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

Chapter 150 Three Encounters with Longevity, Second-Tier Alchemist

The progress bar instantly reached its maximum, and then within the Yuan Cauldron, the illusory treasure seed suddenly solidified, splitting into three:
【Azure Wave Spirit Turtle Treasure Seed - Level One】

[Choose one to cultivate into the demon race's innate talent: Concealing Breath, Summoning Mist, or Extending Lifespan]

Lin Changheng's eyes flashed, and he fell silent for a moment.

It's a difficult decision.

He immediately opened the book "A Study of Savage Monsters and Spirit Beasts" that he had obtained from the Liu family, trying to obtain information.

However, they found nothing; there were no related monsters.

"Could this be a unique monster found only in this region, one that even the Liu family is unaware of?"

This is a very likely guess.

……

"[Conceal Breath]..."

Lin Changheng looked at the first talent he could plunder.

He has now perfected the "Qi Concealment Technique," but it is still a low-level technique. No matter how well he practices it, it cannot change its nature.

"The [Concealing Breath] talent will be an effective extension and deepening of the [Concealing Qi Technique], providing even greater protection for one's own safety."

This is what Lin Changheng values.

As for [Summoning Mist], Lin Changheng couldn't help but think of the legendary [Summoning Wind and Rain], wondering if it was a similar talent or sorcery.

Judging from the name, it seems to be a kind of fog-generating technique, and this fog should not be ordinary fog, but possibly demonic fog!
Or fog with certain functions and properties!

Otherwise, what's the point? It doesn't match the identity of the [Mystic Beast].

The third talent is a familiar one: [Life Extension]!
This is the third time he has encountered this talent!
This talent is not uncommon!
"It seems that there are more monsters and spirits in the mountains and marshes that are favored by heaven and earth and have long lifespans than I imagined."

The first time Lin Changheng encountered the longevity talent was the [Panshan Turtle Treasure Seed]. At that time, Lin Changheng chose [Earth Escape] and gave up [Longevity].

Because the Earth Release technique was more useful at that time, as it could save lives in dangerous situations. After all, no matter how long one's lifespan is, being killed means certain death.

The second time, I chose "Longevity".

This is the third time, and whether or not to run for election is giving Lin Changheng a headache.

After some deliberation, Lin Changheng's eyes revealed a determined look.

"Refine the [Life Extension] talent!"

Instantly, a mysterious and profound vitality, or rather, the essence of life, poured from the mouth of the Yuan Ding and into Lin Changheng's body.

Then it travels throughout the body.

He sat cross-legged, contemplating the matter carefully.

The most important reason that prompted him to make this choice is that, firstly, longevity is the foundation of immortality, and naturally the more accumulated the better.

Secondly, the true meanings of [Longevity] and [Glory and Life] can be linked together, producing amazing effects.

For example, the revival of the completely lifeless "Nine-Leaf Purple Ganoderma" relied on this point.

……

"Comfortable……"

This is a "cool warmth".

Lin Changheng could only describe it this way, letting out a soft hum.

"Before obtaining the true meaning of the [Glory Life] supernatural power, I could only vaguely perceive it, but now I can feel, experience, touch, and even control it!"

But he didn't touch it; instead, he let it sweep through, transform, and settle within his body.

Once everything was finished, Lin Changheng could feel his lifespan increase once again.

[Effect: Initial internalization of the hibernation effect, extending lifespan by eight years]

Eight years?!

Lin Changheng's pupils contracted slightly, and he was overjoyed.

It provides three more years than the five years provided by the [Turbid Sha] level [Lantern Grass Essence Seed]!
If the [Azure Wave Spirit Turtle Treasure Seed] can also be used to seize spirits five times, it will give you at least an extra fifteen years!

May you live to be 180 years old!

Lin Changheng soon noticed the change in his lifespan.

Now at fifty-seven years old, with a lifespan of one hundred and eighty years, which, according to the proportion and the average lifespan of the previous life of only ninety years, is equivalent to less than thirty years old, and is in the prime of youth!
Then he noticed the first half of the phrase regarding efficacy: "preliminary internalization of the hibernation effect."

Hibernation.

Hibernation and regeneration!

By internalizing some of the habits and effects of this [Azure Wave Spirit Turtle], one can achieve longevity.

At the same time, Lin Changheng also discovered the water spirit root that had never been touched.
A wisp of hair quietly grew.

It transformed into six strands of spiritual energy.

……

The next day.

Lin Changheng was manipulating the half-human-sized puppet that he had just fed the turtles. It was clattering and flipping over when a knock came from the door.

And faint, delicate cries could be heard.

"Master Lin Dan."

Lin Changheng got up and opened the door. A delicate woman in yellow robes stood there, smiling slightly, "Miss Huang."

This woman was Chef Zeng's sister-in-law, and she would come to collect the pills every two months.

It seemed to be a strange illness caused by a special constitution, but Lin Changheng didn't ask any further questions.

However, after taking the premium Five Spirit Pills refined by Lin Changheng for a year, his condition improved considerably.

The woman in yellow robes gave a slight bow: "This humble woman has come to collect the elixir."

"Please come in, the pills are ready."

Please have the woman in yellow sit in the courtyard for a moment. Lin Changheng went into the house and quickly took out the pill.

“Miss Huang is not feeling well; you can send someone to fetch the elixir.”

The woman in yellow accepted the pill, then smiled and shook her head: "It's no big deal to come out for a walk, and besides, I shouldn't be impolite."

In the world of cultivation, personally retrieving the pill is a sign of respect for the alchemist.

In a sense, this woman could be considered Lin Changheng's "benefactor." It was through her that he was able to obtain the essence of the Azure Wave Spirit Turtle through Chef Zeng.

The two chatted for a while, and then there was another knock on the door.

"Master Lin has a guest visiting, and I have already retrieved the elixir, so I will not disturb you any longer and will take my leave now."

The woman in yellow robes was thoughtful and immediately bowed to say goodbye.

Lin Changheng opened the door and saw him off with a slight apology.

Standing at the entrance was Deng Changsheng, dressed in a golden robe.

Upon seeing the woman who came out, he was taken aback, misunderstood something, and immediately bowed.

The woman in yellow also gave a slight curtsy.

"Master Lin, this is..."

Deng Changsheng was now quite familiar with Lin Changheng. After the woman left and closed the door, he immediately started winking at Lin Changheng.

"She's just a fairy seeking elixirs; she should think carefully before she speaks."

Lin Changheng rolled his eyes at the rogue cultivator and said irritably.

"Hehe, I see. I was overthinking it."

Deng Changsheng scratched his head.

"Can you retrieve your friend's essence blood?"

Lin Changheng gestured for him to sit down.

"I got it, I got it. That guy almost got exposed last time, so we stopped for a while."

As he spoke, Deng Changsheng took out eight more bottles of dark golden essence blood.

What consequences could there be if this is discovered?

Lin Changheng looked at the blood essence that was getting closer to collecting a hundred portions and felt a little curious. "It should be a reprimand from the master and then a transfer from the post."

Deng Changsheng thought for a moment and said.

"So slight?"

Lin Changheng was taken aback; he had thought that at the very least, he would be punished and expelled from the temple.

As his relationship with Deng Changsheng improved, Deng Changsheng also revealed that his friend was a disciple of a powerful force at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

It's not the Ziji Sect, but the Qingxia Temple in the south.

Deng Changsheng fell silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth and revealed a bit: "That fellow has a high status in Qingxia Temple, mainly because he has a senior who is a fake Core Formation cultivator, which is why he dares to act recklessly."

"A fake Dan elder?"

Lin Changheng's pupils contracted, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

A fake Core Formation cultivator! Still a Core Formation cultivator! A third-tier cultivator!

However, the quality of the Core Formation is relatively poor, being an inferior Core. Its strength is not comparable to that of True Core or Golden Core cultivators, and its lifespan is also slightly shorter. But it can easily bully some juniors in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

The Qingxia Temple is a power on the same level as the Ziji Sect. The highest level of cultivation within the sect is Core Formation, and even those who achieve Pseudo-Core Formation are a foundational force that cannot be ignored.

“Not bad.” Deng Changsheng nodded seriously.

"Logically speaking, someone like him shouldn't lack resources, right? Surely the elders wouldn't mistreat him?" Lin Changheng pointed out the problem incisively.

"Because he has some quirks, he's quite obsessed with the music fairy of 'Fairy Music Pavilion,' cough cough, once he gets into it, he spends money like water."

Deng Changsheng gave a strange look and said cryptically.

"Huh?" Lin Changheng's eyes were wide open. "At 'Fairy Sound Pavilion,' isn't Lawyer Yin supposed to help people break through mental barriers, clear their minds, and return to clarity? How could he get carried away?"

Deng Changsheng's lips twitched: "That's right. Music has this effect; it can cleanse the soul. However, for someone like my friend, who has considerable cultivation and is young and wealthy, many music fairies will automatically open their hearts and offer their jade while playing the flute."

"I see……"

Lin Changheng nodded thoughtfully.

Deng Changsheng then looked at Lin Changheng and said, "Master Lin must not divulge this matter."

"What kind of relationship do we have? You can rest assured, I will definitely not let you get into any trouble."

Lin Changheng patted Deng Changsheng on the shoulder, indicating that he was extremely tight-lipped.

She also thought of Deng Changsheng, who was initially introduced by Cui Jianshui, the music master next door, and she happened to work at Xianyin Pavilion.

They were just strung together.

As for how Deng Changsheng and his friend met, he had no interest in it and didn't want to ask any further.

After discussing this matter...

Lin Chang collected the essence blood, paid with spirit stones, and handed over the pills that Deng Changsheng had asked him to refine last time. He then asked again, "I wonder how the matter I asked Fellow Daoist Deng to handle last time is going?"

Deng Changsheng immediately patted his chest, looking as if to say, "You can trust me to handle things: The news has already been released among the rogue cultivators and in several high-traffic spirit restaurants in the inner city. I believe many people already know that Alchemist Lin has been promoted to 'Second-Tier Alchemist'!"

After speaking, his eyes showed even greater fervor and admiration for Lin Changheng.

This is why he revealed so many details and secrets just now.

He had kept this a secret until now.

Second-tier alchemist!

Indeed, with the blessing of [Enhanced Enlightenment - Cave Source (Fifth Level)] and his solid foundation in alchemy, Lin Changheng spent about half a year to basically understand the deep principles, new ideas, techniques and paths related to the second-tier low-grade alchemy.

Although Daoist alchemy is extremely complex, it can be simplified into two parts: theory and practice.

The theory has been roughly understood, but there are still problems that cannot be solved by "thinking".

Lin Changheng took the problem directly into practice, starting the alchemy process and attempting to find a solution through practical experience.

After about three furnaces were set ablaze, Lin Changheng had solved about 80% of the remaining problems and successfully completed the pill-making process.

However, the quality is still lacking and insufficient.

After another long period of dedicated study, Lin Changheng even refused requests from others to obtain elixirs, retaining only the essential tasks of cultivation and refining his magical power. He even suspended the daily ripening process for the [Earth Vein Solomon's Seal].

To break through the Dao of Alchemy with all one's might.

Three months later, after Lin Changheng's continuous trial and error, reflection, research, and improvement, he finally met his basic requirements for himself.

It can refine five portions of medicinal materials at the same time, and most of them will be high-quality pills, with the occasional inferior pill appearing.

In second-order alchemy, the concept of a secondary elixir is introduced and accepted.

On the one hand, second-tier medicinal materials are more precious, and second-tier alchemy is more complex and difficult to refine. They cannot be turned into inferior pills and wasted indiscriminately.

On the other hand, Foundation Establishment cultivators have a stronger resistance to pill poison than Qi Refining cultivators. Based on this acceptable limit, secondary pills were classified.

Following the first-grade pills, there are still inferior pills and useless pills.

This also means that Lin Changheng has transformed into a second-tier alchemist!

It can refine the pills needed by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Then, he began to think about how to "become famous".

In the world of cultivation, even the best wine needs advertising; it's crucial to spread the word.

Lin Changheng must make a name for himself in order to attract those seeking second-tier pills and to plan for the extremely low probability of a rogue cultivator establishing their foundation!

Fortunately, he was already a top-grade alchemist when he first appeared in Floating Life Immortal City.

Since others don't know how long he has been accumulating knowledge, they won't have too many doubts or speculations.

If Lin Changheng had broken through to become a high-grade alchemist in the Immortal City, given his cautious nature, he would never have so easily "broken through again" and revealed his second-tier skills.

The most suitable person to do this was naturally Deng Changsheng.

He was a rogue cultivator who had been mingling in the Immortal City for a long time and had something to ask of him.

With the three points combined, the task naturally fell to him.

……

"Excellent. Thank you for your hard work, Fellow Daoist Deng."

Lin Changheng nodded in satisfaction.

Deng Changsheng was a very down-to-earth person, which was one of the reasons why he was willing to give him a discount and cultivate a deeper relationship with him.

“It’s not hard, it’s not hard.”

Deng Changsheng was as clear-headed as a mirror. He knew that the person in front of him was extraordinary. In terms of alchemy alone, befriending him and helping him would be entirely beneficial.

"Fellow Daoist Deng will need to put in a lot of effort to replenish the essence and blood in the future."

When Lin Changheng saw him off at the door, he didn't forget to give him a word of advice.

"Of course, of course, Master Lin, please wait a moment."

After seeing Deng Changsheng off, Lin Changheng glanced at the sky. It was noon, so he headed straight for the "Qingxi Villa" where the Yan family grandfather and grandson were staying.

He planned to go and freeload a meal.

Occasionally freeloading a meal is a way to easily build relationships and trust without putting significant pressure on the other person.

Tuk-tuk-tuk!
"Brother Lin."

Yan Mingyi opened the door. Upon hearing Lin Changheng's intention to freeload a meal, she immediately greeted him with a smile and led him in.

This girl is already twenty years old, in the prime of her life, her body and appearance have fully blossomed, with bright eyes and white teeth, standing tall and graceful.

They entered the courtyard.

Yan Mingyi then called out sweetly into the house, "Grandpa, Brother Lin is here."

"Master Lin has arrived? Please have a seat."

An aged laugh immediately came from inside the room. Lin Changheng noticed with keen insight that Yan Kuishi's condition was even worse than it had been four years ago.

He couldn't help but frown.

It's likely due to a serious old or hidden injury. It's impossible for aging alone to cause such a rapid deterioration.

Over the course of four years, he had gotten to know Master Yan quite well; he was a decent person, and now that he was in this situation, he felt a little regretful.

At this moment, Yan Mingyi brought over some snacks, leaned on the stone table, and looked at Lin Changheng with her bright, blinking eyes, asking curiously, "It's rumored outside that Brother Lin has advanced to the second-level alchemist?"

(End of this chapter)