Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 111 Changes in Tianxuan City

【Lifespan: 58/210】

[Realm: Early Foundation Establishment Stage (12/100)]

Inside the cave, looking at his progress in cultivation, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but shake his head and sigh softly.

"The proficiency increases by four points per year, but it has only increased by two points in the past six months. It seems that Yun Yao knew the disadvantage of low-grade spiritual roots before, which is why she gave this secret technique to her."

With Yun Yao's superior spiritual root aptitude, even others haven't missed any opportunity to accelerate their cultivation speed, let alone him.

"The cultivator who created the Condensing Essence Technique was truly a genius, or rather, the cultivation world has seen far too many exceptionally talented cultivators."

He created countless renowned techniques, and later generations of cultivators followed suit, refining and improving upon them, which led to the secret technique we know today.

Looking at the jade slip in his hand, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but secretly admire it.

Originally, this cultivation method had extremely strict requirements, requiring either the golden core of a Core Formation cultivator or the demon core of a third-tier demon beast.

It has now been improved so that second-tier spiritual objects, or even second-tier demon cores, can be used to replace cultivation.

Although the effect wasn't that great, he, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, didn't have that many options.

Even with Yun Yao's previous status, she couldn't obtain a third-tier demon core and had to settle for the third-tier spiritual item, the Ice Soul Pearl.

It is easy to imagine how precious a third-tier Golden Core or Demon Core is.

"Hopefully, tonight's trade fair will yield some suitable spiritual items."

Looking at the spirit stones in the storage bag, Lin Chang'an smiled slightly.

This fellow Daoist Yun is quite thoughtful; he even left him over two hundred mid-grade spirit stones.

Tier 3 spirit items are unavailable, but Tier 2 spirit items are sufficient.

After getting up and clearing his body of its aura, Lin Chang'an walked out of the cave with anticipation.

At the same time, he also put the Green Horned Ox, which was sunbathing in the pool, into his spirit beast bag.

After all, it's best to be cautious when traveling.

This green-horned ox was raised for self-defense, not just placed at the entrance of the cave for show.

……

"Fellow Daoist Lin, are you going out today?"

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Chen Qing, whose face was glowing.

Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Going to check out the market, what brings you here?"

Outside Chen Qing's temple, there was a large crowd of people, young and old, with their families, numbering at least several dozen.

Today, Chen Qing was wearing a brand new robe, a rare sight indeed, and he showed a proud smile on his face as he faced Lin Chang'an.

"This isn't about dividing up a hundred acres of spirit fields and then bringing all the cultivators with spiritual roots from the clan over to the cave to familiarize themselves with the way."

Foundation Establishment cultivators will naturally stay in caves rich in spiritual energy for a long time, while Chen Qing will arrange for these ordinary cultivators to be stationed in the city.

"Over the years, small clans like ours, which are called cultivator families to put it nicely, are like rootless duckweed to put it bluntly, have finally found a place to settle down and live."

As Chen Qing said this, a rare look of pride appeared on his face.

He is the restorer of the Chen family. First, he established the foundation, and now he has found a place for his clansmen to live.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is the hope of the entire clan.

"Then I must congratulate Fellow Daoist Chen."

Having come this far, Lin Chang'an naturally knew the hardships of being a rogue cultivator, so he was very understanding of Chen Qing and bowed to him.

With a broad smile, Chen Qing introduced the clansmen behind him:

"What are you all standing there for? Haven't you seen my fellow Daoist Lin yet?"

"Greetings, senior/ancestor."

The group consisted of dozens of people; the older ones addressed each other as "senior," while the younger ones called each other "ancestor."

At this moment, Lin Chang'an nodded with a smile. Now that he had become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he could say that he had experienced what it was like to be an ancestor.

No wonder so many Foundation Establishment cultivators are willing to be called Ancestor; it certainly feels comfortable.

Chen Qing nodded in satisfaction and specially brought over two young men dressed in brocade robes, solemnly introducing them:
“Fellow Daoist Lin, these two are my grandsons, and they are the two most talented people in my clan. I have met Fellow Daoist Chen Wen before, and this is Chen Feng. Both of them have mid-grade spiritual roots.”

As Chen Qing spoke, a sense of pride shone on his face. Turning to look at his two grandsons, he couldn't help but put on a stern expression and said:

"What are you all standing there for?"

Chen Wen had met him before; he always followed behind Chen Qing and looked very much like him.

Chen Feng, however, appeared to be an honest and simple man, and the two bowed respectfully to each other.

"Greetings, Senior Lin."

"Get up quickly."

Lin Chang'an looked at the two young people with emotion. Only at this moment did he realize that he was almost sixty years old without even noticing.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, you are truly blessed."

Lin Chang'an said enviously, and he wasn't exaggerating at all.

In an ordinary cultivator family, having two descendants with mid-grade spiritual roots is truly quite remarkable.

If one could have a descendant with a superior spiritual root, that would be considered extremely fortunate.

Faced with Lin Chang'an's praise, Chen Qing waved his hand modestly, but his flushed face and wide-open mouth clearly showed that he was not being honest.

Lin Chang'an smiled and offered his congratulations, for this was indeed a great joy for a rogue cultivator.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lin Chang'an headed towards the Zhou family's residence.

Meanwhile, the Chen Qing clan members behind them entered the cave of their ancestor, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, with excited and eager faces.

"Grandpa, didn't Senior Lin have no children or clansmen? Why not lease the spirit fields that Uncle Lin was allocated as well?"

After entering the cave, under the soundproof barrier of the array, Chen Wen, dressed in a brocade robe, couldn't contain his curiosity and asked questions with a face full of doubt.

"Given your relationship with Senior Lin, Grandpa, you might be able to charge less rent. Two hundred acres of spirit fields would be enough for the family to grow stronger."

After Chen Wen spoke, the other clansmen also cast excited glances at him.

Two hundred acres of spiritual fields—something they never dared to dream of before.

"Wen'er, be careful what you say."

Looking at his beloved grandson, Chen Qing couldn't help but shake his head, then waved his hand and said:

Although your Uncle Lin has no children or relatives, he still has friends and family.

Chen Feng smiled憨厚ly after hearing this and nodded, saying, "Grandpa is right. This hundred acres of spirit fields is already quite a lot for us."

Looking at his younger brother's straightforward nature, Chen Wen couldn't help but roll his eyes and said irritably:

"What do you know? Grandpa and Senior Lin are both Foundation Establishment cultivators. As the saying goes, tigers don't associate with dogs, and dragons don't live with snakes..."

Chen Wen looked arrogant and thought that his grandfather was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

This Uncle Lin doesn't befriend fellow Foundation Establishment cultivators, but instead befriends a group of people with no blood relation; that lowers his status.

“Ancestor, what Wen boy said makes sense.”

As Chen Wen finished speaking, many clansmen nodded in agreement, and one middle-aged man couldn't help but nod as well.

"If our Chen family were to cultivate two hundred acres of spiritual fields, the Chen family would grow several times stronger in twenty years, and it might even produce another Foundation Establishment cultivator."

Seeing that someone agreed, Chen Wen revealed a smug smile and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect:

“Yes, Grandpa, it’s not like we’re not going to give you spirit stones. It doesn’t matter who Senior Lin rents to, and besides, you’re a Foundation Establishment cultivator.”

At the suggestion of his grandson and clansmen, Chen Qing also showed a hint of interest.

Upon closer reflection, he realized that he and Lin Chang'an were neighbors and friends. It was just a matter of asking; if he could rent the place, great, but if not, it would be a simple matter of a word.

"Very well then. I will pay a visit to Fellow Daoist Lin in person when he returns."

Chen Qing pondered for a moment, then smiled and nodded slightly. As far as he knew, this Fellow Daoist Lin didn't have many friends, so renting him fifty acres would be a profit.

If we can't rent it, we can just consider it a way to connect with each other.

……

However, Lin Chang'an was in the trading area of ​​the market at that moment.

"A first-grade high-quality fireball talisman! Come and see, it's an essential item for clearing out and hunting monsters in the Cloud Mist Mountains."

"A high-grade Tier 1 demon beast meat, fresh..."

"A high-grade magic weapon, I'll only exchange it for something for Foundation Establishment..."

The market was surrounded by cultivators hawking their wares, and Lin Chang'an nodded in approval at the lively scene.

In just three months, too many unfamiliar faces have appeared in the market.

He even saw the clothing of monks from other countries.

"It seems that cultivators from other countries have also been migrating here one after another."

Lin Chang'an couldn't help but admire Master Lu's methods.

Today, Tianxuan City is a melting pot of cultivators from various surrounding countries, and the fusion of diverse exotic styles has created a unique landscape.

Lin Chang'an could also see the profound wisdom and foresight of Master Lu behind the scenes.

"These cultivators who migrated from foreign lands can be said to be truly helpless and desperate, and they can only rely on Tianxuan City."

It can be said that these cultivators are trustworthy and their loyalty is second to none.

"This Master Lu is probably preparing for the future."

Lin Chang'an shook his head, but these power struggles between major forces had little to do with him.

Now that he has awakened his talent and possesses such an opportunity with an ancient cultivation technique, he naturally must persevere in his arduous cultivation and strive for the chance to form his core.

"With such an opportunity, if I don't strive for the Core Formation or even the Nascent Soul stage, I would be letting down all my talent and good fortune."

Walking along the streets of the market, Lin Chang'an's eyes gleamed with determination.

He aims to achieve the Golden Core stage within a century, aspiring to become a powerful Golden Core cultivator like Master Lu, capable of influencing the changing fortunes of a nation.

"Brother Lin."

When they arrived at the Zhou family's territory, Zhou Bingyun seemed to have been waiting for them. She stepped forward with a smile on her face, her eyes darting around as if to see if she had brought the Green Horned Ox with her.

"Brother Lin, my father said that after you arrived, he asked me to take you inside directly."

Led by Zhou Bingyun, Lin Chang'an went directly into the Zhou family's ancestral land.

Along the way, many people gave Zhou Bingyun respectful looks and envious glances.

The patriarch's daughter is also a first-grade high-level alchemist, although she prefers beast cores.

Now that he's on good terms with a Foundation Establishment cultivator, who wouldn't be envious?

Lin Chang'an looked at the Zhou family members and couldn't help but nod secretly.

As expected of a long-established Foundation Establishment clan, their words and actions are extremely disciplined, and more importantly, they possess profound cultural heritage.

The entire family was well-organized and orderly. Although both families were Foundation Establishment families, the difference between them and Chen Qing's family was still significant.

This kind of heritage, in particular, requires hundreds of years of accumulation and refinement.

"I've really kept Fellow Daoist Lin waiting."

Upon entering the Zhou family residence, the refined Zhou family head greeted him with a broad smile and a gesture of respect, as if to say, "I've kept you waiting."

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you are too kind. I am truly grateful to have the honor of being here today."

Lin Chang'an returned the greeting with a light laugh, and the Zhou family head then invited him to the main hall.

With two hours left in the trade fair, the Zhou family, as the host, naturally couldn't neglect him.

Although Lin Chang'an participated in the trade fair by leveraging the Zhou family's connections, he couldn't simply visit them and head straight to the trade fair.

Regular, polite exchanges are also a form of social interaction.

Inside the main hall, the two exchanged cultivation insights, and Lin Chang'an inquired about the methods of raising the Green Horned Ox. The two had a very pleasant conversation.

Meanwhile, outside the main hall...

"Miss."

Many members of the Zhou family coveted this talented young lady, and naturally, some would try to curry favor with her from time to time.

Among the crowd was Erniu's eldest son, Zhou Yifan.

"Yifan, what are your Uncle Lin's hobbies?"

Zhou Yifan, now twenty-three years old, with a handsome appearance, blushed slightly when faced with Miss Zhou Bingyun's curious question, and then whispered:
"Miss, all I know is that Uncle Lin likes to read books, whether it's cultivation insights or all sorts of strange tales from the cultivation world."

"You blockhead, what else is there besides these?"

Zhou Bingyun was clearly dissatisfied with Zhou Yifan's answer, glaring at him with her almond-shaped eyes.

The two had been friends since childhood, except that Zhou Bingyun was older than him and was his cousin.

"Besides these!?"

Zhou Yifan looked puzzled, then scratched his head as if he had thought of something, hesitated for a moment, and then said:

“That’s cultivation. I heard my father say that Uncle Lin is a man of unwavering will and is the most ascetic among ascetics.”

Upon hearing this news, Zhou Bingyun waved her hand helplessly. She already knew all of this, and at this moment, she felt somewhat depressed.

Lin Chang'an was not yet sixty years old, and his appearance remained youthful due to his cultivation of wood-attribute techniques. Coupled with his Foundation Establishment cultivation level, this gave the intelligent Zhou Bingyun a clue.

Opportunities are not something you wait for; you have to seize them with your own hands.

“In the cultivation world, strength is the most important thing. You can’t relax in your cultivation. But you can’t let go of Brother Lin either. I have to do both.”

As a child of a large family, Zhou Bingyun was extremely intelligent and knew how she had achieved her current status within the family.

Being the clan chief's daughter is just the beginning; talent and cultivation are the key factors.

Especially after she became friends with Lin Chang'an.

At this moment, Zhou Bingyun gritted her teeth, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling with intelligence, as she recalled her mother's words.

"You have to seize every opportunity to avoid regrets."

Now that her talent has been revealed, the clan will not easily allow her to marry into another family; she will most likely stay in the Zhou family for life.

She was quite pleased with this.

But she didn't like anyone weaker than herself. In her mother's words, in this turbulent world of cultivation, she wanted to find someone strong enough to protect her.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lin, please."

"Please, Fellow Daoist Zhou."

Inside the main hall, the two chatted happily, with Zhou Renmao, the head of the Zhou family, beaming with joy as he prepared to depart with the Zhou family's flying spirit beast.

Upon seeing this vulture-like monster with a beast's head, Lin Chang'an couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:
"The Zhou family truly lives up to its reputation for beast taming."

This spirit pet is already at the late stage of the first tier, and more importantly, it is a flying spirit beast.

Zhou Renmao, the head of the Zhou family, also smiled broadly, enjoying the praise, and nodded, saying, "Fellow Daoist, let's go."

"it is good!"

Lin Chang'an laughed heartily and boarded the Zhou family's flying spirit beast.

It has to be said that flying spirit beasts are indeed much better than flying with magical artifacts, which made him secretly decide to take flight.

If he has the chance in the future, he also wants to raise a flying spirit beast.

It's not just about identity; flying spirit beasts have a significant advantage even in battles between Foundation Establishment cultivators.

(End of this chapter)