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

Chapter 185 Willing to be a concubine, the precious medicine ripens again

"Who is this fellow Taoist?"

Lin Changheng shifted his gaze from Lü Tong's round face to the bearded man.

This person did not look kind, yet he was forcing a smile at Lin Changheng.

"I recently moved to Waihu and have some knowledge of winemaking. I live to the left of Master Lin. Before I moved here, I had heard of Master Lin's great reputation. I happen to know Fellow Daoist Lü, so I asked him to introduce me to him."

The bearded male cultivator stepped forward and handed over a gift basket, saying, "This is a second-grade spiritual wine that I brewed. It can nourish the body and improve appearance. It is suitable for all ages and genders. It is just a small token of my appreciation."

"Left side?"

Lin Changheng was taken aback. "Isn't that the Mo Danshi family's house?"

At this moment, Lü Tong said with a strange expression, "Master Mo has moved away..."

"Ahem, Master Lin is now famous throughout the Immortal City. The two are so close in distance that comparisons are inevitable. As a result, everyone only respects Master Lin and doesn't know about Master Mo..."

"I see, but I have no desire to compete with anyone."

Lin Changheng suddenly realized, and then shook his head.

"If everyone in the world were as kind and virtuous as Master Lin Dan, that would be wonderful."

Lü Tong smiled and said.

He comes from a Foundation Establishment family and is currently collecting the main ingredients for Foundation Establishment Pills, intending to ask Lin Changheng to refine the pills.

Naturally, he had to take the opportunity to praise and flatter her. After all, it was just a matter of saying nice things, and it didn't cost anything. This cultivator, who was at least at the third level of Foundation Establishment, didn't have any psychological barriers to it, even though the person he was facing was just a "minor Qi Refining cultivator".

The bearded man simply listened with a smile.

Immediately, Lin Changheng's expression changed from sighing to beaming with smiles, and he invited, "You two can come in and chat some more."

The three of them chatted and laughed as they entered the cave.

After about the time it takes to drink two cups of tea, the two said their goodbyes.

"Brother Lin, is this second-tier spirit wine?"

At this moment, Yan Mingyi was holding the two small jars and looking at them curiously.

This woman can also brew wine, but she only has basic skills, roughly equivalent to a first-tier low-grade brewer.

I'm quite curious about this.

"show me."

Lin Changheng smiled.

He didn't have any particular thoughts about the wine; he just wanted to make sure it wasn't poisoned or if there was anything fishy going on.

He was always cautious. Last time, Cui Yinshi had poisoned the spirit wine. The consequence of not being careful was that he brought disaster upon himself.

Soon, through the dual perception of divine sense and the [Poison-Transforming Demon Technique], it was confirmed that there was nothing wrong with either of the two jars of wine.

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, two jars of spirit wine flew to the woman's front.

According to Master Yue, this wine is called "Spring Breeze Dispels Intoxication" and can nourish the body and improve complexion. It is suitable for men, women, young and old.

"Brother Lin, how about we have a drink tonight?"

Yan Mingyi often drank the spirit wine she brewed herself, and was very curious about this wine. Suddenly, she became very interested and made a suggestion.

"Alright."

Lin Changheng nodded after a moment's thought, then added, "But don't overindulge in alcohol."

Last time, when Master Yan was still around, Lin Changheng went to deliver pills and had a meal at Yan's house. As a result, the happy woman dragged him to drink, and he drank three jars of wine and was still not satisfied.

If Master Yan hadn't intervened, it probably wouldn't have ended anytime soon.

"understood."

Upon receiving Lin Changheng's permission, Yan Mingyi was overjoyed and immediately began to work swiftly.

……

As night fell, many exquisite spiritual foods and a glass of second-tier spiritual wine were laid out on the table.

Lin Changheng was pulled to the table by Yan Mingyi, who then began to toast him with a glass of wine.

"Brother Lin, whether it was giving me the Youth-Preserving Pill, the medicine to stabilize my grandfather's injuries, helping me with his funeral arrangements, or taking me in now, Mingyi will always remember it and never forget it. Today, I would like to use this cup of spiritual wine to wish Brother Lin continued progress in his cultivation and the attainment of the Great Dao..."

As he spoke, he tilted his head back and drank the strong liquor in one gulp.

It was obvious that after spending so many years together, Yan Mingyi had noticed Lin Changheng's Foundation Establishment cultivation level, and she stopped hiding it from him.

Yan Mingyi was both surprised and delighted, her emotions hard to describe. She looked at Lin Changheng as if he were a god.

Second-tier alchemist, Foundation Establishment cultivator...

Just how much strength does Brother Lin still have hidden beneath the surface?!
The longer she lived with Lin Changheng, the more unfathomable he seemed.

……

When offered a toast, Lin Changheng smiled and, without spoiling the atmosphere, drank a full glass of wine.

This second-tier spirit wine was not difficult for him, who was in the Foundation Establishment stage, to digest.

After drinking several cups, a blush crept onto Yan Mingyi's pretty face, making her even more radiant.

Looking at the female cultivator in front of him who was indulging in alcohol, Lin Changheng couldn't help but say, "Slow down, go slower."

"Eat some spiritual food."

After all, it's a second-tier spirit wine, and this woman is only at the sixth level of Qi Refining. Even the mildest spirit wine will inevitably make her drunk.

"Okay, I'll listen to Brother Lin."

Yan Mingyi was very obedient in words, but in reality, she was only a fraction slower, as if she hadn't slowed down at all.

Lin Changheng shook his head and simply stayed with him.

They empty every cup, and don't keep fish.

Soon, Yan Mingyi's expression changed slightly, and her eyes became even more hazy.

When she looked at him, there was an inexplicable, strange change in her expression.

"Ok?"

Upon seeing this, Lin Changheng was taken aback and began to carefully sense his internal body.

Soon, they realized something was wrong.

It's not that Master Yue poisoned this wine, but rather that this wine nourishes the body and improves complexion; drinking a few cups will have no harm to people of all ages.

But after all, it is brewed with precious herbs and medicines, and it naturally contains the functions of nourishing yin and replenishing yang. Once you drink more than five or six cups, it will naturally produce a kind of aphrodisiac effect.

This effect isn't poison; it just amplifies emotions, so the [Poison-Dissolving Demonic Technique] had no effect.

But Lin Changheng didn't feel it because of the "purifying" effect bestowed by his last five layers of [Original Treasure Seed].

It was suppressed very well.

Just as Lin Changheng was figuring it out, Yan Mingyi approached with a full wine glass. She wore a green dress, her figure was slender and graceful, and she was youthful and beautiful, a feast for the eyes.

It gives the impression of a girl next door who has grown up.

"Brother Lin..."

A murmur rang out from his lips.

Lin Changheng simply watched and listened intently.

After taking another sip of wine to bolster his courage, he slammed the glass down on the table, and a delicate figure immediately threw herself into Lin Changheng's arms.

A pair of slender hands tightly wrapped around Lin Changheng's back, as if afraid that Lin Changheng would escape.

A murmur arose from her lips, sounding both like a dream and a soft sob.

Lin Changheng understood the core meaning perfectly: she was all alone and had no one to rely on, and having met a good man, she should not miss the opportunity. She asked Brother Lin to accept her as a concubine, and she was willing to serve and accompany him.

"Ugh……"

With a sigh, Lin Changheng assumed that the "aphrodisiac" effect of the spirit wine had taken effect.

When a man and a woman are alone together for a long time, it's inevitable that some misconceptions will arise. Although he is older, he still looks like he is only twenty-four or twenty-five years old, which is normal.

But how can one heed the words of a drunkard?
Although Lin Changheng never claimed to be a virtuous gentleman, it was only natural for him to have thoughts when faced with a beautiful woman throwing herself at him, but he would never take advantage of someone when they were drunk.

His body remained in Yan Mingyi's arms, and the woman's unique fragrance kept wafting into his nose. Lin Changheng remained calm, reached out and grabbed Yan Mingyi's fair wrist, and his magical power flowed into his body like a gentle stream.

This "aphrodisiac" effect cannot be directly removed, but it relies on the accumulation of the spiritual wine, so simply dispelling the effects of the wine will suffice. "Hoo~"

In just a short while, Yan Mingyi's drunkenness and smell of alcohol had dissipated by about 80%.

The remaining 20% ​​also decreased rapidly.

"Mingyi?"

Lin Changheng withdrew his hand, patted the woman's shoulder (which should no longer be under the control of the spirit wine), and indicated that she could let go of him.

The female cultivator in his arms remained completely still, showing no intention of letting go or responding.

Did they go to sleep? Or are they feeling awkward and afraid to face it?
Lin Changheng looked down at Yan Mingyi in his arms. The blush on her face had faded, but her beautiful eyes remained closed and her hands did not loosen.

He then picked up the light and agile woman by the waist and carried her into her room.

Just as he was about to put it down, he suddenly heard a soft female voice coming from his arms:
"Brother Lin, do you really think that what Mingyi said just now was not her true feeling, but rather drunken ramblings?"

Lin Changheng, who was bending over, immediately paused and looked in the direction of the sound.

But then he saw Yan Mingyi lightly biting her red lips with her pearly teeth, her bright eyes already open, staring intently at him.

The emotions expressed therein were no longer concealed.

He was surprisingly lucid.

The two stared at each other for a moment.

Lin Changheng suddenly spoke up: "Are you sure?"

Yan Mingyi's gaze was firm and resolute: "Mingyi is willing to be a concubine, to serve and accompany Brother Lin forever!"

Lin Changheng was filled with mixed feelings. He knew that concubines in the cultivation world, unlike wives and confidantes, had no official status.

But this woman was willing to do it all...

With these thoughts in mind, he picked up Yan Mingyi, who was half-lying on the bed, and held her in his arms again.

Lin Changheng's decisive action represented his response.

"Brother Lin..."

Yan Mingyi felt a strong response and a heartbeat close to hers, so she boldly wrapped her arms around the back of Lin Changheng's neck and offered him a kiss.

No wonder the ancients put "wine and women" together, prioritizing wine over women, truly inseparable.

As Lin Changheng savored the soft almond lips, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Then the green skirt slipped down, revealing a long, fair neck, smooth, white shoulders, and a slender waist...

Everything was revealed in the candlelight.

Then those random thoughts disappeared.

The jade hairpin in Yan Mingyi's hair had slipped out at some point, and her black hair cascaded down like a waterfall. The candlelight flickered wildly, and the shadows cast on the gauze curtains could be vaguely seen undulating, like the branches of two sacred trees intertwined under the moon.

Outside the courtyard, the night wind howled, and a dark cloud obscured the moon.

The rain continued to patter on and on.

The rain only stopped slowly as the sun rose, and the clouds dispersed and the rain ceased.

……

The night of battle did not affect Lin Changheng's spirit and energy. He got up and entered the alchemy room as usual to begin refining pills.

One person was left alone on the bed, fast asleep and silent.

Yan Mingyi was too exhausted. If she hadn't been at the sixth level of Qi Refining, she probably would have fainted from the battle.

The horrific scene I remembered has now become a reality.

Not long after, she slowly woke up, her pretty face blushing. If it weren't for her boldness and determination yesterday, she probably would never have survived.

This was probably the best decision she ever made in her life! A trial!
Enduring the strange sensations in her body, she dressed, rested briefly, and then entered her puppet room to begin studying the art of puppetry.

This woman was also exceptionally diligent; she had a new goal: to catch up with Brother Lin.

She also had a vague feeling that, given Brother Lin's talent, she would probably be left behind sooner or later and wouldn't be able to stay with him until the end. But how could she know the final outcome if she didn't try her best?

……

Time is like an arrow, the sun and the moon are like a shuttle.

Another year has passed.

That year, Lin Changheng officially entered his seventies, reaching the age of 70.

But he still looks youthful and shows no signs of aging.

At this moment, Lin Changheng was in the spirit herb garden, having stopped circulating his [Rongsheng Divine Power] true meaning, and looking at the [Nine-Leaf Purple Elixir] which was beginning to show its extraordinary phenomena.

At this moment, the nine palm-sized purple leaves of this precious plant unfolded slightly, and a silvery-white light flowed through the veins of the leaves, making it look like a galaxy at first glance.

A thick purple mist enveloped the area, a sign of maturity.

It can be used in medicine to refine the Foundation Building Pill.

For Lin Changheng, possessing such a precious plant means possessing a Foundation Establishment Pill, and also represents a starting value of 25,000 low-grade spirit stones!
Without pausing, he immediately began picking the fruit with practiced ease.

The parts that can be used in medicine are carefully stored in a sealed wooden box, while the roots are left alone in the spirit field.

Generally speaking, this root can no longer grow; even if it remains in the spirit field, it will gradually wither.

But it was different in Lin Changheng's hands.

Tomorrow night, I will use the true meaning of the [Rongsheng Divine Power] to restore the vitality of this root, so that it can grow again.

Lin Changheng was satisfied. He glanced at the other second-tier treasure plants in the spirit field again before turning and leaving.

Clearly, a year is not enough time for them to change much.

When she returned, Yan Mingyi had already prepared a medicinal bath for body tempering.

The liquid in the bathtub was a deep green, almost black, and had already been prepared.

As Yan Mingyi became Lin Changheng's concubine, Lin Changheng revealed some things that did not involve core secrets.

For example, body-refining techniques and the proportions of auxiliary materials.

They even allowed the girl to learn a thing or two in advance, so that she could try to refine her physique when she reached the later stages of Qi cultivation.

Of course, Yan Mingyi still cannot enter the herb garden where Lin Changheng was just now.

Although she had expressed her curiosity, she didn't bring it up again after Lin Changheng solemnly refused.

It was this obedient and sensible nature that made Lin Changheng feel even more pity for her.

Some resources are not spared.

After all, Lin Changheng is very generous to his pet black-shelled tortoise, so he certainly wouldn't be stingy with his woman.

And this second-tier low-grade alchemist had enough of what he casually revealed to be his own.

"Brother Lin, let me help you change and take a bath." Yan Mingyi stepped forward gracefully, her movements familiar and confident, no longer the shy girl she once was.

"it is good."

Lin Changheng nodded and opened his arms.

When the two stand together, even outsiders would think they are a perfect match.

The age difference between the two is completely imperceptible; it's almost enough for an ordinary couple to have two generations of children.

……

Within ten days.

Then a Foundation Establishment cultivator rushed over to visit.

"Master Lin, we finally have news."

The visitor was a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator from the Fan family of Luofenglin.

He had dark skin and an average appearance.

"It's been almost eight or nine days since the message was sent, and you're only arriving now. That doesn't seem to match your urgency at all. I almost thought you'd found someone else more capable."

Lin Changheng picked up his teacup, blew on it, and uttered some indifferent words.

　Something urgent came up, which is why I'm a little late.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)