Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 275 Dividing the Spoils! Two Years

Since Lin Chang'an, the guest elder of Xuan Yin Pavilion, successfully transformed his elixir and attained the Great Dao of the High-Grade Golden Elixir, his reputation has soared in the waters off Five Dragon Island.

Many people have dug up Lin Chang'an's past experiences.

As a self-taught cultivator with no background, he is an inspirational role model and worthy of admiration.

At the same time, Lin Chang'an cultivated the Killing Yuan Sword Technique. Even after forming his core, he still dared to cultivate this technique, which was both amazing and admirable.

Naturally, some people had a vague idea of ​​what was going on.

For example, the missing Blood Fiend Master should have received his inheritance from Lin Chang'an.

Tianquan Peak.

"Fellow Daoist Lin's cave dwelling is truly delightful. Sometimes I envy Fellow Daoist Lin's carefree spirit."

Inside the pavilion, a fairy in a light blue dress held a cup of spiritual tea in her hands, looking at this tranquil place of cultivation, and couldn't help but speak with a hint of envy.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an, who had emerged from a year of recuperation, smiled and waved his hand, saying:
"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. I only need a spiritual place to cultivate."

The vast spiritual peak was only managed by a few cultivators, and the cave dwelling was accompanied only by a spirit pet and a maid, truly a life of austerity.

Even the Fairy of Rainbow Robes secretly admired her. She could pretend for a year or ten years, but even after a hundred years, she still risked transforming her core.

This is something that can't be faked.

"Fellow Daoist Lin may not know this, but it is now widely rumored that you have obtained the inheritance of True Immortal Blood Fiend."

Since Lin Chang'an emerged from seclusion last time and displayed his terrifying sword light, defeating the veteran Core Formation cultivator Zheng Hu, his reputation has soared, and naturally, some people have come to think of something.

Lin Chang'an didn't mince words and simply nodded slightly, saying:
"How can we rogue cultivators attain the Golden Core Dao without any fortuitous opportunity?"

Achieving the Golden Core from a low-grade spiritual root is a legendary feat in itself, so Lin Chang'an did not shy away from his inheritance. After all, some cultivation techniques are too conspicuous to be hidden.

In this way, outsiders won't think too much about it.

At the same time, displaying some of our strength is also a good deterrent.

"Too."

Fairy Ni Chang nodded slightly. Most of the rumors outside were just speculations from those below. Those of them, who belonged to the Golden Core faction, knew much more clearly.

For example, the Core Formation cultivator who came from the Law Enforcement Hall of the Azure Sea Palace last time did not try to avoid the topic.

Therefore, everyone knows that the two people obtained the Blood Fiend Master's inheritance, which probably also includes secret techniques or spiritual objects for cleansing spiritual roots.

Once their cultivation reaches their level, some secret techniques and spiritual objects are no longer out of reach.

In fact, most secret techniques require some price to pay, or have extremely harsh conditions.

For example, Lin Chang'an didn't even have time to exchange pleasantries with the fellow Daoists who came to congratulate him on his transformation into a pill before he went into seclusion.

Everyone understood and thought it was only natural.

After all, he had just reached the Core Formation stage and hastily killed a cultivator of the same level. It would be problematic if he could emerge unscathed.

Lin Chang'an did not emerge from seclusion until a year later.

“Fellow Daoist, the last time was too rushed. After receiving other fellow Daoists, you went into seclusion. This is Zheng Hu’s storage bag and magic treasures.”

Sipping the spiritual tea in her cup, Fairy Ni Chang lowered her eyelids slightly, seemingly thoroughly enjoying this rare tranquility.

He then gently set down the teacup, and the sword attendant beside him respectfully stepped forward to pour more tea.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind."

Lin Chang'an was also taken aback, but then he smiled, his intention to win him over was very clear.

To make his performance more realistic, he didn't even have time to collect Zheng Hu's spoils, which led many people to believe that his martial arts were backfiring.

After all, everyone knows that although the Killing Yuan Sword Technique is powerful, its drawbacks also make countless cultivators fear it like a tiger.

Revealing some of your strength appropriately is also a way of concealing your true capabilities.

This Core Formation cultivator, Zheng Hu, only had one magic weapon, which was the bronze bell from before, but his storage bag contained quite a lot of resources.

Lin Chang'an swept his divine sense over the area, then chuckled and cupped his hands in greeting:
"Without your protection, Fellow Daoist, my transformation into a core would not have been so easy. Moreover, Zheng Hu's success was entirely due to your intervention, Fellow Daoist. How could I dare to be greedy?"

The implication is that this spoils of war should belong to the fairy who protected him and intervened.

Lin Chang'an felt this was genuine; if his relationship with Xuan Yin Pavilion was initially just a cooperative one, it had now developed into a more personal bond.

"Since you are so kind, then I will not stand on ceremony."

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes was not a hypocrite. With a slight smile, she waved her jade hand and put the magic weapon into her storage bag, leaving Zheng Hu's storage bag behind.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, this person has some resources in his storage bag."

Compared to that magic weapon, the materials in this storage bag are indeed nothing, worth only a little over ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones.

Therefore, Lin Chang'an did not hesitate and readily accepted the storage bag with a slight nod.

At least this is some income.

Lin Chang'an then inquired about Zheng Hu's background. Upon learning that Zheng Hu was originally a cultivator from the Star Island Sea Area who had offended others, he was brought here.

Lin Chang'an was disappointed. He had been thinking of eliminating the threat completely, but it seemed that the opportunity was now gone.

After all, they were separated by sea, and with his mere early-stage Core Formation strength, he wasn't arrogant enough to cross seas to annihilate an enemy.

He wouldn't mind if the opportunity arose in the future.

However, he kept this debt in mind for the Sihai Chamber of Commerce.

Afterwards, the two enjoyed tea and discussed philosophy in the pavilion, exchanging cultivation experiences and talking about strange and wonderful things in the cultivation world.

As a rogue cultivator, Lin Chang'an had firsthand experience with some strange and unusual monsters and dangerous environments.

Therefore, whenever the topic came up, it would make Fairy Ni Chang's beautiful eyes sparkle with interest.

After all, she came from a very high social standing and had almost never done anything like venturing deep into the Cloud Mist Mountains or the Demon Beast Sea to hunt demon beasts.

After reaching the Core Formation stage, he shouldered the responsibility of reviving the sect and spent many years vying with various powerful forces.

This is also why she likes this quiet place when she is quite tired.

Similarly, Lin Chang'an benefited greatly from Fairy Ni Chang's background and the accumulated resources of the Xuan Yin Pavilion sect.

For example, certain secret techniques and spells, etc., are far beyond what Lin Chang'an can make up for with his fragmented memories.

"I never imagined that there would be such a bizarre cultivation technique in the world of cultivation."

"Fellow Daoist Lin, with your current cultivation level, you can now learn a thing or two about the Five Elements Escape Technique."

The Five Elements Escape Technique can only be cultivated by those with the Golden Core cultivation level.

Don't be fooled by the fact that it's just a simple Five Elements Escape Technique. In reality, it's easy to learn but difficult to master, and most cultivators only know a little bit about it.

"These are some insights from the Golden Core elders of our sect on the Five Elements Escape Technique, which may be of some help to you, fellow Daoist."

When Fairy Ni Chang took out the jade slip, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Sometimes, these benefits can be a hot potato.

There is no love without a reason. It is obvious that this person wants to take the relationship to the next level and completely bind him to Xuan Yin Pavilion.

A third-tier array master, now a top-grade Golden Core cultivator, with immense potential.

In any case, they are worth winning over.

Not to mention Lin Chang'an's unwavering Daoist resolve and lack of desire for power, which made Fairy Ni Chang admire him greatly.

"Thank you very much, fellow Daoist."

In the end, Lin Chang'an accepted the offer, partly because the Five Elements Escape Technique was exactly what he needed at the moment.

Another reason is that he is a guest elder of the Xuan Yin Pavilion, so it is perfectly reasonable for him to take some things from his own sect.

"Moreover, I won't always be a third-tier low-grade array master. Once I improve, I will be of greater help to the Xuan Yin Pavilion."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an felt at ease taking it.

……

Time flies, and another year has passed.

Since Lin Chang'an announced his exit from seclusion, many people from various families have come to visit or send congratulatory gifts over the past year.

Lin Chang'an had his sword attendant write down the names of the families that sent congratulatory gifts, as well as the amount of each gift.

When the other family has a happy occasion in the future, he will naturally need to return the gift. It's only fair that gifts be exchanged.

【Lifespan: 154/600】

[Realm Level: Early Golden Core Stage (12/100)]

"The cultivation speed of a superior spiritual root and the potential of a superior golden core make cultivation feel much easier."

Inside the cave, as Lin Chang'an slowly opened his eyes, he couldn't help but ponder his cultivation level.

He gains three experience points every two years, so he'll have less than sixty years to break through.

Thinking back to when he first formed his core, it took him two years to gain even a little experience, and two hundred years to achieve that. At that moment, he fell silent.

"No wonder the path of cultivation is so difficult, and no wonder so many Core Formation cultivators stop to establish their own lineage and plan for future generations."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an felt a sense of empathy.

It's like when you finally achieve the Golden Core stage and are full of pride, but after a hundred years of arduous cultivation, your progress is like mud, extremely slow, and gradually your arrogance will be worn away.

Then, upon looking at their own lifespan, most cultivators would lose all their vigor.

This is why there are so many early-stage and pseudo-core cultivators among Core Formation cultivators, almost all mid-stage cultivators are considered experts, and only a few top-tier cultivators are considered to be in the late stage.

"Luckily, I made it through."

He deeply understood the arduous journey of climbing the mountain step by step.

"I can feel that every step of cultivation brings a refreshing feeling, and it seems that even if I encounter a bottleneck in the early stage of Core Formation, it won't be too difficult."

This feeling was something he had never experienced before, which filled Lin Chang'an with a mix of emotions.

"Next, we must cultivate steadily and diligently, without being complacent."

Thinking about this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but analyze his current strength.

Although he was only in the early stage of Core Formation, he relied on the Killing Yuan Sword Technique and his mid-stage Core Formation divine sense to unleash the 'Sword Shadow at Will' supernatural power.

His strength is approaching that of a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator.

"Of course, this only applies to ordinary mid-stage Core Formation cultivators. Some veteran and powerful mid-stage Core Formation cultivators also have their own trump cards."

Core Formation cultivators have long lifespans and can master too many techniques.

He had a stroke of luck, but how many cultivators who can reach the mid-stage of Core Formation don't have such an opportunity?

"There are too many ways to increase strength, such as magic weapons, supernatural powers, and cultivation techniques. We must be careful in the future."

The last time Zheng Hu was killed, one was because of the enmity of being blocked from the path, and the other was because Fairy Ni Chang had tested his strength. That's why he didn't hesitate to kill her.

"Just as Fairy Ni Chang said, Core Formation cultivators should also start cultivating the Five Elements Escape Techniques, as well as the issue of the Green Horned Ox."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an frowned and then walked out of the cave.

"Owner!"

The sword attendant outside the cave bowed respectfully, which made Lin Chang'an nod in satisfaction.

He had witnessed how well the sword attendant had managed Tianquan Peak over the past few years.

"That stupid ox!"

However, just after seeing the sword servant who satisfied him, he turned around and saw the Green Horned Ox Queen sleeping soundly in the pool with only her head sticking out.

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel furious, but there was nothing he could do.

This demonic beast's bloodline mutation is equivalent to an evolution in its bloodline, and it is different from the Phoenix Bird's rebirth through fire.

Therefore, they can only rely on the Green Horned Ox itself.

This ox had been with him since he was a calf during his Qi Refining stage, and over the years, it seemed to have gotten used to it.

……

Inside the pavilion.

"Master, this is the profit from the purple copper spirit mine this year..."

As the fragrance of the spiritual tea wafted around him, Lin Chang'an stretched lazily, a rare sight for him. He sat quietly at the stone table, enjoying the tea and listening to the sword attendant's report.

"Hmm, not bad, it seems the profits have been good these past two years."

After listening to the sword attendant's report, Lin Chang'an nodded in satisfaction.

This stable income, if it were a family, would be enough to grow and thrive.

"Give this list to Duobaolou and the Lu family. There's no rush to collect the materials on it; we can do it slowly."

"Yes, Master!"

Lin Chang'an handed a prepared list of materials to the sword attendant, who respectfully held it in his hands.

Lin Chang'an then gently waved his hand, and the sword attendant, understanding the signal, respectfully and slowly withdrew from the pavilion before flying off on her sword to carry out her mission.

As the sword attendant left, Lin Chang'an slowly took out a letter.

"The Xuan Yin Demonic Sect really has a lot of spies."

This is a letter from Yun Yao congratulating him on his successful transformation into a pill.

Two months after he completed the alchemy process, the letter arrived.

Including the time spent traveling back and forth, Yun Yao also needed to avoid being seen by outsiders when delivering the letter.

The contents of the letter were quite simple: one was to congratulate him on his bright future, and the other was to remind him of the risks after he transformed into a pill.

The most important thing is to stabilize the Golden Elixir.

The other was a subtle reminder that the Demon Beast Sea was as turbulent as ever; if this sea was in turmoil today, it would be somewhere else tomorrow.

It's not uncommon for Core Formation cultivators to perish, which can be seen as a kind reminder not to be arrogant.

Looking at the letter, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile. Perhaps only Yun Yao in the cultivation world cared about him.

"I wonder how Yun Yao has been all these years. It's a pity that after reaching the Core Formation stage, everyone has their own path to walk."

He couldn't contact Yun Yao; it was always Yun Yao who contacted him.

Over the years, he has received quite a few favors from Yun Yao.

"Let's reply to Lao Hu first, so he won't nag us again that day."

The secret technique of alchemy was obtained from the ruins of the cave of the Blood Fiend True Man, and everyone has made a copy of it, so it is not unfamiliar to them.

However, the secret technique of alchemy is extremely risky, and most cultivators would not consider it.

If he didn't have this pure demonic energy to aid in the transformation of the core, he wouldn't have taken out this secret technique that had been abandoned in a corner to use.

After finishing the letter, Lin Chang'an took a sip of his spiritual tea and began to ponder deeply.

"Next, it's time to prepare for refining my natal magic weapon."

As a result, his plans for replenishing spirit pills and transforming pills over the years were disrupted from his original plans.

However, it doesn't have much of an impact, since he couldn't master his natal magic weapon overnight.

“To refine a complete set of magic weapons, it is also necessary to use a corresponding array to assist in the refining process. To outsiders, this material is just a material needed for the array plate, so they would not suspect anything.”

As a third-tier array master, isn't it perfectly reasonable for him to collect array plate materials?

He sent his swordsman to collect materials for the Lu family and Duobaolou, which were exactly what this array plate needed.

"It's only because of this unique ancient refining method that I wouldn't dare to start preparing to refine my natal magic weapon now."

The methods used to forge magical artifacts in ancient times were very different from those used today.

In particular, the other Xuan Tian Immortal Leaf he obtained from the Long family, when combined with the other two, clearly recorded a refining method he had never heard of before.

"This refining method is quite similar to the refining of one's natal spiritual plant. Only those who possess the Mysterious Heavenly Vine can use this secret method."

I truly don't know what kind of extraordinary being created this technique.

This made Lin Chang'an sigh with admiration; such methods were simply beyond the reach of ordinary cultivators.

It's probably either a legendary Nascent Soul cultivator or the work of an immortal.

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