Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 65 Wonderful Sound
【Lifespan: 52/124】

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 9 (18/100)]

Inside the cultivation cave, as Lin Chang'an slowly opened his eyes, a powerful surge of magical energy emanated from his body. The Everlasting Spring Technique of the Supreme Realm made his magical energy even more profound and pure.

"In a year and a half, my cultivation speed has been much faster than I expected."

A year and a half has passed since Lin Chang'an moved to Tianxuan City. He is now fifty-two years old and broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining half a year ago.

This made him feel a mix of emotions. If he were still in Qingzhushan Market, his breakthrough would have been delayed by at least another six months.

"I can't even imagine how rich the spiritual energy must be in the caves of the three Golden Core cultivators."

This is why powerful cultivators fight over the world's spiritual veins.

Meanwhile, the situation in the Yue Kingdom has become relatively stable over the past year and a half.

Pushing open the pavilion door and stepping out of the cave, one is greeted by a pond and pavilion, as well as a green-horned ox lying in the pond enjoying itself.

Meanwhile, the Yinchuan Waterfall roared to life on the other side.

"You lazy, good-for-nothing ox, you're not a water buffalo."

Stepping outside to breathe in the fresh air, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but laugh and scold when he saw the Green Horned Ox in the pool.

"Moo!"

Upon seeing Lin Chang'an, the Green Horned Ox emerged from the pool, splashing water all over the ground. It walked up to him, bowed its head, affectionately rubbed its trouser legs, and made a series of mooing sounds.

Lin Chang'an smiled and took out two handfuls of spiritual herbs from his storage bag, stroking a scar on the bull's forehead.

The biggest difference between spirit pets and cultivators is trust.

"After thirty-two years of cultivating immortality, I have finally reached the ninth level of Qi Refining at the age of fifty. My journey in the world of cultivation has not been in vain."

Standing outside the cave, looking down from a high vantage point, the bustling immortal city inside and outside came into view.

In less than two years, the prosperity of Tianxuan City has undergone tremendous changes.

Everywhere was bustling with cultivators, and there were quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators flying in the sky on their magical artifacts.

Tianxuan City has now developed into the strongest city of independent cultivators among the Yue Kingdom and its surrounding neighboring countries.

It is also known as a holy land for independent cultivators.

There are hundreds of Foundation Establishment cultivators living on the various mountains behind him, not to mention the countless outside cultivators who have come here to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage and then returned home in glory over the past year.

"Tianxuan City is built against the mountain, full of spiritual energy, and connected to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range. Its terrain is truly blessed by nature."

Just as Lin Chang'an was feeling sentimental, a commotion suddenly arose in the distance.

"Look! Someone has reached the Foundation Establishment stage!"

"This is the second person to successfully establish their foundation this month."

"You only saw the successful foundation building, but you didn't see the many more failures."

In the distance, people were talking animatedly, and Lin Chang'an also showed a look of envy.

"Foundation Building, huh? I should start preparing for that too."

Thinking of the Foundation Establishment stage, a determined look appeared in Lin Chang'an's eyes.

Just as he had expected, many foundation-building materials were relatively easy to purchase in Tianxuan City.

After all, a pond becomes a lake, the circles are different, and things that were once priceless and unavailable can now appear occasionally in a lake, though they are still incredibly valuable.

"The foundation-building materials are almost ready, except for a few key ingredients, especially the demon core."

Lin Chang'an thought to himself, the price of a demon core is even higher than that of a Foundation Establishment Pill, since alchemy is a gamble.

Most alchemists can still guarantee two Foundation Establishment Pills per batch, so naturally the demon cores are more expensive.

Similarly, if you buy demon cores, you'll easily attract unwanted attention.

"To be on the safe side, let's buy a set of formations first. If we have the chance to obtain a demon core, we must not reveal it. We can only take it out and have a pill refiner refine it after we have reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining."

Most of the formations that come from Tianxuan City are only of low-grade or mid-grade first rank. High-grade formations require you to go to one of the two major sects.

"It seems I should pay a visit to Yun Yao, a true disciple of the Li Huo Palace."

Since arriving in Tianxuan City, Yun Yao, the true disciple of the Golden Core Elder of Li Huo Palace, has become increasingly aloof and arrogant. It is said that she has offended many people, but no one dares to provoke her.

They hadn't contacted them either. Shen Lie and his wife shared a courtyard with Wei Buyi and his daughter. For the past year or so, Wei Buyi had managed to support his family by refining pills.

Meanwhile, Shen Lie and his wife returned to their old business and opened Juxianlou, which did quite well.

However, Li Erniu was unexpected. Over the years, he has continued to cultivate diligently without using a breakthrough pill. In his words, if he still cannot break through in two years, he will use a breakthrough pill.

"That kid Erniu has some ambition."

Thinking of Erniu, Lin Chang'an shook his head with a smile. As a son-in-law in the Zhou family, Li Erniu naturally earned more respect the stronger his abilities and potential.

Erniu clearly wants to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining on his own, and perhaps even get a glimpse of the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining.

Unlike Shen Lie, who is still at the seventh level of Qi Refining because he took the Breakthrough Pill before.

……

Nestled among the mountains, the Yinchuan Waterfall stands before a mountain peak imbued with spiritual energy.

"Lin Chang'an requests an audience."

Leaving behind a communication jade talisman, Lin Chang'an turned to leave. After all, Foundation Establishment cultivators usually spend several days cultivating, and some even go into seclusion for a year.

Therefore, he left a message, and as he was preparing to leave, the formation of the cave slowly opened.

"I didn't expect to arrive at such a perfect time."

Lin Chang'an had a big smile on his face, but as the formation opened, two figures appeared, one of whom was the usually aloof Yun Yao, and the other was an unfamiliar voice.

"Senior Sister Miaoyin, your cultivation is profound. I have benefited greatly from your teachings."

"Junior Sister Yun is too modest."

Besides Yun Yao, who was dressed in a white outfit and had eyebrows like green peaks, there was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator dressed in a gray Taoist robe and holding a whisk.

When the nun opened her mouth, her voice was like heavenly music.

Wonderful sound!

Upon hearing this name, the name Su Miaoyin flashed through Lin Chang'an's mind, and his expression hardened. He looked at the two people who came out and bowed respectfully.

"I've met senior."

It is said that Master Lu had three direct disciples, and his second disciple, Su Miaoyin, always wore the attire of a Daoist nun.

Rumor has it that this person is already in the late stage of Foundation Establishment and is proficient in thunder magic. Although she usually appears as a Taoist nun, it is rumored that she has a seductive nature and extremely dislikes frivolous male cultivators.

"Senior Sister Miaoyin, this is a friend of mine who has come to visit me for many years."

Yun Yao, dressed in a white outfit, spoke, offering a rare, charming smile as she conversed with the man. Upon hearing this, the Daoist nun Su Miaoyin looked at Lin Chang'an and nodded calmly in acknowledgment.

"I see."

Her voice was ethereal, as if it could purify people's hearts, but when you looked up, every frown and smile in her eyes was naturally charming, yet she held a whisk in her hand, appearing extremely dignified.

A Taoist nun managed to blend elegance and allure together.

Lin Chang'an quickly lowered his head. This person was a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, and there were even rumors that she was actually the daughter of Master Lu, although he didn't know if it was true or not.

In front of the two Foundation Establishment cultivators, Lin Chang'an tactfully stood aside, keeping his eyes downcast until Yun Yao personally saw him off, at which point the smile on his face turned into indifference.

No wonder people say a woman's face can change in an instant.

“Fellow Daoist Lin, I already know that you left me the talisman before. This first-grade high-level formation has always been controlled by sects and clans and cannot be easily circulated in the market.”

"But Fellow Daoist Lin has an innocent background and previously assisted in eliminating the remnants of the Demonic Sect, so today I will take you to choose a formation."

Yun Yao nodded gently and explained the whole story. Lin Chang'an naturally understood and bowed to express his gratitude.

"Thank you."

This wasn't Yun Yao making excuses; it's just that these advanced formations are truly hard to come by without connections.

Yun Yao made it very clear that she wanted him to act as an assistant in eliminating the remnants of the Demonic Cult, which made Lin Chang'an nod secretly.

It seems that Yun Yao has no desire to have anything to do with them, but what exactly happened?

Under the keen perception of the Supreme Realm Everlasting Spring Technique, the cold aura within Yun Yao's body intensified, giving him the illusion that the person before him was a block of thousand-year-old ice.

(End of this chapter)