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

Chapter 263 Mutant Bloodline, The Huang Family's Intentions
"invite me?"

Lin Changheng hadn't expected this either.

After all, with Master Kong's advancement to the third-tier alchemist, his status and identity have risen once again, making him almost on par with a Core Formation True Person.

The social strata have also changed, and those who come and go are now the core figures of various sects, Taoist factions, and immortal clans.

The fact that he, a rogue alchemist whose status and strength are somewhat lacking, has been invited shows that this person still has some humanity.

After all, there is a big difference between maintaining contact privately and being invited to such an important occasion.

The meanings are also completely different.

After some thought.

"Go then. Go and broaden your horizons."

Lin Changheng made a decision.

In fact, this is similar to his participation in Mo Zhaoli's "Foundation Building Minor Celebration" when he was in the Qi Refining stage. Both were about participating in a celebration of a higher circle with a lower status and strength.

At that time, it may seem out of place.

But so what?
Lin Changheng has cultivated a very refined state of mind, and with the blessing of the "Heavenly Gift of a Pure Heart," he can remain calm and composed.

……

Three months later, Lin Changheng quietly set off only after finishing all his alchemy work.

He still did not bring his three spirit beasts with him on this trip.

[Deep Lake Spirit Clam] and [Black Armored Earth Turtle] continue to guard the home, along with Yan Mingyi, the newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivator, making a total of three second-tier combatants.

With the protection of the formation, even if they encounter the unexpected situation mentioned by their neighbors, they can deal with it calmly.

Whether they hold their ground and protect themselves on Qiyue Island remains unaffected.

"Ouch!"

A slightly immature yet already majestic tiger roar echoed through the mountains and forests.

A green shadow darted out of the dense forest like lightning and landed steadily on the open ground in front of Lin Changheng's cave.

This is a magnificent blue tiger. Although it is not very old, it is already a size larger than an ordinary adult tiger.

Its fur wasn't the typical brownish-yellow of tigers, but rather a glossy, lustrous mix of blue and white, like fine brocade, gleaming like ancient jade in the sunlight. A clear white "king" character stripe was visible on its forehead, exuding an innate air of dominance.

Its four paws were strong and powerful, landing silently. Its long tail swished gently like a steel whip, creating a subtle rustling sound. Most striking were its eyes, bright and intelligent, full of spirit and wisdom, devoid of the murky cunning of a wild beast, instead seeming to be capable of thought.

At this moment, it was carrying a fat, first-tier monster called a "Drilling Boar" in its mouth, its neck having been precisely bitten off, clearly indicating that it had just returned from a hunt.

In the back mountain, Lin Changheng deliberately kept some first-tier demonic beasts, and even purchased some from outside, to roam freely in the mountain, with the intention of cultivating the wildness and hunting skills of the Green-haired Tiger.

As the main combat force among the three future spirit beasts, it naturally cannot be trained in the same way as the support-oriented Little White and the defense-oriented and companion-oriented Little Black.

Lin Changheng, who was about to leave, saw this scene and immediately called Xiaoqing over.

"Woo!"

Another slightly affectionate tiger roar rang out, and a gentle breeze rose from beneath the green-haired tiger's paws. With a swift movement, the tiger arrived close to Lin Changheng.

It placed its prey in front of Lin Changheng, then nuzzled him affectionately with its large head, expressing its reluctance to part with the prey and indicating that its master could take it with him so that it could eat it on the way.

"Hahaha!"

Lin Changheng immediately laughed and stroked the huge tiger head a few times like petting a cat, indicating that he didn't need it and that Xiao Qing could keep it for himself.

Then, with a touch of emotion, he looked at the tiger cub he had adopted years ago.

Clearly, after years of being fed with elixirs and nourished by the abundant spiritual energy of Qiyue Island, it has already awakened its intelligence and embarked on a path of rapid cultivation. Its strength has steadily increased, and it is now at the mid-stage of the first rank, comparable to a human cultivator at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

But to his surprise, this little green tiger began to show differences from the two adult green-haired tigers he had seen before.

The most obvious feature is the fur, which is a mix of blue and white, yet with a neat and orderly pattern.

This gave him something to think about.

Could it be... that some kind of mutation has occurred, or perhaps, those two blue-haired tigers are not the parents of these two cubs?

I harbor doubts but cannot verify them, so I avoid overthinking and getting caught up in them.

Once this tiger reaches the second tier and the blood donation function is activated, its mysterious veil can be lifted.

……

Lin Changheng immediately used the [Water Shadow Stealth Technique] to enter the water and travel away, and then piloted the magic boat to fly.

About half a day later.

A familiar mountain range appeared before Lin Changheng.

Standing majestically, like countless sharp blades piercing the sky, the mountain is steep with sheer cliffs. The central peak, with its upper half shrouded in mist year-round, resembles a celestial mountain.

Lingqiong Mountain!
Lingqiong Mountain of the Huang Family!
After surveying the Huang family's residence, one could see that the traces of war had vanished, and it seemed to be being restored.

After a moment's thought, Lin Changheng turned his magic boat around and sped directly toward the Huang family's mountain gate.

Upon landing, an ancient stone tablet still stood at the entrance, inscribed with the four powerful characters "Lingqiong Blessed Land." However, there were obvious traces of objects rubbing against the characters "Lingqiong," with stone chips falling off.

Clearly, the enemy forces had actually reached the mountain gate, a very dangerous sign. This meant that the Huang family's defenses had been breached head-on, and the flames of war had once reached the core area.

"May I ask what brings you to our clan, senior?"

A disciple dressed in the Huang family's standard attire, whose cultivation level was at the late stage of Qi Refining, stepped out from within the formation and strode forward.

Seeing that Lin Changheng possessed a profound aura, clearly a Foundation Establishment senior, Lin Changheng spoke respectfully, but his eyes still held an undisguised weariness and a hint of wariness.

Behind him were several other family members, all in the same situation, demonstrating the immense pressure the Huang family faced back then.

Lin Changheng put away the magic boat, his expression calm, and directly stated his purpose: "My name is Lin Changheng. I wonder if you young friends have heard of me? I have heard that your noble family has been in trouble recently, so I have come to visit you. Please inform me of your presence."

Upon hearing the name "Lin Changheng," the disciple was immediately taken aback. They exchanged glances and their attitude became exceptionally respectful, clearly recognizing Lin Changheng's identity. They quickly bowed and said, "So it's Elder Lin! Please wait a moment, I will inform Uncle Zeng immediately."

After saying that, he took out a communication talisman, whispered a few words, and then activated it.

However, since the identity of the other party cannot be blindly determined based on one person's opinion, it is still necessary to conduct some verification before placing them in the clan territory.

These family members were quite meticulous and experienced. Lin Changheng observed them, smiled and nodded, and did not make things too difficult for them.

While waiting, Lin Changheng's gaze seemingly casually swept over his surroundings.

The defensive array at the mountain gate was noticeably thicker than before. As the divine light swept across it, one could vaguely discern that the number of clansmen patrolling within the array had also increased, and a tense and oppressive atmosphere still lingered in the air.

On some nearby mountain peaks, one can still see charred marks and mountain debris left by the spell.

Not long after, a slightly hurried streak of light flew from inside the mountain and landed in front of the mountain gate, revealing Chef Zeng's burly figure.

"Brother Lin Dao!"

Chef Zeng bowed and walked out quickly with a smile, saying, "I was unaware of Brother Lin's arrival. I apologize for not greeting you properly. It was my fault for not waiting in a timely manner."

"What did Fellow Daoist Zeng say?"

Lin Changheng immediately smiled and shook his head, "It was I who came here abruptly without prior notice, and I apologize for the slight inconvenience."

"Where."

The two chatted and laughed, their steps never faltering, as they entered the mountain gate together. Their escape lights flashed, leading them directly into a main hall for guests. The hall was not empty; a beautiful figure sat within.

Upon hearing the sound of something breaking through the air, a beautiful figure immediately came out to greet them; it was none other than Chef Zeng's Daoist partner, Huang Linglin.

The woman looked to be no more than thirty years old, wearing a light red fairy dress that accentuated her voluptuous figure.

Like a perfectly ripe peach.

"Brother Lin Dao."

"Friend Huang."

The two had met before.

"Since our last parting, I haven't seen Fellow Daoist Lin for many years."

Huang Linglin smiled, her eyes sparkling with a mature charm, her voice soft and sweet, "I never expected to meet you again today. It's truly a delightful surprise. So when I received Lao Zeng's message, I put aside everything I was doing to come and see you."

Her gaze fell on Lin Changheng, carrying a perfectly measured look of admiration: "Judging from your aura, Brother Dao, it is even more unfathomable than before. Your cultivation must have improved considerably. This is truly a cause for celebration."

"There has been only slight progress."

Lin Changheng changed the subject, not dwelling much on himself, and instead asked about the Huang family's current situation.

The answer they received was not much different from what Zhang Cuicui had said.

They are at least 80-90% similar.

The only point of contention is that a ceasefire agreement has been reached.

A series of terms were listed, which were acceptable to both parties and did not involve any loss of rights or humiliation.

And report it to the [Purple Extreme Sect] for supervision, which will bring strong binding force.

Of course, the Purple Extreme Sect didn't do this out of boredom; they needed to charge a considerable amount of spirit stones and resources as a fee.

At the same time, it has the power to punish those who violate the rules by cracking down on them and seizing resources as a form of punishment.

……

Lin Changheng responded that it was "excellent".

Chef Zeng then laughed and said, "If it weren't for Brother Lin's intervention, my clan would probably not have been able to extricate itself from the war quickly and would still be stuck in the quagmire, or even sinking."

Lin Changheng neither confirmed nor denied this, saying, "The subsequent post-war reconstruction and restoration of power will also require a lot of effort."

“That’s true. That’s why most of the Foundation Establishment cultivators in the clan have scattered. I just happened to be back on duty the other day, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to see Brother Lin.”

Chef Zeng acted as if Lin Changheng was one of his own, and he even spoke frankly about these secrets.

"Walls have ears."

Lin Changheng showed no interest in this and instead offered a reminder.

"Haha, of course, of course."

Chef Zeng scratched his head, "I'm extremely careful about what I say to outsiders."

Huang Linglin spoke up at this opportune moment, smiling strangely: "I wonder if Brother Lin still has any [Youth Preservation Pill]? After my Huang family was in danger, my good friends and sisters have contacted me again, wanting to ask for this kind of pill."

"Oh?"

Lin Changheng raised his eyelids slightly, immediately understanding, "Of course there are. Fellow Daoist Huang can even quote a higher price to vent his anger."

Clearly, when the Huang family was in trouble, those close friends either received strict orders from their families or intentionally avoided them for fear of getting into trouble, and automatically cut off their contact with the Huang family. Now that the Huang family is safe and sound and still has its foundation, they have come back to them.

"No need for that. I cannot vent my anger and tarnish Brother Lin's reputation."

Huang Linglin glanced at Lin Changheng with sparkling eyes, feeling quite relieved, and smiled.

They chatted for a while longer.

"Since there is nothing amiss within the clan, I am relieved. If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."

Lin Changheng stood up to take his leave.

"Eh!"

Huang Linglin quickly stood up and tried to persuade him to stay, her eyes sparkling, "Brother Lin, why are you in such a hurry? Since you're here, why not stay at the clan for a couple of days? Let my Daoist partner and I do our best to be good hosts and thank you for your help."

"That's right." Chef Zeng nodded in agreement, trying to persuade him to stay.

Seeing Lin Changheng pause slightly, Huang Linglin smiled and added, "Besides, the clan has been planning something that would be very useful to you, Brother Dao. We need to spend a couple of days to work on it. If you don't mind, Brother Dao, you might as well wait a couple of days. I will then present this gift on behalf of the clan before you leave."

This was a clever way of putting it, expressing both a desire to keep the person and a pretext for showing goodwill, making it hard to refuse.

Upon hearing this, Lin Changheng turned to look at Huang Linglin. Seeing the sincerity in her eyes, which did not seem feigned, his heart stirred slightly.

He had no urgent business, and this place was not far from the Immortal City. Staying here for two days would not delay his important matters, and he could also take the opportunity to see what this old friend's so-called "heartfelt intention" was.

After a moment's thought, he nodded and said, "Since Fellow Daoist Huang and Fellow Daoist Zeng have extended such a warm invitation, then I, Lin, will trouble you for two days."

Huang Linglin immediately beamed with joy, exclaiming, "That's wonderful! I'll have someone arrange the best guest room for you right away!"

She then personally led Lin Changheng to the guest quarters to rest, chatting and laughing all the way, creating a harmonious atmosphere. Chef Zeng then went to arrange the dinner for the day.

As for what her "heartfelt wishes" would be two days later, she kept it a secret, only saying that she would know when the time came.

After Lin Changheng settled down, he couldn't help but feel a bit curious. This Huang Linglin seemed even more exquisite and insightful than before.

……

Three days later.

After seeing off the three members of the Huang family, Lin Changheng looked at the small box on the table and fell into deep thought.

Besides the Zeng and Huang couple, one other person came.

Lin Changheng had seen him before; he was that cold-faced middle-aged man who had now reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. His name was Huang Tianlin, and he was Huang Linglin's uncle.

He once came to Lin Changheng's cave at No. 98 Outer Lake with another elder in the clan, who was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator in purple robes, to seek Foundation Establishment Pills.

According to him, he had specially rushed back from abroad to personally express the Huang family's gratitude to Lin Changheng.

Lin Changheng declined to comment, emphasizing his close cooperative relationship with the Huang family, intending to strengthen it.

Everyone was quite happy to meet.

Lin Changheng finally saw the "heartfelt intention" that Huang Linglin had mentioned.

"Demon beast essence blood!"

Lin Changheng immediately had a guess upon seeing him.

I reached out and opened it, and sure enough, it was so.

Approximately fifty copies.

It was crimson red like flames, and even through the bottle, an astonishing heat emanated from it.

It's definitely not at the level of turbid evil!

(End of this chapter)