Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 76 The Withered Leaves of the Mysterious Heavenly Immortal Vine
Inside the cave.

"how come!"

After mastering the "Eternal Green Technique," Lin Chang'an could clearly feel the magical power within his body, which exuded a vibrant life force.

His energy channels were long and deep, and with the nourishment from his natal spiritual plant, his body was also filled with vitality.

However! At this moment, Lin Chang'an looked listless, with dark circles under his eyes, while his natal spiritual plant seemed to have eaten and drunk its fill, lazily hovering in his dantian.

【Technique: Everlasting Youth Technique (Beginner Level: 1/100)】

【Lifespan: 54/205】

The cultivation technique section proved that he had succeeded in his cultivation, but regarding his lifespan, Lin Chang'an didn't know how to describe his feelings.

"Self-healing, wound healing, immune to all poisons, and extremely strong recovery ability—this self-healing body seems even stronger than recorded, but the fact that I suffered such a great loss while refining this natal spiritual plant!"

The natal spiritual plant, which was previously like a withered leaf, is now surrounded by an ancient and verdant aura, with a thin white tendril sprouting from its roots and taking root in the dantian.

This is the result of consuming his thirty-one years of lifespan.

"Withered leaves of the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine!?"

When the spiritual plant came back to life, this was the only information he had, which surprised Lin Chang'an.

According to legend in the cultivation world, the items that are born and nurtured during the opening of a realm are treasures that only true immortals can obtain, and thus they are given the title of Xuan Tian.

The fact that such a treasure still existed in the ancient cultivator's secret realm shocked Lin Chang'an. At the same time, he thought that Xuan Yin Pavilion and Li Huo Palace must have obtained other good things as well.

"After refining the natal spirit plant, it still needs to be nourished with spirit liquid for a long time. The stronger the natal spirit plant is, the stronger its feedback to the host will be."

Lin Chang'an's feelings were complicated at this moment. He had made the right bet on this natal spiritual plant, and perhaps it really had the potential to become an immortal in the future.

However, the difficulty of cultivating his natal spiritual plants is also infinitely higher, after all, these are not ordinary spiritual plants.

Now that things have come to this, Lin Chang'an can only console himself.

Although it cost him thirty-one years of his lifespan, the benefits were also significant.

Even with only initial training, his Foundation Establishment stage self-healing body had reached the level of regenerating severed arms, demonstrating extremely tenacious vitality.

Ordinary injuries can be healed in a short time, and when fighting with others, whether it is injuries or magical power, the recovery speed is extremely fast.

"In other words, my current physical condition is even stronger than that of the Green Horned Ox."

At the very least, a Green Horned Ox can't grow back a hoof after it's been cut off, but he can slowly recover.

"However, the requirements for keeping this withered leaf of the Mysterious Heavenly Vine alive are extremely high."

Now, the withered leaves of the 'Mysterious Heaven Immortal Vine' have become his natal spiritual plant. After the refinement is completed, they will share both glory and loss, cultivating both life and spirit.

Through the dual cultivation of body and mind, he could clearly feel that his natal spiritual plant was emitting a faint life force, which required a large amount of spiritual liquid to nourish it.

Even the slightest bit of feedback from a withered leaf is so powerful; imagine what would happen if an entire leaf were revived!

"Spiritual liquid, this can only be found in the eyes of spiritual springs in high-level spiritual veins. Only the three major sects in the entire Yue Kingdom and the current Tianxuan City have it. Each bottle is worth a hundred spirit stones, and high-quality ones can be worth a thousand spirit stones."

Lin Chang'an frowned secretly. This spiritual liquid was controlled by the three major sects and powerful forces, so he could only try to earn spirit stones.

Before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, I would draw talismans every day to earn spirit stones, which I could then exchange for cultivation resources.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, one must not only continue to earn cultivation resources, but also find ways to earn more spirit stones to nourish this natal spirit plant.

"It's not like I wasted my foundation building; at least my strength is guaranteed," Lin Chang'an comforted himself.

……

As Lin Chang'an established his foundation, various forces sent their invitations of respect.

Foundation Establishment stage cultivators are already considered the backbone of the force, especially now that the situation in the Yue Kingdom is turbulent, and the three major sects all need excellent cannon fodder.

Some Foundation Establishment families, on the other hand, wanted to invite him to be a clan honoree so they could enjoy the resources of their ancestor.

"That's the benefit of strength!"

Looking at the pile of posts, Lin Chang'an pondered silently, deciding that he would not consider the three major sects.

It's not that the benefits are bad, but rather that they're too good. However, these benefits aren't given away for free; it's easy to get in, but difficult to get out.

In particular, fearing that the war would escalate further, his name appeared on the Divine Sword Sect's bounty list.

"Aside from the three major sects, other Foundation Establishment families vary in strength, but without exception, none of them can provide better cultivation resources. What about those families with beautiful young girls who are willing to become concubines?"

Looking at this mess of temptations, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but shake his head. Was he that kind of person?

Given the current environment in Yue Kingdom, coupled with the fact that his natal spiritual plant is desperately needing nourishment, he has no mind to enjoy himself.

Right now, all he wants is to earn spirit stones! He doesn't have the leisure to look for any of those damn alluring concubines.

"Currently, only the three major sects and Tianxuan City can provide second-tier talisman inheritances. Other Foundation Establishment families are still a notch below in terms of foundation."

Lin Chang'an shook his head, his heart leaning towards Tianxuan City.

Unfortunately, all the high-level inherited techniques and resources were controlled by the three major sects and Tianxuan City. Just as Lin Chang'an was pondering this, the first person to arrive was not from the Zhou family, but Yun Yao.

……

"Fellow Daoist Lin."

Lin Chang'an was somewhat taken aback by Yun Yao's visit, and he secretly wondered if she wanted to recruit him into the Li Huo Palace.

After all, even within a major sect, there are different ranks. It's not surprising that Yun Yao, with her status, would attract Foundation Establishment cultivators to strengthen her own sect.

However, once inside the cave, Yun Yao's next words left Lin Chang'an somewhat at a loss, his face filled with astonishment.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, our secret has been exposed."

"what!"

Looking at Yun Yao's solemn expression, Lin Chang'an was stunned. When did this happen?
Don't talk nonsense!
When did anything happen between them?
Seeing Lin Chang'an's astonished expression, Yun Yao seemed to realize what was happening, but being decisive, she shook her head and explained the specific incident.

"It's about the Foundation Establishment Pill from before!"

As Yun Yao recounted the story, Lin Chang'an finally understood that it was when Yun Yao helped him refine the Foundation Establishment Pill that Huang Yuntian and his son found out.

They wanted to find out who this person was through her, clearly because they wanted to get their hands on this high-quality Foundation Establishment Pill.

"Fellow Daoist Yun, are you referring to when you were refining the Foundation Establishment Pill before..."

Lin Chang'an was speechless. He had thought he was overthinking things, but it turned out that someone actually had this idea.

"Ok!"

Yun Yao nodded silently, but after thinking about it carefully, Lin Chang'an frowned and asked suspiciously:

"Fellow Daoist Yun, after I broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, I heard that Huang Shaohai had also reached the Foundation Establishment stage. Even if I had considered it before, it shouldn't be necessary now, right?"

Even if this person is narrow-minded, there's no reason for him to be thinking about dealing with him now. Shouldn't he be celebrating his Foundation Establishment?
However, a rare hint of helplessness appeared on Yun Yao's usually cold face as she shook her head and said:
"It would be better if it were a normal foundation building process."

"There is a secret technique within the sect called the 'Foundation-Seizing Method.' Huang Shaohai failed to establish his foundation by taking the Foundation-Building Pill, but the two are completely different."

A cultivator who establishes their foundation through the method of "foundation seizure" has a lifespan of only about 150 years, and their potential is greatly reduced. Unless they have an extraordinary stroke of luck, it will be very difficult for them to form their core in this lifetime.

As Yun Yao continued her story, Lin Chang'an fell into complete silence.

He carefully prepared the materials along the way, and to avoid being targeted, he even entrusted Yun Yao to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Unexpectedly, it was his own caution that provoked someone.

This proves the saying true: weakness is the original sin.

"Huang Shaohai wouldn't make a move inside Tianxuan City, would he? And can he and his son stay in Tianxuan City forever?"

Lin Chang'an frowned, feeling a great sense of unease. He couldn't afford to offend the Huang family father and son right now.

Moreover, judging from Yun Yao's words, it seems she doesn't want him to join the Li Huo Palace.

"That's not the case. There's another rogue cultivator who's even more unlucky than you, fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an was stunned, but Yun Yao's next words left him speechless.

"One of Huang Shaohai's two Foundation Establishment Pills was obtained by forcibly exchanging a low-quality Foundation Establishment Pill with a rogue cultivator, who then also established his Foundation Establishment."

At this point, Yun Yao revealed a gloating sneer, as if Huang Shaohai truly deserved it.

However, this rogue cultivator was quite unlucky. His Foundation Establishment Pill was forcibly traded, and he himself was fortunate enough to achieve Foundation Establishment, which should have been a good thing.

However, Huang Shaohai failed to establish his foundation normally, and his resentment towards this rogue cultivator was even greater.

He believed that it was because he traded this Foundation Establishment Stone that his good fortune was taken away by the other party.

Although the concept of destiny is vague, it is not entirely nonexistent, and many cultivators still believe in it.

"Even so, Fellow Daoist Lin should still be careful these days and not leave the city easily. More importantly, since you are already a Foundation Establishment cultivator, you should make a decision as soon as possible."

As she said this, Yun Yao's eyes inadvertently glanced at the visiting cards from various ethnic groups on the table beside her.

The meaning is quite obvious, almost without needing to think about it.

"I understand. If I had to choose, Tianxuan City might be a good option."

Lin Chang'an had already been fond of Tianxuan City, but with this matter behind the scenes, he naturally didn't hesitate much.

"Actually, Fellow Daoist Lin doesn't need to worry too much. The situation on the front line is tense right now. Huang Shaohai used the method of seizing foundations to establish his foundation, which greatly reduces his potential. Sooner or later, he will be transferred to the front line."

Wow, that's pretty realistic.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an's eyes twitched. He could only say that this was indeed a major sect, where only the fittest survived.

Thank you all for your support. By the way, I would like to remind you that there will be double monthly tickets for the last two days of the month.

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