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

Chapter 53 Progress of Transformation
"bring it on."

He silently recited a mantra, and the primordial cauldron in his sea of ​​consciousness trembled. There was no more essence blood in front of him, only a thin layer of water stains.

It's already been drained!
Lin Changheng realized this and immediately focused his mind into his sea of ​​consciousness.

He stared at the Yuan Ding in the center.

The azure clouds dispersed, revealing a phantom crimson Dao Fruit.

A slight touch.

[Fire Crow Treasure Seed - Fifth Level]

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

[Biochemical Life: 0/10]

"Hmm? No change, it seems to be unrelated."

Lin Changheng frowned slightly.

His attempt clearly yielded the wrong answer.

With another thought, the azure clouds dispersed once more, revealing a new treasure seed atop the Yuan Cauldron.

This deep red.

It occupied another corner.

Along with the other three precious seeds and one Dao fruit, they each occupy a corner of the outer ring of the cauldron's mouth, standing separately.

"full?"

The four types and one fruit are fully occupied, with orderly spacing, clearly leaving no room for any other precious varieties.

"Is there only a limit to five treasure seeds? Is there a quantity restriction?"

Lin Changheng's brows furrowed even deeper.

If there are restrictions, it's not a good thing for him.

He immediately suppressed his chaotic thoughts and gritted his teeth to activate the newly acquired deep red gem.

[Earth Fire Lizard Treasure Seed - Spirit Stealing and Rebirth in Progress]

[Spirit Stealing: 52/100]

[Effect: Miscellaneous demon beast bloodline, naturally possessing fire element, with innate talents of sharp claws, fire repelling, and tongue strikes. Upon successful spirit-stealing, one can choose to refine one of these.]

……

He took the progress of the spirit-stealing process for granted and didn't pay much attention to it.

Given that this progress was achieved through the exchange of over a hundred bottles of essence and blood, it's perfectly normal.

More importantly, there are three [Fire Lizard] innate talents.

Lin Changheng's eyes swept over them.

【Claws】may be useful for physical cultivators who emphasize physique and are skilled in close combat.

For a cultivator like him who primarily relies on magical power, long-range attacks from a distance are more suitable. Therefore, this talent is of little use to him and would be an odd combination.

Unless one day I find a good physical cultivation technique.

The same applies to [Tongue Strike], even more so than [Claws]. It is really incompatible with human cultivators. You can't just stick out a tongue and lick people everywhere.
No, cultivators who specialize in the Hehuan Gongfa (Hehuan Technique) are an exception.

Naturally, only [Fire Repeller] remained.

To ward off the flames?

The elder of the Liu family had briefly described the three kinds of demonic beasts, and Lin Changheng then learned that the [Earth Fire Lizard] was born in the fire veins of the earth.

It can survive even under extremely high temperatures and scorching flames.

So that's what they relied on – their fire-repelling talent!
It sounds like the opposite of "fire control" and "fire defense".

But upon closer examination, it's not just that.

For example, fire control is about increasing the manipulation and control of flames, while fire prevention is about eliminating them!

It directly isolates the fire elemental power, forming a certain range of self-protection under fire-based spells.

When the skill reaches a higher level, it may be able to directly target and eliminate fire-based spells, reducing them to annihilation.

When combined, they strengthen one's own fire and ward off other fires; what a beautiful scene that would be when the two collide!
……

After some contemplation, Lin Changheng acquired two more bottles of Fei Hong's essence blood.

[Turbid Bloodline]!
【Flame-Tailed Spirit Fox】!
His attempt at metamorphosis is not yet over.

Instead of pouring it into a basin, he directly inserted his fingers into the bottle to draw out the essence and blood.

Swish!
He looked again at the illusory crimson Dao Fruit.

But the next moment, Lin Changheng's eyes lit up with surprise.

[Fire Crow Treasure Seed - Fifth Level]

[Soul Stealing: 100/100] [Transformation: 1/10]

"The progress of [Transformation] has increased by one point!"

"Just as I suspected! My thinking was correct!"

"By using the essence blood of a higher-level fire-type demon beast to activate the [Transformation] process, the Dao Fruit can be formed!"

Lin Changheng's mind raced.

The main goal now is to obtain the essence blood of the [Flame-Tailed Spirit Fox] again.

Eighteen more portions will be enough.

Their gaze swept back and forth across the mouth of the cauldron, but they did not find any new treasures.

"Transformation should come first, followed by the acquisition of the spirit."

Lin Changheng looked thoughtful.

Regardless, the path is right, and the true meaning of the [Fire Control] divine power is nearing completion.

……

Next, Lin Changheng once again extracted the essence blood of the White Spirit Sparrow.

The Yuan Ding in the sea of ​​consciousness no longer reacted.

The essence and blood remain untouched and are not extracted.

Just as he had thought, the number of treasure seeds had been reached.

Five!

The number five, according to ancient texts, involves the essence of the Five Elements, the basic composition of all things in the world, and is also a symbol of the intersection of heaven and earth, the center of the universe, and the starting point of order.

Lin Changheng had no intention of dwelling on this, but was instead thinking:
This must be the result of the precious seeds formed from the [impure bloodline] being fully matured.
Within the outer ring of the cauldron's mouth, there was a chaotic void, impossible to see. There should be an empty space; could it still be possible to seize the [Turbid Fiend Bloodline]?
Furthermore, if the [Fire Crow Treasure Seed] is successfully generated, it will no longer be included in this list. Would that free up another spot?

Lin Changheng retained the mindset of a test-taker from his previous life, listing all possibilities.

……

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

The auction in the desolate ruins officially began.

As Lin Changheng walked forward, he noticed that the crowds in this market area had increased by a third.

It could even be described as incredibly popular.

They were all clearly there for this auction.

As a result, the inn where he stayed also quietly raised its prices, but since he booked early, the increase didn't affect him.

The auction was held in a building located on the southern edge of the building.

It is said that there was a reason for choosing this location:
After successfully bidding, one can quickly leave the neighborhood and escape into the mountains or fields, or remain hidden in the market for as long as possible, ensuring safety.

……

Lin Changheng, amidst the crowd, arrived outside the auction hall.

They presented a bamboo tag with a magical mark as an anti-counterfeiting measure.

Since the quota is purchased with spirit stones, there is no need to verify funds.

However, a tea fee of three spirit stones is required at the entrance, which can be refunded upon leaving by presenting the "bid receipt".

If no bid is received or the item is not sold at auction, no refund will be given.

Lin Changheng's face, hidden behind his straw hat, twitched slightly. He cursed inwardly that the organizers hadn't explained this beforehand, and now they were charging extra fees that he couldn't refuse unless he didn't enter the venue.

After honestly handing over the spirit stones, Lin Changheng entered the extremely spacious hall.

Stone chairs surround the high platform in a semi-circle, spaced quite far apart so as not to feel crowded; there are at least a hundred of them.

Above them were also enclosed, transparent rooms that protruded inwards; these were VIP rooms.

It is intended for use by powerful, strong, or high-ranking cultivators.

Lin Changheng went straight to the seat corresponding to the number on his bamboo tag and waited patiently with his eyes down.

In less than half an hour, the entire hall was packed with people.

Looking up, one can see shadowy figures inside the side room, clearly indicating that quite a few people are sitting there.

It was accompanied by a sudden, clear chime.

The entire room fell silent, and then a woman in a gauze dress gracefully walked onto the stage, thus beginning the auction.

"Welcome everyone to continue supporting the Huangxufang Auction House. I am Luo Lian'er, and I will be hosting this grand auction for you today."

I wish everyone success in their endeavors!

(End of this chapter)