Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 208 Master Tan [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"Master Tan has arrived!"

At the Lu family's celebration banquet, as a loud voice echoed, countless Foundation Establishment cultivators who had come stood up and showed respectful expressions.

A short figure with flared nostrils and a tuft of yellow hair on its head appeared.

Although this Master Tan had an extraordinary appearance, none of the people dared to be impolite to him.

"I've seen the real person."

As the crowd bowed to him, Master Tan nodded with an air of pride, for he had been ridiculed since childhood because of his appearance.

But ever since he became a Core Formation cultivator, what he likes most is seeing others treat him with such respect.

This feeling is so cool!

"Okay, let's all sit down."

Tan Zhenren, who was short in stature and somewhat ugly in appearance, only spoke after he had strode into his seat in the main hall and put on enough airs.

"Thank you, Master Xie."

The Foundation Establishment cultivators all bowed respectfully, but were annoyed that they had been made to stand for so long.
Foundation Establishment cultivators do not have this mindset when facing Core Formation cultivators.

Even Lin Chang'an wasn't annoyed at all; instead, he marveled at the power of a Core Formation cultivator.

Let alone standing for a while, even just waiting outside the door, I don't know how many people would want to queue up.

Immediately afterwards, the Lu family cultivators greeted everyone with smiles on their faces.

At the banquet, Lin Chang'an naturally saw this genius from the Lu family.

Lu Yushu had the appearance of a modest and refined gentleman, his face full of polite smiles, and his words and actions were impeccable.

But Lin Chang'an could sense the pride deep in this genius's eyes.

"But what does all this have to do with me?"

With a calm expression, Lin Chang'an turned and began chatting and laughing with the people at the table.

The Lu family's banquet today was so grand and the food so delicious that even he couldn't help but nod in approval.

This time, the Lu family really went all out.

However, after several rounds of drinks, as the banquet was ending, many Foundation Establishment cultivators secretly received invitations from the Lu family.

"Old Lin!"

Hu Jin's expression hardened, while Lin Chang'an frowned slightly; it was clear that both of them had received the telepathic message.

"Let's wait and see. This matter should be related to this Golden Core cultivator."

Not only him, but also the Wen couple, Fang Tie, and many other Foundation Establishment cultivators who were on good terms with the Lu family received the message.

……

In the main hall.

As the banquet ended, the Foundation Establishment cultivators who received the telepathic message were somewhat puzzled, but they could roughly guess that it was related to this Golden Core cultivator.

Naturally, it didn't mean anything.

"Almost all the cultivators here are on good terms with the Lu family."

After secretly glancing over, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but nod in approval. There were actually twenty-seven Foundation Establishment cultivators. What exactly were they planning to do?

Please don't be offended, everyone.

Just then, Madam Lu, the head of the Lu family, came out with an apologetic smile and bowed to everyone.

The expression on Master Tan's face behind him softened; at least he was no longer as arrogant towards Foundation Establishment cultivators as before.

"Alright, it is I who have summoned you all this time."

This short-statured Master Tan also seems to be a straightforward person.

"In ten years, it will be the birthday of the two palace masters of Bihai Palace. I was fortunate enough to be able to form a core thanks to the care of Bihai Palace."

"I have come here today because Madam Lu discovered a nest of eagle-kite beasts..."

As Master Tan recounted the story, Lin Chang'an suddenly understood.

It turns out that Master Tan was preparing a grand birthday gift for the two palace masters of Bihai Palace.

"This lair contains a third-tier early-stage demonic beast, but rest assured, I have summoned you all here simply to invite you to take charge of the other demonic beasts..."

The Eagle-Kite Beast is a ferocious bird of prey from the Demon Beast Sea Abyss. It lives in groups and is the kind of demon beast that cultivators least want to encounter.

Flying demonic beasts have always been the most difficult for cultivators to deal with.

At this moment, Madam Lu looked at everyone with a smile on her face, cupped her hands and said:

"Of course, my Lu family is willing to give each fellow Daoist a corresponding reward this time, and in this operation, the third-tier demon beast is accompanied by True Person Tan."

The remaining demonic beasts will be kept in check by you fellow Daoists..."

Upon hearing this, some Foundation Establishment cultivators had drastic changes in expression, while others were tempted.

With a Golden Core cultivator present, this might be a rare opportunity.

Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered as he listened.

"This eagle-kite beast, the male's wings are colorful, not only extremely beautiful, but also a top-grade material for refining magical robes and treasures."

After recalling the information about this demonic beast, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. It seemed that this Master Tan was indeed here to give a gift.

He was also afraid of being used as cannon fodder.

Of course, he wasn't the only one with this concern; many cultivators' eyes flickered, but none of them dared to voice it first.

We are all cultivators who have lived for hundreds of years, and we are long past the age of getting hot-blooded at the slightest disagreement.

Having traveled this far, Master Tan could hardly miss the worries in everyone's hearts. However, to prevent these people from shirking their duties, he calmly said:
"Rest assured, my friends. This time, I only want the beast's feathers and demon core. Moreover, I also have an array to trap this bird."

At this point, Master Tan, a man of short stature, looked at the crowd and said casually:

"Of course, I don't insist. It's just that this flock of birds lives together, and there are more than a dozen second-tier birds. If you don't want to, you can leave."

Since a cultivator at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm had said such a thing, naturally no one dared to say anything.

"Since you think so highly of us, how dare we refuse?"

"That's right, just say it yourself."

After everyone realized that there seemed to be no conspiracy, they all nodded in agreement.

Even if something is wrong, it's still possible for so many people to escape.

Lin Chang'an really didn't want to go, but so many people had agreed. If he stood out, wouldn't he be drawing attention to himself?

Therefore, Lin Chang'an greeted everyone with a broad smile and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect:
"Rest assured, Master. We are naturally powerless against third-tier demonic beasts, but with our combined efforts, we will certainly not let these beasts disturb your hunting of third-tier demonic beasts."

"Yes, yes, I trust you, Mr./Ms. [Name]."

One by one, the Foundation Establishment cultivators patted their chests and made their promises, but none of them were stupid. If they were asked to join forces and fight a third-tier demon beast to the death, they should forget about it.

Even if you are a Golden Core cultivator, they can simply escape to other sea areas to continue their cultivation.

This Master Tan naturally knew that if he didn't bleed a little, these people wouldn't put in their best effort.

“My dear friends, you only need to help me deal with the other birds. After the task is completed, the flesh and blood of this third-tier demon beast will be distributed among you.”

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

Even Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered; they dared not even dream of a third-tier demon core.

However, the flesh and blood of a third-tier demon beast is a great tonic for cultivators in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

It is of immense value.

Then everyone patted their chests and guaranteed, and Madam Lu also smiled and recounted the matter in detail, especially after mentioning the identity of this Master Tan.

Many people's eyes lit up, and when they looked at Madam Lu again, they all showed kind smiles. This was clearly an opportunity for them to befriend the Bihai Palace.

The Bihai Palace is a large and powerful family, and its elders are divided into different ranks.

This unassuming Master Tan may just be an ordinary elder, but he has an older sister who is the concubine of the sixth elder of the Bihai Palace, a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Who would dare offend such a person?

More importantly, given their connections, they naturally wouldn't be interested in their meager possessions, so the chances of them plotting against them are very small.

Even if you can leave a good impression, it will give you more options when you go to Haiyuan City to seek Core Formation spiritual items in the future.

For a moment, everyone's smiles deepened when they looked at this Master Tan.

They then agreed to set off three months later, when the monster returned to its lair.

……

On the way back, not only Hu Jin, but also the Wen couple and Fang Tie, these three neighbors, all traveled together.

"Fellow Daoists, there should be no trickery this time."

Everyone then got off the plane, and Hu Jin, pondering the matter, began to speak.

Although the chances are slim, one must be careful to survive in the world of cultivation.

"Probably not. After all, the Lu family isn't stupid to offend so many Foundation Establishment cultivators at once. Besides, this is a rare opportunity."

Lin Chang'an pondered for a moment, then nodded and offered his opinion.

“Indeed, if the Lu family is leading this, and there is some kind of conspiracy, then unless this Core Formation cultivator can stay in the Lu family indefinitely, the Lu family will not be able to withstand the retaliation of so many fellow Daoists.”

The Wen couple also spoke in hushed tones about their views, clearly showing that they were interested.

Fang Tie, who was usually taciturn, said in a deep voice, "Just as the Lu family said, this is a rare and good opportunity."

Everyone has been cultivating diligently until now, all in preparation for forming the Golden Core, so naturally no one wants to miss out.

Therefore, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly upon hearing this, and then secretly transmitted his voice to Hu Jin.

"Neither of us has ever personally experienced a third-tier Golden Core Realm demon beast. This is a good opportunity to witness the power of a third-tier demon beast and prepare for the future."

"That's right. Even if it's a trap, with so many Foundation Establishment cultivators on this vast ocean, it wouldn't be difficult to escape."

Old Hu nodded as well.

Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered. He wanted to cultivate this Three-Turn Core Condensation Technique, but since he couldn't afford a third-tier demon core, hunting third-tier demon beasts was inevitable.

As for Hu Jin, he vaguely guessed that perhaps the other party's spiritual root aptitude was not bad, and he did not need to cultivate all three stages.

"Moreover, we can't refuse this time. Perhaps Master Tan doesn't care, but there are quite a few people below who want to curry favor with him."

Lin Chang'an sneered. He dared to say that if he withdrew today, someone would target him the next day.

Even on Jade Spirit Island, the Lu family and other cultivators ostracized him.

"That's true, but we also have three months to prepare."

Afterwards, Lin Chang'an parted ways with the others, and the rest of them began preparing for the hunt three months later.

……

After returning to the cave.

"There are three-tiered Eagle-Kite Beasts and more than a dozen second-tier Eagle-Kite Beasts. Facing flying demonic beasts will be quite difficult."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an opened the "Monster Compendium" of the Monster Sea Abyss that he had purchased earlier, and sure enough, he found information about this kind of ferocious bird that only exists in the outer sea.

"The Eagle-Kite Beast is a second-tier ferocious bird, and very few can break through to the third tier. Once it does, its feathers are extremely precious, even used as top-grade materials for crafting female cultivators' robes..."

After reading the information, Lin Chang'an suddenly realized why Golden Core cultivators traveled thousands of miles to this sea area.

It turns out that although there are quite a few of these ferocious birds, those that can break through to the third rank are definitely rare species.

"And three months later, the Lu family discovered the nest here, yet they weren't afraid to fly away..."

Lin Chang'an had a vague guess that the eagle-kite beast was probably incubating offspring, and that's why it wouldn't move its nest easily.

"However, these things are not of much concern to me. What is most important to me this time is to observe the combat strength of the third-tier demonic beasts."

Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered; he had no intention of going all out in this operation.

"However, just to be on the safe side, it's good to make this talisman during this time."

Lin Chang'an turned his head and saw the Blood Fiend Sword, a magical treasure, inside the Spirit Gathering Array in the cave.

The Blood Fiend Sword, radiating spiritual energy, seemed to be self-repairing under the visible specks of spiritual light.

The three talismans on the hilt of the sword had long been eroded into a faint red color.

Clearly, the conditions for creating the talisman have been met.

……

Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Under the vibrant spring breeze, all things revive.

【Lifespan: 105/283】

[Realm: Late Foundation Establishment (10/100)]

Inside the cave, Lin Chang'an sat solemnly in front of the Spirit Gathering Array.

The Blood Fiend Sword, a magical artifact that previously radiated spiritual energy, has now dimmed considerably.

Directly in front of the magic weapon, a golden talisman shimmered with spiritual light, and on the talisman was a small, blood-red sword, exactly the same as the magic weapon in front of him.

"This is the talisman!"

As Lin Chang'an's relieved voice echoed, the golden talisman he had spent nearly three months making slowly floated into his fingertips.

Although the talisman was completed, the Blood Fiend Sword, a magical artifact, had some of its power forcibly extracted, resulting in a significant reduction in its spiritual power. Lin Chang'an shook his head and sighed as he watched.

"It's a pity that I can't control magic treasures yet. Otherwise, I could make a talisman treasure and, with the skills of a Golden Core cultivator, it would only take twenty or thirty years to fully recover."

This is why many Core Formation cultivators only create talismans to leave some means for future generations when their lifespan is about to end.

There's no other reason than that this talisman can damage magic weapons, while a true magic weapon will be even more ruthless, causing the magic weapon to permanently lose some of its power.

For a Foundation Establishment cultivator like Lin Chang'an, relying solely on the Spirit Gathering Array to restore the artifact, it would probably take hundreds of years for the artifact to return to its previous state.

"It's a pity there's no lineage for creating true treasures."

Lin Chang'an not only did not feel sorry for the magic treasure, but also sighed that if the talisman in his hand were replaced with a real treasure, his own safety would be guaranteed by three more points.

As for magical artifacts, they are nothing more than useless to him now.

"This talisman is enough for ten uses. If it's not enough, we can make more talismans later."

Of course, he still hoped that he would never need to use this talisman.

"However, it's time to set off."

After putting the talisman into his storage bag, Lin Chang'an immediately began to organize, putting away some of the more important parts of the magic weapon.

As a solitary cultivator, he also carried all his belongings with him.

"After this, it's time to test my formation."

After leaving the cave and putting the Green Horned Ox and Phoenix Bird into his spirit beast bag, a determined look appeared in Lin Chang'an's eyes.

After preparing for so long, it's time for him to start planning the third-tier demon core.

This time, a Core Formation cultivator made a move, which allowed him to sense that this demonic beast was far stronger than the third-tier demonic beasts he had encountered before.

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