Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 134 Purple Extreme at Hand
The head of the Xu family is now playing the emotional card, changing the title from "Chief Lin" to "Changheng" and also mentioning the past to remind Lin Changheng that the old friendship should not be forgotten.

He had clearly accepted Lin Changheng's departure, but was simply trying to solidify their old relationship: since he couldn't change the outcome, it was better to part amicably and leave a good impression at the end.

This is the wise thing to do, and it's also the thing that best serves their interests: preserving a sense of kinship and connection.

However, Xu Xujun's question is somewhat intriguing, as if he is still unwilling to accept it and is trying to determine the relationship between Lin Changheng and Mo Zhaoli by inquiring about the whereabouts of Mo Shi.

It's a roundabout way of asking questions.

If Lin Changheng was unaware of Mo Shi's attendance and Zhao Li's foundation-building, it would indicate that their relationship was not close enough, or even a deliberately created illusion, which could lead to unforeseen circumstances.

Lin Changheng noticed this and not only answered accurately, referring to her as "Sister Zhaoli" and using her as a pretext, but also planned to take out the letter as evidence if anything seemed amiss, thus thwarting the unrealistic hopes of some high-ranking officials.

As expected, the matter came to a satisfactory conclusion, and Xu Xujun, who had remained indifferent throughout, finally showed a warm smile.

It is said that "having someone in the court makes things easier, and having a powerful backer makes things more comfortable," and the cultivation world is no exception; this time, both are present.

……

After seeing off the Xu family's senior members, Lin Changheng had no intention of returning to the Xu family's headquarters. Under the pretext of "waiting for someone from the Xu family to take over the pill shop," he remained unmoved.

When the news reached Lin Changheng, Tantai Feiyue arrived before the person sent by the clan to take over.

"Brother Lin..."

A fragrant breeze drew near, and Tantai Feiyue, dressed in a long crimson dress embroidered with dark gold phoenix patterns on the hem, stood a step away, her fingertips slightly curled, her expression inscrutable, her reluctance clearly visible.

Lin Changheng looked up, a hint of tenderness in his eyes, "Feiyue, you've come?"

"Let's talk in the upstairs reception room."

Danpu was crowded and noisy, so it was difficult to talk to people. Lin Changheng led the way upstairs without showing much enthusiasm.

Tantai Feiyue nodded slightly and followed.

As soon as I reached the fourth floor, a fragrant breeze enveloped me, and I could no longer resist.

Lin Changheng sighed inwardly and could only pull the princess into his arms, trying to soothe her trembling shoulders with the warmth of his embrace.

"Brother Lin..."

Another "Brother Lin" echoed in her ears, like a murmur, yet it was incomplete. Despite her reluctance, Tantai Feiyue ultimately did not utter any words of farewell.

She was worried that speaking up would influence Lin Changheng's decision and put her older brother in a difficult position.

But the more obedient, sensible, and understanding she was, the more Lin Changheng felt pity for her.

But the longer the two embraced, the more uncontrollable emotions brewed within them. Just as life always finds a way out, emotions would automatically find an outlet.

Soon, scarlet long skirts, silk bodices, brocade underpants, white silk stockings, and gold-embroidered shoes were scattered on the ground.

Inside the warm room, only black hair cascaded down like a waterfall and white waves rippled.

A complex emotion flashed through Lin Changheng's mind, but it was quickly replaced by determination, and he simply unleashed his full power.

We must preserve the last beautiful moments.

After an unknown amount of time, the clouds dispersed and the rain stopped. The princess held on tightly, but still did not receive the moonlight.

A sense of melancholy inevitably arises in my heart.

But she was unaware that Lin Changheng was so determined for two main reasons.

Firstly, offspring are generally considered to be the continuation of life and bloodline, and are meant to inherit the unfinished will of the cultivator and receive all the resources left behind.

However, this applies to cultivators whose path to immortality has been severed, whether they are practicing Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, or Core Formation...

Once it becomes impossible to move forward sooner, this idea will naturally arise, and this choice will be put on the table.

However, for those who aspire to immortality, having offspring would undoubtedly become a hindrance, a burden, or even a hindrance, hindering their progress. Therefore, they would not choose to leave behind offspring.

Lin Changheng also shared this idea.

Secondly, bloodline is also a weakness. If one were to provoke a powerful enemy in the future, using bloodline offspring as a threat would be a poor approach.

This cultivation world possesses many magical and evil secret techniques. It can locate the source of blood by extracting blood, or use blood as a medium to cast curses, directly or indirectly inflicting death on a person!
A single reason is not enough to completely lead Lin Changheng to make such a decision, but the combination of the two is an inevitable and unavoidable necessity.

He would only consider it if Lin Changheng were to one day reach the pinnacle of this realm and command the respect of all cultivators.

……

"If we both strive to cultivate ourselves, there may very well be a day when we can walk hand in hand together."

Not wanting the atmosphere to become too somber, Lin Changheng made a grand promise.

"Okay, it's a deal between us."

Tantai Feiyue was also a person of firm will and a heart devoted to the Dao. However, she was ultimately a woman and could not avoid being influenced by emotions, nor could she be as resolute as a man.

But he quickly returned to his normal state, nodding with a determined look in his eyes.

"You are not allowed to look."

Then she got up and dressed, making rustling noises, but saw Lin Changheng staring intently at her, and couldn't help but feel slightly annoyed.

Lin Changheng shook his head and smiled, wanting to say, "Where have I not seen you? Where have I not touched you deeply?" But he obediently turned his head and poured tea for the two of them.

The two chatted for a long time. Tantai Feiyue reached to her waist, took out a spirit beast pouch, and handed it to Lin Changheng.

It naturally contains black-shelled tortoises.

"I'm suddenly leaving Xiao Hei, and it's really hard to get used to."

Tantai Feiyue brushed aside a stray lock of hair that had fallen down during the intense fight, feeling somewhat sentimental, but she didn't say anything about taking good care of it. After all, Lin Changheng was its master, and naturally he wouldn't mistreat it.

Unable to respond, Lin Changheng released a black-armored ground tortoise, slightly larger than a millstone, and teased it for a while.

This tortoise is somewhat intelligent and often does some tumbling and silly things, which makes the two of them laugh frequently.

After that, the two ignored the tortoise, returned to the table and sat down, reaching for their storage bags at the same time.

Take everything out and place it on the table.

The two exchanged a knowing smile, their unspoken understanding striking them together.

Lin Changheng first reached out and opened his wooden box, revealing a series of white porcelain bottles, which were pill bottles. Inside were high-grade wood-type pills, many of which were of excellent quality.

It is called the "Morning Dew Gathering Spirit Pill" and can be used to improve wood-type cultivation techniques.

Suitable for late-stage Qi Refining cultivators to assist in their cultivation.

This pill formula was obtained from a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator who came to my door seeking pills. It was quite effective, and the medicinal materials were not difficult to collect, so I took the time to refine many of them.

Lin Changheng was not a stingy person; he valued relationships quite a bit. When he had the means, he would provide some resources to the female cultivator he had a past relationship with, which was reasonable and in accordance with his heart.

At this moment, Tantai Feiyue also opened one of her wooden flat boxes, revealing three stacks of talismans.

Mid-grade talismans are useless to me...

Lin Changheng had already guessed, but since it was a small gift with great sentiment, he naturally wouldn't cruelly refuse.

But the talismanic light that suddenly appeared in his eyes caused Lin Changheng's pupils to shrink slightly.

"This is... a high-grade talisman?"

A strange light flashed in his eyes, and Lin Changheng quickly confirmed this fact.

This means that Tantai Feiyue has recently advanced to the first-tier high-grade talisman master.

Although she entered the upper grade of alchemy much later than him, she did not have the blessing of the Origin Treasure Seed, which was already quite remarkable.

"Feiyue's talent in talismanic arts is quite astonishing. The Xu family has made the right choice again."

Lin Changheng thought to himself.

When fortune smiles upon you, heaven and earth lend their strength; this is probably what it means.

With the support of high-grade talismans, Tantai Feiyue's Foundation Establishment level may rise significantly.

"Congratulations on your progress in the art of talismanic arts."

"I'm just trying to catch up with Brother Lin."

Tantai Feiyue shook her head, not showing much joy, but the progress in her talismanic skills gave her even greater confidence.

This is the source of her motivation to keep going.

"Brother Lin, you must accept these. It's always good to have some talismans with you when you're out and about."

Tantai Feiyue looked at Lin Changheng with gentle eyes.

"it is good."

Lin Changheng did not refuse.

Through prolonged and in-depth contact, he also figured out Tantai Feiyue's personality. She was an independent woman who disliked being dependent on others and was unwilling to take advantage of Lin Changheng except for physical intimacy.

To be honest, Lin Changheng wasn't entirely clear on who benefited more from whom.

However, given the scarcity of the pills provided by Lin Changheng, their price is naturally even higher.

……

Three days later, the Xu family sent a mid-grade alchemist to take over.

With his bulbous nose, he was someone Lin Changheng knew.

It was none other than the alchemist who had once taken on the task of disposing of inferior mid-grade pills, and who had even tricked Lin Changheng. Later, he acted like a clingy leech, pretending to be very familiar with Lin Changheng.

Unfortunately, he was later transferred to Qinglingfang, and had to hand over the task of disposing of inferior pills. The [Fire-Tailed Golden Rat Treasure Seed] only reached the third level before stopping, and it is said that it later returned to this person's hands.

The Hui people had originally planned to take over and benefit from this, but after hearing this news, they decided against it.

Faced with this person's eagerness, Lin Changheng quickly exchanged a few words and then left the shop.

As for Xu Fugui, he was not seen.

He was on the front lines with his father-in-law, confronting the Qiu family, and could not retreat lightly.

There was nothing else we could do but give up.

……

Inside the Immortal Inn.

After bidding a proper farewell to Tantai Feiyue, Lin Changheng quietly left fully clothed before the princess, exhausted, had even fallen into a deep sleep.

He had no magic boat, so he had to ride the Azure Dragon Horse to get there, and he had to set off a month in advance to keep the appointment.

As Lin Changheng walked along the streets of the market, he suddenly felt something and turned back to look at the Immortal Inn. He saw that the window of an upper room, which had been tightly closed, had been pushed open, and a familiar, pretty face was leaning against the window, staring blankly at him.

Eyes crossed.

Lin Changheng bowed respectfully from afar.

The woman by the window also gave a deep bow.

Without hesitation, the male cultivator left, leaving behind only a figure in a green robe that gradually disappeared into the morning mist.

……

The distance from Qinglingfang to Ziji Sect is about three thousand miles. This was the first time Lin Changheng had traveled such a long distance. He was not in a hurry and adjusted his posture slightly before riding away.

Walking and looking around along the way, it felt like a scenic tour.

Let me also give you a glimpse into the wondrous scenery of the cultivation world, which I had never seen in my previous life, and which is incomparably majestic and perilous.

Now that the initial land reclamation is nearing its end, various forces are no longer shrinking back but gradually opening up, and the chaos is being suppressed accordingly.

Therefore, along the way, we did not encounter any ignorant people.

Twenty-five days later.

"arrive."

Lin Changheng found it difficult to urge his horse forward, and immediately looked up to see a stunning sight.

(End of this chapter)