Clan Cultivation: Starting with Plundering Demonic Beast Talents

Dusk is approaching.

A burly figure walked into the Hundred Talismans Pavilion.

"Brother, you've finally arrived! Your nephew Qingyang has been waiting impatiently."

Lin Zongbo welcomed him into the private room.

Lin Qingyang had already poured the tea and handed it over.

"It's for the essence blood of the Azure Water Rhinoceros, isn't it? You're lucky, kid. If the demon-hunting team hadn't hunted one, I doubt I would have been able to collect it all for you."

Lin Zongyue handed the five blue-green jade bottles to Lin Qingyang.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Lin Qingyang glanced at the jade bottle briefly before putting it into his storage bag, then asked with concern, "Uncle, it usually takes at least half a year to return from hunting demons, but this time it seems to have only been three months. Could it be that you encountered a second-tier demon beast?"

He was somewhat worried, remembering that more than ten years ago, his family's demon-hunting team had encountered a group of heavy water crocodiles, which were the materials he now used for his heavy water shield.

Because of the presence of a second-tier demon beast, my uncle lost half an arm that time. If he hadn't been cultivating his body, he would have ended up with a physical disability.

"Qingyang, you're overthinking it. I've returned this time on another important matter."

Lin Zongyue waved his hand, took a sip of tea, and said nothing.

Lin Qingyang sensed something was off and realized the two seemed to have something important to discuss, so he bowed and took his leave.

Because two elders were present, Lin Zongbai successfully broke the blood oath, symbolically received thirty spirit stones, and then passed on the Qi Refining stage of the cultivation technique "Spirit Source Water Control Technique" to Lin Qingyang.

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The backyard of Baifu Pavilion.

Lin Qingyang sat down cross-legged, looking at the two things in front of him, his eyes flashing.

In the five jade bottles on the left, spiritual energy transformed into the phantom of a rhinoceros, seemingly about to break free from the restraints. These were the essence blood of the Azure Water Rhinoceros that he had been longing for for months. With just these five jade bottles, he would have to kill at least three Azure Water Rhinoceroses, worth hundreds of spirit stones.

On the right is a jade slip, which is naturally the cultivation technique "Spiritual Source Water Control Technique".

"This day has finally come."

With a thought, the golden light of the jade talisman enveloped the jade bottle, and the rhinoceros phantom instantly turned into ashes. The blood, brimming with malevolent energy, inside the jade bottle also instantly turned into clear water.

At this moment, Lin Qingyang first transformed into a Azure Water Rhinoceros, rampaging across the desolate land. In particular, his body was covered with flowing water armor, which was difficult for demonic beasts of the same level to break through. Moreover, the damaged rhinoceros armor would slowly absorb the power of water spirit to repair itself.

During the sprint, the water ripples overhead condense into a virtual horn, capable of smashing ten-foot-high reefs into dust.

Because of the herd's movement, dozens of Azure Rhinoceroses charged together, forcing even second-tier demonic beasts to temporarily retreat.

In the blink of an eye, he opened his eyes.

But then, he felt the water elemental energy in the air begin to flow towards him on its own. Although the speed was not fast, this was something that would have been impossible for him in the past.

In the past, when I was cultivating, the water elemental energy in the air was like a raging lion, and I had to tame it little by little before it could be incorporated into my body.

Now, however, he is like a docile kitten, and with a slight circulation of his cultivation technique, his cultivation speed has doubled compared to before.

"This is still the result of me not switching to another cultivation method."

Lin Qingyang's body trembled slightly. His choice was correct. The cultivation speed of a mid-grade spiritual root far exceeded that of a low-grade spiritual root.

The ancient characters on the jade talisman had also changed slightly. Sure enough, his spiritual root aptitude had been upgraded to the middle grade.

[Talent: Water Armor Basics (12/100)]

[Water Armor Talisman: Beginner (7/100)]

[Spiritual Root: Water (18/100) → (21/100)]

The bottleneck in the late stage of Qi Refining has largely dissipated. If he proceeds step by step, switches to cultivating techniques, and has an ample supply of pills, he estimates that he will be able to attempt to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining within a few years.

The first step is to switch to a different cultivation method, because in this process, it is necessary to disconnect the original meridians, which normally takes several years.

Of course, our ancestors had already devised a solution: the Pulse Protection Pill.

This elixir is ranked as a top-grade first-class medicine.

The Lin family did not have such a tradition, so it was more than half a year after Lin Qingyang came to the market that he visited the largest shop, Baibaoge, for the first time.

Even before entering, the shop was packed with people, at least twice the size of Bai Fu Ge.

"As expected of a family with a Purple Mansion cultivator under the protection of the Qingyuan Sect in this era."

Lin Qingyang was slightly moved, but also more confident that he would finally get what he wanted.

Upon entering, the interior revealed a completely different world, presumably due to a spirit-gathering array, with a spiritual energy concentration comparable to a second-tier spiritual vein.

The four categories of artifacts, arrays, talismans, and pills are clearly distinguished, with dozens of items listed in each exhibition area.

Soon, a waiter arrived. He was dressed in a green robe and had a beautiful face. His cultivation level was at the third level of Qi Refining. He was probably a member of the Liu family.

"My name is Liu Yuxian. I greet you, fellow Daoist. May I ask your honorable surname? What brings you here?"

Liu Yuxian greeted her with a smile.

"My surname is Lin, and I have come to purchase Vein Protecting Pills and Qi Gathering Pills."

Lin Qingyang stated his needs.

"Pulse Protection Pill? All the top-grade pills are in the hands of the Pavilion Master. Please, Fellow Daoist Lin, come to the private room for a chat."

Seeing that the other party was talking about such a spiritual object, Liu Yuxian's attitude was obviously much warmer, so she reached out and gestured slightly.

Lin Qingyang naturally wouldn't refuse and quickly went up to the private room on the second floor.

The area, with its verdant bamboo groves and flowing springs, offers a unique and picturesque scene.

After seated.

Liu Yuxian made a hand seal to notify the Pavilion Master, and then brewed a pot of spiritual tea. "Fellow Daoist Lin, please try this. It is a special cold wutong tea from my Liu family. Although it is slightly cold and bitter, it can slightly enhance one's spiritual sense."

"Oh? Then I, Lin, will have to have a good taste."

Since the Liu family belonged to one of the four great families, Lin Qingyang did not suspect that the other party would tamper with the tea. He took a small sip, but felt that the hot tea had a hint of coldness.

This wisp of energy had a remarkable effect; it seemed to drift into the sea of ​​consciousness, bringing a refreshing sensation.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he sensed that his divine sense had actually grown stronger.

"With such a spiritual object, the Liu family has a profound foundation. Overcoming the Foundation Establishment and Divine Sense barrier should be a piece of cake for them."

As he spoke, a soft laugh rang out from outside the private room, "Master Qingyang, you think highly of my Liu family. This spiritual tea has only had such a miraculous effect the first time."

"Otherwise, spiritual teas that can continuously enhance one's spiritual sense are all fourth or fifth-grade treasures. Not to mention the Liu family, even the Qingyuan Sect would probably be unable to enjoy them."

Lin Qingyang looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in a purple dress with a beautiful face walk in. Her cultivation level had already reached the seventh level of Qi Refining.

Of course, what is particularly eye-catching is the fragrance of elixir emanating from its body.

This is a scent that only alchemists, especially top-grade first-level alchemists, can retain from years of alchemy.

"I have met Fairy Liu."

Lin Qingyang dared not be arrogant. In the cultivation world, those who have achieved the highest level are given priority. This person's cultivation level was already at the late stage of Qi Refining. Not to mention, her name, Liu Yuxuan, was already well-known in Nanhefang.

He became a top-grade alchemist in his early twenties, possessing unparalleled talent in alchemy. His father was the current head of the Liu family, a master cultivator in the Foundation Establishment stage.

Liu Yuxuan gracefully sat down and waved slightly, at which point Liu Yuxian rose to take her leave.

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