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

Chapter 61 Dao Fruit True Core
half a month later.

Lin Changheng planned to "break through" to the mid-stage of Qi Refining and moved to a new courtyard in Guanxia Dojo.

It was the Xu family that created and assigned this new guest to him.

Many courtyards were built on the main trunk of the middle-grade spiritual vein. Since the location was scarce, Lin Changheng simply chose a relatively remote spot, not in the middle of the building complex, but it was quiet.

As he scanned the house, he noticed that both the courtyard and the interior were of a much higher standard than before, and the furnishings were more elaborate.

Antique and elegant, all made of precious golden nanmu wood, a material reserved for royalty.

Lin Changheng is not greedy for enjoyment, but he doesn't mind living in a better environment.

He closed the courtyard gate, stepped on it, and vanished without a trace in an instant.

Only the ground remained, with gentle ripples of earth.

Then a flash of yellow light appeared in the room, and a figure in a green robe appeared, sat down, and poured himself a cup of mid-grade [Cloud Spirit Tea].

This tea is only available to mid-level alchemists in the Xu family. It can relieve fatigue from alchemy and make one's senses clear.

It is best consumed during the early and middle stages of alchemy.

But Lin Changheng had no need for this and only drank it regularly.

"This second treasure seed's [Earth Escape Technique - Agility] is clearly much stronger. Whether it's entering the ground or escaping, its speed and duration are incomparable to before."

"The deepest point can reach one and a half feet, and it takes seven breaths to end, allowing one to escape a distance of about one hundred feet. Such a significant improvement makes self-preservation even more prominent."

A unique fragrance wafted from his mouth, and Lin Changheng's thoughts raced, already focused on the Yuan Ding in his sea of ​​consciousness.

[Effect: Skillfully perceive the rhythm of the land and continuously blend into the soil layers]

Lin Changheng was quite satisfied with the results, and he was indeed much more relaxed and at ease when using the Earth Escape Technique.

Lin Changheng was also curious, wondering which was superior, his [Earth Escape Technique] derived from the demon blood of the spirit beast or the [Earth Escape Technique] of human cultivators? And what were the differences between them?

Once I obtain the Earth Escape Technique in the future, I will really have to compare them carefully.

With these thoughts in mind, Lin Changheng once again activated the earthen-yellow precious seed—

【Panshan Turtle Treasure Seed - Double Layer】

[Spirit Stealing: 52/100]

"I remember what Feiyue said last time. After obtaining the mid-grade talisman inheritance, she showed remarkable talent and had more [Panshan Turtle Essence Blood] that she was authorized to obtain within the clan. As a result, the accumulation speed of my treasure seed will be even faster!"

Seeing the objects reminded him of the person, and he couldn't help but think of Princess Tantai.

Before revealing her ability to draw exquisite talismans to the Xu family, this woman was worried and even visited them late at night to learn from their experience and take their advice, which led to what happened later.

Fortunately, everything that happened was as they had expected, and things were developing in a positive direction.

Now, their secret interactions, mutual assistance, and intertwined interests have made their relationship far closer than before.

Moreover, as her cultivation level increased, this woman became increasingly beautiful and radiant, possessing a certain charm reminiscent of the delicate beauty described in traditional folk tales.

……

Over the past two years, Lin Changheng has not stopped pursuing other treasures and spirits, and he has also left the clan twice.

Among them, the [Wooden Puppet Fox Treasure Seed] quickly accumulated to the second level, but as the development of Juechen Valley progressed, the Liu family of Linghu Mountain also contributed their efforts, setting up a large array to drive away the poisonous miasma.

The demand for the [Malaria Relief Pill] no longer exists, so its production has been stopped, and Lin Changheng is no longer able to accumulate it.

Therefore, he has been stuck at the second level, and the [Self-Healing Technique] is also stuck at the "Agile" state, unable to advance further.

After careful testing, Lin Changheng discovered that by consuming mana and blood, he could obtain the effect of "enhanced self-healing," which could heal deep cuts, minor fractures, and other injuries.

Later, he used his status as an alchemist and his relationship with Xu Xuzhong, the steward of the General Affairs Hall, to purchase the remaining "wooden puppet fox essence blood" from the clan.

The result left Lin Changheng completely astonished, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

The reason for the laughter was that Lin Changheng quickly pushed the [Wooden Puppet Fox Treasure Seed] to the third level and refined it with [Self-Healing Extraordinary Technique - Clarity]!
It's possible for a severed finger to "grow back," much like how some small animals sever their tails to survive.

He even fantasized that if he continued to steal souls, he might be able to achieve "regeneration of severed arms," ​​"healing of serious injuries," or even "regeneration from a drop of blood" like the magic of immortals...

But this expectation was quickly dashed.

Because the [Wooden Puppet Fox Treasure Seed] only has three levels!
Unable to proceed further.

This was the first time Lin Changheng had encountered this situation, and he couldn't help but scratch his head.

After several trials, the result remained the same.

He was forced to accept this fact.

After calming down, I began to summarize:

Even among monsters of the same level, there are significant differences in their blood essence, stemming from different ancestors and varying potential.

Among them, the superior one is the [Fire Crow Essence Blood], which can be traced back to a suspected true spirit. Its ancestors were powerful and glorious, capable of seizing the fifth level of spirit and giving birth to the "Dao Fruit", which is a "supernatural power".

Secondly, there is the [Green Wood Snake Essence Blood]. It is inferior to the Fire Crow. Its ancestors must have been great demons who were also able to seize the fifth level of spirit, but its transformation is only the "true core", which is "demon art".

Next is the [Wooden Puppet Fox Essence Blood]. It has the lowest potential among those encountered. Its ancestors are ordinary, or even non-existent. It is an ordinary wild beast that has been tainted by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Its ability to seize spiritual energy is only at the "third level" before it stops and cannot be transformed. It is only for "different methods".

"Supernatural powers", "sorcery", "heterodox methods"...

The levels are clearly defined, and the potential is immediately apparent.

Whether there are any other contaminants involved is currently unknown.

Lin Changheng stared at the empty space vacated by the [Wooden Puppet Fox Treasure Seed] for a long time, and finally felt relieved:
Encountering a demon beast with a glorious ancestry like the Fire Crow was his good fortune, not the norm.

Realizing this made me feel much more at ease.

……

As for the [Earth Fire Lizard Treasure Seed]...

The first layer has already been formed, and the second layer has accumulated to 60%.

Lin Changheng made two purchases at the "Spirit Fox Beast Pavilion" in the desolate ruins, and Manager Liu warmly welcomed him both times.

At first, Manager Liu did not plan for Lin Changheng to come again, and thought that the past was just a formality.

As it turned out, he really came back, and even bought out all the [Earth Fire Lizard Essence Blood] and [Flame-Tailed Spirit Fox Essence Blood] in the shop, further confirming that he was truly a big customer.

However, this big customer didn't even glance at the few types of [Mortal Demon Blood] he hadn't yet sold, looking completely uninterested.

This thwarted his original plan to clear out his inventory, and he lamented about it for a long time.

It's unclear why this major customer, who had taken all my essence and blood, would undergo such a change.

……

Lin Changheng looked again at the crimson phantom representing the [Flame-Tailed Spirit Fox Treasure Seed]—

He made two purchases at the "Spirit Fox Beast Pavilion," acquiring over sixty bottles of essence blood.

[Flame-Tailed Spirit Fox Treasure Seed - Spirit Stealing and Transformation in Progress]

[Spirit Stealing: 37/100]

"Too slow...only one-third..."

Lin Changheng frowned and muttered to himself, "Five days later, someone from the Liu family will finally come to the Xu family to discuss matters again. Perhaps this is an opportunity to make connections!"

"But before that, I still need to meet a young lady from the Xu family, recommended by Brother Xuzhong, and I can't refuse her any longer..."

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