Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 269 The Second Mysterious Immortal Leaf [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

The third floor of the Long family's shop.

"Fellow Daoist, is there truly a Mysterious Water Liquid?"

It was quite unexpected that Long Changqing, the person in charge of this shop, would come out in person.

This Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge of managing the Long family's business is actually a hidden Core Formation seed in the Long family.

"Fellow Daoist, I would never joke about such a matter."

Lin Chang'an, disguised as a cultivator, smiled calmly and a transparent jade bottle appeared with a wave of his hand.

However, when the jade bottle containing the Xuan Shui liquid appeared, Long Changqing was first stunned, and then a look of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

This is indeed Xuan Shui liquid, but there's only a small amount.

However, this makes sense, since ordinary cultivators would not easily obtain a Core Formation spiritual item.

Not to mention that the other party is also a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and instead of keeping it for himself, he's trying to sell it.

"Indeed, it is Xuan Shui Liquid."

Although it's just a little bit, it adds up. At this point, any Core Formation spiritual item from the Long family is incredibly precious.

Therefore, Long Changqing also showed a solemn expression, and at the same time, he was mentally prepared for the other party to raise the price on the spot.

Lin Chang'an chuckled. He naturally still had Xuan Shui liquid, but to avoid suspicion, he used less, which was just right.

“Fellow Daoist Long, I am aware of my own aptitude and have no desire to achieve Core Formation. However, I have recently heard that your clan seems to be preparing for Core Formation, and spiritual materials are currently very scarce…”

Lin Chang'an's meaningful expression made Long Changqing curse inwardly, "He really came to take advantage of our misfortune."

But there was no other way; the Long family was willing to pay a higher price to obtain the Xuan Shui Liquid.

"Fellow Daoist, the amount of your Xuan Shui liquid is not much."

"Twenty thousand mid-grade spirit stones!"

"Fellow Daoist, please don't joke around. Your Xuan Shui Liquid is usually only worth five or six thousand mid-grade spirit stones. Now, my Long family can only give you eight thousand mid-grade spirit stones at most."

As the two were haggling, Lin Chang'an's powerful senses detected a faint aura emanating from Long Changqing's storage bag.

This is also why he sincerely wanted to do business with the other party.

Once we confirm that the Xuan Tian withered leaf is on the other party, things will be much easier.

"I want to exchange all twelve thousand mid-grade spirit stones for refining materials..."

Lin Chang'an acted as if he was worried that the Long family would tamper with the spirit stones, given how many there were, and instead directly exchanged them for various materials needed for refining weapons.

Upon hearing this, Long Changqing was surprised to learn that the other party was actually a second-tier weapon refiner.

Normally, he would have represented the Long family to try and win them over, but right now, he could only sigh helplessly.

It seems that only after the Long family survives this calamity can things proceed smoothly.

A small portion of the Xuan Shui liquid, originally worth five or six thousand mid-grade spirit stones, was eventually negotiated down to a price of twelve thousand mid-grade spirit stones.

However, Lin Chang'an changed his tone and said that he wanted to exchange everything for refining materials. In the end, he bargained over the prices of various materials, which inadvertently increased the price considerably.

The price has more than doubled.

Lin Chang'an perfectly portrayed a seemingly normal Foundation Establishment cultivator who was opportunistic and greedy for personal gain.

This greatly reduced Long Changqing's wariness.

However, both of them were cautious people. After Lin Chang'an received the materials, he checked them in front of the other party and only put them into his storage bag after finding no problems.

Similarly, Long Changqing, with a solemn expression, changed to a different jade bottle.

"Farewell!"

After ripping off the Long family, Lin Chang'an nodded hoarsely, cupped his hands in greeting, and left without any hesitation.

He didn't need to do anything; he only came to confirm whether his treasure was still there and Long Changqing's cultivation level.

In order to avoid arousing suspicion, this small portion of the Xuan Shui liquid was traded.

He would never agree to a deal if his treasures weren't available here, and if the other party had any doubts afterward, that was their problem.

……

Night gradually fell.

In the bustling market, the Long family's shops began to close one after another, and even two fake Core Formation cultivators personally came forward.

This caused many cultivators who were planning to take advantage of the situation to feel a pang of regret. Although they were envious of the goods that the group was taking away, no one dared to act rashly.

After all, with two fake Core Formation cultivators escorting them, a mere group of market goods wouldn't attract the greed of Core Formation cultivators.

For Foundation Establishment cultivators to go up there is like moths to a flame.

Outside the market, Lin Chang'an, who had concealed his aura in the woods, opened his eyes immediately after sensing Long Changqing emerge.

"Finally out!"

The Xuan Tian withered leaf was inside the other party's storage bag, its aura concealed, only detectable at close range. Therefore, he could only keep an eye on searching for Long Changqing.

After the Long family cultivators left, his own clones in the market began spreading rumors that the Long family's goods included Core Formation spiritual items.

Although people were filled with anxiety, no one chose to act impulsively.

"A Core Formation Spiritual Object!"

Suddenly, the aura of a fake Core Formation cultivator appeared and chased after the Long family cultivators, instantly igniting the greed of many cultivators in the market.

The clone was just a trigger; countless others were secretly fanning the flames.

……

The group of Long family cultivators, traveling on a spirit boat, were on their way back when suddenly the aura of a Core Formation cultivator was released, startling everyone on board.

"Not good! It's a Core Formation cultivator!"

The two pseudo-core cultivators at the front changed their expressions, but they remained calm and manipulated the spirit boat's formation with hand seals, directly strengthening the defensive barrier.

However, Lin Chang'an, who was in disguise, sneered. After confirming that there were no other Core Formation cultivators around, he raised his hand and several spiritual talismans appeared directly.

"Oh no! It's a near-third-tier barrier-breaking talisman!"

This time, the Long family cultivators were only traveling on a medium-sized, second-tier spirit boat.

With a simple gesture, Lin Chang'an unleashed nine near-third-tier barrier-breaking talismans, a move that was practically a dimensional reduction attack.

Under the eerie glow of the barrier-breaking talisman, and with the terrified gazes of the two pseudo-core cultivators from the Dragon family, the defensive barrier of the flying spirit boat was instantly pierced.

"Everyone, get out of here!"

"All the goods for this trip are on the ship. If you insist, my Dragon Clan Core Formation cultivator is nearby and will arrive in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea!"

The two pseudo-core cultivators were decisive individuals. They abandoned the spirit boat and each led a group of Long family cultivators, splitting into two groups to escape quickly.

However, Lin Chang'an sneered and chased after it in one direction.

The fake Core Formation cultivator from the Long family secretly breathed a sigh of relief after seeing it.

For Long Changqing, losing some goods is nothing, as long as he is still alive.

However, just as the opponent lowered their guard, a sword beam suddenly emerged from the trees below.

In a panic, the fake Core Formation cultivator hurriedly cast a protective magic shield.

"not good!"

The aura of a fake Core cultivator suddenly appeared, and a sword beam was released to repel the fake Core cultivator from the Long family. The figure then headed straight for Long Changqing, who was flying on his sword.

"Evergreen!"

The fake Core Formation cultivator from the Long family was furious; he hadn't expected there to be another fake Core Formation cultivator hidden among them.

They even went straight for the hidden Core Formation seed in the Long family. In that instant, he thought that there was a traitor in the Long family.

Terrified by being targeted by the fake Core cultivator, Long Changqing immediately formed a hand seal, and a golden talisman appeared.

Talisman!

"Haha, carrying a talisman with him, he really is a potential Core Formation seed of the Long family. The Xuan Yin Divine Sect did not deceive me!"

With a burst of maniacal laughter, Lin Chang'an's clone directly shifted the blame onto the Xuan Yin Demonic Sect.

He remained calm and composed in the face of the talisman, as his true form had already appeared behind him.

"Changqing, watch out!"

At this moment, Lin Chang'an's true form revealed a smile. After this feint, the other pseudo-core cultivator didn't even have time to react before he attacked with his escape light.

This time, he was fortunate to have the supernatural ability of creating an avatar. However, if he could retrieve his other Xuan Tian Immortal Leaf, he would have one more avatar.

"No!"

The fake Core Formation cultivator from the Long family roared in shock and anger, furiously unleashing his magic weapon in attack. However, Lin Chang'an's true form completely ignored the attack. Under Long Changqing's incredulous gaze, his own magic shield and top-grade protective artifact were as fragile as paper in front of the Core Formation cultivator.

"go to hell!"

With a deafening roar, Lin Chang'an chose to withstand the barrage of attacks.

After all, he didn't have any extra magical weapons, and using them would easily expose his identity.

Even with a powerful magical shield, it was still somewhat monotonous when facing a magical treasure. The magical shield deformed and became covered in cracks, and Lin Chang'an let out a muffled groan.

If it weren't for his powerful self-healing ability, he would never have dared to withstand it head-on.

"Go to hell!"

After withstanding the magic weapon, the main body directly attacked Long Changqing, and instantly lost consciousness under the opponent's terrified gaze.

The sword light pierced through his body, and at the same time, he also got his hands on the storage bag.

The next moment, the main body and the clone transformed into a streak of light and disappeared.

The aura of the talisman still lingered where it stood, indicating that Lin Chang'an had grabbed it before fleeing.

The fake Core Formation cultivator from the Long family who witnessed this scene was filled with rage.

"A madman! A madman who doesn't value his life!"

Although a pseudo-core cultivator is no match for a core cultivator, the fact that the other party was willing to endure a blow from his magic weapon in order to kill their Long family's core seed is remarkable.

This undoubtedly stems from a deep-seated hatred between them and the Long family; otherwise, why would they be so desperate?

The aftershocks of the battle, which erupted in a brief moment, also alerted many Foundation Establishment cultivators who had been lying in wait, and their eyes turned red with rage.

They all thought that a battle had broken out ahead, with Core Formation cultivators fighting, and that they might be able to take advantage of the chaos to gain some benefits.

The scene quickly descended into chaos.

Lin Chang'an's clone had already been absorbed into his body, while his main body carried Long Changqing and flew away in a streak of light.

……

Along the way, Lin Chang'an flew directly out of Five Dragons Island and arrived at an uninhabited reef island, where he immediately set up a barrier to prevent the Dragon Clan cultivators from tracking him.

"My injuries have mostly healed."

Lin Chang'an was seriously injured after withstanding a magic weapon attack from a pseudo-core cultivator.

This time, he once again experienced the power of his self-healing body.

At the same time, he secretly resolved that he must improve his body tempering skills after returning home, at least to catch up with his current level.

At that point, it might be possible to withstand the magic weapon head-on.

"In this way, the Core Formation cultivators of the Long family will have no chance of finding us."

Lin Chang'an sneered, looking calmly at the lifeless Long Changqing.

Given the circumstances, he had no energy left to spare any lives.

"The Mysterious Immortal Leaf has now been returned to its rightful owner."

Upon opening the other party's storage bag, he directly retrieved a jade box using his senses.

Sure enough, a Xuan Tian Immortal Leaf appeared inside, and there was even an unexpected surprise.

"The Long family actually managed to cultivate this withered leaf and turn it into a large green leaf."

To Lin Chang'an's delight, he saw that this Xuan Tian Immortal Leaf was half green and half withered yellow. He had spent countless resources to revive a single green leaf.

But thinking about it, it's understandable. The Long family was powerful back then, so they naturally had enough resources to nurture it.

However, he was puzzled that he had only cultivated half of it.

Logically speaking, he has plenty of resources, but it shouldn't be a big deal for the Long family.

"Perhaps it's because the Long family's fortunes have taken a sudden turn for the worse."

Lin Chang'an shook his head; this time, he had already gained the greatest reward.

Overjoyed, he confirmed that Long Changqing was indeed the correct person.

He set up another defensive barrier, then began to circulate his cultivation technique, refining the natal spiritual plant within his body.

The next moment, as if drawn by something, the withered leaf slowly moved towards the Mysterious Heavenly Vine.

Lin Chang'an circulated his cultivation technique and began to refine the Xuan Tian Immortal Leaf. At the same time, attracted by the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine, the two began to combine.

Three days later, two leaves appeared on the roots of the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine, one lush and green, brimming with a powerful life force.

The other patch was half withered and half green, its vitality clearly less than the other patch.

"It's done!"

As Lin Chang'an took a deep breath and retracted his natal spiritual plant into his body, he also felt a force of feedback.

In comparison, although it's icing on the cake, it still adds a Xuan Tian Immortal Leaf.

Not only has his life force become more abundant, but more importantly, he has gained an external avatar, greatly increasing his strength.

Similarly, within three days of refining his natal spiritual plant, his injuries were fully recovered.

"There's still this body-refining chapter; I'll need to study it when I get back, and also take care of the finishing touches!"

After finishing his practice, Lin Chang'an dispelled the defensive barrier and stared at Long Changqing's corpse with a flicker in his eyes.

He only had time to check the other items in the storage bag.

As he expected, even a seed of Core Formation couldn't possibly carry a Core Formation artifact with it.

The family will only bestow a Core Formation Spiritual Object upon a Core Formation cultivator upon them, and even then, it will only be after they have arrived at the Core Formation Spiritual Ground.

How could someone possibly carry it with them at all times?

Even the Xuan Shui liquid he had used as bait was gone, apparently taken by a fake Core cultivator.

This made Lin Chang'an shake his head, but thankfully, the loss was within his tolerance range.

"I hope to have useful memories."

The hand began to probe into Long Changqing's memories.

Even with just a preliminary investigation, he frowned, realizing there was a restriction in place.

Even after death, some restrictions within a cultivator's body remain.

However, the next moment, the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine, with its immense power, passed through these restrictions as if it were an empty space, without alerting anyone.

Immediately afterwards, countless fragmented memories began to flash.

After Long Changqing was diagnosed with a wood-type spirit body, his family began to cultivate him, but unfortunately, his spirit body was only considered good.

It is completely incomparable to the Heavenly Spirit Sword Body, a top-tier spiritual body.

His younger brother, an earth element cultivator, was especially favored within the clan.

Later, in the Long family's treasure vault, Long Changqing discovered this withered leaf containing an ancient cultivation technique...

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an was even more astonished, as it completely overturned his previous assumptions.

"I see!"

It turns out that Long Changqing accidentally discovered the secret of this ancient immortal leaf and then hid it.

Every cultivator has their own secrets, even within their clan or sect, which is perfectly normal; these are their own opportunities.

All the doubts from before were resolved at that moment.

It turns out that Long Changqing had been secretly cultivating this Xuan Tian Immortal Leaf because he discovered that its life force could accelerate his cultivation and recover from magical injuries.

As a Core Formation seed of the Long family and a Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge of business on the surface, he naturally has a lot of resources at his disposal, which is why he has been cultivated to his current state.

"Discover the secret, then hide it, waiting to make a name for yourself!"

When Lin Chang'an opened his eyes and saw Long Changqing's corpse, he nodded secretly.

This person is cautious; it's a pity we ran into him.

Otherwise, it will be really difficult to deal with them once they reach the Core Formation stage.

If it were him, he would also hide the secret if it were discovered within the clan, since he is not the first choice of genius.

Once we become powerful, won't that also strengthen the Long family?

"The cultivation world has always been a struggle for interests. Even people of the same clan or lineage will fight for resources. But what does the Long family's business have to do with me?"

Lin Chang'an shook his head calmly, indicating that the harvest had been successfully completed.

Although the corpse could be exchanged for a lot of spirit stones, in order to avoid leaving any traces, he still chose to use a fireball spell to send the other party on their way.

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