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

Chapter 246 Transforming the Dojo, the Xu Family's Achievements
Before leaving Floating Life Immortal City, Lin Changheng sent letters to Tantai Feiyue, Mo Zhaoli, the Xu family, Fugui, Deng Changsheng, and the Huang family.

It indicated that they had moved away from the Immortal City and included the address of their new cave dwelling.

At that time, you can treat it as if you've moved to a different place to look for him or write to him.

……

Seven days later.

A Dharma boat roared in from the horizon and arrived at the lake, which was shaped like a jade belt.

The water sparkles and looks beautiful in the sunlight.

"Brother Lin, is this Jade Belt Lake?"

Yan Mingyi's beautiful eyes flashed repeatedly as she stood on the Dharma Boat, craning her neck to look down with a curious expression.

"good."

Lin Changheng nodded, his eyes sweeping over the unclaimed island. His tone was calm, with a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction. "This is where our Daoist temple is located."

Maneuvering the magic boat to slowly descend, allowing Yan Mingyi to enjoy the beautiful scenery below more clearly.

The vast expanse of the lake resembles a giant piece of jade, with a circular "jade belt" waterway gently embracing three verdant islands. The islands are covered with lush trees and dotted with pavilions, creating a picturesque scene that complements the surrounding landscape, resembling a fairyland painting.

"Wow! It's really beautiful!" Yan Mingyi couldn't help but exclaim, her pretty face full of joy. "The spiritual energy here is so comfortable, the lake is so lush and vibrant. Brother Lin has such good taste."

Yan Mingyi was genuinely fond of Jade Belt Lake, appreciating its scenery, vastness, and comfort.

"Brother Lin, what's our island called?"

"Qiyue, Qiyue Island".

After saying this, he steered his magic boat straight towards the unclaimed island among the three islands—which was also the location of his final chosen cave dwelling.

As the Dharma boat drew closer, the details on the island gradually became clearer.

The centrally located site of the main hall, the lake on the island, the shallow waters and sacred fields...

They all came into view.

"The next few months may be a bit tough for us, as we have a lot of construction and preparation work to do."

Lin Changheng first prepared his excited concubines psychologically.

Yan Mingyi stuck out her tongue and smiled, "Could it be that Brother Lin has forgotten that I am a top-grade puppeteer?"

"Ok?"

Lin Changheng raised an eyebrow, a doting smile on his face, looking at Yan Mingyi, whose black hair still flowed freely and who looked like a young girl.

"During this waiting period, I crafted quite a few mid-grade first-tier humanoid puppets, which are perfect for doing some hard labor."

Yan Mingyi's face revealed a smug look of having been prepared all along.

It was obvious that she had started dreaming and planning ever since she learned that she would be moving to a new cave.

"Mingyi is so thoughtful; she truly embodies the image of the lady of the house."

Lin Changheng reached out and ruffled the other person's hair, praising him.

"Brother Lin, please don't make fun of me..."

Upon hearing the second half of the sentence, Yan Mingyi let out a soft "Ah!" But her slightly trembling shoulders and her restless fingers twisting the hem of her clothes betrayed the surging emotions and...sweetness in her heart at that moment.

The corners of his mouth involuntarily turned upwards.

Lin Changheng's words were not untrue. Although he had other women, the only one who stayed by his side, took care of him, guarded the cave, and was always busy with him was Yan Mingyi.

She has a good spiritual root talent and also possesses top-notch skills, so she could live a very self-reliant and independent life, but she still made this choice.

Therefore, Lin Changheng would never treat her unfairly.

In this situation, she was the only woman in the house.

The surroundings were empty and deserted, with only the faint sound of water being rippled across the lake by a gentle breeze, and the slightly ambiguous and fluttering silence between the two.

Looking at her girlish demeanor, Lin Changheng felt even more tender, and a smile spread from his eyes.

He stepped forward, gently took her hand from behind as she twisted the hem of her dress, and said softly, "How am I teasing you? I genuinely believe that Mingyi is so thoughtful and meticulous, and that she will surely be able to manage this place well in the future."

"Ok!"

……

for the rest of the time.

The first thing Lin Changheng did was to set up three formations around "Qiyue Island".

The first set is a second-tier low-grade formation, the [Flowing Clouds Obscuring the Moon Formation]!
It was seized from my neighbor, Cui Yinshi, and I've been using it ever since.

The array was set up on the inside, and with a "hum," a thin layer of pale cloud-like mist rose up outside, like a semi-circular light shield, enveloping the entire island.

It can shield you from prying eyes.

……

The second set is a mid-grade second-tier formation, the [Azure Wave Curtain Formation], located on the outer side.

It was specially purchased by Lin Changheng in the Immortal City for defense.

This formation was set up using the abundant water energy of Jade Belt Lake, with the formation flags and plates deeply embedded in the lakebed surrounding the island.

When the formation was activated, it did not immediately appear in the sky above the island. Instead, the sound of splashing water from the lake could be heard first!
The lake water surrounding Qiyue Island seemed to be stirred by an invisible giant hand, and suddenly began to boil.

Countless streams of water shot into the sky, but instead of scattering, they rapidly condensed into an incredibly thick, constantly flowing and rotating azure water curtain outside the island's perimeter and the light shield of the [Flowing Clouds Obscuring the Moon Array]!
This water curtain, nearly ten feet thick, was driven entirely by pure water elemental energy, like a flowing moat, tightly protecting the island.

Ordinary magical attacks, when bombarded upon it, will have their force weakened and dispersed by the flowing water curtain, making it difficult to shake its foundation.

The reason Lin Changheng chose this formation was because it was suitable for this location.

First, the power of the water element is inexhaustible, and the water elemental power can be obtained from the local resources; second, the continuous water curtain can reduce the power of external attacks by 30%!
……

The third set is also a mid-grade second-tier formation, the [Thick Earth Bearing Formation]!
This formation does not cover the entire island, but is deeply imprinted into the island's earth veins.

When the formation was activated, there was no dazzling light shooting into the sky, but the earth's energy on the entire island was instantly condensed and stabilized, making the island's foundation incredibly solid and difficult to shake by external forces.

At the same time, the earth elemental energy circulates within the land, primarily for defense and stability, and can also slowly nourish the spiritual plants on the island, providing auxiliary effects.

……

The last two sets of formations were purchased from shops under the jurisdiction of the Immortal City. Even though he had a token given by the core of the Immortal City and enjoyed a discount, it still cost him more than 35,000 low-grade spirit stones.

But it was worth it.

With these three formations, the [Flowing Clouds Obscuring the Moon Formation] is inside, used for concealment and confusion; the [Azure Waves Sea Curtain Formation] is outside, relying on the terrain, mainly for defense and neutralizing attacks; and the [Thick Earth Bearing All Things Formation] is below, used for consolidating the foundation and stabilizing the base.

The three elements together form a preliminary composite formation system that combines internal and external defense, and can make full use of the local environment!
Although it cannot be considered a true "Sect Protection Array," its protective power far exceeds the standard of a typical Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator's cave dwelling.

Even a cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage would not be able to easily break through such a protective barrier if they were not familiar with formations.

After setting up the formation, Lin Changheng stood in the center of the island, feeling the rock-solid stability brought by the operation of the three formations, and the sense of being in harmony with the surrounding lake water and earth veins. He nodded in satisfaction.

With these three safeguards, "Qiyue Island" can finally have a solid foundation, allowing people to cultivate and manage their businesses here with peace of mind.

……

Next came the transformation of the island.

They reclaimed sacred fields, built new cave dwellings, and adjusted the layout of furnishings on the island.

Lin Changheng personally handled the first part, but left the latter two to Yan Mingyi and her group of puppets.

He first used the [Insightful Technique] to carefully survey the entire island, identifying several areas with the most concentrated spiritual energy, the most fertile soil, and excellent sunlight and water resources as the core areas for developing spiritual fields.

Five locations were identified.

One of them happened to be in the mountains behind them. It was a valley.

After a closer examination, Lin Changheng immediately made a decision.

This secluded place, where the earth's energy gathers, is where his herb garden is located.

A hidden entrance can be built high up on the adjacent mountain wall, leading to his second cave.

However, Lin Changheng did not simply start dealing with the conversion of mountainous land into spiritual fields. Instead, he set his sights on Xu Maoling, the island lord of the neighboring Shengyang Island.

He is a second-tier superior [Spirit Plant Master].

With this person's guidance, the transformation of this mountain area would certainly be more suitable.

So Lin Changheng brought a gift basket to visit.

They were warmly received by the other party.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I also sensed the commotion on your end. I originally planned to come and congratulate you after you finished these past few months, but I didn't expect that Fellow Daoist Lin would come to visit ahead of time."

Xu Maoling poured a pot of tea.

"I have come here today to seek some guidance from Brother Xu. I was trying to cultivate some spiritual fields on the island, but it seems that I was not very successful. I also thought of Brother Xu's superb skills, so I came here to ask for your advice."

"These are some high-quality auxiliary pills, all of mid-grade second rank. They are just a small token of my appreciation."

Lin Changheng asked for advice, directly handing over the gift basket, demonstrating proper etiquette.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Lin is too polite. It's just a small matter, and I certainly won't hold it against myself."

Xu Maoling glanced at the gift basket that had floated onto his desk and smiled憨厚ly.

Then he took out a jade slip and began to inscribe it in front of Lin Changheng.

Lin Changheng simply waited with a smile.

It's clear that Xu Maoling has no demands of Lin Changheng, so at this point, another method should be used.

Lin Changheng would certainly not treat Xu Maoling the same way he treated Chu Fushi; that would definitely not work.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, please take a look. Is there anything you don't understand?"

The jade slip was quickly engraved and delivered to Lin Changheng. Xu Maoling gestured for Lin Changheng to examine it directly, intending to provide an on-the-spot answer.

Lin Changheng extended his divine sense and quickly browsed through it. It contained simple and easy-to-understand operating methods, without any deliberately mysterious or difficult theories.

After reading the whole thing, there were only a few parts that I didn't quite understand.

He explained it, and soon received a detailed answer.

After fully understanding everything, Lin Changheng showed a sincere expression of admiration: "Brother Xu is truly admirable! His painstaking efforts and insightful words have perfectly resolved my doubts. I am deeply grateful."

Seeing that Lin Changheng recognized his talent, Xu Maoling's eyes showed satisfaction. He waved his hand and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. It's just some simple, hard work in the fields. I'm glad it can be of some help to you."

Lin Changheng did not stay long and soon took his leave.

A few months later.

The once desolate and dilapidated "Qiyue Island" has been completely transformed.

On the outer perimeter of the island, the three layers of formations shimmered with light, intertwined with clouds and water, making it as solid as a rock.

Inside the island, spiritual fields are laid out in rows, and newly planted spiritual seedlings stretch out under the sun, full of vitality.

The main hall and side halls of the former central site have been renovated and are now fully functional.

With its doors wide open, the interior is spacious, bright, and filled with spiritual energy, making it a fully functional, quiet, and comfortable retreat for spiritual practice.

Standing before the main hall, Lin Changheng gazed at the scene before him, a faint sense of satisfaction rising within him. Finally, in this vast world of cultivation, he had a truly secure and stable foothold of his own.

They can stay there for at least several decades.

"Finally... we've settled down to a basic level."

In the back mountain range, the spirit plant garden has been fully cultivated. In addition to the spirit plants that were transplanted earlier, there are also precious medicinal roots obtained from the secret realm, such as the [Blue Lotus] and [Heavenly Crystal Lotus Root], which were all revived and planted after being revived by the true meaning of the [Rongsheng Divine Power].

She's in excellent condition right now.

The only exception was the third-grade low-level spiritual wood, [Golden Silk Sandalwood], which was unexpectedly unable to be revived using the true meaning of [Rong Sheng Divine Power]. Although it had a chance of life, it was ultimately not the root.

In response, Lin Changheng directly used and refined it, promoting the progress of "Evergreen Body of Azure Wood".

……

As for the hidden second cave, it is only in its initial stages and is not yet of use.

However, Lin Changheng had been digging a tunnel deep inside the cave, all the way down to the bottom of the island. If anything happened, he could simply use this tunnel to jump into the water and escape.

It can be considered a way out.

In order to deal with special circumstances.

In addition, the three spirit beasts have also been arranged.

The most powerful [Deep Lake Spirit Clam], Xiao Bai, was placed in a lake on an island covering twenty acres.

It had been confined to the deep pool of its former cave, where it had suffered for many years, but now it was finally free.

They swam freely in the lake.

Lin Changheng assigned it a task: to bring rain to the spirit fields.

The black-shelled tortoise, having grown accustomed to Little White's company, dug a mud pit by the lake and settled down.

Its task is simple: to loosen the soil in the spirit field regularly.

Lin Changheng believes that its magical control is not precise enough and needs more practice.

"Chirp..."

Little Black looked at its own paws in surprise, and could only abandon its laziness and start working every day.

Only Xiao Qing, the Green-haired Tiger, had no tasks or responsibilities and continued to run around and frolic leisurely.

The island is now so large that it can unleash its natural instincts.

This scene filled Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai with envy. They could only look at Lin Changheng with resentment and send him their thoughts, but Lin Changheng decisively blocked them.

……

Several more years passed.

Lin Changheng turned ninety.

To celebrate her husband's 90th birthday, Yan Mingyi organized a banquet.

Lin Changheng also plans to invite his two neighbors to get together again.

As a result, a Dharma boat flew in from the horizon two days ago.

They landed directly outside [Qiyue Island], and Chu Lingyu immediately went to greet them.

"It's Senior Xu Xujun. I suppose he has achieved some results."

Upon receiving the message from the latter, Yan Mingyi immediately went to greet him.

It is worth mentioning that Lin Changheng also hired Chu Lingyu, a disciple of the Ziji Sect, as his steward, as was the usual practice, and paid her with spirit stones.

However, they did not grant the other party permission to enter or exit the formation.

He has too many secrets to allow outsiders to enter freely.

But Chu Lingyu wasn't upset that the spirit stone was given to her.

(End of this chapter)