Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 259 Repairing the Magic Weapon [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

With the successful holding of the first auction, Wulong Island seemed to have regained its former prosperity, and the market fair was even more lively.

As always, the market event will feature three auctions, each held three months apart, for a total duration of nine months.

The annual market fair is an invaluable opportunity for cultivators.

Even many cultivators who were in seclusion came out of seclusion and went to the market to look for suitable treasures. Naturally, there were also those who wanted to find a bargain.

"All good things must come to an end. Old Lin, we are both Core Formation cultivators now, with several hundred years left to live. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet again."

At Wulong Island Wharf, after the final auction of the market fair concluded, Bihai Palace and various merchant ships prepared to depart.

Hu Jin stood in front of the dock with a hearty smile on his face and clasped his hands in greeting.

Lin Chang'an, dressed in white, smiled freely and cupped his hands, saying, "Old Hu, you can't cultivate in peace like I can here in the Enforcement Hall, so be careful."

"Don't worry, Old Hu still has to fulfill his ancestors' wishes and become a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator."

After exchanging a glance, the two smiled.

Although both of them have now reached the Core Formation stage, they have gone their separate ways.

At the dock, Lin Chang'an watched the merchant ships of Bihai Palace disappear from sight.

"That old Hu."

Lin Chang'an smiled and shook his head, looking at the jade slip in his hand, which was left by Hu Jin.

The text describes how to nurture a magical artifact and some repair methods, clearly indicating that Hu Jin prepared it for the purpose of protecting his Blood Fiend Sword from damage to its spiritual essence.

Compared to refining a natal magic weapon, this one, even with its spiritual essence damaged, is still a mid-grade third-tier magic weapon.

It's much easier to nurture and repair a magic weapon than to upgrade it from scratch.

"However, if the Blood Fiend Sword can truly be repaired, even if it is restored to a high-grade third rank, it will still be an extremely powerful magic weapon."

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. Although this kind of magic weapon from someone else could only unleash 70-80% of its power at most, a mid-grade third-tier magic weapon was already far superior to that of an ordinary Core Formation cultivator.

"Ordinary Core Formation cultivators cannot afford a mid-grade third-tier magic weapon."

Meanwhile, on the Bihai Palace merchant ship that had vanished into the clouds, Hu Jin looked down at the jade slip in his hand and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement:
"Old Lin is really generous; this deal is definitely a win-win situation."

The jade slip clearly recorded the upgraded third-order Mysterious Five Elements Array. He and Lin Chang'an had previously collaborated to refine a near-third-order Mysterious Five Elements Array.

Now, this jade slip records what materials to add and how to upgrade the array plate and array flags so as not to affect the array patterns on the array plate.

The jade slip contained extremely detailed records, including the manipulation details of a third-order formation.

Even the best friendships require reciprocity; if only one party benefits, the friendship will eventually fall apart.

……

In the waters off Five Dragon Island, with the holding of this grand market event, various forces have begun to join hands to stabilize the situation.

After all, decades of turmoil have resulted in losses for everyone.

The Long family, Xuan Yin Pavilion, and two other major Golden Core families joined forces to stabilize the situation, and the other forces also began to return to calm.

Tianquan Peak.

Lifespan: 146/599

[Realm Level: Early Golden Core Stage (3/100)]

"I'm just one mid-grade third-tier demon core away from replenishing my spirit. Looks like I'll have to go to the Heavenly Mist Sea to take a look."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an, who was inside the cave, opened his eyes and frowned slightly.

It wasn't that he wanted to take risks, but rather that mid-grade third-tier demon cores were not easily found on the market and were mostly traded between cultivators.

For example, his other identity as a third-tier alchemist was obtained through a deal that was negotiated with him by the Xuan Yin Pavilion.

If he were to slowly accumulate spirit stones through his skills and wait for the next trade fair, he would be wasting his cultivation time.

Don't be fooled by the fact that he's only 146 years old. You should know that each step of advancement in the Golden Core realm is calculated over a period of sixty or even a hundred years.

The next two auctions didn't offer what he needed either. Although he was tempted by many other items, refining the Spirit-Replenishing Pill was his top priority at the moment.

"No wonder this True Lord Lu is so generous. It's so difficult to improve the quality of one's spiritual root and golden core, and how many people are willing to give it to their descendants?"

Lin Chang'an shook his head as he thought of this.

This is still a Spirit-Replenishing Pill made from a mid-grade third-tier demon core, which only improves the cultivator's spiritual root aptitude and golden core quality to a mid-grade spiritual root.

That is to say, he possesses three third-tier skills, and in a few decades, he may even have four third-tier skills.

If it were any other ordinary Core Formation cultivator, even some Golden Core families and sects, they wouldn't waste it like this.

"The resources needed to refine one Spirit-Replenishing Pill are almost enough to prepare for ten Core Formation opportunities."

This is still a Spirit Replenishing Pill for improving a mid-grade quality; if the quality were higher, the consumption would be even greater.

Even he hasn't considered top-grade aptitude yet.

Between the two, which is more important?

Let alone Core Formation forces, even ordinary Nascent Soul forces would not be so extravagant and wasteful.

Why expend so many resources just to improve a cultivator with a mid-grade spiritual root and mid-grade golden core aptitude?

"Su Miaoyin, you are truly enviable."

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel envious when he thought of Su Miaoyin, who was dressed in a Taoist robe. This was the true reflection of having a Nascent Soul father in the cultivation world.

In such a vast world of cultivation, there are very few like Lu Zhenjun who plan so meticulously for the sake of future generations.

"Only those few Nascent Soul cultivators who have only one or two descendants still value family ties, and perhaps that's why they're willing to give up their family."

The cultivation world has never lacked spiritual items that can improve the aptitude of spiritual roots and the quality of golden cores; he has heard of many such items.

However, none of these spiritual items are something that ordinary cultivators can obtain.

"It seems we still have to make a trip to the Sky-Piercing Mist Sea."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an, who was sitting at his desk, couldn't help but look at the table.

The light golden talisman faded, making it appear as an ordinary talisman, but in the center of the talisman was an ancient character for 'fixed'.

"A low-grade third-tier spirit-stabilizing talisman is extremely effective for pure Yin spirit bodies, and even has a great effect on corpse puppets and zombies."

Looking at the five third-tier talismans in front of him, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but nod in satisfaction.

Don't underestimate this low-grade third-tier talisman; it's quite effective against spirits and the like.

"I currently have the Blood Fiend Sword, a mid-grade third-tier magic weapon, for attack, and I actually have another magic weapon for defense."

With a solemn expression, Lin Chang'an took out a water spirit pearl covered in cracks.

This magic weapon was originally obtained when he, as He Zhenren, helped the Phoenix Cry Bird break through to the next level. However, it was targeted by a fake Core Formation cultivator surnamed Li from the Long family. He obtained it while killing a third-tier bronze-armored corpse.

"It's a pity that this magic weapon is damaged. It won't be easy to repair it in a short time. For now, it can only barely provide some defensive effects."

Although the jade slip that Hu Jin gave him recorded several methods for nourishing and repairing magical artifacts, it was not that simple.

"However, my resources far exceed those of ordinary Core Formation cultivators, and I also have the Phoenix Cry Bird and various methods to restrain Yin Spirits."

"Even a mid-stage Tier 3 Yin Spirit Beast King, under my restraining methods, would be lucky to display the strength of an early-stage Tier 3."

Although he is only 146 years old now, in terms of cultivation, if he is slow at one step, he will be slow at every step.

Five Dragons Island has returned to peace for now, but who knows when it will fall into turmoil again? Strength is the foundation of everything; everything else is meaningless.

"We're just missing a mid-grade third-tier demon core. We should go and make that trip first."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an began to put the third-tier talisman into his storage bag and started to prepare for his trip.

"We must bring the Phoenix Bird. Let the Green Horned Ox stay home this time. After all, this is not a long trip. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be back in a month or two."

Moreover, the Green Horned Ox's current strength was indeed insufficient to provide any assistance. Lin Chang'an then finished packing and went to the underground volcano cave to bring out the reluctant Phoenix Crying Bird, leaving the Green Horned Ox to guard the cave.

At the same time, there is also a mountain-protecting formation connected to the spiritual veins. At this critical juncture, no one dares to force their way in, as Xuan Yin Pavilion still has three Core Formation cultivators.

It can be said that the cave is very safe.

Immediately afterward, Lin Chang'an announced that he was in seclusion and activated the mountain-protecting formation.

He concealed his aura and left Five Dragons Island unnoticed.

……

Deep within the misty sea, on an island shrouded in clouds and fog.

Surrounded by array formations and barriers, and further shrouded in sea mist that isolates divine sense, no one knew what was happening inside.

Inside the barrier, however, sharp, piercing roars echoed.

"When we were hunting the Yin Spirits, we could sense this aura from a great distance. This time, it turned out to be two powerful Yin Spirit Beast Kings."

This is another reason; after all, he had explored this area for twenty years when he was planning to form his core, so he was very familiar with it.

Furthermore, relying on his powerful senses, he evaded and recorded countless terrifying and dangerous islands.

But now that he has formed his core, his once terrifying aura is different.

"Two Yin Spirit Beast Kings at the early stage of the third tier, their luck is not bad."

Lin Chang'an smiled with satisfaction. Although it wasn't a mid-stage third-tier Yin Spirit Beast King, it did have two early-stage third-tier demon cores.

Its value has already exceeded that of a mid-grade third-tier Five Elements Demon Core.

Among demon cores of the same rank, those with different attributes are the most valuable, especially those with Yin and Yang attributes, which have a wide range of uses and are therefore even more valuable.

Within the formation, two third-tier Yin Spirit Beast Kings roared in fear, while the Phoenix Cry Bird cried out excitedly as it launched its attack.

Faced with two demonic beasts of the same rank, and with the absolute suppression of their attributes, the two Yin Spirit Beast Kings were terrified and could not muster much fighting spirit.

Within the array's cover, countless other evil spirits had already been devoured by the Phoenix's terrifying flames.

"It's time to end the battle. Let's test how effective this Tier 3 Mind-Stabilizing Talisman is against Yin Spirits."

Lin Chang'an's expression hardened, and a talisman with a restrained aura appeared at his fingertips. The next moment, it transformed into a stream of light and headed towards one of the Yin Spirit Beast Kings.

"Roar!"

Upon seeing the attack, the Yin Spirit Beast King roared angrily and raised its sharp claws to attack. However, the golden talisman was not offensive and simply stuck to its arm.

Tier 3 Talisman - Mind-Stabilizing Talisman

In an instant, the roar of the Yin Spirit Beast King, which was at the early stage of the third tier, came to an abrupt halt. Its pair of ferocious green eyes were filled with terror, and its body seemed to freeze instantly, unable to move.

Upon witnessing the remarkable effects of the calming talisman, Lin Chang'an let out a rare exclamation of surprise.

"In the end, this Yin Spirit Beast King is just solidified Yin energy, belonging to a pure spiritual primordial spirit body."

The Mind-Stabilizing Talisman is specifically designed for the primordial spirit, temporarily immobilizing it and rendering the cultivator unable to move.

Unfortunately, these kinds of spirits don't have the barrier of a physical body, so they are completely suppressed by the mind-stabilizing talisman.

"Roar!"

A hoarse, weak voice came from its throat, and in the blink of an eye, the Yin Spirit Beast King's body began to tremble slightly.

This was just the prelude to the talisman failing.

However, that was enough. The moment the Yin Spirit Beast King was frozen in place, the Phoenix Cry Bird let out a long cry and transformed into a golden fire phoenix, attacking directly.

Faced with the terrifying flames, the other Yin Spirit Beast King could only instinctively flinch in fear.

This caused the Yin Spirit Beast King, which had been immobilized by the mind-stabilizing talisman, to be instantly pierced through the body by the Phoenix Cry Bird under the fear in its eyes, and its body turned into ashes in the next moment.

The Yin Spirit Demon Core, which was at the early stage of the third rank, was held in the mouth of the Phoenix Cry Bird.

"Although both are third-tier demonic beasts, the Yinling Beast King's intelligence is clearly inferior to that of ordinary demonic beasts."

If it were other third-tier demonic beasts, they would generally not easily abandon their companions after discovering they were trapped, because they know that only with many beasts would they have a chance to escape.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an stepped forward, opened a jade box, and collected the ashes from the fall of the Yin Spirit Beast King. These were rare Yin Spirit Ashes.

It can be considered the only valuable thing the Yinling Beast King has besides its demon core.

The remaining Yin Spirit Beast King didn't struggle for long before being killed by the Phoenix Cry Bird, leaving behind another third-grade low-level demon core and a little bit of Yin Spirit Ash.

Immediately after Lin Chang'an waved his hand, the fire-attribute spiritual energy within the array barrier began to dissipate, and the surroundings returned to the previous hazy gray, leaving only the defensive barrier of the array.

You don't know the cost of firewood and rice until you're in charge of the household; you still need to save where you can.

Such basic defensive barriers consume almost no spirit stones; instead, the formation itself absorbs spiritual energy from heaven and earth to maintain them.

This is an ability that only third-tier formations and above possess.

"This Tongtian Mist Sea is truly bizarre. There are so many Yin Spirit Veins here. No wonder the Yin Spirits here are impossible to eradicate. This place is simply a paradise for Yin Spirits."

While it's normal for there to be many Yin Spirit Veins at sea, the Tongtian Mist Sea is clearly beyond the norm.

"Perhaps this is the work of nature's artistry."

Lin Chang'an sighed inwardly. Sometimes, Core Formation cultivators are very strong, but in the face of heaven and earth, Golden Core cultivators are nothing more than slightly stronger ants.

"The Yin Vein Spirit Spring, the place of these two Yin Spirit Beast Kings, is indeed extraordinary, and there is also a lot of Xuan Water Liquid."

With a broad smile, Lin Chang'an patted his storage bag and took out the jade bottle he had prepared for the formation of his core before he formed his core.

Using the magic of manipulation, he carefully collected the mysterious liquid from the Yin Meridian Spirit Spring into the bottle.

"And these third-tier spirit-stabilizing talismans."

As Lin Chang'an raised his hand, the stabilizing talisman that had previously immobilized the Yin Spirit Beast King was still there.

A third-tier talisman can already be called a true spiritual talisman. As long as the talisman's energy is not completely consumed, it can still be used again, but the effect will not be as good as before.

Similar to a talisman.

The calming talisman in his hand now appeared noticeably dimmer than before.

Similarly, offensive third-tier talismans can be used multiple times under the control of a cultivator, but if a Golden Core cultivator uses them, it will inevitably mean encountering an opponent of the same or even greater level.

They usually won't hold back.

"Owner."

The phoenix shrank to the size of a palm and landed directly on Lin Chang'an's shoulder, obsequiously spitting out the two Yin Spirit Demon Cores it had obtained this time.

"In this way, we can finally exchange it for the last mid-grade third-tier demon core."

Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered. Although he was somewhat tempted by the trip to the Tongtian Mist Sea, he couldn't help but sigh because refining the Spirit-Replenishing Pill was the top priority.

"Sure enough, as one becomes stronger, even I sometimes can't control my greed."

He had just realized that he possessed the strength to form a Core Formation, along with the Phoenix Bird, and with the addition of formations and talismans, he could completely suppress the Yin Spirits.

A strange desire arose within him to hunt more Yin Spirit Beast Kings and earn spirit stones.

After all, Core Formation cultivators need resources in far too many places.

"The Tongtian Mist Sea is not only threatened by Yin spirits. There are many dangers here. I was cautious at first, but I only stayed on the outer perimeter. I can't be careless."

Rumors circulated that the Tongtian Mist Sea was home to various terrifying monsters. Lin Chang'an took a deep breath and decided to return.

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