Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 200 Another village has a bright future

Off the sea.

An island with relatively thin spiritual energy—no one would have guessed that this island was actually a temporary hiding place for a group of vicious and ruthless cultivators.

On this day, a streak of light appeared on the horizon.

"Damn it, you bunch of idiots, are you all blind?!"

Lin Chang'an, disguised as a beautiful female cultivator, piloted her flying boat to the island, then arrogantly shouted at the deserted island.

The attitude is extremely arrogant.

However, no one responded. The beautiful female cultivator simply snorted coldly, then took out a jade token, clutched her shoulder, and walked towards the deserted island.

As the ripples shimmered, the scene inside the barrier was completely different from what one would expect.

"grown ups."

"roll!"

A burly man nervously cupped his hands, wanting to say something, but was met with a cold shout from a beautiful female cultivator, which immediately made him turn pale with fright.

Upon seeing this, the other cultivators all lowered their heads, as if they hadn't seen anything.

On the deserted island, a merchant ship was on the beach. The demonic cultivators, exuding a murderous aura, shrank back like quails upon seeing the female cultivator, not daring to look her in the eye.

"Alright, stop showing off here. We're all in this dangerous business, it's not easy for any of us."

Just then, an impatient voice came from around the ship, and the cultivators around the ship all became respectful.

"Lord Wang."

However, in front of outsiders, the beautiful and tall female cultivator snorted coldly, her face gloomy, clutching her shoulder. In addition, she was so angry when she returned that she made sure the other party knew.

They probably suffered a great loss outside.

"Wang Linfei, this is out of respect for the island owner."

Lin Chang'an, disguised as a beautiful female cultivator, feigned the arrogant temperament of this female cultivator, leaving her frustrated but with nowhere to vent her anger.

As Lin Chang'an strode towards the interior of the merchant ship, he secretly sensed the cultivation level and number of the cultivators on the island.

In the end, he nodded to himself. Sure enough, there was only one Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, Wang Linfei, while the rest were Qi Refining stage cultivators, so he was not a threat.

Inside the merchant ship, there were some simple arrays set up, which not only provided sound insulation but also served as reinforcement.

It was obvious that they were merchant ships on the surface, but in reality, they were ships used to rob and plunder.

“What are you doing!?”

After entering the ship's main hall, the other party finally asked a question with suspicion.

Lin Chang'an, disguised as a female cultivator, immediately turned pale and said:

"What else could it be? The other two aren't coming back. If I hadn't run fast, I would have been in big trouble."

As Lin Chang'an, disguised as a female cultivator, said this, she sounded annoyed, but there were still two blood-stained storage bags at her waist.

This made Wang Linfei feel contemptuous; he thought that this woman might be greedy and had done the same to the other two as well.

Although the two were Daoist partners, after the female cultivator used a beautiful poisonous flower as her natal spiritual plant, she became a complete poison cultivator, and no one dared to touch her.

Furthermore, their arrogant attitude, coupled with their backing by Five Dragons Island, made them extremely frustrated and unhappy, yet helpless.

"Alright, since you're injured, you should rest and recuperate here. I wonder if the island lord has any missions planned for you recently?"

Wang Linfei spoke impatiently. Although his opponent was at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, he was almost invincible among body cultivators of the same level. Even when facing a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, he was not afraid.

Seeing that the other party didn't seem to suspect anything, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel secretly pleased. Fortunately, this female cultivator wasn't a good person and had a strange temper.

If she were to be gentle and tender, he would probably have a real headache.

"The island lord's task is to find a merchant ship from the Xuan Yin Pavilion and the Liang Kingdom in the Tongtian Mist Sea a month from now. Remember not to expose yourselves."

Once exposed, your Wang family will be hidden in a dense fog, spending your lives in hiding, living like shameful, stinking rats.

"you!"

Although he knew the other woman's temper, Wang Linfei couldn't help but glare at her angrily. This woman simply didn't respect the Wang family at all.

"What do you mean, 'you'?! Do you know who I've run into this time?"

Lin Chang'an, disguised as a female cultivator, became even more ferocious, glaring and cursing loudly:
"It was your Wang family's enemy, the Huang family from the Li Huo Palace. They even called themselves Huang something. The three of us almost all died, including my Jade Crystal Bee Queen."

"How is that possible! You three are mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators. Even an ordinary late-Foundation Establishment cultivator couldn't hold you back!"

"What if it's a talisman?"

"what!"

Under the other party's shocked gaze, Lin Chang'an, disguised as a female cultivator, coldly snorted in annoyance:
"The Crimson Sun Sword, do you think it's from the Li Huo Palace? If it weren't for the fact that the other party's talisman can only be used once, I wouldn't be back."

Lin Chang'an's description of the talisman sword, the Crimson Sun Sword, was so vivid that the Wang family, as their enemy, could not possibly be unaware of it.

"There's no mistake, it really is those scum from the Li Huo Palace!"

Upon mentioning the Li Huo Palace, Wang Linfei was indeed filled with rage, for it was a hatred that had nearly led to the annihilation of his clan.

His elder brother, Wang Lin, died at the hands of the Li Huo Palace.

Back then, the two brothers each took a copy of an ancient cultivation technique obtained by their family and fled, and the outcome was predictable.

That's why he changed his name to Wang Linfei, in order to remember the blood feud between his elder brother and countless other members of the Wang family.

"This is the route provided by the island owner."

Lin Chang'an, disguised as a female cultivator, snorted coldly and took out a jade tablet from her storage bag, which contained the route of the target merchant ship.

"Oh, right, go tell the Grand Elder that it's time to deliver the goods."

Finally, Lin Chang'an snorted coldly. According to his memory, every once in a while, the merchant ships that the Wang family robbed would hand over their profits.

Otherwise, how could the Wang family have lived so comfortably in the waters around Wulong Island?

"and you!?"

Wang Linfei frowned, wondering if this meant the other party wasn't going to participate in the mission.

"Me? With my injuries, how could I possibly go? Besides, what is the island lord keeping you around for? If you're no good, there are other people who want to take your place."

"Also, it's been so long, it's time to deliver the goods."

Hearing the other party's arrogant tone, Wang Linfei snorted coldly, took the jade token, and left.

Lin Chang'an only breathed a sigh of relief after the other party left.

In fact, as far as I remember, Wulong Island was planning to have the other party deliver the goods together next time.

However, after seeing how easily he concealed the past and the hatred between the Wang family and Li Huo Palace, he had other ideas.

"Taking down this person wouldn't be difficult, but he might not have the complete inheritance."

Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered. This female cultivator hadn't obtained the complete version before, so putting himself in her shoes, this person might not have the complete version either.

Moreover, compared to the complete version of the inheritance, he wanted to obtain another withered leaf.

“Wang Linfei was the younger brother of the young master of the Wang family. Logically speaking, given his talent and age, his cultivation level should not be limited to this.”

However, considering the difficulty of body tempering, he could understand it.

The other person is already at the early stage of Body Refinement and Foundation Establishment at this age, and judging from their cultivation level, they will probably break through soon.

Moreover, after this person establishes their foundation, they will focus on cultivating their body, which will require a considerable amount of time and effort.

Lin Chang'an also vaguely guessed that when the Wang family fled, this person probably also delayed a lot of cultivation time.

"However, these are all secondary. The Wang family has almost gone out to plunder merchant ships in the Tongtian Mist Sea, leaving only one elder in their stronghold. This is a golden opportunity."

According to the woman's previous memories, every once in a while, the cultivator would hand over most of the high-grade goods and spirit stones.

He could take this opportunity to enter the Wang family's stronghold.

He changed his plans at the last minute because he realized that his identity seemed to be too useful.

"The Wang family currently has no Core Formation cultivators, not even Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators. Even if I am discovered, I can't defeat them with my current strength, but escaping will be easy."

Finally, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly, deciding to take advantage of the opportunity to obtain resources for the Five Dragons Island Master and see if there was a chance.

If it's there, that would be best; if not, he wouldn't take the risk. He would leave without making a sound and wait for Wang Linfei to return.

Then find an opportunity to capture this person and investigate their martial arts techniques.

In short, we can't go home empty-handed.

……

After Wang Linfei left, he secretly communicated with the clan elders.

The Wang family nearly suffered annihilation and, having practiced robbing and cultivating for years, were exceptionally cautious, constantly changing their hideout location. Even Wang Linfei didn't know where their main base was. The Wang family was divided into three, communicating only via communication talismans.

On an island with sparse spiritual energy, only two Foundation Establishment cultivators are stationed there.

"Elder, news has come from above that this is the latest connection, between Xuan Yin Pavilion and..."

"Hmph! After all these years, they still treat our Wang family as a smuggled weapon. Brother, if this continues, I'm afraid that one day Five Dragons Island will turn around and kill us."

"Alright, our Wang family has finally gained a foothold. What do you suggest we do? Are you really willing to give up these resources?"

Once they took that first step, there was no turning back for the Wang family.

Back then, this ambitious eldest elder of the Wang family, with his long, graying hair and weary expression, sighed and waved his hand, saying:
"Alright, tell the people below to proceed as usual. Five Dragons Island is not something we can mess with. At least over the years, thanks to its resources, our Wang family has secretly cultivated quite a few young cultivators."

Remember, never tell these children that we are cultivators of the Tribulation. Let them grow up in peace, and hopefully we can protect the next generation as they grow up.

At this moment, the eldest elder of the Wang family was no longer the spirited man he once was; all he felt was disappointment. Fortunately, he had secretly sent back many Wang family disciples over the years using his resources.

In his greed for opportunity, he nearly caused the Wang family to be wiped out, but he had no other choice at the time.

Even if they weren't greedy, would the Li Huo Palace believe that the royal family didn't have any secret stashes?
"Great Elder!"

"Go down. Remember to send someone over. Things have been tense for the past year or so. Let her take the materials and at the same time, test the waters with this Island Master Long."

"Yes!"

Watching the Wang family disciples leave one by one, the elder sighed deeply, his cloudy eyes filled with sorrow.

"This ancient cultivation technique could only be considered a top-tier technique in ancient times, but now it has become a burden."

His Wang family obtained two manuals on cultivation techniques and body refinement, but these techniques were not only difficult to cultivate, but the problem of refining one's natal spiritual plant was also very big.

Even improper practice of one's natal spiritual plant can affect one's temperament.

Of course, in the cultivation world where strength is paramount, many demonic cultivation techniques are also like this, so it's not a big deal.

The problem is that these natal spiritual plants are all ordinary things, at most just beginning to gain sentience. Continuing to cultivate them is like trying to turn a piece of rotten wood into a spiritual plant.

too difficult!
“A spiritual plant that is over three thousand years old—even a Nascent Soul cultivator would be tempted by it.”

The eldest elder of the Wang family sighed, explaining why he believed that while this technique might be top-notch, it was only suitable for the ancient times.

……

Lin Chang'an, who was on the deserted island, received the news after waiting for three days.

Wang Linfei told him the new location of the Wang family's lair, and then led a group of bandits disguised as a merchant caravan away in a grand procession.

"Is this it?"

Lin Chang'an was taken aback. He looked at the jade token in his hand and then shook his head secretly.

He was overthinking things. His current disguise was essentially that of a special envoy sent by a Golden Core cultivator.

The Wang family is merely a Foundation Establishment clan; who would dare to make things difficult for them?

Moreover, what he did was something he had always been doing, so no one doubted him at all.

"However, before this group of cultivators left, they hid flags and some robe markings on the merchant ship. These are the marks of the Li Huo Palace!"

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Given the deep-seated hatred between the Li Huo Palace and the Wang family, since the Wang family is already using the banner of the Robber Cultivator, wouldn't it be a convenient thing for them to impersonate the Li Huo Palace as well?

But this was actually just right for him.

"The bounty offered by Li Huo Palace and the grudge against Huang Shaohai have just made it a perfect opportunity for you two to fight like dogs."

Lin Chang'an sneered; he didn't have a good impression of the Wang family either.

Not only was the Wang family arrogant and domineering back then, but they had also bullied him in the Qingzhushan market. More importantly, Wang Lin had planned to kill him.

He would never forget this grudge.

"This item is a hidden gem in your Wang family, and you have no use for it anyway."

Lin Chang'an's expression turned solemn. After glancing at the area where the formation had been pulled out and the place had been transformed into a deserted island, he immediately summoned a flying boat.

Then, riding the waves, they headed towards the location revealed by the other party.

……

A full day later.

He then landed on a small island with relatively scarce spiritual energy.

Lin Chang'an, disguised as a beautiful and tall female cultivator, calmly bypassed the other cultivators and followed their route to a huge cave.

The cave was now empty except for two wrecked merchant ships moored inside.

"It seems that most of the cultivators have already set off."

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. After discovering that there were only a few Wang family disciples with low cultivation levels, he headed directly towards the cave of the Wang family's Great Elder.

"Since you're here, come in."

Unexpectedly, upon entering the cave, he found it unusually tidy and well-organized, with an antique style of furniture that surprised Lin Chang'an without him even realizing it.

The furniture and decoration style of this cave dwelling is completely in the style of the Qingzhushan Market in the Yue Kingdom.

Many of the furniture pieces are made of bamboo.

"I've met the Great Elder."

When facing Wang Linfei, Lin Chang'an pretended to be an arrogant female cultivator, but in front of this Grand Elder, he was very respectful.

"I heard from Fei'er that you encountered the Huang family of Li Huo Palace on your way back?"

"Yes, Elder, this person even possesses a talisman treasure..."

Afterwards, the elder, with a smile on his face, whose true intentions were hard to discern, invited him to sit down and kept asking about the details.

If it were anyone else, they would probably have been exposed long ago.

Fortunately, he obtained most of Huang Shaohai's memories, which vividly described some details of the Huang family cultivators of Li Huo Palace, even their fighting habits.

The royal family, who had lived under the rule of the Li Huo Palace in the Yue Kingdom for over a hundred years, knew the Li Huo Palace all too well.

As the details matched perfectly, the elder nodded in approval. It seemed to be true; this cultivator from the Li Huo Palace was not an imposter.

From beginning to end, the elder never imagined that the person in front of him was an imposter.

Although there are many spells in the cultivation world that can change one's appearance, a person's habits and previous conversations cannot be obtained in such detail through simple soul-searching interrogation.

Moreover, he was at the late Foundation Establishment stage, and this female cultivator had lost her Jade Crystal Bees, leaving her without any means to conceal her aura.

Even at such close range, he could clearly smell the poisonous flower.

This is impossible to fake.

"These are the supplies to be given to the island lord."

With a gentle expression, the elder slowly raised his hand, and a wooden tray appeared in front of him.

On the wooden tray were piled high storage bags, which Lin Chang'an knew were high-grade resources such as spirit stones obtained through robbery.

Others might have been tempted, but Lin Chang'an knew that this ancient opportunity was far beyond what these material possessions could compare to.

"Elder, the Island Lord asked me to ask you, was there really no other reason for the opportunity in that secret realm back then?!"

Upon arriving on the island, Lin Chang'an's powerful senses told him that there was only an old man in the late Foundation Establishment stage, which gave him a great deal of confidence.

Even if he couldn't win, he still had the confidence to run away, so he didn't mind taking advantage of the situation.

Seeing that the other party hadn't touched these resources and instead asked this question, the elder frowned. Sure enough, the island lord still didn't trust them.

"Doesn't the island lord know the strength of my Wang family? In that environment, being able to snatch two ancient cultivation techniques is already a blessing from heaven."

Moreover, even the only original document preserved by my Wang family has been handed over to the island lord. Given the island lord's discerning eye, he should know it cannot be forged.

The elder suppressed his anger and said, "If it weren't for this, how could the Wang family have suffered such a calamity?"

However, Lin Chang'an felt a chill in his heart upon hearing these words.

The original is gone!

It was given to Five Dragons Island and fell into the hands of Core Formation cultivators.

How could he possibly snatch a Core Formation cultivator from the jaws of death?

However, the next moment, a single sentence from the eldest elder of the Wang family brought him a new lease on life.

The joy of accident!

　It's almost the end of the month, so I'm asking all my fellow cultivators for their monthly votes.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)