Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 349 Standing Together with the Rainbow [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

The summit of Tianquan Peak is shrouded in mist, and the sound of flowing springs is like the melody of a zither.

A simple, ancient pavilion stands on the cliff, and the copper bells hanging from the corners of the pavilion are occasionally stirred by the mountain breeze, making a few ethereal sounds.

"Yun Yao."

Looking at Yun Yao's hidden letter, Lin Chang'an, dressed in white with silver thread embroidered with flowing cloud patterns on the hem and cuffs, couldn't help but smile.

Yun Yao's letter was very simple. It simply stated that her cultivation had improved significantly over the years, and that her strength within the Demonic Sect was second only to the Old Demon.

The last four words, "May you be at peace," relieved Lin Chang'an of the worries he had carried for years.

Immediately following was Lao Hu's letter.

The first part amused Lin Chang'an, but the later part made him increasingly serious.

"The Demon Beast Abyss is truly turbulent."

In his letter, Hu Jin clearly stated that in recent years, nearly half of the waters around the 72 islands in the outer seas have experienced turmoil, and there are behind-the-scenes forces at play.

While warning him to be careful, the speaker also subtly reminded him that this was nothing more than a minor skirmish between various forces, and that the sixteen sects of the Outer Sea Town had been secretly making connections in recent years.

There are even quite a few forces that are being courted.

If the two palace masters of Bihai Palace do not emerge from seclusion, the greatest upheaval will likely occur after the secret realm ends.

"In other words, if the Demon Beast Abyss is to experience its greatest upheaval, it will have to happen after the secret realm."

Of course, if the two palace masters of Bihai Palace were to emerge from seclusion and suppress the rebellion with overwhelming force, that would be a different story.

"However, once I leave the secret realm, regardless of whether I gain anything or not, I will need to prepare for the formation of my Nascent Soul. What does it matter if the Demon Beast Sea Abyss is in turmoil?"

Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered as he looked at the letter, preparing for the formation of his Nascent Soul and for Yun Yao to lay low for a while.

After a long while, the letter in his hand turned to ashes, and finally Lin Chang'an's gaze fell on the three letters from the Yue Kingdom.

The Zhou family's letters continued to express their gratitude for his care of the Zhou family disciples in the Demon Beast Sea Abyss over the years, and for regularly sending spirit stones as a token of their appreciation.

And the letters from Yingying, Shen Fan, and Li Yifan.

"Unbeknownst to me, a hundred years have passed since I left the Yue Kingdom. Time really flies."

Looking at the two letters, Lin Chang'an gazed at the peach blossoms blooming again outside the pavilion. Although there was no ripple in his eyes, a sense of loneliness rose in his heart, a feeling of being at the top and feeling the chill of loneliness.

Over the past century, as Xuan Yin Pavilion has maintained frequent contact with the local community, his intelligence has also become known to his old friends.

His cultivation level has become increasingly powerful, and even the mischievous girl Wei Yingying from back then now has a decreasing amount of teasing in her letters.

Instead, there is an invisible yet palpable respect for the strong.

He was already prepared for this when he embarked on this endless path of cultivation.

However, after experiencing it firsthand, I still felt a touch of indescribable loneliness in my heart.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but look at the sword attendant beside him, a smile slowly appearing on his face.

"No wonder the more powerful the old monster is, the more he will only cultivate cultivators with great potential. Putting aside the interests involved, it is probably because he wants them to accompany him on his journey."

Even among blood relatives, Golden Core cultivators and Nascent Soul cultivators in the cultivation world are exceptionally doting on those with good talent.

That's probably why.

Having good talent means you can go further and last longer.

"Owner!"

When faced with his master's gaze, the sword servant felt a sense of doubt. Why did his master's eyes seem so much softer, and even more expectant?

"Cultivate diligently. With your talent, reaching the Nascent Soul stage is not impossible."

If the advantage of Heavenly Spiritual Roots in the Nascent Soul stage is that they cultivate faster and have more time to break through than ordinary cultivators...

Therefore, the advantage of the sword servant's spirit body lies in the higher probability of overcoming inner demons when facing Nascent Soul stage cultivators.

In addition, given the long lifespan of the sword servant's mixed human and demon blood, the chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage are quite high.

This is one of the reasons why Lin Chang'an put so much effort into training his sword attendants.

However, the sword attendant was unaware of all this; she only saw her master's expectations of her, which made her nod firmly.

"This servant will certainly not disappoint my master."

For the sword attendant, although achieving the Nascent Soul stage is extremely difficult, she will never give up easily.

At Tianquan Peak, amidst the distant clouds and peaks, the clear cry of a crane echoes. A mountain breeze stirs a few strands of dark hair on his forehead. The pavilion serves as a scenic backdrop, spiritual tea is his companion, and his sword stands guard by his side.

In addition, the Green Horned Ox would occasionally raise its head and look at its master with a puzzled expression, which made Lin Chang'an laugh with a clear and bright laugh.

"The path of cultivating immortality is so dazzling and colorful that it is truly irresistible."

Although there were many regrets along the way, looking back, one will suddenly realize that even regrets are colors that cannot be lost on one's life journey.

Lin Chang'an's mind cleared instantly, and the sword attendant beside him, though unaware of why her master was laughing, was naturally delighted as long as her master was happy.

……

With this clear mind, Lin Chang'an felt a closer connection to the world. When he looked at the mountains again, they were still mountains, but he had a different feeling.

The improvement in his state of mind also made his cultivation feel much easier.

A month later.

Monks from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce came to visit.

"Congratulations on your completion of seclusion, Fellow Daoist Lin."

Lin Chang'an greeted him with a smile, gesturing with his hands clasped. He was a guest, after all, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce had given him quite a few spirit stones over the years.

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Lin, I've come here on behalf of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce with a favor to ask. Our previous trip wasn't in vain; we've already investigated the situation of this group of cultivators..."

This cultivator surnamed Zhu from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce was quite straightforward and got straight to the point, stating his purpose.

It turns out that the outer seas have been turbulent in recent years. Merchant ships were hijacked before, and the Four Seas Merchant Guild invited many cultivators to investigate. They finally found out the truth.

However, the fact that the Sihai Chamber of Commerce is so anxious suggests that the stolen goods are extremely valuable.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you are the most outstanding array master in the field of array formation on Five Dragons Island."

Finally, the cultivator surnamed Zhu reluctantly cupped his hands and mentioned his intention to ask Lin Chang'an for help.

"This group of thieves comes from the outer seas. They are audacious and reckless. Over the years, they have robbed and killed countless fellow cultivators. Our Four Seas Chamber of Commerce has already gathered many fellow cultivators."

But the island where this group of robbers was located was protected by an array..."

Hearing what the other party said, Lin Chang'an frowned. Before he could refuse, the other party offered another reward that tempted him.

"If you can help us break the formation, then leave the killing to us. Our Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is willing to pay you a late-stage third-tier earth-attribute demon core first."

"Of course, if Fellow Daoist Lin and Fellow Daoist Qiu are willing to lend a hand, my Four Seas Merchants are willing to offer further clues about late-stage third-tier wind-attribute demonic beasts."

"A wind-attribute monster!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an hesitated. If it was merely about breaking the formation or providing assistance, then it wouldn't be a big problem.

After all, he had been searching for this wind-attribute demon core for many years without finding a single clue.

But the fact that the Sihai Chamber of Commerce offered him such a generous reward shows just how formidable their opponent must be.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, rest assured about this operation. We have also enlisted the help of the Long family and Fairy Ni Chang from Xuan Yin Pavilion."

Good heavens, even the Long family has been mobilized.

This surprised Lin Chang'an, who knew that the Long family had kept a low profile for decades. What kind of reward did the Sihai Chamber of Commerce give them?

"Fellow Daoist Zhu, this matter is of great importance, and I need to consider it further."

The alliance of the three major forces was something Lin Chang'an had not anticipated, but he naturally could not agree to it so hastily.

After all, he didn't know the specifics of the situation, and he couldn't just listen to the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce's word.

Seeing Lin Chang'an hesitate, the Fellow Daoist Zhu from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce suddenly realized, then slapped his forehead and laughed, "It was I who was presumptuous."

Asking for help like this requires careful consideration from anyone.

Moreover, given the current turmoil outside, it is natural to be even more cautious.

After watching the fellow Daoist from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce leave, Lin Chang'an's eyes flickered.

"Ling'er, have you heard anything like this lately?"

The sword attendant beside him frowned, then said in a deep voice:

“Master, the Four Seas Merchant Guild is in such a hurry, I’m afraid something important has been lost from the cargo on this merchant ship. However, I heard that this merchant ship seems to have come from Haiyuan City.”

The sword attendant hesitated for a moment before revealing his guess.

"Haiyuan City!"

Lin Chang'an narrowed his eyes. The Sihai Chamber of Commerce wasn't stupid to pay such a high price.

It seems he should pay a visit to this fellow Daoist, Ni Chang.

……

Xuanyin Peak.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, your presence is truly a rare treat."

Inside the pavilion, a cup of spiritual tea was steaming with wisps of white vapor. When she saw the visitor, Fairy Ni Chang couldn't help but smile, indicating that she had personally brewed the spiritual tea.

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an smiled and sat down at the table. He picked up the spiritual tea and took a sip. A refreshing and pleasant fragrance wafted from it, making one's mind clear and one's spiritual energy seem to become more active.

“Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, we usually don’t take out such spiritual tea.”

However, in response to Lin Chang'an's teasing, Fairy Ni Chang chuckled lightly and said meaningfully:

“Fellow Daoist Lin, you haven’t visited my cave dwelling in over a decade. Surely I shouldn’t be expected to bring spiritual tea to your cave for a drink.”

This sentence left Lin Chang'an speechless, and he helplessly raised his glass in acknowledgment.

With his daily arduous cultivation, he has no leisure time to visit other people's caves.

The Fairy of Rainbow Robes chuckled softly and slowly poured herself a cup of spiritual tea, saying with a smile:
"This spiritual tea was sent by the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce."

This one sentence directly reveals that she knew Lin Chang'an's intentions.

It also seems to imply that although the two have known each other for many years, it is always she who visits Tianquan Peak, while Lin Chang'an only comes to her place when he has something to discuss.

"As for Junior Sister Qiu, she comes to visit from time to time."

The sword attendant's real name is Qiu Ling'er, and the fairy in the rainbow dress refers to the sword attendant.

The two sat calmly in the pavilion, sipping spiritual tea. After a while, Lin Chang'an finally revealed his purpose.

"The Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is to blame for their greed."

When this matter was mentioned, the usually gentle and graceful Fairy of Rainbow Robes surprisingly revealed a hint of schadenfreude.

"The turmoil in the outer seas in recent years has been a crisis, but also an opportunity. In recent years, the Sihai Chamber of Commerce has grown bigger and bigger in the surrounding seas, and its boldness has also increased."

Previously, they had acquired a large quantity of goods from a merchant guild led by a Nascent Soul elder in Haiyuan City, but unexpectedly, they encountered a raid on their way back…

Hearing Fairy Ni Chang'an's words, Lin Chang'an suddenly realized why the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce was so anxious.

It turns out that all the major families had invested a lot of money, and naturally no one would want to lose it all.

"I've heard that there are several valuable items among this shipment."

"I see. No wonder the Sihai Chamber of Commerce is in such a hurry."

Lin Chang'an suddenly realized why the Sihai Chamber of Commerce was so eager to take back this batch of goods.

"The Long family has a spirit beast with an extremely keen sense of smell, which was also summoned. Of course, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce also contributed a lot."

"As for me!"

The Fairy of Rainbow Skirts chuckled and announced the reward offered by the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

"What is the origin of this group of cultivators? What is their cultivation level?"

Lin Chang'an didn't hide anything and inquired about the matter.

After all, he had finally found a clue about the wind-attribute monster, so he naturally didn't want to give up.

Moreover, the fact that the three forces on Five Dragons Island joined forces this time made Lin Chang'an feel somewhat at ease.

"The enemy has a total of six Core Formation cultivators, while the Four Seas Merchant Guild can only send two, and these two were the ones who abandoned their spirit ship and fled after encountering the calamity cultivators..."

Two people!

This left Lin Chang'an speechless for a moment, but thinking about it, it made sense, as the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce was composed of various large families.

These pseudo-core and core-forming cultivators can be said to be the only pillars of the clan.

Naturally, he dared not make any rash moves.

In other words, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is fine with everyone working together to earn spirit stones, but if you want me to risk my life? No way.

Listening to Fairy Ni Chang'an's description, Lin Chang'an finally understood why the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce's spirit ship was so easily hijacked.

There's no other reason than that this thing belongs to everyone, not just the two of them. In a dangerous and urgent situation, naturally, saving one's own life is the priority.

That's why we're in this situation now, willing to bleed a little and pay more to outsiders to help us.

"This is really..."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an didn't know how to describe it.

After all, the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce is a group of people who work together to earn spirit stones, so dealing with weak cultivators is naturally a piece of cake for them.

If it were a family or sect, the situation would be completely different with such heavy responsibilities.

"No wonder the Sihai Chamber of Commerce is so generous. It turns out that most of their helpers are actually outsiders."

When people are not united, everyone wants to back down and let others take the lead when something happens.

How can this possibly succeed?

"Merchants of this nature are common in the cultivation world, but how many of them can truly stand out in the end?"

The Fairy of Rainbow Clothes spoke calmly, and Lin Chang'an understood.

Such chambers of commerce were established in this way, but as time went by, as long as one or two families within the chamber of commerce could grow into the backbone, they would thrive.

Then the situation would be very different.

After learning more from Fairy Ni Chang and inquiring at the market, Lin Chang'an confirmed that the information was largely accurate.

However, after discussing it with Fairy Ni Chang, he did so out of careful consideration.

The two main families of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce must each contribute one Core Formation cultivator, five Pseudo-Core Formation cultivators, and no fewer than thirty Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Moreover, these cultivators must come from the major families within the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

If we include the two who lost their ships and fled earlier, their strength is not much weaker.

The strongest among them is Fairy Ni Chang, who is in the late stage of Core Formation, and Lin Chang'an, a third-tier array master. Their prices are the same as Fairy Ni Chang's.

The presence of the Long family and other invited cultivators earned Lin Chang'an's secret approval.

In this way, it is much safer.

In private, he and Fairy Ni Chang secretly formed a partnership to advance and retreat together. If things became unbearable, the two of them would escape together unless a Nascent Soul cultivator stopped them.

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(End of this chapter)