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

Chapter 241 Innate Divine Power, Seeking a Spiritual Land

The bright golden, solidified seed floated into the body, passing through the soul.

"call……"

His soul was cleansed once again, and a cool, sharp feeling slowly swept over him, making Lin Changheng shiver involuntarily.

It was as if the soul had been cleansed by the purest ice spring and tempered by the sharpest golden energy.

Immediately, the bright golden [Insight] seed traveled straight through his body, then burst open and dispersed, as if it had found its home, and slowly condensed on his eyes.

In an instant, an unprecedented clarity and sharpness burst forth from my eyes!
It feels like I have an extra pair of eyes!
A pair of invisible yet incredibly sharp eyes!
Overlapping, merging, and converging in his eyes.

Lin Changheng subconsciously opened his eyes, and those invisible eyes also opened with a bang.

The world suddenly became completely different in his eyes!

Everything in sight seemed to have been wiped clean of dust, becoming incredibly clear and transparent.

Although Lin Changheng's body refinement level had reached the late stage of the second tier, his eyesight had also improved, and his vision had been enhanced to a certain extent.

However, it is only a quantitative change in the horizontal dimension, rather than a qualitative change in the vertical dimension.

There has been no fundamental change!
It is only possible to achieve this if one cultivates a special supernatural power in the physical body, but at least the [Evergreen Body of Azure Wood] technique does not have this effect.

……

However, the current "Insight into Other Methods: Peeping into the Path" has opened up new functions.

There was no rush to test it.

"Continue to steal souls!"

Lin Changheng looked at the remaining essence blood of the [Mysterious Bald Eagle] again.

"Om~"

The Yuan Ding responded and moved.

[Mysterious Bald Eagle Treasure Seed - Level One]

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

……

【Mysterious Bald Eagle Treasure Seed - Second Stage】

[Spirit Stealing: 11/100]

A new precious seed took shape once again amidst the rising azure clouds.

And there's even a slight surplus.

[Can continue refining the demon race's innate talent: Insight]

"Whoo~"

Lin Changheng continued to pluck the precious seeds, and the unique experience appeared again, repeating itself once more.

However, the changes in his eyes were clearly more pronounced.

[Already mastered: Insight into Otherworldly Techniques - Agility]

Lin Changheng slowly walked into the courtyard, activated the [Concealing Breath Demon Technique] to hide his aura, blended into the environment to avoid being noticed by others, and rose into the sky under the cover of night.

Then, with a roar, [Insight into Otherworldly Techniques - Agility] was activated.

A pair of invisible eyes opened again, meeting Lin Changheng's gaze, and looked around like an eagle's eyes.

The veins of leaves on the distant mountains, the trails of dust particles floating in the air, even the subtle ripples stirred up by fish swishing their tails in the depths of the Floating Lake ahead…

Countless details that had been overlooked before were now vividly displayed before his eyes and processed by his brain at lightning speed.

It's not just about seeing further and in greater detail.

He even...

One can vaguely see the flow and distribution of spiritual energy between heaven and earth!
They are no longer just sensations, but are actually seen by the eyes.

Although not clear, it is still possible to discern the basic characteristics: dense areas resemble smoke or mist, while sparse areas resemble transparent water ripples.

This visual enhancement is comprehensive and revolutionary.

It was as if he had been looking at the world through a layer of frosted glass, and now the glass had been shattered completely.

"This is the power of [Insight]..."

Lin Changheng was shocked and overjoyed.

He tried to focus his gaze on the more distant horizon, and his eyes were able to easily penetrate the clouds and see several almost imperceptible black dots of light in the far distance. He could even discern their flight paths and general attributes of the spiritual light!
He couldn't help but wonder: If this demon beast's talent can manifest as supernatural abilities, is it really possible for it to become a "clairvoyant"?

As one's cultivation level increases, one can reach the legendary state of sitting upright on a high platform, and with a glance, one can see the heavens above and the hell below.

Excitedly observing his surroundings, Lin Changheng felt his eyes ache and were about to burst into tears after a while.

He quickly withdrew his strange techniques and stopped using them.

Those invisible eyes slowly closed, and the icy, sharp feeling gradually subsided.

But with just a slight thought, one can enter that state of "insight" and perceive the subtle details of all things and the flow of energy.

"Indeed, it is extraordinary and extremely beneficial to me!"

Lin Changheng descended from the sky, passed through the array, entered the courtyard, and felt the new power within him, feeling extremely satisfied.

Choosing the [Insight] talent was undoubtedly the right decision.

If someone were nearby, watching Lin Changheng closely, they would notice a fleeting, pale golden light in the depths of his eyes, making his gaze even more profound and sharp, as if it could see right through people's hearts.

But soon, it turned pitch black again, as still as a deep pool, with nothing unusual about it.

"If I were to combine this level of eyesight and extraordinary abilities with my perfected Spirit Observation Technique, and even quickly master a Qi Observation Technique, wouldn't it be possible to produce miraculous results?"

These are all highly related techniques that can be used in combination.

Lin Changheng rested his chin on his hand and pondered, "I can try to explore this further when I have time, and create a collaborative effort."

……

The next day, Lin Changheng went out.

I visited Master Guo again, asking him to help repair the second-tier low-grade exquisite spiritual artifact, the [Copper Bowl] that I obtained from the Qiu family patriarch.

As for the mid-grade spiritual artifact, the [Black Seal Platform], Lin Changheng had already taken the time to refine it.

It took almost five days, on and off, from start to finish.

However, this bronze bowl has cracks, so it hasn't been refined yet; we'll repair it first.

Lin Changheng acknowledged Guo Qishi's craftsmanship.

The cloth artifact from before had a small hole burned in it by the Crimson Sky Profound Flame, which was repaired by Master Guo. So, it's safe to leave it to him.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Guo."

Lin Changheng and Guo Qishi's relationship became quite close over time, with them frequently interacting and helping each other.

"Brother Lin, you can rest assured that you have entrusted this matter to me."

Guo Qishi is now a mid-grade second-tier weapon master, and he advanced to that level earlier than Lin Changheng.

But he is a full twelve years older than Lin Changheng.

He chuckled and casually placed the bronze bowl, which he had just examined, on the table.

However, Guo Qishi did not ask any further questions about the origin of this item.

Because of the damage, it's most likely not something that was purchased, crafted by someone, or given as a gift. After all, there are only a few ways to obtain magical artifacts, so the answer is pretty obvious.

"To be able to kill the wielder of a second-tier low-grade fine magic weapon, this Alchemist Lin's cultivation level is..."

"Could it be the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment?"

A thought popped into Guo Qishi's mind, startling him, but fortunately, he was good at maintaining his composure and didn't show it. He just looked at Lin Changheng's hearty smile with even more enthusiasm.

"Hehe, that's right. Then I won't bother Brother Guo any longer."

Lin Changheng stood up, cupped his hands in farewell, and said, "If there are any matters concerning alchemy in the future that I can help with, Brother Guo, just send me a message. I will be in Immortal City for the time being."

Guo Qishi rose to see his guest off. Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, he nodded with a beaming smile, but the second half made the other party pause in surprise: "Brother Lin, what do you mean by that? Could it be that you will no longer be in Floating Life Immortal City?" "That's right."

Lin Changheng stopped in the courtyard, looking at Guo Qishi's astonishment, and didn't hide anything, "The cave dwelling outside the Immortal City's lake is good, and the spiritual veins are not bad either, but the area is small and too cramped..."

"In addition, I have two spirit beasts under my care, which makes it impossible for me to use them effectively. Therefore, I plan to find a spiritual land outside to rent."

"If it were to raise spirit beasts, they would indeed be too small. If it weren't just my grandson with me, I would have considered it if there were a few more people with me."

Guo Qishi wholeheartedly agreed.

"When I have a specific address, I will write to Brother Guo so that we can contact each other if needed."

Lin Changheng intended to continue their relationship rather than let it end as soon as they parted ways.

"No problem, no problem. If Brother Lin hasn't made up his mind yet, why not consult with Lü Tong? He has quite a few connections in this area and possesses certain information and resources."

Guo Qishi offered a suggestion.

"That reminds me. I'll go bother Fellow Daoist Lü later and ask him about it."

Lin Changheng had truly forgotten about Lü Tong, and immediately laughed.

The two chatted for a few more minutes and confirmed the time to pick up the device.

Originally, Master Guo planned to repair it slowly, but now that he heard that Lin Changheng was moving away, he offered to expedite the repair and refining so as not to delay Lin Changheng's business.

This means they're going to help Lin Changheng cut in line.

Lin Changheng naturally appreciated the gesture and expressed his gratitude once again.

……

Before questioning Lü Tong, Lin Changheng made a special trip to Immortal City.

Collect information on second-tier spiritual lands that are rented out from the outside world.

It's better to have a basic understanding first.

Although he currently has a good relationship with Lü Tong, he cannot rely on any one person to make decisions, since a single source of information can easily distort judgment and lead to the unknown.

After contacting several brokerage firms, it was discovered that they only had more information on renting cave dwellings within the Immortal City, but had little involvement with spiritual lands outside the city.

There were two other places, but they were either remote or had poor spiritual veins, so they were not within Lin Changheng's consideration.

As Lin Changheng walked out of the dentistry, he suddenly thought of something.

Go directly to the [Purple Extreme Sect]'s headquarters in the Immortal City.

Because he carried a token and frequently came here to send letters to Mo Zhaoli, the guards became familiar with Lin Changheng and greeted him with smiles.

"Young friend Li, I wonder if your sect's spiritual land leasing business involves your esteemed Immortal City?"

Standing in front of Lin Changheng was a gatekeeper disciple at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

They must have accepted missions from within the sect; they've changed batches many times over.

"Senior Lin!"

Looking at Lin Danshi, a Foundation Establishment cultivator who was already very famous in the Immortal City, he smiled and asked him in a friendly manner.

I still feel flattered.

In the world of cultivation, status is important, but strength is fundamental.

Status is also dependent on strength.

The disciple surnamed Li immediately bowed and greeted him, saying almost without hesitation, "Yes, the business of leasing spiritual land is not only available in the Immortal City, but also in some large markets."

"I see. May I ask if you could show me the way and introduce me to the details?"

Lin Changheng nodded and smiled, after all, he usually only sent letters and did not pay attention to or have any dealings with other people.

The other party might not know his identity, which is why Lin Changheng made this suggestion, in order to make things easier for acquaintances.

Even if his own reputation is useless, what about Li'er's? After all, she is a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Purple Extreme Sect. Borrowing her name for a few minor matters is not a big problem.

"Alright! This way, Senior Lin."

The disciple surnamed Li readily agreed, even appearing quite honored.

The two entered the courtyard together and went into a hall.

"Steward Shangguan, this is Alchemist Lin from Immortal City, and also a close friend of Uncle Mo from our sect."

The disciple surnamed Li entered and bowed directly, then introduced Lin Changheng to an old man with a bulbous nose.

"Oh?"

Steward Shangguan lay on the rocking chair, his legs propped up on the table, pretending to doze off, gently rocking back and forth, looking quite content.

It was clearly the cultivation level of the early Foundation Establishment stage.

Hearing this, he looked up and glanced at Lin Changheng, who was looking at him with a smile. He chuckled and stood up, not being presumptuous. "Master Lin? I have heard of him before, but I did not expect that Master Lin would have such a deep friendship with Junior Sister Mo."

“I studied alchemy under Master Mo in my early years, and I have known Zhao Li since childhood, so our friendship is naturally deep.”

Lin Changheng had already planned to use Li'er's name, so he smiled and offered an explanation.

But in her heart she was thinking, "Junior Sister Mo? When you see Mo Zhaoli next time, you'll probably have to call her 'Senior Sister Mo'!"

There are unspoken rules in the cultivation world.

Cultivation level comes first. Except for relatives and those from the same sect, seniority and order are determined by cultivation level.

"I see, so you could say they were childhood sweethearts."

Steward Shangguan's expression changed noticeably, becoming much more enthusiastic, and he even winked at Lin Changheng.

Clearly, given Mo Zhaoli's connection, Lin Changheng wasn't exactly an outsider.

"That being said, the pursuit of the Way should come first."

Lin Changheng neither denied it nor followed up on this gossip-oriented topic.

"I wonder if Master Lin has come here today to rent a spiritual cave dwelling?"

Since Steward Shangguan was able to cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage, he was naturally a smart person and directly pointed out Lin Changheng's purpose.

"Indeed. That's precisely why I've come to bother you."

Lin Changheng nodded.

"Uncle-Master Shangguan, Senior Lin, I have a mission to complete, so I'll take my leave now."

Seeing that the two had gotten to the point, the disciple surnamed Li knew that he had done his job and wisely took his leave.

Steward Shangguan raised his eyelids slightly, merely nodded, and displayed the majesty of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Take care, young friend Li," Lin Changheng replied with a smile.

The disciple surnamed Li left with a smile, while Lin Changheng explained his basic requirements for renting the cave dwelling.

This includes factors such as the level of spiritual energy, independence, privacy, and sufficient area.

"Let me think."

Upon hearing this, Steward Shangguan began pacing back and forth in the hall, frowning in thought.

Lin Changheng waited patiently and quietly.

After a while.

"There are indeed a few sacred sites that meet Master Lin's requirements..."

Steward Shangguan spoke.

Lin Changheng knew that if he spoke in this tone, he would definitely follow it with a "but".

as predicted.

"but……"

"Two of these places still have some troubles and even risks due to issues with the previous owners and some hidden problems, so it is not recommended to stay there."

(End of this chapter)