Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 409 The Scheme to Form the Infant [Seeking Monthly Tickets at the End of the Month]

Outside the cave.

Under the bright sunshine, Lin Chang'an took a rare break to relax in a chair.

Perhaps this is the ease that comes with strength. After truly gaining the confidence to compete with Nascent Soul cultivators, he no longer felt the same constraints within the sect.

He had always felt that there were two Nascent Soul cultivators in the sect, which made him cautious in everything he did and filled him with a sense of urgency.

"Congratulations on your progress in cultivation, young master."

Under the peach tree, a swordsman dressed in a tight black outfit respectfully served tea to the side.

Lin Chang'an squinted at the blooming pink peach blossoms. He was lucky to have just come out of seclusion during the beautiful spring season.

"Ling'er, your cultivation is not bad either. You've worked hard all these years."

Looking at the sword attendant beside him with a tense little face, who had followed him all the way back in the Demon Beast Sea Abyss, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel emotional.

The girl who was once lifeless and dull-eyed, with a cultivation level of only Foundation Establishment, is now a great cultivator with bright eyes and a cultivation level of late Core Formation.

"Owner."

However, upon hearing this, the sword attendant smiled.

"You can call me that when no one is around."

Lin Chang'an was one of the few who did not stop the sword attendant from using that title.

The sword attendant was overjoyed. After emerging from seclusion this time, his master seemed different from before, and the pressure he felt was not as great as it used to be.

However, she could vaguely guess that her master's cultivation had improved and he was more confident in achieving the Nascent Soul stage, otherwise he wouldn't be so happy.

The sword servant felt a sense of anticipation when he thought about his master forming his Nascent Soul.

"Tell me what's been going on lately."

Lin Chang'an sipped his spiritual tea, and his sword attendant skillfully stepped forward to massage his master's shoulders.

"Master, the four major powers have been operating as usual recently, but the private struggles continue, especially between the Great Qian and the Sima clan. The two sides are fighting fiercely for every inch of land."

Last year, a Nascent Soul cultivator was recruited by the Sima clan, so the Great Qian Dynasty set up an ambush. It is said that this Nascent Soul cultivator only escaped with his Nascent Soul stage, but some people say that this person was involved in the turmoil of the Great Qian Dynasty at the time...

Lin Chang'an squinted, enjoying the crisp voice of the sword attendant reporting in his ear.

The four major powers remained as tense as ever, especially the Sima clan and the Great Qian, who were mortal enemies, each seemingly determined to annihilate the other.

However, for the Great Qian Dynasty to deal so ruthlessly with a Nascent Soul cultivator, this person must have truly participated in the turmoil that occurred in the Great Qian Dynasty back then. Otherwise, no force would easily offend a Nascent Soul cultivator to death.

"Back then, the Great Qian was very powerful and had the potential to swallow up the two major sects. Who would have thought that a turmoil would cause the Great Qian to almost be overthrown by the Sima clan, let alone expand?"

This upheaval is arguably the most sensational event the Protectorate Alliance has experienced in hundreds of years.

Although the Sima clan did not succeed, they still managed to take a big bite out of the Great Qian Dynasty, while the Great Qian suffered heavy losses.

If it were him, he would also do the same as Da Qian, keeping a close eye on the Sima clan at all times, and taking revenge if they showed the slightest weakness.

"The intelligence that came in half a year ago indicated that the conflict between the sixteen sects of the Demon Beast Sea Abyss Town and the Azure Sea Palace had escalated. For some unknown reason, half of the forces actually chose to cease hostilities."

However, the forces under Demon Lord's command fought several fierce battles with Azure Sea Palace, though the exact extent of their losses is unknown.

"And there's also the Xuan Yin Old Demon, who, I've heard, has been secretly searching for clues about the Mistress and the Insect Demon's successor in the outer sea with several Nascent Soul stage monsters. It seems they've actually discovered traces of the Insect Demon, but it's caused quite a stir..."

The Demon Beast Abyss is too far away; the information reported by the sword attendant at this moment was probably from several years ago.

This intelligence only covers some major upheavals that cannot be concealed, and naturally there are far fewer specific details.

However, this is already considered quite good for Lin Chang'an.

"Let the old demon Xuan Yin search diligently. Hopefully, he can truly find the successor of this insect demon."

When Lin Chang'an thought of this Xuan Yin Old Demon, he couldn't help but reveal a strange smile.

This old demon's reputation has spread far and wide, even in the Southern Region, where rumors of him circulate, though not in the sense of prestige, but rather as a source of amusement among Nascent Soul stage monsters.

His personal disciple received the Insect Demon's inheritance, yet he failed to notice it right under his nose, and the disciple managed to escape.

The Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, whom he had personally nurtured, also defected, and even took away the Profound Yin Divine Fire that he had painstakingly planned for three hundred years. In the secret realm, he went through great hardships to lure away several Nascent Soul level demons, but even that treasure was taken away.

During their time in the secret realm, their own stronghold was wiped out.

The old demon Xuan Yin was furious when he came out of the secret realm.

Now, he has even more to boast about: becoming the only Nascent Soul cultivator in the history of the cultivation world to be toyed with by two Core Formation disciples.

Xuan Yin Old Demon has been thoroughly nailed to the pillar of shame in the cultivation world.

After learning about the outside world, Lin Chang'an gave some pointers on the sword servant's cultivation.

In terms of swordsmanship, Lin Chang'an had to admit one thing: the sword servant was exceptionally talented, and he was no longer able to guide him; the two of them mostly exchanged ideas.

But he can still offer guidance in other areas.

After all, he possessed the memories of a Nascent Soul cultivator, which was far beyond what a mere Core Formation cultivator like the Sword Servant could compare to.

Afterwards, as usual, Lin Chang'an went to the back mountain to carefully examine the other three corpse puppets he was cultivating.

The materials for these corpse puppets aren't something you can just find anywhere; after all, Core Formation cultivators aren't exactly commonplace.

Moreover, the training process is very costly, and the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect can only provide some protective measures for talented disciples within the sect.

They are not yet extravagant enough to provide each Core Formation cultivator in the sect with a third-tier corpse puppet.

Lin Chang'an's emergence from seclusion this time did not cause any turmoil; on the contrary, everyone had already become accustomed to it.

……

Inside the main hall of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

The Ice Butterfly True Lord, who had been in seclusion, now appears to have just secretly returned from the outside world.

“Uncle Cheng, these materials were secretly traded from the righteous path.”

Upon seeing the materials brought back by True Monarch Ice Butterfly, Elder Cheng couldn't help but smile.

"Indeed, this is the unique Mind-Concentrating Incense of Qingfeng Temple, one of the five righteous sects, and this is the material from Yueying Palace..."

Seeing the delighted Senior Uncle Cheng, True Monarch Bingdie sighed softly:

"Uncle Cheng, the six sects of the demonic path want to unify the Southern Region, while the five righteous sects seem to be secretly opening up some strategic resources to us, but in reality they also want to use us to weaken the demonic path."

Over the past century, our Protectorate Alliance has experienced much turmoil, and there are likely many demonic figures involved.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Qingsong seemed to have become accustomed to the struggles of the cultivation world, and casually waved his hand, saying:

"If the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up. Although we are Nascent Soul cultivators, this is the general trend, and we cannot resist the temptation of profit."

"Let's not talk about these things anymore. With these materials, Changfeng should start preparing for Nascent Soul formation."

With so many resources, the Nascent Soul Pill he personally refined, and Teng Changfeng's talent, the success rate of forming a Nascent Soul this time is quite high.

"Uncle Cheng, you're really willing to bring out all these treasured items. Aren't you afraid that the Cheng family will feel uncomfortable about it later?"

"Alas, that turmoil back then not only wiped out the Great Qian Dynasty, but also nearly caused the extinction of our outstanding younger generation. Now, I only wish to add another Nascent Soul cultivator to the sect before I pass away."

When this matter was mentioned, Elder Cheng couldn't help but exude a murderous aura, as the loss was truly enormous.

"According to the investigation by Daqian, the incident was likely orchestrated by the demonic forces, who intended to incite internal strife within the Guardian Alliance."

This was also the time when Ice Butterfly True Monarch injured his root.

When the two mentioned this matter, their expressions were somewhat grim. However, since the current matter concerned the formation of Nascent Soul within the sect, even though they were both Nascent Soul cultivators, they were extremely cautious.

However, just as the two finished their secret discussions about the future of the sect and Ice Butterfly True Monarch returned to his cave, a female disciple respectfully brought him something.

"Reporting to the Supreme Elder, a Core Formation cultivator delivered an item to the sect today, saying it was from an old friend of yours."

Upon seeing the communication jade talisman, True Monarch Ice Butterfly was quite casual, nodding lightly as he accepted it.

Because she achieved Nascent Soul early, almost all of her peers were still in the Core Formation stage.

Therefore, it is quite normal to have some old friends who are Core Formation cultivators.

Over the years, she has received many gifts from these so-called old friends, but the vast majority of them are intended to curry favor.

"I wonder who this so-called old friend is this time!"

Ice Butterfly True Monarch calmly walked into his cave, while the jade talisman, shimmering with spiritual light, floated in front of him.

She initially thought it was another Core Formation cultivator with whom she had some connection, trying to curry favor, but after hearing the telepathic message, her expression changed drastically.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator!"

She stopped in her tracks in an instant, only to see that the Ice Butterfly True Monarch's expression was uncertain.

The person who used the communication jade talisman addressed her as a fellow Daoist, so they must be a Nascent Soul cultivator of the same level.

The purpose was actually to invite him to meet at a market town seventy miles away from the sect, supposedly to discuss a business deal.

"What is this person's intention?!"

At such close range, she never suspected that the other party would set an ambush for her.

However, after hesitating for a moment when invited by a stranger who was a Nascent Soul cultivator, she sent a telepathic message to her Uncle-Master Cheng.

These are turbulent times, so just in case, we should have Uncle Cheng ready to provide assistance at any time.

Since that incident, she has become unusually cautious in her actions.

Meanwhile, Lin Chang'an, who had secretly accomplished all of this, was also astonished. His luck was incredible; he had just sent the jade talisman and received a reply immediately.

It's normal for ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators to go into seclusion for several years, so Lin Chang'an didn't expect this Ice Butterfly True Monarch to recover in a few days.

But to his surprise, no sooner had he secretly sent a letter than the other party replied.

"Looks like luck is on my side."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile, and then prepared to secretly meet with this Nascent Soul cultivator.

However, this time he was different from before; he was full of confidence.

……

Fangshi.

Inside a private room in a restaurant, the Ice Butterfly True Monarch walked in, wearing a veil, as the door was pushed open.

The first thing I saw was a figure wearing a straw hat.

"May I ask what business you wish to discuss with me, my friend?"

After confirming that the other party was also a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stage, Bingdie became serious. This person's secretive behavior was indeed suspicious.

The man in black wearing a bamboo hat was, of course, Lin Chang'an in disguise.

After using the secret technique, the woman in red transformed into a Nascent Soul and appeared in his sea of ​​consciousness, while Lin Chang'an became a true Nascent Soul cultivator.

He still had his clone in the cave within the sect, so no one would suspect him.

After all, this is a Nascent Soul cultivator, not some common cabbage.

"Fairy Ice Butterfly, you are too kind. Since I have invited you here, I naturally have a deal that neither you nor the Myriad Poisons Sect can refuse."

The hoarse voice echoed, making it impossible to tell if it was male or female, but Lin Chang'an spoke with great confidence.

Under the suspicious gaze of Ice Butterfly True Monarch, Lin Chang'an uttered a sentence that immediately made her pupils shrink.

"Fellow Daoist, you must be joking!"

"joke?"

Lin Chang'an sneered twice and directly mocked, "Your Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and the Great Qian Dynasty became the biggest victims in that upheaval."

Do you really think the Sima clan and Corpse Valley can achieve this by joining forces? If you say there's no one else behind this, I doubt you'd believe it."

Despite this, True Monarch Ice Butterfly's face remained frosty, but after a moment of silence, he finally spoke up: "What are you planning to trade, fellow Daoist?"

Lin Chang'an grinned and cupped his hands, saying, "I have long heard that Fellow Daoist Cheng of your sect is a mid-grade fourth-level alchemist. I am unworthy and wish to request a Nascent Soul Pill for my disciple."

"Of course, this information is absolutely worthwhile. If you don't believe me, we can swear an oath to our inner demons. You can go back and investigate the truth first. Ten years should be enough time for you to find out the truth."

Since Teng Changfeng is a member of the Demonic Spirit Beast Sect, he naturally wants to maximize his own interests.

Moreover, he secretly controlled the Buddha relic, revealing a trace of Buddhist aura. Combined with his previous words, this was clearly telling the other party that he had a powerful sect behind him.

Both the righteous and the demonic paths have a major Buddhist sect, which is far beyond what the current Ten Thousand Poisons Sect can afford to offend.

"This is the aura of Buddhism!"

Ice Butterfly True Monarch naturally sensed this aura as well, and his heart immediately tightened, with some guesses emerging in his mind.

Despite the other party's confident assurances, her expression grew increasingly grim.

If this person truly possesses such information, it not only concerns the future of the sect but also involves the turmoil of the past and the enemies who severed her path.

Seeing that Ice Butterfly True Monarch was still hesitating, Lin Chang'an added fuel to the fire.

"Fellow Daoist may think it's not worth it, but what if this person concerns the future of your sect? Don't you want to avenge this obstacle that has blocked your path?"

"If what I said is false, you will not suffer any loss. But if it is true, tsk tsk, you should think carefully. This Nascent Soul Pill is not expensive."

Finally, the Ice Butterfly True Monarch nodded. Although the Nascent Soul Pill was important, the hidden enemy was the most terrifying.

Although investigations over the years have proven that demonic forces instigated the turmoil, there were definitely traitors within their ranks.

Even a powerful cultivation dynasty like the Great Qian Dynasty was nearly destroyed by traitors, so the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is now extremely weak.

If someone in the shadows were to launch another attack, the sect would absolutely not be able to withstand it.

At the same time, she also felt a sense of hatred, because it was this person who had caused her to end up in this situation.

The two then swore an oath by their inner demons. After Lin Chang'an revealed the information, they transformed into a Nascent Soul level streak of light and departed.

A moment later, True Monarch Ice Butterfly also transformed into a streak of icy light, while Elder Cheng, who was secretly preparing to meet her outside the market, was waiting.

However, Ice Butterfly True Monarch said nothing and returned to the sect with Elder Cheng.

……

In the main hall.

Upon returning, Elder Cheng frowned and said in a low voice when he saw True Monarch Bingdie, who had maintained a cold expression the entire way:
“Nephew, could this person be of extraordinary origin? When I observed his escape light earlier, although it was well concealed, there seemed to be a hint of Buddhist light. Could he be one of those bald monks from the righteous path?”

Ice Butterfly took a deep breath and recounted the entire transaction.

"What! Changfeng has already sided with the Spirit Beast Sect, one of the Six Sects of the Demonic Path?"

Upon hearing this news, Elder Cheng Da immediately showed an expression of disbelief.

The feud between the sect and the Spirit Beast Sect, though it has lasted through several generations of Nascent Soul cultivators, is not over.

"How can it be!"

"A Nascent Soul cultivator would go to such lengths to sneak over here, just to trade for such a small piece of information? If it's fake, we won't suffer any loss, but what if it's real?"

Ice Butterfly True Monarch remained as cold as ice. Although the news was shocking, she couldn't fathom what the other party's purpose would be if it were false.

At this moment, the main hall was filled with an oppressive atmosphere.

After a long silence, Elder Cheng, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke.

"Although I am reluctant to believe it, the righteous path is undoubtedly the one who least wants to see our Guardian Alliance in turmoil, giving the demonic path an opportunity. Only those bald monks from the righteous Buddhist sect would be so greedy, proposing to exchange a Nascent Soul Pill for their own benefit."

Thinking back to this person's previous behavior, it was completely in line with the behavior of a bald monk from the orthodox Buddhist sect, who wanted to take advantage of others wherever he went.

"However, these bald monks are the most despicable. They even try to use unfounded rumors to exchange for benefits. This deal is clearly one where they won't lose out no matter what."

This Grand Elder Cheng was almost certain that the person in the shadows was a member of the righteous Buddhist sect.

But this news made him somewhat embarrassed.

The sect regarded him as a potential Nascent Soul cultivator, and he had even prepared plans for him to achieve Nascent Soul formation. But now he was being told that his disciple had secretly defected to the Spirit Beast Sect.

Even the turmoil of that year might have been caused by information leaked by his disciple!

Over a century of hard work had left him overwhelmed with emotion.

"Uncle!"

After a long while, Elder Cheng let out a long, melancholy sigh.

"If it is indeed Changfeng, I will certainly clean house. However, I am worried about the sect. I am afraid I will have to entrust it to you alone in the future."

This sigh was filled with complex emotions. At this moment, Elder Cheng Da looked bewildered, recalling how glorious the sect was when his junior disciple Bingdie attained the Nascent Soul stage.

He is a Nascent Soul prodigy who is over two hundred years old. There are still three Nascent Soul seeds in the sect. He asks for nothing else but for one more of the three to emerge, which would be enough to ensure the sect's thousand-year legacy.

Even with Bingdie's talent, he dared not presume to claim he could become a Nascent Soul Grandmaster, but reaching the mid-Nascent Soul stage was not particularly difficult.

He had the combat power to rival veteran Nascent Soul cultivators as soon as he formed his Nascent Soul, unlike someone like him who was not good at killing and was almost at the bottom of his level.

He once believed that the sect would rise again.

In the end, it was only a short hundred years, and the past is like smoke, too painful to recall.

His most valued Nascent Soul prodigy was ruined; three Nascent Soul seeds were lost in that upheaval, which directly resulted in the loss of his most promising disciple.

The second one also prepared to form his nascent soul after the turmoil, but he perished under the tribulation of his inner demons.

Only this last disciple, Teng Changfeng, was now being told that he was a traitor.

"Uncle-Master, nothing will happen to the sect."

Ice Butterfly True Monarch also spoke solemnly, saying that even if something really happened this time, it wouldn't necessarily lead to the extinction of the sect's lineage.

However, once this Senior Uncle Cheng passes away, the sect will likely face difficulties.

Having one Nascent Soul cultivator and having two are two completely different things.

A shrinking power means fewer cultivation resources, and at the same time, the chances of talented cultivators joining a sect are even smaller.

This has always been the case in the world of cultivation: the strong get stronger, while the weak are constantly squeezed out of their living space and become weaker and weaker.

This is an eternal truth.

……

Upon returning to his sect, Lin Chang'an continued his cultivation as usual, as if nothing had happened.

However, starting in the second year, some trusted disciples of the sect secretly returned to take charge, coupled with some rumors.

This made it clear to many that the sect was probably preparing for cultivators to condense their Nascent Souls.

Such a major event as the condensation of a nascent soul is generally impossible to conceal.

Normally, every faction has its own hidden cards, but the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect's hidden cards have already been revealed.

The Ice Butterfly Fairy from back then was the hidden trump card.

Ice Butterfly True Monarch is only a little over three hundred years old, while the other geniuses of the same level are in their prime preparing to break through to the Nascent Soul stage.

【Lifespan: 305/1024】

[Realm Level: Late Golden Core (79/100)]

Lin Chang'an was 305 years old that year. As his cultivation level had reached, his cultivation speed would naturally slow down.

However, thanks to his cultivation resources, which were no less than those of the Nascent Soul seed cultivators of these sects and great clans, and his newly condensed Xuan Tian Spiritual Body, his cultivation speed did not slow down at all.

It continues to improve steadily.

"According to the woman in red, this Xuan Tian Spiritual Body is only in its initial stage of refinement, not even reaching the Lesser Chengdu level, but it still made me feel the ease of cultivation."

Since condensing the Xuan Tian Spiritual Body, Lin Chang'an has experienced feelings different from before.

It also allowed him to experience the feeling of a genius cultivating, no wonder that in the cultivation world, celestial spiritual roots and various powerful and top-notch spiritual bodies are so popular.

Even top sects would fight tooth and nail over a powerful spirit.

At the same time, he secretly thought to himself, no wonder the sword servant's cultivation speed was soaring, he now deeply understood why.

Some wood-based spells, which used to require careful study and practice, are now easily mastered thanks to the compatible spirit body.

“In the cultivation world, cultivators who can reach the Nascent Soul stage are either those with a spiritual body, or those with a heavenly spiritual root or an earthly spiritual root.”

Of course, there are also cultivators who have had extraordinary encounters. Even though Lu Zhenjun had an extraordinary encounter, the Heaven-Mending Pill he obtained had already given him the talent of a Heavenly Spiritual Root.

"However, the recent developments within the sect are quite interesting."

When Lin Chang'an went to the back mountain that day, he naturally noticed the situation within the sect.

"The preparation for Nascent Soul formation is likely orchestrated by these two Supreme Elders."

As the instigator of all this, Lin Chang'an knew perfectly well that even if he knew about the spy, what difference would it make?

Arresting them directly would be too easy on them, so we need to set up a trap to see who else they have.

It would be best to eradicate it completely, so that there will be no hidden dangers for the next few hundred years.

"I am still some distance from the completion of my cultivation, which should be enough time for these two Supreme Elders to set up their trap."

Thinking of the Nascent Soul Pill he had planned, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

Once he has this Nascent Soul Pill, his preparations for forming his Nascent Soul will be almost complete. He only needs to reach the point of perfect cultivation before he can proceed with the process.

At that time, his behavior would not arouse suspicion in the eyes of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

After all, for a rogue cultivator, it's already quite an achievement to have reached this point. At least on the surface, he managed to acquire a piece of lightning tribulation wood, which can be considered a Nascent Soul spiritual object.

"When I reach the Nascent Soul stage, I can exchange a slightly inferior Spirit Condensation-type treasure with these two Supreme Elders, which will be enough to avoid any suspicion."

Lin Chang'an secretly pondered whether he had overlooked anything in his plan.

This is the hardship of being a rogue cultivator; you have to do everything yourself.

Unlike those Nascent Soul cultivators from major sects like the Teng family, who have sect resources for cultivation and can even obtain Nascent Soul cultivation items from their sects when it comes to crucial moments, these cultivators only need to focus on cultivation.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao."

Upon reaching the back mountain, the person in charge of guarding the area was a graceful female cultivator with a pseudo-core cultivation level. When she saw Lin Chang'an arrive, her eyes lit up with eager anticipation.

"The Fairy in Colorful Clothes".

Caiyi Zhenren is a female cultivator in the sect who has only recently reached the Core Formation stage. Her intentions are quite clear: she is just a normal female cultivator who wants to find a powerful backer.

“During this period of time, I have been taking care of the back mountain as instructed by my fellow Daoists, and I dare not slack off in the slightest.”

As a female cultivator who has only achieved the nascent stage, her future is almost hopeless unless she dares to risk transforming her core and starting over.

Putting aside the amount of resources required, the risks involved are something this fairy in colorful clothes wouldn't dare to face.

Now that she has been able to achieve the False Core Formation, although she is disappointed, she is still much better off than some of her fellow disciples who failed to form their Cores.

"Not bad, it seems the Fairy in Colorful Clothes really put her heart into it."

Walking into the restricted area behind the mountain, Lin Chang'an observed the surrounding arrangements and nodded in satisfaction. These three Yin Sha Corpse Puppets were buried here to complete the sect's mission.

There were naturally people specifically assigned to guard it, but the intentions of this fairy in colorful clothes left him somewhat helpless.

The other party's intention was simple: to find a powerful backer, and she was even vaguely willing to become his concubine.

Female cultivators usually seek out those with higher cultivation levels than themselves, especially those with a particular skill. Such cultivators are less likely to get into trouble and can earn more spirit stones.

Moreover, this female cultivator in colorful clothes also had the idea of ​​planning for her clan. If she really managed to get close to this Core Formation cultivator, even a small amount of her possessions would be enough for the clan to enjoy.

"Master Xiao's unwavering faith in the Dao is truly admirable."

The fairy in colorful clothes looked at Master Xiao with some resentment. It was not easy to find a cultivator who was not only highly skilled but also had a skill and a handsome appearance.

However, he devoted himself entirely to Nascent Soul formation.

She genuinely wanted to find someone to rely on, contrary to what outsiders claimed, that she had a backup plan.

Even if this attempt to form a nascent soul fails, they can still inherit some of the estate.

"Fairy in Colorful Clothes is joking. Having reached this level of cultivation, how could one be content without seeing even greater scenery?"

Lin Chang'an's calm smile reflected the mindset of most late-stage Core Formation cultivators.

Actually, accepting this fake Core Formation female cultivator was beneficial to him.

For the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, at the very least, it has become more integrated.

But when he thought about the close relationship between the fairy in colorful clothes and the Teng family, he avoided them.

He didn't know before, but now that he does, he doesn't want to cause himself any trouble.

"Master Xiao".

The fairy in colorful clothes looked at Lin Chang'an's determined expression, her beautiful eyes shining with a strange light.

He sighed helplessly to himself; this Master Xiao was truly captivating.

She even considered having a one-night stand with him, not seeking the title of concubine, but simply to prove that she wasn't the mercenary person the outside world perceived her to be.

But her most valuable asset right now is her body, and if she wants to find a powerful backer, this is all she can offer.

And as for her own decision, time will tell, and she will wholeheartedly believe in this value.

Having lived for over a hundred years, she was also incredibly insightful. What could move a powerful cultivator, besides beauty, was a sincere heart; otherwise, she would only end up as a concubine who could be discarded at will.

It certainly cannot be given away easily.

Just as she was about to continue her contact with Master Xiao, a disciple suddenly came to deliver a message.

"Upon hearing that Master Xiao has emerged from seclusion, the Supreme Elder has extended an invitation."

Lin Chang'an smiled and nodded slightly before bidding farewell to the fairy in colorful clothes.

The Supreme Elder's summons did not arouse suspicion, since this Ice Butterfly True Monarch often summoned him when he was out of seclusion.

This woman didn't have any bad intentions. It's a fair trade: men like beautiful female cultivators, and women seek out powerful cultivators.

She is far better than some female cultivators who don't know their own limitations.

It was a pity, and he could only sigh inwardly, hoping that this woman would not be implicated by the Teng family.

……

The cave dwelling of True Lord Ice Butterfly is a mountain range whose upper half is frozen all year round.

However, the elegant attic where he lived showed that this True Lord was not entirely cold and aloof.

It was simply using formations to create a more suitable cave for cultivation.

"Greetings, Master."

Lin Chang'an entered the pavilion with ease and bowed respectfully to the Ice Butterfly True Lord above, who was wrapped in a fiery red shawl.

At this moment, the fire and cold air around Ice Butterfly True Monarch came into contact, creating a faint, hazy mist. Under the rays of sunlight, this hazy mist shone with a rosy glow.

Amidst the lingering glow and hazy mist, the ethereal and graceful figure of the Ice Butterfly Fairy caught Lin Chang'an's eye.

"It seems the cold poison has worsened again!"

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an was secretly shocked. He really didn't know what kind of injury this person had suffered back then, that he had been suffering from the backlash of his own cold energy for so many years.

"Master Xiao will have to trouble you again."

At this moment, the Ice Butterfly True Monarch at the head of the table instinctively tightened his hands on his fiery red shawl, revealing a sickly look of exhaustion, and spoke softly.

Lin Chang'an did not hesitate, after all, he had assisted this True Lord in clearing away the cold energy more than once or twice over the years.

The two then skillfully activated the secret technique, and under his magical guidance, the cold energy that had been released from Ice Butterfly True Monarch's body was continuously absorbed into a Yin Spirit Demon Core.

This demon core is the very one that Lin Chang'an traded back then.

After a long while, the chill around her dissipated, and the Ice Butterfly Fairy couldn't help but smile. She then weakly took the wine gourd from her waist.

Just as Lin Chang'an was about to pour wine for this True Lord, the Ice Butterfly True Lord smiled unusually and personally took out the wine cup in front of him.

Their manners were elegant, as if they were close friends, and they even poured two cups of spiritual wine.

"Master Xiao, please."

A Nascent Soul True Monarch personally pouring wine—a privilege few can enjoy.

Lin Chang'an was somewhat suspicious, but how could he dare to be negligent when the Nascent Soul True Monarch poured him wine? He respectfully picked up the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

After drinking a cup of the fiery intoxicating wine, the sickly snow-white skin on Ice Butterfly True Monarch's face was tinged with a rosy glow like the morning sun.

His smile was exceptionally charming, and his bright, starry eyes made the usually aloof Nascent Soul True Monarch seem somewhat approachable today.

Something is wrong!
Twelve out of ten things are wrong!

Lin Chang'an was extremely wary, as he did not believe he possessed such charm that he could bewitch a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"If Master Xiao can break through to the Nascent Soul stage, perhaps this hidden danger of the cold poison can be completely eliminated."

With a soft sigh, she seemed somewhat drunk, or perhaps the backlash from the cold poison was particularly strong this time, leaving her body unusually weak.

Lin Chang'an instinctively reached out to help her up. The moment he touched her jade-like arm, the Ice Butterfly True Monarch's face turned bright red, while Lin Chang'an was so frightened that his face almost turned deathly pale.

Damn it! As expected, these Nascent Soul cultivators are all cunning and shrewd. I knew things were a bit off today.

This was clearly a test.

This time, the other party's probing gave him an opportunity, and it was the first time he had skin-to-skin contact with this Nascent Soul True Monarch.

After condensing the Profound Heaven Spirit Body, his perception became even stronger, and he sensed it the moment they made contact.

This Ice Butterfly True Monarch was indeed injured, or rather, poisoned by the Infant Poison.

However, his internal magical energy was stable, and it was obvious that his previous weakness was an act.

At that moment, Lin Chang'an suddenly realized what had happened, feeling as if he had shot himself in the foot.

It's likely that all of this stemmed from his deal with this person a year ago, which aroused the suspicion of these two Nascent Soul elders within the sect, who wanted to eliminate any suspects within the sect.

He, as an outsider cultivator, is clearly a prime suspect.

"No wonder I've remained silent all year; it turns out I was also part of this scheme."

Lin Chang'an was speechless. He had almost been caught in the crossfire, but luckily he really wasn't a traitor.

　Thank you to fellow Daoist '梦回一世—ac' for the 100 spirit stones, and thank you to all fellow Daoists for your support.

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(End of this chapter)