Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 175 The Most Untrustworthy Person, Lu...

Yun Yao remained calm as the demonic magic disc in her hand emitted a series of resentful roars, but she ignored them completely.

With a raised hand, fresh blood slowly flowed from a jade bottle and dripped onto the ritual plate.

Seeing this, Lao Hu was secretly alarmed and lowered his voice, saying:

"Fellow Daoist Yun, this method should be a method for finding close relatives by blood, right?"

Yun Yao nodded slightly after hearing this and said, "That's right, that's the method."

Bloodline connection is a common method used by many cultivators in the cultivation world.

The purpose was to leave treasures for their descendants, so that they wouldn't fall into the hands of others.

As the blood dripped onto the ritual plate, a wisp of blood mist instantly turned into smoke and dust, drifting directly in one direction.

"go!"

After exchanging a glance, the three of them followed the direction of the wisp of blood mist.

The wisp of blood mist fell directly into a rock and disappeared, causing the three of them to stop in their tracks.

Lin Chang'an raised his hand and activated the spiritual artifact used to probe the formation. In an instant, ripples appeared before his eyes, revealing a stone gate.

However, the stone gate remained tightly closed, and the sealing array barrier was still in place.

"Old Lin, is it possible to break this barrier with a barrier-breaking talisman?"

None of the three dared to make a move, and Old Hu even asked in a low voice, after all, another group of people had come into the formation.

It's not true that I'm not in a hurry.

After observing carefully for a moment, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but recall the array formations that Su Miaoyin had explained to him thanks to Song Tingfeng.

Then, recalling the wisp of blood mist from before, which had vanished without a trace upon arriving here, he instantly understood.

"Although this barrier is connected to the external formation, we cannot attack it directly, otherwise we will be put in danger again."

Lin Chang'an turned to look at Yun Yao and said in a deep voice:
"Fellow Daoist Yun, do you still have the essence blood of this cultivator? This barrier is a shield for other cultivators, but it is a protection for the descendants of this bloodline."

"I see," Old Hu said, suddenly realizing.

Yun Yao nodded slightly, without explaining further, and with a wave of her hand, another jade bottle appeared.

As the spell was cast, the blood inside the jade bottle transformed into a layer of blood mist, enveloping the three of them.

Sure enough, when the blood mist came into contact with the barrier, it rippled slightly, like fish entering water.

The three of them simply passed through.

After the stone door opened, the scene inside the cave was revealed.

Inside the cave, the marks around it were clearly carved out by force.

The cave was filled with the sound of a babbling spring, and some spiritual plants were blooming all around. There was a gap in the sky above the cave entrance, allowing the sunlight and moonlight to shine in.

On the stone cushion in the middle, there was a monk with a ruddy complexion, sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed.

Upon seeing this person, the three were startled and instinctively became wary. However, the wisp of blood mist that had just disappeared lingered around the cultivator.

"He has passed away peacefully!"

Golden Core cultivators have transcended the realm of ordinary mortals. Unless they are poisoned or otherwise affected, their remains can generally be preserved for thousands of years after death without any problems.

With solemn expressions on their faces, none of the three dared to make a move.

Old Hu, however, was somewhat nervous. Legends of this cave ruins were all extremely dangerous, and every story involved countless battles.

So, this is how they got in?
"Old Lin, are we just going to come in like this? Quickly check again to see if there are any hidden danger formations."

Not to mention Lao Hu, even Lin Chang'an was somewhat suspicious and uncertain, but still cautiously reminded him:
"Fellow Daoist Yun, we should surround ourselves with our magic power to prevent the release of any aura that does not belong to us."

"Brother Lin, are there any formations still in place here?"

Faced with Lao Hu and Yun Yao's questions, Lin Chang'an solemnly surveyed his surroundings, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Seeing this, Lao Hu's face grew increasingly grim, and he said nervously, "Lao Lin, we've come this far, just say what's on your mind."

However, after pondering for a long time, Lin Chang'an finally said with a solemn expression, "There shouldn't be any more!"

Yun Yao and Lao Hu immediately fell silent.

Is it gone, or is this just how Lin Chang'an/Old Lin is capable?

"Let me do it."

As Yun Yao raised her hand, the magic disc emitted a series of buzzing sounds. Finding nothing unusual, the three looked at each other in astonishment.

that's all!?

Half an hour!

"My goodness, everyone outside says that the cave ruins are extremely dangerous and require going through all sorts of hardships, but we got in so easily in no time."

Old Hu rubbed his hands excitedly, looking greedy, but when he saw Lin Chang'an and Yun Yao beside him, he couldn't help but show an embarrassed expression.

"Old Lin, why are you looking at me like that? My ancestors included Golden Core cultivators, but not me. I'm just a rogue cultivator with a meager background, as you know."

After trying it out and finding no traps, the three of them gathered around the rosy-faced corpse to examine it.

“Old Hu is right. We are all from humble backgrounds and have very little wealth. We don’t know what’s going on outside. We should investigate as soon as possible.”

Lin Chang'an said with a smile, but none of the three of them moved. Old Hu looked at Lin Chang'an awkwardly.

Both of them had talismans clutched behind their backs.

"Old Hu!"

"Old Lin!"

After exchanging a glance, the two smiled and stood aside, clearly indicating that they wanted Yun Yao to go.

"Brother Lin, Fellow Daoist Hu, there are only three of us now, but we don't know how many people are outside. Moreover, based on the cultivator you killed before..."

However, the Fu family of the Shayun Kingdom has one Core Formation cultivator and one Pseudo-Core Formation cultivator among its members.

Yun Yao glanced calmly at Lao Hu, seemingly telling everyone that it was best for them not to do anything rash.

Otherwise, all that effort might end up benefiting someone else.

"Old Lin, Old Hu only has one life."

"Old Hu, I don't have a second life either."

Lin Chang'an and Lao Hu exchanged a glance and then smiled, but neither of them let their guard down.

But the atmosphere has eased considerably.

Defenses can not do without!
Yun Yao took a deep breath and seized the opportunity to stride forward. She raised her hand and used her object manipulation technique to retrieve the storage bag and treasures from the deceased cultivator.

"Blood Fiend True Man, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator..."

After Yun Yao took out the treasure, Lin Chang'an and Lao Hu couldn't help but glance at her.

This is the relic of a Core Formation cultivator! There are countless Foundation Establishment cultivators in the world, but very few have the chance to find the treasures of a Core Formation cultivator.

However, just as Yun Yao touched this body, a faint blood-red light suddenly flashed on the walls around the cave.

"not good!"

"Old Hu, don't move! Look carefully!"

After the false alarm, everyone stared in shock at the dense, flickering blood-red light on the walls surrounding the cave.

"These are the last words of this Blood Fiend Master!"

However, after the three of them looked around and read through the densely packed last words on the wall, the shock on their faces gradually turned into astonishment.

Old Hu, in particular, stared wide-eyed.

"My goodness, how much resentment must this person have harbored before he died, that he could utter such vile curses."

Not to mention Lao Hu, even Lin Chang'an didn't refute Lao Hu's words at all.

Because the walls were covered with handwritten suicide notes, all of which were filled with profanities.

"The most untrustworthy person in the world is Lu Wugui... All my descendants... after Lu Wugui, the rogue cultivator of Yue Kingdom, reaches the end of his lifespan, shall slaughter all the cultivators in the world who raise turtles..."

"Lu the Turtle, I..." The last words carved by the Golden Core cultivator before his death seemed to come alive at this moment, and the three of them heard the Blood Fiend True Man's cursing voice.

Until the very end, his voice grew weaker and weaker, and he was muttering to himself before he breathed his last. The most unbelievable thing about him is Lu Wugui...

"This... So even a Golden Core cultivator can curse like us."

After the echoes of the last words on the walls finished reverberating, Old Hu's expression was strange, and he didn't know how to describe it.

Lin Chang'an, standing to the side, also had a flicker in his eyes. Yun Yao had mentioned before that this Blood Fiend True Person had once made a deal with True Person Lu, and it seemed that he had been tricked quite badly.

Even on his deathbed, he remained filled with resentment.

“Old Hu, Core Formation cultivators are also human beings, not stones without desires.”

Lin Chang'an shook his head and sighed. However, for a dignified late-stage Core Formation cultivator to disregard his status like this before his death, one can imagine how much grievance he must have suffered.

"This person failed to break through to the Nascent Soul stage and then passed away here."

At this moment, Yun Yao took a deep breath and had already taken out all of the true man's belongings.

There were hundreds of high-grade spirit stones, more than a dozen jade slips, and various bottles and jars of pills.

"Unfortunately, most of these pills are for healing injuries and restoring magical power."

Yun Yao first opened the pill in front of the two of them. Even if the medicinal power of a third-grade pill has been lost over a hundred years, it will not become a useless pill.

Finally, the elixir was divided into three portions.

"I'll take Lao Hu's pills first."

"Old Lin, it can't be that bad!"

Just as everyone was dividing up the spoils, Old Hu's eyes widened when he saw Lin Chang'an take his pills directly.

Lin Chang'an nodded calmly and said:

"Third-tier healing pills are no less than life-saving elixirs for us Foundation Establishment cultivators. Although much of the medicinal power has been lost, you haven't given me what you promised, Lao Hu."

After hearing this, Lao Hu smiled sheepishly and waved his hand helplessly, indicating that Lao Lin could take it for now.

The secret technique for forming the Golden Core that he promised would have to wait until he got back; otherwise, if he gave it to him now, who knows what might happen.

Next came the high-grade spirit stones, which were divided into three parts, with Lin Chang'an continuing to hold them for Lao Hu first.

The contents of these jade slips, however, captivated all three of them.

"There's even a secret technique for transforming pills!"

The three exclaimed in surprise, for the secret technique of transforming cores was exactly what pseudo-core cultivators coveted most.

As everyone knows, once a false core is formed, without the right opportunity, one's cultivation will not improve in this lifetime.

This secret technique of transforming pills is a method that can dissolve fake pills and condense new ones, and it is much easier than breaking through from Foundation Establishment to Core Formation.

Besides cultivation techniques, the remaining jade slips also contained a fragmented third-order formation inheritance, some miscellaneous knowledge, cultivation insights, and so on.

"I'll take these first and make the rubbings when I get back."

Yun Yao looked through them and was somewhat disappointed; there wasn't a single spiritual item capable of forming a golden core.

However, the cultivation insights of a Golden Core cultivator are also a great treasure.

Finally, they found four magical treasures in the arms of the deceased immortal, and the three of them immediately became serious.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, any one of these magic treasures is enough to exchange for a Core Formation spiritual item!"

The three of them were so excited that their eyes turned red; this was a magic weapon!

And Yun Yao's face even broke into a rare smile.

The four magical treasures are a blood-red longsword, a white umbrella with auspicious cloud patterns, two throwing knives, and a jade pendant.

"Four magic treasures, truly befitting a great cultivator preparing to form a Nascent Soul. His wealth far surpasses that of ordinary Golden Core cultivators."

Old Hu's eyes widened even more. Even they, as Foundation Establishment cultivators, clearly understood the importance of magic treasures.

For an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, having even one magic weapon is already quite good.

"However, this true master must have encountered something before his death, or before risking his life to attempt the Nascent Soul stage. These magical treasures are dim in their spiritual light, clearly indicating that they have been corroded..."

If something can defile a magical artifact, one can imagine how terrifying it must be.

However, Lao Hu grinned excitedly and said:

"Old Lin, you're much greedier than me. The fact that we've managed to snag these bargains is enough to make up for all our previous losses."

"Old Lin, Fellow Daoist Yun, I, Old Hu, am not stingy either. These four damaged magic treasures, after returning to Tianxuan City, just give me the flying knife."

Old Hu's hearty laughter made Lin Chang'an and Yun Yao nod in approval.

It's best to avoid arguments if possible.

In particular, Old Hu possesses a secret method that can increase the chances of forming a core, which is far more valuable to them than this magic weapon.

"And this robe, Lao Lin, don't be reckless... Lao Lin! You're really ruthless, you don't even spare corpses."

"The Golden Core shattered after the failed breakthrough and has little value whatsoever."

"I'm just feeling a bit melancholy that even a Core Formation cultivator ended up like this. We've gained so much, let's go back and find a beautiful and secluded place."

Lin Chang'an calmly collected the body and found a suitable excuse.

He wanted to go back and try to see how much memory the natal spiritual plant of this Golden Core cultivator who had been dead for a hundred years could uncover.

The memories of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator are invaluable, with each segment possessing immeasurable worth.

The three divided the spoils among themselves, and Yun Yao nodded secretly in approval. Although the magic weapon was somewhat damaged, its value was immeasurable.

If given the opportunity, it wouldn't be difficult to obtain a Core Formation spiritual item.

"Old Lin, what's our next step?"

"Take this main array plate and array flag, and you can bypass the people inside the array directly."

After ransacking the cave, Old Hu looked at it with some reluctance.

This place is rich in spiritual energy, and the fact that it was chosen by a late-stage Core Formation cultivator shows just how excellent a cultivation ground it is.

Pity.

"gone."

When Lin Chang'an collected the main array plate and array flags of the Blood Fiend Crimson Sun Array at the exit of the cave, he felt a great deal of heartache.

If given a choice, he would definitely put away all the other array plates and array flags.

Unfortunately, he still needed these incomplete formations to hold back the cultivators inside, so the formations could not be easily dispelled.

……

Meanwhile, inside the formation...

"Elder Fu, the fire-attribute spiritual energy here is even more concentrated, and it's even more violent than before."

The four Foundation Establishment cultivators looked solemn, while Elder Fu, who was in the lead, had a serious expression and snorted coldly. A fire-attribute bead instantly devoured the surrounding fire spirits.

"Fire elemental energy can be transformed into resources for my magic weapon."

Pseudo-Core cultivators are already strong, and if they also possess a magic weapon, their strength becomes even more extraordinary.

In particular, the attributes are exactly countered, and the more powerful fire attribute magic weapon can perfectly counter these fire spirits.

"Speed ​​up the pace."

"Yes, Elder Fu!"

Meanwhile, outside the formation, two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Fu clan warily watched their surroundings.

However, they were completely unaware of another gap in the hidden formation. Yun Yao relied on the Hidden Spirit Veil, while Lin Chang'an relied on the Breath Concealment Technique enhanced by his cultivation technique.

Old Hu also had his own treasures, and the three of them concealed their presence, managing to leave right under their noses.

Several days later, the surrounding formation suddenly collapsed as if it had lost its support, and countless miasma surged in. At the same time, the poisonous scorpions all around went berserk.

Immediately afterwards, an angry roar came from inside from the fake alchemist.

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