Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 42 Two Oxen Go to War [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

War in the world of cultivation.

Located in the rear area of ​​Qingzhushan Market, Lin Chang'an and other cultivators did not feel the cruelty of war too deeply. At most, they felt some pressure from the increased number of tribulation cultivators outside.

Compared to the turmoil in the market, the raids by cultivators outside were far more rampant, so countless rogue cultivators were scrambling to join the market.

The market has become increasingly prosperous due to the opening of many rare and strategic resources by the two major sects.

Qingzhushan Market.

More than half a year has passed since the start of the war and the conscription of cultivators, and the market is bustling with activity.

"Master Lin, the higher-ups are preparing to recruit cultivators again this time."

On this day, a cultivator from a sect in the market came to his door and politely told him about the current situation at the front.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an exclaimed in astonishment, "Is the situation at the front lines already this tense?"

"Master Lin, you're overthinking it. It's just a minor skirmish."

The elite cultivators of the three major sects have not yet entered the fray, so the battle has not truly begun; this is merely the initial attrition phase.

"I understand. So, I'm responsible for one high-grade talisman or a varying number of mid-grade first-tier talismans each month, right?"

Lin Chang'an suddenly understood the other party's purpose. To put it bluntly, it was just a different kind of recruitment. Others were risking their lives, while cultivators with outstanding skills were selling their art.

The person who came to inform them was merely an outer disciple of the Li Huo Palace, whose cultivation level was only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining. He greeted Lin Chang'an with a polite smile.

"Don't worry, Master Lin, the sect will provide appropriate compensation."

Lin Chang'an was well aware of this; the so-called compensation was probably just some cost materials and resources, but it was better than nothing.

"That's good."

Lin Chang'an responded politely in return, and even gave the other party a mid-grade talisman before leaving, in order to learn more about the situation at the front lines.

After the other party left, Lin Chang'an returned to the house, his expression gradually becoming serious.

"The war seems to be progressing faster than before."

From the start of the war to the current second round of conscription, and with news from the front lines, it is clear that Li Huo Palace and Xuan Yin Pavilion are on the offensive, after all, it's two against one.

Name: Lin Chang'an

【Lifespan: 46/111】

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 6 (97/100)]

[Technique: Everlasting Spring Technique (Perfection: 963/10000)]

【技能：灵眼（熟练26/500）、金光符（宗师1956/5000）、火弹符（宗师1228/5000）飞剑符（宗师879/5000）、神行符（宗师121/5000）】

【法术：木灵刺【完美2658/10000】、火弹术（宗师1088/5000）、敛息术（宗师2332/5000）、隐身术（宗师898/5000）、驱物术（宗师693/5000）……】

Looking at his own attributes, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but nod secretly.

"My cultivation will be able to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining in another two or three months. As for the first-grade high-quality talismans, I currently possess two types: the Golden Light Talisman and the Fireball Talisman. I do not have a complete inheritance of the others."

Over the past six months, Lin Chang'an has persevered in his arduous training under the pressure of war, and his progress has been quite remarkable, with significant advancements in other spells as well.

Especially in terms of understanding the Changchun Gong technique, his progress has been so rapid, thanks to the various sects opening up resources.

Of course, all of this is based on a continuous supply of spirit stones.

In particular, the cultivation resources that Zhou Qing left him back then, apart from two precious spiritual herbs that were nearly four hundred years old and unused, as well as other spiritual herbs that were not needed, were almost all used up.

"It's been more than half a year, and these two medicinal herbs, which are nearly four hundred years old, should be ready to be sold."

Lin Chang'an pondered silently, but to be on the safe side, he decided to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining first, and then find an opportunity to make his move at the Gathering Immortals Pavilion.

After all, you need to know yourself and your enemy.

In the past six months, under Yun Yao's influence, Juxianlou and the Chamber of Commerce have grown bigger and bigger, especially since they have also hired a high-grade alchemist, which is a good opportunity to sell. "However, Shen Lie said some time ago that as one of the Foundation Establishment stewards of the market, Yun Yao usually has to join forces with various families to eliminate some Tribulation Cultivators."

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an nodded to himself.

He needed to take advantage of the fact that Yun Yao was not in the market, and that Juxianlou was well-known to him and that there were no cultivators who could see through him and threaten him. This would make it easier for him to hide and sell his stolen goods.

Moreover, since this was a one-off deal, all leads were lost, and he wasn't afraid of being discovered.

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but feel much better.

"I am doing this to help Juxianlou. Even if the Zhou family finds out, they will not suspect Juxianlou. After all, they didn't have the motive or opportunity back then. More importantly, Juxianlou has a top-grade alchemist."

Lin Chang'an was confident that these two spiritual herbs would most likely be refined into pills by this alchemist, or exchanged by Yun Yao for sect contributions.

The chances of the Zhou family discovering it are very small.

……

A month later.

"Brother Lin, I'm going to war!"

On this day, Li Erniu came looking for him, his face showing a forced smile tinged with worry.

Lin Chang'an was startled: "Er Niu, what happened?"

After questioning, Lin Chang'an learned the whole story.

The second conscription of cultivators saw the Zhou family, the Beast Tamer, respond to the sect's call.

Some of the less talented disciples of the Zhou family were preparing to draw lots to respond to the call, but Li Erniu actually stepped forward voluntarily.

“Brother Lin, you can’t hide once, but you can’t hide twice. The situation at the front is still relatively good right now, so I might as well go to the front. It’s better than the later batches.”

Li Erniu gritted his teeth. Despite his honest and simple nature, he wasn't stupid and naturally understood that the situation would become more and more dangerous as time went on.

It's better to participate early; you might even get some resources to improve your cultivation and survive on the battlefield.

Seeing Erniu's decisiveness on this important matter, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but comfort him:
"Erniu, don't be pessimistic. You are being conscripted as a member of a large family. As long as you get through this, you should be able to be transferred to the rear later."

Li Erniu forced a smile and nodded in response to Lin Chang'an's words of comfort.

"Brother Lin, don't worry. I'm not actually at a loss. Even if something unexpected happens, my clan will treat my wife and children well. Maybe if I make meritorious contributions on the front lines, I can even get that brat Yifan into the sect."

Faced with Erniu's optimism, Lin Chang'an sighed and took out two golden talismans from his storage bag.

"Brother Lin, this is far too valuable!"

Two first-grade high-quality talismans, especially defensive ones, would cost eighty or ninety spirit stones. Li Erniu's face immediately turned red, and he waved his hands repeatedly in refusal.

"Erniu, take this. I'm waiting for you to come back and treat me to a drink."

Lin Chang'an chuckled and joked, "After knowing each other for twenty-six years, this might be the last time we meet."

Lin Chang'an wasn't stingy, and the two golden talismans weren't that important to him.

Li Erniu blushed but did not refuse. After all, this talisman might bring him back. Who would want to die on the front lines if they could come back alive?

“Brother Lin, I’ve come to terms with it. Back then, I was just a farmer’s son. I was lucky enough to go with my uncle to deliver vegetables to the Prince’s mansion. As a result, I was chosen by Elder Lu to travel with Brother Lin, the young princess, and the young marquis.”

These past twenty-six years have been spent cultivating immortality, hunting demonic beasts, living in a grand house, wearing magical robes, having a wife and children—a truly fulfilling life, nothing was wasted.

Finally, Li Erniu smiled optimistically, a rare occurrence, and Lin Chang'an nodded slightly in agreement.

Twenty-six years have passed, but looking back now, it feels like it was just yesterday.

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