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

Chapter 74 You Are Not Alone (Please Read On!)
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With the enhancement and blessing of the original treasure seed, second level, Lin Changheng's Qi gathering technique has reached "great success".

Now, with the addition of the Triple Spirit Treasure Seed, it has naturally entered the "Perfect" state.

It can be said that he knows this technique very well.

Not only can it conceal one's aura and hide one's cultivation level, but it can also deduce the approximate cultivation level of others before they conceal themselves based on the energy flow generated by others using this technique.

"Brother Lin also knows about this?"

Tantai Feiyue's eyes gleamed with wonder as she looked at Lin Changheng as if he were a god.

Practice makes perfect, and even a little knowledge is enough.

Lin Changheng only touched on the point and did not go into details.

Upon hearing this, Tantai Feiyue nodded, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and then spoke of her own situation: "Brother Lin is right, I am indeed about to enter the fifth level of Qi Refining, and I am confident that I will break through soon. However, what frustrates me is that the road ahead will probably be extremely difficult, as the potential of a low-grade spiritual root with twelve strands of spiritual energy is indeed limited..."

"If I want to advance further, I'll probably have to accumulate a lot of resources. Otherwise, the mid-stage of Qi Refining will probably be the end of my path to immortality. I have a very strong feeling about this."

Tantai Feiyue smoothed the stray strands of hair from her forehead and poured out her heart. Although her face was calm, a trace of sorrow and bitterness could be faintly seen.

Lin Changheng nodded silently, deeply understanding the sentiment.

"Therefore, I have completely bound myself to the Xu family, so that we can each get what we need, and thus advance further in the Dao of Talismans. I will use the Dao of Talismans to acquire resources, which will then nourish my cultivation, allowing me to go further on the path to immortality..."

As Tantai Feiyue spoke, she turned to face the Blackwater River. Just then, a gust of river breeze blew by, causing her dress to flutter, making her look like a fairy who had descended to the mortal world.

"Hehe, you are not alone."

At this moment, Princess Tantai's back revealed a hint of fragility, quite different from her previous confidence and grace. Lin Changheng stepped forward to stand shoulder to shoulder with her, facing the Blackwater River that reflected the moonlight. "Am I not also using alchemy to supplement my cultivation? Compared to you, Feiyue, I even have mixed spiritual roots, yet I still broke through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, didn't I?"

"Although Heaven is ruthless and merciless, it may still leave a way out. However, whether you can seize it depends on yourself: whether you want to seize it, whether you are able to seize it, and whether you are willing to fight desperately to seize it..."

Tantai Feiyue was taken aback. Hearing Lin Changheng's argument, her already firm resolve and determination to fight to the death were further fueled by passion and fighting spirit.

Yes, cultivating immortality is about fighting against oneself, against others, and against the heavens. It is about going against the heavens and seizing the creation of the world. What is there to fear?
Tantai Feiyue was already intelligent, and after this explanation, she understood and her eyes became even brighter. "Thank you for your guidance, Brother Lin."

"You're welcome."

Lin Changheng reached out and rubbed the princess's head, smiling and shaking his head, "I can provide you with pills in the future, but you also need to work hard and draw a first-grade mid-level fine talisman as soon as possible. The regular talismans are no longer enough for me."

Clearly, Tantai Feiyue had quietly become a mid-grade talisman master at some point, keeping it a secret and only known to the two of them.

Lin Changheng's donation was not a one-sided gift, but rather a transaction where each party got what they needed.

At this moment, the number of first-grade mid-level talismans in his storage bag was counted in stacks, all made by Tantai Feiyue.

The sense of security brought by ample firepower is self-evident!

Furthermore, he has been obtaining his [Panshan Turtle Essence Blood] through this woman.

On the contrary, because he lacked a mid-grade wood-element pill formula, he consistently provided her with high-quality first-grade low-grade [Wood Essence Pill].

If you look at it this way, he has really benefited a lot from female cultivators these past few years.

……

"Could it be..."

Tantai Feiyue was stunned, her starry eyes filled with astonishment. She even forgot to slap away Lin Changheng's large hand that was moving haphazardly, because she heard a shocking hidden meaning in it.

He can now refine... a high-quality pill of mid-grade first rank?
I thought that by advancing to the mid-grade talisman master realm, I had caught up and was strong enough, but it turns out I'm still not good enough compared to Brother Lin...

A mix of emotions welled up inside me, but mostly I was happy.

But what she didn't know was that her brother Lin was even hiding something...

Even a single batch of fine pills can produce one or more high-quality pills.

Otherwise, the shock would be even greater. ...

Three days later.

When Lin Changheng came out of the alchemy room, he saw someone waiting for him outside the door, someone he had never expected.

Lü Bailian, Lü Danshi.

The guest alchemist who once competed with him for "middle-grade alchemy" and ultimately "lost by a hair's breadth" was a fellow alchemist.

"Master Lü? Are you waiting for me?"

Lu Bailian seemed to be pondering something. Upon hearing this, he looked up, instantly put on a smile, and bowed, saying, "Indeed, I have a question about alchemy that I would like to ask Brother Lin for guidance. I have come here specifically to bother you. I wonder if Brother Lin could enlighten me?"

He adopted a very humble posture, behaving entirely as a junior or disciple.

Neither his past defeat nor Lin Changheng's current status as a mid-grade alchemist and a formal guest elder can compare to his own.

Lin Changheng had a good impression of Lü Bailian before. This man accepted defeat calmly, so he smiled and said, "There's no need to talk about giving me pointers. It's fine to exchange ideas on alchemy."

Lu Bailian was overjoyed and followed Lin Changheng into the alchemy room to seek instruction, mainly on the issues of combining and refining mid-grade elixirs.

Lin Changheng's progress in alchemy was extraordinary at this time. With just a few words, he pointed out and resolved the doubts about mid-grade alchemy that had troubled Lü Bailian for several years, making him suddenly enlightened.

"Thank you for your explanation, Master Lin!"

With his doubts resolved, Lü Bailian felt as if he had just woken from a dream. His understanding of the middle-grade alchemy became smoother, and after his initial elation, he solemnly thanked him.

As the Xu family's situation continues to improve, the higher-ups seem to have a broader vision and are no longer so stingy and secretive. Instead, they are opening up the secret teachings of mid-grade alchemy to all the lower-grade alchemists in the clan who can refine high-quality pills.

There's no need for any competition or contest.

Therefore, Lü Bailian was also able to obtain it.

However, I got stuck halfway through, so I had the idea of ​​asking for advice.

After expressing his heartfelt gratitude, Lü Bailian took his leave with his alchemy apprentices who were waiting in the distance.

As Lin Changheng watched the apprentice leave with a smile, he couldn't help but pause, for the apprentice met his gaze with a complex mix of emotions—envy, jealousy, and even a hint of gloom...

Seeing Lin Changheng's gaze sweep over, he immediately looked away and hurriedly walked away with his head down.

He was quite familiar with this person.

His name is Xu Hanzhou.

They had been apprentices under Master Mo in Zichuanfang for eleven years. Later, his transfer back gave Lin Changheng the opportunity to deal with inferior pills.

Therefore, it took off.

He has now become a mid-grade alchemist, while the other party is still an alchemy apprentice.

That's the truth; fate is unpredictable.

Despite having the same status and job, Lin Changheng was not even as good as him, who had "correct family background." He took the initiative to transfer away because he was unwilling to stay in Zichuanfang, which was declining rapidly, and it was the result of his family's efforts.

Who would have thought that they would end up on completely different paths in life?

Xu Hanzhou was unaware of Lin Changheng's cheat code... Such discrepancies were initially attributed to his own wrong choices or missed opportunities.

Later, he couldn't advance in alchemy for a long time. Three or four years was fine, but after nearly ten years, he became obsessed and his mentality became distorted. He even began to blame Lin Changheng for stealing his opportunity. He also became dissatisfied with the clan and resented them all. Why could an outsider be allowed to be above the clan members? How unfair!

In other words, Lin Changheng was unaware of what he was thinking; otherwise, he would have definitely found an opportunity to strike him from behind with a fireball and send him to his death.

While he practices the principle of being kind to others, he is absolutely ruthless when it comes to potential risks.

(End of this chapter)