected you would return."

After carrying a pot of spirit wine into the private room, Lin Chang'an casually cast a soundproofing spell on the room again.

The familiar voice made Yun Yao, who was looking at the familiar scenery outside, turn around. The next moment, after seeing Lin Chang'an's cautious behavior, she couldn't help but smile and say:

"Brother Lin, you're still so cautious."

The two didn't say much. After they sat down, the familiar aroma of a pot of spirit wine wafted around them, and Yun Yao narrowed her eyes, revealing a look of reminiscence.

"I really miss that aroma of wine."

"Yes, this is a unique spirit wine from Qingzhushan Market."

Lin Chang'an nodded slightly, expressing his feelings.

The two then raised their glasses, drank them down in one gulp, and fell silent.

half an hour.

"I went to see Qingqing, Shen Lie, Wei Buyi, and Erniu. They've all gotten old."

With a complex expression, Yun Yao uttered a sentence softly.

Lin Chang'an nodded sadly after hearing this and began to talk about everyone's situation over the years.

"Yes, in recent years Erniu has stopped insisting on his original ascetic practices and has started to raise his children instead, after all, he still has two young children."

"Yifan is a decisive and talented child, better than Erniu. As for Shen Fan..."

The two spoke softly in the private room, with Lin Chang'an doing most of the talking about the changes in Tianxuan City over the past three years, while Yun Yao listened quietly.

"Over the years, I've traveled to the outer seas, witnessed the scenery of the Demon Beast Abyss, and also visited the sacred island of the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect..."

Yun Yao recounted her experiences over the past three years in a casual manner, yet it sent a chill down Lin Chang'an's spine.

Although he had long suspected that Yun Yao's betrayal of Li Huo Palace was probably due to her involvement with the Demonic Sect, it turned out to be true.

At this moment, he recalled the time in Qingzhushan Market when he asked Yun Yao to kill Fellow Daoist Ge, and Yun Yao calmly took out several demonic artifacts.

Lin Chang'an was speechless for a moment. Fortunately, it was Yun Yao. If it were someone else, he would probably be considered a remnant of the demonic sect as well.

"What brings you back this time?"

The outer sea, also known as the Demonic Sea or Chaotic Demon Sea, is rich in resources but also extremely dangerous.

"Brother Lin, didn't you already guess?"

When Lin Chang'an asked her question, Yun Yao sighed softly, which made his face darken.

"Is another war about to break out?"

It had only been a few years since things calmed down, and now it was about to start again, which made Lin Chang'an nervous.

This time, the situation is different from before. Tianxuan City is the front line. If war really breaks out, it will be extremely dangerous.

"In fact, the war in Yue has never stopped, but Brother Lin, you did not see the hidden crisis."

Yun Yao shook her head. This time, she didn't intend to hide anything, nor was there any need to.

"Protector Xiang has already formed an alliance with True Person Lu. Twenty years from now, Fellow Daoist Su will be preparing to form his core. At that time, war will inevitably break out in Yue Kingdom. In fact, the stability of the past few years is nothing more than a scheme by the Li Huo Palace and the Divine Sword Sect..."

When Yun Yao spoke of the Li Huo Palace, a chill was clearly visible in her eyes.

After hearing the news revealed by Yun Yao, Lin Chang'an's face was filled with shock.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, are you saying that the Li Huo Palace and the Divine Sword Sect have been waiting for an opportunity?"

"Indeed, the Grand Elder of Xuan Yin Pavilion is seriously injured and his recovery is difficult, and True Person Lu's peak years are also gradually passing, so the two major sects are naturally not in a hurry..."

Hearing the information revealed by Yun Yao, Lin Chang'an fell silent.

The news that the Grand Elder of Xuan Yin Pavilion was seriously injured and unlikely to recover was something he simply couldn't access.

If it weren't for Yun Yao, he really wouldn't know.

In other words, the Li Huo Palace and the Divine Sword Sect are at their peak, while the Xuan Yin Pavilion has produced a Core Formation cultivator with a Heavenly Spirit Root, Fairy Ni Chang, in just two years.

But even the most talented person cannot make great progress in their cultivation in just a few decades.

In other words, of the three Golden Core cultivators currently in Xuan Yin Pavilion, the strongest is seriously injured, the other two are the weakest, and their ally, True Person Lu, is also declining in strength.

"I never imagined the situation would become so dire."

Lin Chang'an frowned; it seemed he needed to hurry up and start cultivating.

Twenty years may be a long time for an ordinary cultivator, but it is nothing for a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Not only that, Brother Lin, your current identity is very dangerous."

Yun Yao's sudden reminder puzzled Lin Chang'an. This situation had nothing to do with him, right?

Yun Yao sighed softly, then said in a deep voice:
"I just received news that Li Huo Palace and Shen Jian Sect have joined forces to prepare to issue a bounty, and all cultivators of the first rank of the Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation in Tian Xuan City and Xuan Yin Pavilion are on the list."

"A first-tier high-grade talisman, pill, or weapon master is worth three thousand low-grade spirit stones. A second-tier low-grade talisman master like Brother Lin is worth three Foundation Establishment Pills plus a Foundation Establishment cultivation technique."

Yun Yao's words caused Lin Chang'an's expression to change drastically.

Good means.

The two major sects are clearly trying to incite internal strife in Tianxuan City.

Master Lu used Tianxuan City to gather all the rogue cultivators in the world for his own use, and the two major sects followed up with this move. It was completely a case of using rogue cultivators to fight against rogue cultivators.

Lin Chang'an could foresee that once the bounty was announced, the first to be interested would be the rogue cultivators.

"However, I think it won't be long before Brother Lin's bounty is raised again."

Suddenly Yun Yao smiled and teased Lin Chang'an, leaving him speechless. He had just boasted that he was about to break through to the second-tier mid-grade talisman master.

Suddenly I feel like I've blown it too early.

"Fortunately, I usually cultivate in Tianxuan City."

It would be a lie to say I don't have a headache. How many mid-grade second-tier talisman masters are there in the entire Tianxuan City?
Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an frowned. If things went wrong and the situation became turbulent, he would probably be targeted if he wanted to go to other countries.

These two sects are really ruthless; they've practically cut off his escape route.

Just as Lin Chang'an was deep in thought, a hint of hesitation flashed in Yun Yao's eyes, but she ultimately forced herself to remain calm and said indifferently:
"I was unable to find Fellow Daoist Su before, but I happen to have a favor to ask of Brother Lin."

Yun Yao took out a jade slip from her storage bag, on which were written the three large characters 'Explosion Talisman'.

"This is a second-tier explosive rune inheritance."

Lin Chang'an was somewhat taken aback when he saw this. Although the inheritance of second-tier talismans was rare, it shouldn't be so difficult that Yun Yao had to ask Fellow Daoist Su for help.

Even though this explosive talisman is relatively rare.

However, when Lin Chang'an opened the jade slip with doubt, the first part was still the normal talisman inheritance, but the second part had an extra evil production method.

Draw the explosive runes on the cultivator's body!

"Cough cough!"

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an was immediately taken aback, while Yun Yao, standing beside him, remained calm, gazing peacefully out the window.

However, her earlobes were already burning hot and red.

Lin Chang'an only realized at this moment that it was no wonder he had been unable to find Fellow Daoist Su. As far as he knew, there really wasn't a single female second-tier talisman master in Tianxuan City.

After all, female cultivators are already rare, let alone female cultivators who can make it to the top.

"Ahem, Fellow Daoist Yun's unwavering resolve is truly admirable."

However, the next moment, Lin Chang'an solemnly cupped his hands in admiration of Yun Yao's character.

Yun Yao nodded lightly, her expression steadfast in her resolve.

(End of this chapter)