Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 360 The Cultivation World Fears Power, Not Morality
Bibo Island, the main hall of the trade fair.

As cultivators arrived one after another, and finally Su Miaoyin, representing the Nascent Soul cultivator Lu Zhenjun, personally arrived, the atmosphere became lively.

"Fellow Daoists, I, Song, have brought ten Core Formation spiritual items from Haiyuan City. Of course, they will also be available at the market auction later. Any Daoists who are interested can simply bring the corresponding demon cores or spirit stones..."

Song Tingfeng hosted the trade fair with a big smile on his face, and at the very beginning, he threw out ten Core Formation spiritual items to warm up the atmosphere.

For cultivators at the lowest level who have reached the Core Formation stage, spiritual treasures are naturally rare.

In addition, given the current turbulent situation, not to mention the lower levels, even the Xuan Yin Pavilion wouldn't be too short of people.

"Fellow Daoist, I am willing to exchange spirit stones."

"Fellow……"

Seeing that neither the Seven Kingdoms Alliance nor the Meng Clan had made a move, the other cultivators who had come here today suddenly realized that this was an opportunity, and they all began to offer their bids.

"It is ultimately due to the influence of Nascent Soul cultivators. The resources that Haiyuan City brought this time are mainly intended to attract more cultivators, which is also beneficial to Bibo Island."

Lin Chang'an, who was sitting below, did not find this scene strange.

Half of the Core Formation cultivators attending this trade fair concealed their identities, either by wearing cloaks or masks.

Many of them even exuded a menacing aura, clearly indicating that they were not to be trifled with.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, recently there have been more and more cultivators in the Tongtian Mist Sea, including many Core Formation cultivators from other sea areas this time.”

The trade fair was underway, while two or three close friends were exchanging messages privately.

Lin Chang'an and Fairy Ni Chang discussed the situation on the ground and analyzed the current turbulent situation.

"I have a third-tier demon beast egg here. Its value is self-evident. I'd like to exchange it for one or two useful magic weapons."

"Iron Red Coral, a high-level spiritual object from the depths of the outer sea, is extremely hard and is definitely a top-grade material for refining magic weapons."

"A thousand-year-old elixir, which I obtained at great risk in the lair of a third-tier demon..."

As the trade fair progressed, various precious demon cores, spiritual fruits, and other resources appeared, shocking and dazzling many low-level Core Formation cultivators.

However, Lin Chang'an frowned slightly upon seeing this scene.

As if sensing something, Fairy Ni Chang couldn't help but transmit her voice, "Fellow Daoist Lin, do you think these are all ordinary things?"

Lin Chang'an was taken aback for a moment, then smiled.

“Fellow Daoist Ni Chang, it seems that our standards are indeed a bit too high.”

It wasn't that these treasures were unappealing, but rather that as his strength increased, these things were no longer the rare items he had when he first entered the Core Formation stage.

Fairy Ni Chang deeply understood Lin Chang'an's sentiments. When she first formed her core and faced the situation of her sect, these treasures were extremely precious.

However, in recent years, with the development of Xuan Yin Pavilion and her cultivation reaching the late stage of Core Formation, many things are no longer so precious.

As a third-tier array master, Lin Chang'an had no descendants to burden him, and he also had a mid-third-tier spirit pet. His overall strength was already comparable to that of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator.

You'll naturally feel that way too.

However, the ordinary treasures that Fairy Ni Chang sensed were of little help to her, but extremely beneficial to the sect.

But for Lin Chang'an, he was more than just a third-tier array master, which made these things even less valuable.

At the bustling trade fair, Lin Chang'an only traded a few spiritual herbs and fruits with others, showing no interest in anything else.

"Do any of you fellow Daoists possess wind-attribute demon cores? I am willing to exchange them for a set of third-tier formations. If you have high-tier demon cores, I am also willing to raise the price."

At the trade fair, Lin Chang'an, with the mindset of "what will happen, will happen," slowly opened his mouth, which shocked many people.

"A third-tier wind-attribute demon core, its value is quite considerable these days."

"More than that, wind-attribute demonic beasts are already rare, and with the secret realm about to open, they are even more difficult to find."

"This is Lin Zhenshi. I heard he also has a mid-stage third-tier spirit pet. His overall strength and status are no less than that of a late-stage Core Formation cultivator."

Amidst whispers, some were shocked, while others watched the scene with flickering eyes, for it was impossible that Lin Chang'an was the only one plotting against the secret realm.

However, after seeing that no one spoke for a long time, Lin Chang'an sighed inwardly.

Wind-attribute demon cores are hard to come by. Let alone finding a late-stage Tier 3 core, even a low-tier one would be fine, at least get one first.

As the saying goes, a bird in the hand is worth more than a thousand birds in the forest.

If all else fails, he will have to make do, but the power of the ancient treasure will definitely be weaker.

However, just as Lin Chang'an was disappointed, Su Miaoyin, who was sitting at the head of the table, chuckled softly.

"I had heard that Fellow Daoist Lin had made an agreement with the Sixth Elder. It seems that Fellow Daoist Lin is quite confident now. Miaoyin does have a mid-grade third-tier wind attribute demon core here."

As Su Miaoyin spoke, the Core Formation cultivators present were filled with envy, while some were secretly surprised by the relationship between Lin Chang'an and Lu Zhenjun's disciple.

After all, the tone was so familiar, and she even called herself Miaoyin, so this was no ordinary acquaintance.

Upon seeing the unexpected surprise, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile. As for revealing his array formation talent, he wasn't afraid of that.

If we're talking about talent in formations, the person in front of me is the real prodigy; he's just considered to have decent talent at best.

"Fellow Daoist Su, you flatter me. I was just making some preparations in advance. As for array formations, how could I dare to embarrass myself in front of you?"

Lin Chang'an cupped his hands in greeting and simultaneously patted his storage bag, sending over a set of formations he had prepared for the transaction.

He wasn't being modest; back when Su Miaoyin was in Tianxuan City, her talent in formations had already reached the third rank.

Rumors have circulated over the years that this person is already a near-fourth-tier formation master.

Su Miaoyin's eyes flickered, and she couldn't help but reveal a gleam of surprise after just one glance at the formation, followed by a smile.

"I knew from the beginning that Fellow Daoist Lin had extraordinary talent in the art of formations, but I never imagined that he would have been able to study formations to such an extent now."

"I'm afraid I'm not far from reaching the third-tier high-grade level."

Lin Chang'an humbly cupped his hands in greeting. He had created this array before breaking through to the third-tier array master, so it was only a step away from completion.

Sometimes, it's that final step that trips up many cultivators for life. And as the two were talking, Su Miaoyin gave Song Tingfeng a meaningful look.

Song Tingfeng was immediately speechless with embarrassment, and Lin Chang'an naturally knew what was going on, his eyes twitching as well.

Could it be that this Fellow Daoist Song's formation technique is still stuck at its original level?

It should be noted that his initial introduction to array formations was generously guided by this fellow Daoist Song.

As a result, he audited classes so much that he's now a third-tier array master, while the other person is still stuck in the same place.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, my senior sister often praised your talent in formations, and even regretted that if you had been born into a powerful sect, you might have become a formation master long ago."

Who would have thought that over a hundred years later, Senior Sister Su's judgment was absolutely correct.

Song Tingfeng offered a series of earnest praises, implying that he was a genius in formations, far surpassing ordinary people.

Lin Chang'an smiled modestly and cupped his hands in greeting. His familiar demeanor caused many people to glance at him with suspicion, wondering what they were thinking.

Meng Xinghai, Lu Zhenjun's newly accepted disciple, sneered inwardly upon seeing this scene.

Alright, he knows that those who seek apprenticeship for personal gain are just looking for a powerful backer. How can they compare to the trusted disciples who have taught them since childhood?

He expressed his closeness to the Seven Nations Alliance in front of him.

However, you underestimate Meng too much. What is the mere estate on Bibo Island? His mind is on a much higher level.

"I have two bottles of high-grade healing pills here. I would like to exchange them for some materials for refining magic weapons, preferably those with a metal element."

As the trade fair continued, Lin Chang'an calmly put the demon core into his storage bag.

Now that he has become stronger and more assertive, he shows no resistance to showcasing his interpersonal relationships and background to the outside world.

Concealing one's talents means hiding things that tempt people to greed and bring trouble.

With his current strength, if he keeps a low profile, he will be seen as easy to manipulate.

People in the world fear power but not virtue, and the same is true in the world of cultivation.

If someone is portrayed as a kind-hearted, ascetic, some visiting monks might try to cheat or take advantage of the situation.

He is an ascetic cultivator and a third-tier array master. Now he is secretly mining spirit ore with the Seven Kingdoms Alliance and is showing some of his prowess.

However, they can easily obtain the benefits they deserve and avoid some unnecessary troubles.

As expected, after Lin Chang'an first revealed his true strength today and then befriended Lu Zhenjun's two disciples, the other Core Formation cultivators of the Seven Kingdoms Alliance looked at Lin Chang'an with a greater sense of awe.

It's easy to imagine that the people below will handle the distribution of the spirit mines without needing to say more.

"I have a thousand-year-old dragon blood fruit here..."

As Meng Xinghai took out a spiritual fruit, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile.

“Fellow Daoist Meng, this spiritual fruit is of great help to my spirit pet. I am willing to exchange it for its demon core.”

Upon seeing that the speaker was Lin Chang'an, some of the Core Formation cultivators with ideas spontaneously revealed kind smiles. If it wasn't necessary, no one would be so foolish as to fight over it.

"Oh, since it's what Fellow Daoist Lin needs, I was originally planning to keep two, but it seems I can't hide them anymore."

Upon seeing that it was Lin Chang'an, Meng Xinghai immediately smiled and two more appeared in his hand.

The presence of three thousand-year-old Dragon Blood Fruits has astonished many.

Lin Chang'an was also somewhat surprised, not expecting the other party to have three, which was a good thing.

"Then I really must thank you, fellow Daoist."

Lin Chang'an readily accepted Meng Xinghai's overtures.

Su Miaoyin, who was hosting the trade fair, nodded secretly after seeing this scene.

"Senior Sister Su, it seems that this Meng fellow is quite sensible."

Song Tingfeng also made a taunt inwardly, while Su Miaoyin simply smiled calmly.

If Senior Brother Song knew Master's evaluation of this person, I wonder what he would think.

This person is extremely cunning and cultivates demonic secret techniques. Over the years, the business of selling cultivators on Bibo Island, especially female cultivators, has been entirely managed by him.

She was naturally aware of the other party's ulterior motives, otherwise she wouldn't be looking at her like a mouse seeing a cat now.

The trade fair was a great success. Whether it was the Seven Kingdoms Alliance or the Meng Clan, Bibo Island was of mutual interest, so everyone was naturally very happy.

Lin Chang'an also had a good harvest this time, a mid-grade third-tier wind-attribute demon core. Although it still couldn't meet his requirements, at least he had a minimum guarantee.

Moreover, there were three thousand-year-old dragon blood fruits, which made him nod in satisfaction this time.

After the trade fair ended, many Core Formation cultivators left under cover of night, as many were still unsure of their chances after exchanging treasures.

Lin Chang'an also discussed the matter of the spirit mine with the Seven Kingdoms Alliance and communicated with Su Miaoyin and others.

Su Miaoyin and Song Tingfeng had no objections to this.

Back in Tianxuan City, Lin Chang'an ran a black market with others, and he was incredibly diligent in sending spirit stones every year. Otherwise, he wouldn't have made so many connections with cultivators in Tianxuan City.

However, Lin Chang'an was still secretly thinking that he could not be careless.

"With my current supernatural power of creating avatars, all three of my clones are at the early stage of Core Formation. I can bring a few people with me to make the trade, and that way, everything will be foolproof."

He didn't want to reveal any flaws due to a moment of carelessness.

　Thanks to: Fellow Daoist 'Expired and Invalid' for the 500 spirit stones and Fellow Daoist 'Young Master Thief Yajuster' for the 181 spirit stones.

　　Thank you to all the fellow Daoists who have supported me.

　　[I'm taking a day off tomorrow to go back to my hometown. I hope you all understand.]

　　
　
(End of this chapter)