Clan Cultivation: Starting with Plundering Demonic Beast Talents

Because the Water Arrow Talisman and the Rejuvenation Talisman had already been developed by the predecessors in the cultivation world, with the support of their experience and combined with the insights gained from the plunder, drawing the talisman this time was not much more difficult than drawing the Breath Concealment Talisman back then.

Therefore, a month later, after consuming a full twenty portions of high-grade talisman materials, he finally refined three Water Arrow Talismans and three Rejuvenation Talismans.

[Water Arrow Talisman: Proficient (5/100)]

[Rejuvenation Charm: Proficient (2/100)]

"Fortunately, the family killed six high-grade demonic beasts this time, and Elder Zongbai gave up his share."

"Otherwise, I'm afraid I might not have been able to get twenty talisman materials."

Looking at the six talismans in his hand that exuded considerable power, Lin Qingyang felt quite fortunate.

His spoils were only enough to exchange for the essence blood of those demonic beasts; the remaining talisman materials were obtained by spending all his spirit stones.

Having spent several years in Nanhefang and gotten to know rogue cultivators like Hong Yifei, he knew that even when first-tier low-grade and first-tier mid-grade demonic beasts were hunting in groups, their weak bodies made them easy prey for human cultivators.

Therefore, both the blood essence and the fur of these two levels of monsters are very cheap.

However, first-tier high-grade demonic beasts are different; their prices more than double. For example, the Azure Water Rhinoceros has extremely strong defense, and even ordinary late-stage Qi Refining cultivators cannot break through its defenses.

The water arrows released by the serpent were as thick as tree trunks; even a mid-grade defensive magic weapon would have difficulty blocking them.

Not to mention, many first-tier high-grade demonic beasts are quite intelligent and, like the water python clan, will take refuge under the command of a second-tier demonic beast.

If the Lin family hadn't used its resources, it would have been difficult for them to achieve such results this time.

First-tier high-grade talismans, due to the powerful magic they carry, have a correspondingly higher demand for talisman paper materials, and generally require the use of high-grade demon beasts as raw materials.

Previously, the Lin family did not have the means to raise high-grade demonic beasts, so they relied on the demon-hunting team to supply them once every six months. This supply was basically monopolized by Lin Zongbai, and it was estimated that the six-month supply was less than twenty portions.

"That's why the elders value the Azure Deer cub and the water python egg so much."

Lin Qingyang also deeply understood this at this moment. Firstly, he would have to rely on his family's channels to draw talismans in the future.

Secondly, he realized for the first time the benefits of having family backing him.

If he were a rogue talisman master, even if his skills had been improved to the first-tier superior level, he would still have to hunt demons himself if he wanted to obtain spiritual materials from superior-grade demon beasts, and the danger of that was self-evident.

Alternatively, one could exchange them at a premium with various powerful clans, or rely on the unstable supply of demon-hunting goods from independent cultivators.

Ultimately, they will most likely join a sect or family and become its retainers.

"Hopefully, the anaconda and the green deer can be successfully domesticated."

Lin Qingyang secretly hoped for the best and also planned to check on the domestication progress in the next few days.

The reason he had to wait for a while was that he wanted to test the effects of the Rejuvenation talent first, and he had the best option by his side.

He probed the depths of the storage bag with his divine sense, and the next moment, a palm-sized deep blue stone appeared before him, and the surrounding air also became much colder.

He acquired this strange stone by chance several years ago when he formed a good relationship with his uncle Yaocheng during a competition for talisman brushes.

It was because he was seriously injured and in a deep slumber that Foundation Establishment cultivators could not discern his true nature, which is why he ended up in his hands.

At the same time, the simple, archaic characters on the jade talisman also changed.

【Frosty Phoenix (Juvenile form, severely injured and in a dormant state)】

"The Frost-Silent Phoenix possesses the bloodline of the True Spirit Azure Phoenix. Upon reaching adulthood, it will be at least a fifth-tier demonic beast, comparable to a human Nascent Soul cultivator!"

From the day Lin Qingyang obtained this item, he had always hoped to help it regain its vitality and cultivate it into a natal spirit beast.

He had seen biographies of immortal cultivators in his family's library. It was said that the competition among demon beasts was fierce. Therefore, when some fourth-order demon beasts were threatened, a sealing technique would be released around their eggs to ensure their survival and also to change their appearance.

This Frost-Silent Phoenix must have been severely injured and sealed away, both to prevent others from coveting it and to suppress its life force, which is why it appears as a deep blue stone.

However, it seems that the period of silence has been too long, and over the years, a chill has gradually been emanating from this strange stone, which is a sign that the seal has been damaged.

If too much time passes and the seal breaks, its injuries will be too severe, and it will instantly lose all its vitality. This Frost Phoenix may never be able to awaken again.

He originally intended to be cautious and avoid harming the cubs inside, planning to wait until his cultivation level was higher before going to the Beast Taming Sect to investigate, but he couldn't delay any longer.

Looking at the strange stone in his palm, he secretly hoped, "I hope you can survive."

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint emerald green glow appeared in his palm.

Fearing it might cause harm, Lin Qingyang suppressed the use of the [Rejuvenation] talent to only 30% of its power, which was the limit that a beginner could achieve.

This Frosty Phoenix seems to be quite lucky.

About half an hour later, the writing on the jade talisman changed.

【Frosty Phoenix (Juvenile form, severely injured and in a dormant state)】

[Vitality: (118/2000) → (119/2000)]

The jade talisman rippled slightly.

Lin Qingyang withdrew his magic power at the right time. The feedback he received was that the cub inside was too badly injured. If he continued to supply it with life force, it would not be able to withstand it and would instead cause harm to it.

"I only need to be treated three to five times a month, so it won't interfere with my cultivation."

"But at this rate, even with the Rejuvenation Talent, it would take twenty or thirty years to restore its vitality. I estimate the seal won't last that long."

Lin Qingyang pondered for a while, then carefully placed it in a jade box, determined to plunder even higher-quality healing talents later, as this was the only way to protect the Frost Silent Phoenix.

The escaped Azure Deer King was a good choice. Trapped by so many of them with their formation, how could it have escaped their encirclement and attack with such a heavy injury if it didn't possess healing abilities?

It's just unknown whether this monster will come back for revenge.

As for this jade box, it was a magical artifact he bought for over a hundred spirit stones. It was made entirely of divine-suppressing jade and green stone, and its only functions were protection and concealment of one's aura.

Firstly, it was to protect it from harm in case of an accident. Secondly, it was because its seal was gradually weakening, preventing it from being discovered by high-level cultivators and thus avoiding being killed.

Having stabilized the life of the Frost Phoenix, Lin Qingyang was in a good mood and decided to leave seclusion today. The Elders' Council meeting was in a few days, so he would first go and check on the condition of the Jade Spirit Deer and the Water Python.

"I heard that a separate area was designated near the mountaintop, and it's said that the Grand Elder is personally overseeing it?"

Lin Qingyang went out of the gate and walked up the stone steps, encountering the Lingyun Pavilion's array formation along the way.

Last time, he only managed to get through it under Lin Zongbo's guidance.

Now, his authority is extremely high, and he can go almost anywhere except the Ancestral Hall.

They walked for about half an hour.

He heard a commotion from afar, and when he went closer, he found that his nineteenth uncle, Lin Zongyu, and elder Lin Zonghong were arguing.

"We can't delay any longer! How can a few spiritual herbs compare to the breeding of a top-grade demonic beast!"

Lin Zongyu is a very honest and kind person who feeds aquatic products for his family.

He actually got into an argument with someone, and his face turned completely red.

"This is an absolute waste! Those are auxiliary ingredients for refining Foundation Establishment Pills. Can any number of top-grade first-tier demonic beasts compare to a Foundation Establishment cultivator?!"

Elder Lin Zonghong was unusually flustered at this moment.

The Grand Elder listened quietly, his brows furrowed, unable to make a decision for the time being.

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