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Chapter 268 Setting Sights on the Long Family [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

After news spread that the new generation of the Long family was preparing to form their core, the Five Dragons Island became lively.

Many late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators appeared quietly in the market; most of these were those who had no hope of forming their core.

Many of these people were just looking to take advantage of the chaos.

Even Tianquan Peak has become lively recently.

"Fellow Daoist Lin."

"Senior Lin."

Inside the pavilion, Lu Yushu, a pseudo-core cultivator, arrived with a smile, bringing the finest spiritual tea from his clan. Accompanying him was Lu Yujian, a sword fanatic.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you're too kind."

Lin Chang'an nodded with a smile, and the sword attendant respectfully stepped forward to brew tea for the two of them.

Lu Yujian, however, stood behind him with great tact, knowing that with his current late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, he was not qualified to sit at the table.

Since Lu Yushu formed a false core, Madam Lu relinquished her position as head of the family, and he took over.

"Recently, the trade routes have been opened up, and merchant ships can travel freely without hindrance. This is all thanks to Fellow Daoist Lin. This is the profit for this year."

The merchant ship of Fairy Tan, a concubine under the Sixth Elder of Haiyuan City, arrived without any hindrance.

As a local family, the Lu family also gained considerable benefits.

The chamber of commerce's profits will naturally be allocated to them.

In other words, Lin Chang'an's income from spirit stones now comes from three main sources besides his own skill income.

One is the salary from Xuan Yin Pavilion, and the other is the profit sharing from the Chamber of Commerce.

The last one is the spiritual herbs planted on Tianquan Peak and the spiritual fish raised in the pool.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I've heard that True Person Hai has a past grudge against this Lord of Dragon Island. I never expected that he would still be alive, and that he would even return to Five Dragon Island to issue a challenge..."

Lin Chang'an nodded slightly upon hearing Lu Yushu's words.

This Master Hai is also at the late stage of Core Formation. It is said that when this Core Formation Master came to Five Dragons Island, he couldn't stand the domineering attitude of the Dragon family and thus incurred the wrath of the Dragon Island Lord.

In the end, he was defeated in public by the Dragon Island Master, who humiliated him.

As expected, the world of cultivation changes every hundred years. Look, it's only been a little over a hundred years, and your enemies have already come knocking on your door as soon as you lose power.

"It seems that this Master Hai really knows how to pick his timing, coming at this crucial moment."

Lin Chang'an also joked that this Master Hai had to come at this particular time of year, which clearly indicated something was wrong.

The best time for revenge was when the Dragon Island Master failed to form a Nascent Soul and was severely weakened.

This person didn't come, but now they've shown up.

It's obvious that they were either acting under someone's orders or were invited by someone.

There was already resentment, and now someone is offering spirit stones, so you can earn spirit stones and vent your anger at the same time. Who wouldn't do it?

Lu Yushu also caught the implication in Lin Chang'an's teasing and laughed gleefully.

"Back then, the Long family acted too domineeringly and offended too many people. I heard that quite a few Core Formation cultivators have come to the Five Dragon Island sea area."

This has almost nothing to do with them; rather, it's because the Long family had too many enemies back then.

But did the Long family have a choice? In order to prepare resources for Nascent Soul cultivation, they had no choice but to do this.

After all, the Long family has finally produced a cultivator who has formed a Nascent Soul. If they take their time and miss the opportunity, even the best Nascent Soul-forming spiritual objects will be useless.

Unfortunately, the Long family's gamble failed.

Now we are slowly beginning to suffer the backlash.

"Of course, there seems to be a shadow of the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect involved. It's said that the Long family ambushed and killed Xuan Yin Divine Sect disciples, and even stole the spirit pet that a certain important figure in the sect had prepared for his descendants..."

Lu Yushu spoke with a relaxed and teasing expression.

The resources on Five Dragons Island are limited and have already been allocated. Now that the Dragon family is in trouble, the others are naturally happy.

However, after hearing this, Lin Chang'an calmly took a sip of the spiritual tea, his smile serene and gentle, but he was secretly deep in thought.

It seems the Xuan Yin Divine Sect has its eye on the Long family, believing that the Phoenix Bird is in their possession.

"No matter what the Long family is like, Five Dragons Island is still the territory of the Azure Sea Palace. The people below can fight, but the Nascent Soul experts of the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect certainly cannot come in person."

Otherwise, the Azure Sea Palace is not to be trifled with!

Lin Chang'an secretly calculated that, as things stand, it seems that the downfall of the Long family would not be of much benefit to him.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but glance at Lu Yushu. It was obvious that the biggest beneficiaries of the Long family's downfall were the major powerful families on the island.

Since he neither built up any power nor had a family, he naturally could not benefit the most.

"However, the Long family's foundation will probably not decline so easily."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an nodded to himself. If he could take advantage of the chaos, he could see if he had a chance to find Long Changqing.

As for weakening the Long family, it doesn't seem to bring him much benefit.

"How did the Long family respond?"

"What could it be? The Long family is facing a formidable enemy, and many cultivators have even begun to secretly target the Long family's merchant ships in the sea. This time, the Long Island Lord has no choice but to fight back."

Lin Chang'an nodded with a light laugh after hearing this.

Now that the Long family is in trouble, there will naturally be those who want to take advantage of their misfortune.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, what are your plans?"

After chatting for a while, Lu Yushu finally got to the point.

The person who came today is here because they want to see.

Lin Chang'an was naturally well aware of this, but regarding Lu Yushu's eagerness to try, he hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said:

"In these turbulent times, even though the Long family is weak, it still has five Core Formation cultivators and various other forces."

"We've only just formed our cores; let's just go with the flow."

Lin Chang'an's words were practically saying: observe the changing situation and fight when the wind is favorable.

This minimizes both risk and profit.

Lu Yushu was taken aback upon hearing this; it was not what he had expected.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, many shops in the Five Dragons Island market are in the hands of the Long family."

Lin Chang'an smiled and shook his head, clearly unmoved.

Lu Yujian, who was watching this scene from inside the pavilion, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. From the very beginning, this family head had been thinking of taking a piece of the pie.

Although he didn't understand, his mother had worriedly said before he came that risks and benefits are always proportional.

Now that the Lu family is developing rapidly, what it needs is not to continue its rapid development, but to digest these benefits and strengthen its own power.

After all, a large part of the Lu family's interests depended on others.

But this reliance is too unstable.

But his mother helplessly reminded him not to speak up and stop him, since she was no longer the head of the family.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, if we join forces, and with the Sixth Elder's help..."

Lu Yushu was still somewhat unwilling to give up, but Lin Chang'an shook his head and reminded him:
"Fellow Daoist Lu, the Sixth Elder's reputation may be impressive, but if we really try to seize the benefits, we will face a backlash!"

Ultimately, this reliance is not solid.

They can intimidate people normally, but if they really infringe on the interests of the Long family, a hungry wolf with bloodshot eyes won't care who's behind you.

Moreover, will the Sixth Elder's beautiful concubine, Fairy Tan, help them?
Absolutely impossible. Lin Chang'an never even considered it; they weren't even that important.

Finally, Lu Yushu opened his mouth as if to say something, but seeing that Lin Chang'an refused to discuss the matter further, he could only swallow his words.

However, he still felt somewhat aggrieved, believing that Lin Chang'an had become even more timid after reaching the Core Formation stage.

In the world of cultivation, resources are the most important thing, and resources must be fought for.

But Lin Chang'an knew one thing: eat only as much food as you can handle, or you'll choke to death.

……

Inside the pavilion, watching Lu Yushu leave, Lin Chang'an shook his head. "Doesn't the Lu family have any idea of ​​their current strength? Being too greedy isn't always a blessing."

Only with sufficient power can one deter others; otherwise, having too many resources will only arouse greed in others.

The resources that the Lu family now possesses, in conjunction with him, have already aroused the envy of many.

"Master, these are visiting cards from other families."

Just then, the sword attendant respectfully presented several visiting cards in his hands, and Lin Chang'an knew what these people were planning without even glancing at them.

"I announced to the public that I would be going into seclusion for a period of time."

Lin Chang'an didn't want to get involved in this trouble, so he chose the simplest method: to go into seclusion and refuse to see any guests.

"Yes, Master!"

The sword attendant nodded respectfully, and after drinking the spiritual tea in his cup, Lin Chang'an turned and returned to his cave.

Meanwhile, the sword attendant inside the pavilion was skillfully tidying up the tea-making utensils. Just as he was about to clean up the remaining spiritual tea, a cow moo suddenly rang out.

"Moo!"

At this moment, the green-horned ox in the pool revealed its greedy expression.

Upon hearing this, the sword attendant raised his head and revealed a rare smile. With a flick of his finger, a stream of water shot directly towards the mouth of the Green Horned Ox.

The spiritual tea that Golden Core cultivators usually use is also a rare spiritual item for Foundation Establishment cultivators.

With only a small portion of spirit tea leaves remaining, the sword attendant carefully took out his own teacup from his storage bag.

Then, sitting on the stone in front of the pool, watching the lazy green-horned ox, the sword attendant held the teacup with both hands and carefully took a sip.

Lin Chang'an was naturally well aware of these minor matters.

But he didn't stop it; it's better to give it to your own people than to waste it.

……

Not only Lin Chang'an, a third-tier array master, but also Wen Dan, a master alchemist from Crimson Fire Peak, claimed to be in seclusion for cultivation.

At the same time, many cultivators began to go into seclusion.

It's clear that these people don't want to get involved in this mess.

Half a month later, the magical power fluctuations of a battle between Core Formation cultivators were heard from Five Dragons Island, which directly attracted countless people.

Lin Chang'an, who had already disguised himself and arrived in the market, was in a restaurant when he suddenly sensed this fluctuation and couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"This aura is that of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator in battle!"

Hai Zhenren challenges the Dragon Island Master, a late-stage Core Formation cultivator battling a peak Core Formation cultivator.

However, this Dragon Island Master failed to form a Nascent Soul and suffered a great loss of vitality. It is unknown how much strength he still has.

This terrifying fluctuation of magical power could be clearly felt even in the marketplace, attracting the attention of many Core Formation cultivators.

"Quick, there are more Core Formation cultivators heading towards the Long family."

"On the entire Five Dragons Island, there are only a few places in the Long family where one can form a Core. I heard that the price of the barrier-breaking talisman has recently increased significantly."

With his Core Formation realm divine sense, Lin Chang'an could hear the conversations of the surrounding cultivators echoing in his ears, and he shook his head after listening.

"It seems that this Master Hai is testing the strength of the Long family first. If the strength of this Island Master Long is greatly reduced, the Long family will probably face the greatest challenge."

With this battle over, the next step will be a series of arrangements targeting the Long family, since, as rumored, there are only a few places to form the Golden Core stage.

As long as someone in the Long family reaches the Core Formation stage, someone will inevitably try to influence them.

But none of this had much to do with him.

“Long Changqing, since he is the person in charge of the Long family’s Foundation Establishment cultivator business on the surface, he will definitely not hide it, otherwise it will only arouse suspicion.”

This time, Lin Chang'an disguised himself and looked at the defensive line of the Core Formation cultivators' battle aftermath, his eyes flickering.

“The Long family has a large business, but only a few people can make decisions. While all the Core Formation cultivators in the Long family are distracted, as long as I find Long Changqing, I can get what I need.”

Based on his observations last time, Long Changqing's cultivation level was probably only at the Core Formation stage within the last two years.

If this drags on, and the other party uses this item to refine it into their natal spiritual plant after reaching the Core Formation stage, then any further schemes or plans he makes will target a Core Formation cultivator.

The risks are significantly greater.

"As long as Long Changqing is not in the Long family territory, I am confident that I can get my treasure back."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an nodded to himself.

This is a rare opportunity. The Long family has been finally restrained. If this opportunity is missed, it will be much more difficult for him to plan alone.

Of course, Lin Chang'an was also mentally prepared for failure.

……

The battle did not end until evening.

With Master Hai's defeat and escape, the Dragon Island Master's victory came to an end.

Lin Chang'an, who had been closely monitoring the situation, frowned slightly.

"It seems that this Island Master is seriously injured."

Information about the battle is now flying around everywhere, and almost every cultivator knows about it.

This Dragon Island Master, who was once at the peak of the Core Formation stage, was extremely powerful, but this time he fought a protracted battle against the late-stage Core Formation Master, Hai Zhenren.

Although cultivators must also consider factors such as terrain, magical treasures, and supernatural powers in battle.

However, this Dragon Island Lord's magic weapon was a top-grade third-tier magic weapon, yet he did not achieve the same overwhelming victory as before.

However, it is obvious that the Dragon Island Master has suffered a severe blow to his health and his strength has declined significantly.

"It seems that this Master Hai has already figured out the general background of this Lord Long Island."

Lin Chang'an shook his head, put down his teacup, and turned to walk towards one of the Long family's shops in the market.

Nowadays, many cultivators have gathered inside and outside the various shops of the Long family.

They were all waiting for something to happen to the Long family so they could take advantage of the situation.

"Long Changqing, we've found you!"

As Lin Chang'an stepped into the shop, a smile crept onto his lips; he sensed a familiar presence.

It seems the other party did not secretly form their Golden Core.

However, he wouldn't wait for the Long family to fall into turmoil like these rogue cultivators before taking action.

The turmoil in the Long family must be because they are preparing to form their core. This Long Changqing is probably hiding in a secret place.

Therefore, he chose to act early.

It's likely that all the Core Formation cultivators in the Long family are now under surveillance, and any action taken could have far-reaching consequences.

"Fellow Daoist, my Long family's shops are preparing to close for a period of time for reorganization."

Amidst the turmoil, the Long family chose the safest course of action.

However, after Lin Chang'an entered the shop, the disguised late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator gave a hoarse laugh.

"Close it? I have a treasure that the Long family must need right now."

After Lin Chang'an secretly transmitted his voice, the pupils of the Long family cultivator who was receiving him instantly shrank.

"Daoyou, please come upstairs."

The next moment, seeing the other party's respectful expression, Lin Chang'an smiled.

In a turbulent situation, different people take advantage of the chaos in different ways.

For example, some people might choose to speculate and take advantage of the opportunity to raise prices and sell some urgently needed treasures to the Long family at high prices.

And it makes perfect sense that the cultivator he was disguised as was one of them.

More importantly, he needed to confirm whether Long Changqing still had any Xuan Tian withered leaves on him. If so, then...
That's his chance.

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(End of this chapter)