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

Chapter 275 Divine Blood Curse Seal, Superior Spiritual Root

Bai Hengwan, one of the most renowned geniuses among the younger generation in Floating Life Immortal City, is a true disciple of Qinglan Sanren, and if nothing unexpected happens, she is very likely to be his last disciple.

Moreover, it is said that Bai Zhenchuan is highly regarded by Qinglan Sanren, and his status and position are far superior to those present!

Bai Hengwan's gaze swept calmly across the plaza below, finally settling on Lin Changheng, who was greeting guests in front of the main hall. Her lips parted slightly, and her voice, clear and melodious like celestial music, reached everyone's ears clearly: "By order of Elder Kong, I have come to congratulate Fellow Daoist Lin on his 100th birthday."

"hiss……"

A commotion immediately arose among the guests below.

The true master Bai actually came in person to congratulate Master Lin on his birthday.

Moreover, it was done on the orders of Confucius and Laozi?
Clearly, upon closer examination, one will discover that the underlying meaning is not merely "coming for Confucius and Laozi," but also likely has its own factors.

Otherwise, if it were just a simple congratulatory message, Master Kong could have simply sent a team of envoys. Why would he need to send the true disciples of the Immortal City on this trip? Even if it were on the way, it wouldn't be appropriate.

After all, given the latter's status, Master Kong wouldn't rashly speak about anything that didn't match his status.

unless……

She already had some kind of relationship with Lin Danshi, or perhaps she wanted to.

……

As Bai Hengwan finished speaking, two maid-like cultivators behind her, each holding a sandalwood box, flew down and landed in front of Lin Changheng, respectfully presenting the boxes.

Lin Changheng glanced at the two of them, but did not reach out. Instead, he looked up at the sky.

Bai Hengwan's voice rang out again: "This is a second-grade superior furnace used by Elder Kong in his alchemy, and a bottle of a second-grade superior fine pill, the Three-Turn Azure Spirit Pill, which he personally refined. Elder Kong said that he hoped Fellow Daoist Lin would uphold his original intention and make progress in the Dao of Alchemy."

A high-grade second-tier alchemy furnace! A three-stage Azure Spirit Pill! It was personally refined and bestowed by Master Kong!
The square and the main hall fell into a deathly silence; you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone was speechless with shock at this sudden and significant congratulatory gift. Elder Kong was one of the most respected elders in Floating Life Immortal City, a master of the third-tier alchemy!

The fact that he cared about Lin Changheng's 100th birthday and even sent such a precious gift, along with his own old belongings, makes it hard not to ponder the implications.

This is no longer a simple friendship; it can almost be seen as a form of recognition and expectation from him!

Lin Changheng's heart was also filled with turmoil. He took a deep breath, quickly calmed his emotions, and bowed to Bai Hengwan in the air: "Junior Lin Changheng, thank you for Elder Kong's generous gift! I am deeply grateful for Fairy Bai's personal visit!"

"May I enter the hall for a cup of wine?"

"I have other important matters to attend to. Please keep this for me for now, Fellow Daoist Lin. I will come to ask for it again later."

Bai Hengwan nodded slightly in return, then gave Lin Changheng a deep look before taking her entourage and piloting the spirit boat. They transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the clouds just as they had come.

It came suddenly and left just as quickly.

Although the spirit boat has departed, the awe it brought is like a boulder thrown into the center of a lake, stirring up towering waves in the hearts of every guest.

The people who initially had different thoughts about the arrival of the Sun and Huang families now looked at Lin Changheng with completely different eyes.

Master Lin Dan has such a vast network of connections!
A third-tier alchemist presented a gift, a true disciple from the Immortal City offered congratulations, not to mention a Foundation Establishment friend from the Purple Extreme Sect...

Immediately, a mixture of awe, fear, fervor, and a desire to befriend them arose in everyone's hearts, and it was difficult to dispel these feelings.

It is conceivable that after this celebration, what everyone saw at the birthday banquet will be passed on by word of mouth and spread widely, and Master Lin's reputation will spread far and wide again, even taking on a mysterious aura.

……

It is now 9:00 AM, the auspicious time has arrived.

The melodious sound of bells and chimes rang out, spreading throughout the entire island.

Lin Changheng changed his clothes, now dressed in black, and slowly walked out from the back of the main hall, ascending the high platform that had been prepared in advance.

Congratulations to Master Lin Dan!

May you enjoy eternal bliss and a prosperous path in your spiritual journey!

Upon seeing the main figure appear, all the guests in the square, regardless of their cultivation level, stood up, cupped their hands in greeting, and offered their congratulations in unison.

Lin Changheng smiled, cupped his hands, looked around, and said loudly, "On my humble centenary, I am deeply grateful to all of you fellow Daoists for coming from afar. Your presence is an honor to our humble abode. I thank you all!"

His voice wasn't loud, but with the blessing of his profound magical power, it clearly reached the ears of every guest, neither humble nor arrogant, but calm and composed.

Some observant individuals were slightly alarmed and used this opportunity to ponder and assess Lin Changheng's true strength.

After all, a second-tier high-grade alchemist might cause trouble if he doesn't have the corresponding protective abilities and methods!
After the ceremony, the birthday banquet officially began.

Spirit wines and fine spirit liquors were served in a continuous stream, all of which were specialties of Qiyue Island and precious gifts from various parties; the delicious spirit dishes were fragrant and delicious, and beautiful maids and silver puppets moved among them, adding wine and serving dishes.

The guests clinked glasses and chatted happily.

People would come up to toast Lin Changheng from time to time, and Lin Changheng would return the toasts one by one, behaving appropriately and responding with ease.

Xu Maoling and Cheng Suling also took the initiative to help him share the burden, entertaining guests from all sides.

The audience's gaze occasionally lingered on the four women who seemed somewhat intimate with Lin Changheng, clearly curious about their relationship with him.

……

The process was progressing steadily, but Lin Changheng's heart was no longer with the matter.

On one hand, Mo Zhaoli's gaze occasionally swept over the three women, Tantai Feiyue, Yan Mingyi, and Xu Hanji. On the surface, he showed an indifferent expression, but Lin Changheng still sensed the deep thought in his eyes.

I think it's appropriate to explain this.

On the other hand, Lin Changheng often glanced at the Huang family's group, his mind filled with uncertainty.

I wonder if Chef Zeng will bring the essence blood of the [Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon] that he needs.

Without this gift, the essence blood of the Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon would certainly have been lost. However, the Huang family has now presented a valuable gift: a hundred-year-old spiritual herb called the Dragon-Snake Vine. This is what has left Lin Changheng somewhat puzzled.

And it's not easy to bring it up.

Since it wasn't bought with spirit stones, asking about it rashly could easily give people the impression of being "greedy."

Therefore, most of the time, Lin Changheng prefers to use spirit stones to buy things rather than to use personal connections.

Chef Zeng didn't seem to think that way, assuming that Lin Changheng's frequent visits were a way of telling them to eat and drink well, and that he was apologizing for not being able to take the time to provide proper hospitality.

In response, he repeatedly raised his glass to Lin Changheng, smiling to indicate that the hospitality was excellent and that he should rest assured.

……

Half a month passed in a flash.

The 100th birthday banquet had long since ended, and the guests who came to offer their congratulations left on the same day.

Only the very familiar neighbors from the two islands, the four women, and Chef Zeng remained to have another dinner.

After the clinking of glasses and the leaving of empty plates and bowls, the guests and hosts were all in high spirits.

The two neighbors naturally went back to their own islands to rest, and Chef Zeng also led the Huang family cultivators, who had set up another table outside, back to their clan overnight, leaving only the four women on Qiyue Island.

Fortunately, there are plenty of guest rooms, so even if the number of guests doubles, there is still enough space.

Tantai Feiyue secretly sought out Lin Changheng twice more, indulging in his pleasure to the extreme. Finally, a few days ago, she reluctantly left with Xu Hanji.

……

Mo Zhaoli left even earlier.

For some unknown reason, the Purple Extreme Sect has recently been issuing a large number of missions, and Foundation Establishment cultivators are no exception.

But Mo Zhaoli did need resources, so it was a two-way street.

At the time of parting.

"If you need anything, you can tell me. Your own safety must be the priority when undertaking any task."

Lin Changheng looked at the gentle female cultivator in front of him, handed her a storage bag, and said softly.

Lin Changheng couldn't say much about Mo Zhaoli's cultivation methods and resource accumulation channels; he could only offer his support.

Everyone has their own method of cultivation. His method may be steady, or even conservative, and may be suitable for him, allowing him to make steady progress, but it is certainly not universally applicable.

Lin Changheng understood this perfectly, so he wouldn't interfere.

Mo Zhao felt a quiet tenderness in her heart and wanted to refuse, but she was met with Lin Changheng's firm gaze, so she could only nod and accept it, "Thank you, Brother Lin. Li'er... will remember." A gust of wind blew by, stirring up the stray hairs at her temples.

Just as Mo Zhaoli was about to reach out to lift it, another hand was faster, gently brushing it aside and fixing it for her.

She looked up again and saw concern and unspoken words in Lin Changheng's eyes, like a deep pool that stirred her heart. A smile suddenly appeared on her usually gentle face.

"Go."

"Okay," she replied softly, then turned and rode away in her escape light, her figure gradually merging into the clouds.

On the independent island, Lin Changheng slowly turned around only after the streak of light had completely disappeared from sight.

……

Through this experience, Yan Mingyi also met her two other sisters. Before this, she had only met Mo Zhaoli.

From a woman's perspective, she is prone to a sense of crisis.

But in fact……

She understood her place perfectly, after all, she was just a "concubine," and Brother Lin would surely have a Daoist partner.

In this respect, she would not be jealous or have any thoughts of possessing someone exclusively.

But she also knew that Brother Lin's personality wouldn't allow him to make any special treatment, so she didn't reject this identity and even accepted it willingly.

After serving Lin Changheng in his medicinal bath and body-refining, Lin Changheng went to his secluded cultivation room. She didn't waste any time either and went to cultivate as well.

Because she learned from Xu Hanji about the basic cultivation progress of a mid-grade spiritual root after Foundation Establishment, she felt a sense of crisis and thought she had to pay more attention.

Otherwise, how could she keep up with her husband's cultivation speed? If she slacked off, she would surely be left behind long ago.

……

At this moment, in the secret room.

Several jade bottles containing crimson semen were scattered haphazardly on the bed.

Lin Changheng sat upright above it, his mind sinking into his sea of ​​consciousness.

I'm pondering a piece of information.

[Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon Seed - Spirit Stealing and Rebirth in Progress]

[Spirit Stealing: 2/100]

[Effects: For spirits and monsters of mountains and marshes, this transformation results in the transformation of their Xuanling bloodline. They are born with the nature of fire and possess innate talents: Spirit Burning Enhancement, Firelight Shadow Splitting, and Divine Blood Incantation Seal. Upon successful Spirit Seal Acquisition, one of these talents can be selected for refinement.]

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In fact, when Lin Changheng first obtained the essence blood of the Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon, he began to search for relevant records.

Records are scarce, but he still managed to find it. However, there was a problem with the subsequent acquisition of the essence blood of the [Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon], leaving him powerless.

Now, the Huang family somehow managed to get their hands on the [Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon] and provided Lin Changheng with its essence blood, thus continuing the connection.

Therefore, when Lin Changheng saw the three talents [Burning Spirit Enhancement], [Firelight Shadow Splitting], and [Divine Blood Curse Seal], his memories flashed through his mind, and he was basically able to match them.

【Burning Spirit Enhancement Technique】This technique is not an ordinary enhancement method. In an instant, 【Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon】uses a special method to ignite a portion of its own blood and even its own essence, transforming it into a violent and unparalleled temporary power.

When casting the next spell, its power can increase several times, and it has the effect of breaking through obstacles and destroying strongholds.

This can be seen as a desperate tactic, a secret method to break the deadlock and reverse life and death at critical moments.

Lin Changheng understood that while this technique was powerful, the backlash from burning spiritual energy was extremely severe. After one strike, he would inevitably be weakened, and he should not use it lightly unless absolutely necessary.

Moreover, this wasn't the first time he had encountered a similar talent.

However, for the steady Lin Changheng, it had limited effect.

And [Firelight and Shadows].

In reality, it's a tactic of deceiving the enemy by feigning one's true intentions.

By utilizing this talent, [Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon] can conjure several phantoms of firelight that are identical in aura and form to its original body.

The phantom moves at will, as easily as an arm, not only deceiving the enemy and disrupting their attack, but also launching proactive attacks, making it extremely mysterious.

"This talent is quite ingenious, combining the leap of 'fire' with the unpredictability of 'shadow'. It can be used to confuse enemies in group battles or to confuse and escape in retreat. It is a highly practical and unique technique."

Lin Changheng gave his evaluation.

If we say that the [Water Shadow Stealth] skill, which was taken from the essence blood of the [Frosty Jade Crystal Scorpion] last time, is skilled in stealth and escape.

【Firelight and Shadow】is used for both deception and attack.

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The last type is the [Divine Blood Curse Seal].

Unlike the previous two, which have obvious power and effects, this talent appears to be more profound and mysterious.

In reality, the [Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon] can use its divine sense to mix fire-based power, including the power of its fire-based bloodline, to condense an invisible and intangible curse mark that is always with it.

This seal can be planted during a clash of energies in combat, or unnoticed by the enemy. Once inside the body, it becomes like a persistent, insidious infection, lying dormant. It can be detonated remotely at a crucial moment, causing considerable damage; or it can serve as a tracking marker, leaving the enemy nowhere to hide.

But Lin Changheng thought of another use for it: to use this strange method to control enemies and subordinates.

It bears a resemblance to the classic technique "Life and Death Talisman" from martial arts novels of the past.

He had admired this method when he read storybooks before, but he never expected to encounter it in the world of cultivation.

Lin Changheng was somewhat tempted.

Although he currently only has one subordinate, Deng Changsheng, who has sworn allegiance to him, he rarely uses this person nowadays. In addition, Deng Changsheng is indeed loyal to him, so there is no need to use this method.

But... it can be used on the enemy!

In the vast world of cultivation, everyone strives to cross over, truly a case of "the tree desires stillness, but the wind never ceases."

Next time we encounter one that comes to us, it would be too wasteful to just kill it. Instead, we should control and manipulate it, and use it as a sentient puppet.

"feasible!"

Lin Changheng's eyes brightened slightly as he made his decision.

They immediately began the soul-stealing process.

[Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon Seed - Spirit Stealing and Rebirth in Progress]

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

【Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon Treasure Seed - Level 1】

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[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

【Crimson-Eyed Fire Demon Treasure Seed - Double Layer】

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"Om~"

The two precious seeds were plucked one after another and fell into the body.

Lin Changheng did not directly try to comprehend the wonders of the treasure seed, but instead eagerly began to examine his own fire spirit root through introspection.

[Fire Spirit Root, Fifty-one strands of spiritual essence]!
Fifty-one strands of spiritual energy represent the minimum requirement for a superior spiritual root.

Seventy-one strands represent the minimum requirement for the Earth Spirit Root.

Ninety-one strands represent the minimum requirement for the Heavenly Spirit Root.

This means that Lin Changheng's spiritual root, just over a hundred years old, has finally transformed into a superior spiritual root!

(End of this chapter)