Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 90 The Unlucky Duo [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Since the last great battle among Golden Core cultivators, Tianxuan City has become increasingly prosperous.

Known as the foremost independent cultivator in the Yue Kingdom, the auction personally organized by the Mysterious Turtle Immortal Lu was so grand that its influence even extended to neighboring countries.

Countless independent cultivators flocked to the city, ushering in the most prosperous period in the history of Tianxuan City since its establishment.

Since witnessing the battle between Golden Core cultivators, Lin Chang'an has been cultivating even more diligently.

"The auction is starting in two months."

Inside the cave, Lin Chang'an slowly put down his spirit brush. Two second-tier talismans had appeared on the table, and he nodded in satisfaction.

"The self-healing body is indeed powerful. It not only heals physical injuries, but also has a recovery ability for mental and spiritual fatigue that far surpasses that of ordinary cultivators."

Lin Chang'an sighed with emotion, realizing that his efforts in exploring the self-healing body during this period had yielded astonishing results.

He can maintain peak condition in drawing talismans and refining pills, with a production output equivalent to ten times that of cultivators of the same level.

Regardless of whether one cultivates immortality through various arts or practices magic, the amount of magical power consumed is secondary; the more important factor is the mental and spiritual drain.

However, the body's self-healing ability even greatly enhanced its mental and spiritual recovery.

This has doubled his output in drawing talismans and refining elixirs.

"In less than half a year, I actually earned nearly five hundred mid-grade spirit stones by drawing talismans."

In just four months, he earned nearly five hundred mid-grade spirit stones, and in another two months he could earn more than two hundred spirit stones.

"Adding what I've accumulated before, I'm almost at the point of having a thousand mid-grade spirit stones."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but sigh. With thousands of mid-grade spirit stones, top-grade flying needle-type magic artifacts were no longer a pipe dream. He was truly confident that he could get one at the auction.

It was also thanks to the increase in the number of cultivators from outside during this period, especially Foundation Establishment cultivators, which was more than ten times more than usual, that his talisman sales became much more convenient.

"However, there are still so many things I want to buy."

Even before the auction started, news had already leaked that various top-grade magical artifacts, the inheritance of all kinds of cultivation arts, and Foundation Establishment Pills, which are rarely seen even by Qi Refining cultivators, would be available in quantities of a dozen or more.

It has even been revealed that one of the three final treasures is a spiritual object that can condense a golden core.

It is precisely because of this that Foundation Establishment cultivators from neighboring countries have traveled thousands of miles to come here.

The treasures that have recently been revealed for auction have made Lin Chang'an envious. He had previously thought he would never have to worry about spirit stones.

But then I found out that I was still poor.

"Second-tier pill formulas, top-grade magic artifacts, talisman inheritances, pills to enhance cultivation—there are just too many things I want."

Lin Chang'an shook his head helplessly. Unfortunately, his financial resources were limited. The chaos in Yue Kingdom was becoming increasingly apparent. Relatively speaking, having a top-grade flying needle magic weapon in conjunction with his own secret techniques would make him safer.

"Top-grade magic artifacts are rare, especially flying needles, which are extremely scarce. We can't miss this opportunity. Second-tier pill formulas can also be purchased at other times."

However, at that moment, a voice came from outside the cave.

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"Grandpa, with my mid-grade fire spirit root, I will surely revitalize the family in the future."

Outside the cave, a middle-aged, thin, pale-faced scholar stood, followed by an arrogant young man.

It's nothing more than having outstanding spiritual talent and being young and impetuous.

The middle-aged man shook his head upon seeing this scene.

"Wen'er, you need to rein in your temper. Everyone living here is a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Then, with a wave of his hand, a sound transmission jade talisman appeared.

“Fellow Daoist, I am Chen Qing, your new neighbor who moved in next door. I have met you.”

The middle-aged man, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, left a communication jade talisman with a smile on his face and was about to leave when suddenly the formation of the cave behind him slowly opened, causing him to reveal a hearty smile.

"Grandpa, the cave's formation has been activated."

"I never expected that I would arrive at such a convenient time today."

However, when Lin Chang'an saw the person who came, and the other person saw him, both of them were stunned. It turned out to be an acquaintance, and they immediately bowed to each other.

"Fellow Daoist Lin!"

"Fellow Daoist Chen!"

Lin Chang'an chuckled while cupping his hands in greeting, but his expression was somewhat strange. Wasn't this the rogue cultivator who was even more unlucky than him, the one who had been forced to trade Foundation Establishment Pills by Huang Shaohai?

In fact, they had met before. He was one of the two cultivators who traded foundation-building materials outside Master Song's cave when he was preparing for foundation-building.

A burly man and a pale-faced scholar; the Foundation Establishment cultivator Chen Qing was the pale-faced scholar.

After purchasing the materials from the other party, he prepared for two years before finally establishing his foundation, while the other party failed to do so.

Two years later, however, this person was preparing to build his foundation again, which caught the attention of Huang Shaohai.

He attempted to build his foundation twice, but neither attempt went smoothly.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I didn't expect it to be you."

Chen Qing suddenly remembered something and looked embarrassed, while Chen Wen behind him obediently lowered his head and listened.

If he were to encounter a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he would still know proper etiquette.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, I didn't expect you to be back."

Lin Chang'an also smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

He thought they were just ordinary neighbors, but he never expected them to be fellow Daoists who were just as unlucky as him.

The two were destined to meet; one was traded for a Foundation Establishment Pill, and the other for a Beast Spirit Pill.

Five years later, the two never expected to meet again and even become neighbors. Only they could understand the feeling of a rogue cultivator meeting again as a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In fact, on the road to Foundation Establishment, too many fellow cultivators have fallen, and too many have left in despair.

When they meet again someday, the phrase "fellow Daoists, all have weathered the vicissitudes of life" deeply moved them.

Inside the pavilion.

Lin Chang'an and Chen Qing sat down to enjoy tea and discuss philosophy, while the young Chen Wen respectfully poured tea and water for them.

"After five years apart, it is truly a joyous occasion that we are now gathered here in this Foundation Establishment Cave to discuss the Dao."

After a moment of reflection, Lin Chang'an and Lin Chang'an exchanged their experiences over the years.

"Sigh, I'm really unlucky. I failed to reach the Foundation Establishment stage the first time, and the second time I finally managed to refine two Foundation Establishment Pills, but then this happened. You know, that guy surnamed Huang also reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and he's blaming me."

Chen Qing was also full of frustration. They were both Foundation Establishment cultivators, but he was a rogue cultivator and had to endure it.

"Although there are undercurrents in Tianxuan City this time, it is also an opportunity for us rogue cultivators. I might as well stop hiding outside and move to Tianxuan City with my family and clan to join the rule of True Master Lu..."

As Chen Qing recounted the story, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly, impressed by the man's decisiveness.

Considering the situation with Gui Sandao back then, no one can guarantee that they will be safe just by hiding and running away.

Taking advantage of the turmoil in Tianxuan City and the fact that everyone was watching and waiting, he decided to take a gamble and join Tianxuan City as a Foundation Establishment Venerable cultivator.

If Tianxuan City can stabilize, I and my family will be able to settle down there.

If that doesn't work, then we'll figure out a way out.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I had considered fleeing to another country before, but the situation outside is not much better than here."

With a helpless expression, Chen Qing recounted the situation of the surrounding neighboring countries, which greatly interested Lin Chang'an.

Are there wars in other countries too?

Lin Chang'an looked puzzled. Chen Qing sighed and said, "It's not just the war, but also the fact that we cultivators from other countries will be ostracized after we go there, especially Foundation Establishment cultivators like us. Many cultivators will be watching us closely..."

Hearing this, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. It would be fine if he were alone, but it was indeed difficult for someone like Fellow Daoist Chen who had a family to support.

Moreover, Foundation Establishment cultivators who suddenly arrive in foreign lands will naturally be targeted, and whether they join a faction or something else, they are likely to become cannon fodder.

"Our countries are adjacent to the Boundless Sea, which is also known as the Sea of ​​Ten Thousand Demons. Countless vicious cultivators in the cultivation world, or those who aspire to form their core, travel thousands of miles across several countries just to reach the Sea of ​​Demons..."

The Sea Abyss possesses inexhaustible resources. Even Master Lu traveled far to this place to condense his Golden Core and become a legendary cultivator of the Yue Kingdom.

Lin Chang'an was quite interested in the fact that Chen Qing's ancestors had been Foundation Establishment cultivators and that he had a wealth of experience.

The two belonged to the same faction in Tianxuan City, and since they were both eager to befriend each other, they chatted happily for a while.

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