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

Chapter 29 Gathering of Immortal Seeds
Three days later, Xu Fugui's mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, filled with joy.

Lin Changheng activated the "Concealing Qi Technique," which he had mastered to a high level, to conceal his mid-stage cultivation and arrive on time.

Two genuine [Wood Essence Pills] would be worth at least four spirit stones as a gift, which is quite valuable.

"Brother Lin, please come in quickly."

Xu Fugui beamed with joy and hurriedly welcomed Lin Changheng in, personally escorting him to the table and pouring him a glass of wine before turning back to greet the other guests.

Soon, several familiar immortal seedlings came over and sat at a table with him.

They began to chat familiarly.

At the last gathering where Fu Gui gave birth, the young women were still a bit reserved because Lin Changheng's status was different now, and they dared not be as casual as before.

Lin Changheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

But to everyone's surprise, after each of them drank half a jin of spirit wine and exchanged toasts, the barriers between them were broken down.

Things have returned to normal.

Lin Changheng was naturally happy to see this happen. Perhaps he would be all alone in the future, but at least not now.

After all, a person is the sum total of all social relations, and this statement is still very effective during the Qi Refining stage.

They chatted a lot while waiting for the banquet to begin.

Lin Changheng also learned that among the people who died in the swamp last time, there was also a Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator, who was the same Immortal Seed who came to the Xu family with him.

When this matter was mentioned, the fellow Immortal Seeds all looked sorrowful.

Lin Changheng sighed deeply, unsure of what to say, but his resolve to pursue steady development only strengthened.

He knew that the immortal seedling, although she married into the family, never had a child. Instead, she devoted herself to cultivation, but was eventually conscripted to the battlefield and died.

"Perhaps I will also be heading to the frontier soon."

One of the immortal seedlings, named Bai Fengxian, gulped down a glass of wine and said sullenly.

"Didn't you have two sons? Why are you still clearing land?" another person asked in surprise.

"It's a pity that neither of my sons has spiritual roots. Once the front lines are in dire need, I'll have to go there. Unfortunately, that job is uncooperative and I can't produce any offspring with spiritual roots!"

Bai Feng downed another glass of wine and offered some explanation, his tone filled with self-reproach for his own incompetence.

Lin Changheng didn't know what to say. Sure enough, everything was risky. Presumably, the next batch of recruits would be immortal seedlings with spiritual roots.

As an alchemist, I'll be the last of the immortal seedlings to go into battle. If that time really comes, I might as well consider running away.

With alchemists taking the field, the Xu family is likely on the verge of collapse. Why wait any longer?
At the table, everyone fell silent, raising their glasses to drink.

Before long, the noisy scene suddenly fell silent.

Lin Changheng looked up and saw Xu Fugui accompanying a group of people into the room. The person in the lead was Xu Xuheng, the head of the Xu family, and beside him was a bright and beautiful young girl in a light purple dress. She was none other than Xu Hanji, the eldest daughter of the Xu family.

Xu Xuheng arrived at the center of the hall and said a few words of blessing, which drew applause and cheers. Then he and his entourage left gracefully.

However, those who were discerning and aware of the situation knew that the simple attendance of the family head and the young lady was merely conveying a message.

……

The wedding banquet is halfway through.

Xu Fugui, drunk and with a widening waistline, greeted his guests with a smug smile.

Beside her was a pretty young female cultivator, dressed in a bright red robe, who looked to be in her early twenties.

Compared to Xu Fugui, who has dark skin, she gives the impression of an older man and a younger woman.

In the cultivation world, there is no rule against women showing their faces in public, so they all toasted the guests together.

"Hanling, these are all my friends of many years. This is Brother Lin, whom I just told you about!"

Xu Fugui arrived at Xianmiao's table and introduced himself in a very casual manner, with particular emphasis on introducing Lin Changheng at the end.

"Greetings everyone, greetings Brother Lin."

Xu Hanling was quite obedient and did as she was told. The immortal seedlings did not show any surprise when Xu Fugui introduced Lin Changheng to them separately; instead, they all smiled and responded, raising their glasses in return.

Lin Changheng nodded and smiled, saying, "May you live a long and happy life together."

Watching the newlyweds go to the next table to offer toasts.

……

After all the guests had left, Xianmiao and her group still lingered, and Xu Fugui kept them behind alone.

They feasted lavishly once again.

Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Changheng told him to hurry to the bridal chamber. Xu Fugui reluctantly ended the affair and headed to the backyard.

His current courtyard is larger and more spacious than those of the other immortals, including Lin Changheng.

Moreover, it is not located within the Listening Tide Dojo where immortal seedlings gather.

Such treatment clearly indicates that they are being treated as members of the Xu family.

Lin Changheng and his companions went out together and arrived at the Tingchao Dojo. There, they saw a tall, elegant female cultivator standing quietly in the moonlight.

Tantai Feiyue.

Whether it was because it was too late or for some other reason, Wu Yang's group of people were no longer surrounding Tantai Feiyue.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, may I have a few words with you?"

A refined and elegant voice, like that of a jade sparrow in a golden hall, came through the room, melodious yet noble.

Immediately, several fairy seedlings winked at Lin Changheng. It was hard not to have their imaginations when a beautiful woman invited them late at night, especially since the fairy seedlings had drunk too much and their thoughts were all over the place. Naturally, they filled in a scene of intense joy and excitement in their minds.

Then, tactfully, he quickly entered the dojo, leaving space for the two of them.

Lin Changheng chuckled, feeling helpless towards the others, then turned to Tantai Feiyue and said with a faint smile,
"Did Fairy Tantai wait for me here on purpose? Is there something important?"

Lin Changheng did not move, but Tantai Feiyue moved closer with light steps, bringing with her a fragrance that was neither orchid nor musk, yet refreshing and delightful.

"Brother Lin, I seem to recall not offending you. Why are you keeping your distance from me? We are both Bing-Gui Immortal Seeds, and there should be some friendship between us..."

Lin Changheng had guessed many things about why this woman wanted to see him, but he never expected that Tantai Feiyue would speak in such a slightly resentful tone.

This was somewhat unexpected for him.

"Fairy Tantai has misunderstood."

After a moment's thought, Lin Changheng smiled faintly, "I'm just... naturally averse to trouble."

He chuckled.

Suddenly, Tantai Feiyue spread her wide sleeves and twirled gracefully in front of Lin Changheng. Her skirt fluttered, and in the night and under the moonlight, she looked like a fairy.

"Brother Lin, seeing how well this young lady is dressed, how could she possibly be in any trouble?"

What does this mean?

"Those Xu family members were spending their days indulging in women and neglecting their duties. Because they went too far, the family head has already reprimanded them and ordered their parents to strictly discipline them and make them study the law and do their jobs properly. Otherwise, they will all be sent to the front lines to reclaim wasteland..."

She suddenly stopped, raised her fair and delicate face, and looked at Lin Changheng.

"In that case, we immortal seedlings can also have more exchanges."

Lin Changheng's heart stirred slightly. He gave the female cultivator a deep look and smiled.

"As it should be."

With her bright eyes shining, Tantai Feiyue got the result she wanted and then took her leave.

Only Lin Changheng remained in the same spot, his slender figure casting a cold silhouette under the moonlight.

As long as there are no mindless troubles, even if this woman is cunning, why not have some interaction with her?

Moreover, this woman is also an advanced talisman master, which can provide him with some assistance.

(End of this chapter)