Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 131 The Power of the Forbidden-Breaking Talisman [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Inside the pavilion.

After mortgaging a hundred acres of spiritual land, Lin Chang'an pondered for a moment, then shook his head and sighed:

“Fellow Daoist Chen, it’s not that I don’t want to earn the spirit stones you give me as a middleman, it’s just that Foundation Establishment Pills are strategic resources, and you know the current situation.”

In the end, Lin Chang'an politely declined, and what he said was true.

Although these hundred acres of spirit fields are quite valuable, the situation in Tianxuan City is currently turbulent, and Master Lu has not shown up for three years.

The value of this spiritual field naturally decreased again and again.

More importantly, although he has good connections and might be able to purchase two Foundation Establishment Pills, why should he owe this favor?
How much can he earn with what you have?

It's not worth it to secretly refine Foundation Establishment Pills yourself and take that risk for someone else.

"Fellow Daoist Lin!"

After seeing Lin Chang'an's refusal, Chen Qing wore a bitter smile.

It wasn't that he didn't want to do business with those Foundation Establishment families, but rather that these families were all ruthless and greedy.

“I understand Fellow Daoist Lin’s concerns. What if I were to offer you fifty acres of spirit fields in exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill?”

Looking at Chen Qing's hunched expression, he was nowhere to be seen the spirited young man he had been after he had just established his foundation.

This made Lin Chang'an sigh. Although he didn't say anything, Chen Qing understood everything, and then his expression darkened.

"In that case, I'm sorry to have bothered you, fellow Daoist."

Watching Chen Qing's departing figure, Lin Chang'an shook his head.

"In the cultivation world, strength still prevails. If Chen Qing continues to advance bravely and diligently, he might be able to obtain one or two Foundation Establishment Pills. Now that he has injured his vital energy, countless people are eyeing this piece of fat meat."

He didn't want to help Chen Qing and secretly offend certain people.

"The price of a Foundation Establishment Pill outside has now risen to 12,000 low-grade spirit stones, and there is no market for it."

Lin Chang'an secretly shook his head. In fact, this was all due to the tense situation in Yue Kingdom, which led the four major powers to deplete their reserves to enhance their strength.

Similarly, with too many independent cultivators from outside the region, and the situation in chaos, it's normal for prices to be somewhat inflated.

Of course, no matter how turbulent Tianxuan City is, it will not affect its prosperity. After all, rogue cultivators have nothing to lose and are least afraid of gambling.

Many rogue cultivators are now joining, betting that Master Lu will have a successor, and that Tianxuan City will remain stable for another five hundred years.

……

Inside Chen Qingdong's residence.

"Grandpa, how is it?"

When Chen Qing returned, Chen Wen and Chen Feng were filled with anticipation.

Their grandfather, Chen Qing, forced an ugly smile onto his face.

This sigh made the two brothers' faces turn extremely ugly.

Chen Wen said with aggrieved feelings, "Grandpa, this Senior Lin used to call you a friend, but now that my Chen family is in trouble, he won't even help with this little bit of work."

Everyone knows he has a close relationship with Master Lu of Tianxuan City, yet he's so cold-hearted. How is he any different from those hungry wolves outside eyeing our Chen family's hundred acres of spirit fields?

In his desperation, Chen Wen couldn't help but curse Lin Chang'an for refusing to help him in his time of need. It wasn't that he lost his temper, but rather that the Chen family was in a precarious situation.

If Chen Qing, the only Foundation Establishment cultivator, were to encounter any mishap, they would have no chance of protecting the hundred acres of spiritual fields.

"Big brother!"

Chen Feng, standing to the side, also had a face full of sorrow. This was the tragedy of ordinary Foundation Establishment families, unable to withstand even the slightest storm.

"Alright, it's just a hundred acres of spirit fields. I'll go find the Zhou family and the Han family now. Surely someone from these big families will be interested in it."

Chen Qing sighed in disappointment. Even if he could get the money back from these powerful clans, he would be skinned alive.

After all, these powerful clans wouldn't do this if there were no benefits for them.

From the very beginning, they sought out Lin Chang'an because they believed he wouldn't be as greedy as these wolves.

"Wen'er, you've already taken one Foundation Establishment Pill. Taking another one will greatly increase your chances of breaking through, so Feng'er, I hope you can understand."

Finally, Chen Qing's hoarse voice echoed, and the two brothers' expressions became complicated upon hearing this.

Chen Wen lowered his head in guilt. If he hadn't failed to make a breakthrough, he wouldn't have let his grandfather take the risk.

They will not suffer serious damage as a result.

Although Chen Feng was inevitably somewhat disappointed, considering the future of his family, he hardened his heart and said firmly:

"Grandpa, don't worry, I understand."

"With two Foundation Establishment Pills, Big Brother will definitely be able to establish his foundation."

Chen Qing's words were almost quite clear.

"Brother Feng!"

Seeing his younger brother constantly trying to please him, Chen Wen's eyes reddened, and he finally said in a hoarse voice:
"Don't worry, Brother Feng. If I succeed in establishing my foundation, I will definitely help you do so in the future."

"Brother, there's no rush. After you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, taking back the family's spiritual fields is the most important thing."

Chen Feng forced a smile. Although he also wanted to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, the development of his family was more important than anything else.

This is what the family calls cohesion. This scene made Chen Qing very gratified, and all his years of teaching the two of them were worthwhile.

Chen Wen secretly vowed to live up to his grandfather and younger brother's expectations, while also harboring resentment towards Lin Chang'an for refusing to help him in his time of need.

The other party could easily have obtained two Foundation Establishment Pills by simply talking; it's not like the Chen family wouldn't let them work for free.
Lin Chang'an also made a profit from it.

Damn it! Once he reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, he will make those who underestimated him regret their choice today.

However, just as the Chen family was preparing to build their foundation, Lin Chang'an had already secretly headed towards the Cloud and Mist Mountains.

……

Cloud-shrouded mountains.

"Moo!"

As the Green Horned Ox roared, a giant, highly venomous python coiled around it. Despite the terrifying pressure, it did not panic; instead, it crashed into a nearby boulder with a thunderous roar.

Although the python's scales were hard, the internal pressure of this immense force still caused it to cough up blood and open its mouth wide.

"Go to hell!"

Just then, a crimson sword beam suddenly pierced into the giant python's mouth, instantly stirring it up.

With a painful hissing sound, the giant python finally collapsed to the ground with a loud thud.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an, who was standing at a distance, was on guard. After the Green Horned Ox broke free, it continued to trample and provoke the giant python.

"Although this white phosphorus python is only at the early stage of the second tier, it is really troublesome. Its scales are incredibly hard."

With a flick of his wrist, Lin Chang'an manipulated the Green Bamboo Sword, pinning the giant python's head firmly in place, and only then did he secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

However, he immediately smiled. This second-tier white phosphorus python was quite valuable, sometimes even more valuable than three other monsters he had hunted.

Snake scales, venom sacs, and fangs can be used to forge weapons; snake gallbladders can be used to refine elixirs; snake meat and blood are nourishing; and snake bones have even wider uses, whether for forging weapons, refining elixirs, or making spiritual wine.

It can be said that every part of this snake is a treasure.

"This single second-tier white phosphorus python is worth the same as three ordinary second-tier demonic beasts."

Despite his broad smile, Lin Chang'an remained cautious, keeping a close watch on his surroundings while signaling the Green Horned Ox to be on guard. He then stepped forward to begin skinning and dismembering the ox.

"The snake meat is a nourishing delicacy, even for Foundation Establishment cultivators, and the snake blood can be used in some pills..."

Under Lin Chang'an's skillful methods, the giant python was skinned, dismembered, and dismembered in the blink of an eye.

"Moo."

After the battlefield was cleaned up, the Green Horned Ox approached obsequiously, its tail still swishing back and forth.

"Alright, this demon core is yours."

The Green Horned Ox excitedly swallowed the demon core. Over the past few years, it had obtained demon cores every time it followed Lin Chang'an to hunt demon beasts.

After all, if you want the bull to run fast, you still need to give it a demon core.

In recent years, the Green Horned Ox's strength has improved quite rapidly, and its body is filled with a dense demonic aura, clearly indicating that it is close to breaking through to the next stage.

Looking at Lin Chang'an, he couldn't help but say enviously, "A superior bloodline is equivalent to a cultivator's superior spiritual root."

Over the years, the once pampered Green Horned Ox has begun to reveal its true nature as a beast, even though it still has the snake bite wound on its leg.

He acted as if nothing was wrong, and went forward to help Lin Chang'an disappear into the miasma.

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang'an shook his head with a smile. While constantly scanning his surroundings with his spiritual eyes and remaining vigilant, he channeled his Evergreen Magic Power into the Green Horned Ox's body.

Venom slowly flowed from the leg of the Green Horned Ox, and the wound began to heal slowly.

……

Half a month later. Lin Chang'an walked out of the miasma area of ​​the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and was on his way back to Tianxuan City when he suddenly sensed fluctuations of a battle in the distance.

"This is!?"

Lin Chang'an frowned, not wanting to meddle in other people's business, but he sensed a familiar aura.

Three masked, black-clad early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators joined forces and trapped two Foundation Establishment cultivators with an array.

"If you know what's good for you, hand over your storage bags and magical artifacts, and I'll spare your lives."

"Do you think I, Old Hu, am a fool? If I hand over this magical artifact, I'll never survive."

Inside the formation, one of the two trapped cultivators was already injured, while the other was Hu Jin, who was now roaring and fighting fiercely with the tribulation cultivator.

"Old Hu, Brother Ning has already fallen, and I don't think he'll make it this time either. I'll cover for you later, and you can try to escape."

"Jia Datou, stop talking nonsense. If it were anyone else, Lao Hu wouldn't care. It's because I owed you my life last time."

A gaunt, middle-aged cultivator surnamed Jia wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and joined forces with Hu Jin to struggle against the attack.

The masked cultivator who was in charge of the formation sneered with a murderous aura:
"Second brother, third brother, hurry up. These three are famous demon hunters. They just came out of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, so they must have a lot of good stuff."

"Haha, big brother has finally caught a fat sheep this time."

The three cultivators were divided into three groups. The burly leader, with a fierce expression, was in charge of the formation, while the other two were responsible for the attack.

"It's actually a second-tier Fiery Array."

Lin Chang'an, who was secretly watching this scene, was secretly alarmed.

Within the Blazing Fire Array, firebirds can be summoned to attack, each strike equivalent to a Firebird Technique cast by a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Not only is it incredibly powerful, but more importantly, it also amplifies the effects of friendly fire-attribute spells.

"This is definitely not an ordinary cultivator who has undergone tribulation."

Formations are strategic resources, and have always been firmly controlled by the four major powers. Ordinary independent cultivators cannot obtain them.

"These three cultivators are all at the early stage of Foundation Establishment. This was clearly an ambush set up in advance. In addition, Lao Hu and the others have just come out of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range, and their strength is not at its peak."

With the addition of formations, and the balance of power shifting, they were forced into a disadvantageous position.

Lin Chang'an frowned secretly. If it were anyone else, he wouldn't even glance at them and would just walk away.

But Lao Hu is a good person; he didn't think of abandoning his companions during the crisis, which made Lao Hu nod in approval.

"Perfect timing to test this barrier-breaking talisman and see how powerful it is."

Lin Chang'an had no intention of engaging in a direct confrontation; breaking the formation would be enough to extricate him from the predicament.

Although barrier-breaking talismans are rare and not easy to sell, it's normal for a second-tier mid-grade talisman master to be able to make barrier-breaking talismans, and no one can find fault with that.

At the same time, he had many doubts. Logically speaking, Lao Hu was experienced, so how could he have encountered a tribulation cultivator again?

Setting up an ambush formation in advance is hardly a coincidence.

He also wanted to know the specifics of the situation, what methods these cultivators used to target cultivators.

After all, he also secretly came to the Cloud Mist Mountains to hunt, and he didn't want to be unlucky enough to encounter this tribulation cultivator one day.

It's always best to take precautions early.

It's not just for Lao Hu, but also for myself.

"Jia Datou, are you impotent?"

"Bullshit! Hu Dazui, if you say I'm no good again after we get back this time, I'll tear your mouth apart."

Trapped within the formation, the two still had the mood to bicker, which made the three tribulation cultivators sneer.

"who!"

Just then, a streak of light flashed, startling the leader of the Tribulation Cultivator.

A distorted beam of light suddenly emanated a strange power, completely different from ordinary talismans.

However, upon witnessing this scene, the leader of the tribulation cultivators exclaimed in fear, "Breaking seal talisman! It's the people from Tianxuan City! Run!"

Seeing that this cultivator recognized the barrier-breaking talisman instantly made Lin Chang'an even more certain that this person was definitely not an ordinary cultivator.

It should be noted that this barrier-breaking talisman is not a common item; ordinary rogue cultivators would not recognize it instantly.

boom!
The array barrier instantly cracked open, creating a gap several meters long, and continued to crumble under the residual power of the barrier-breaking talisman.

At this moment, Old Hu and the gaunt cultivator surnamed Jia, who were inside the formation, were overjoyed upon seeing this scene:
"We have helpers, Lao Hu, get out of here quickly."

Old Hu and the cultivator surnamed Jia hurriedly fled outside the formation, while the three tribulation cultivators did not hesitate at all and decisively abandoned the formation to escape.

Both sides demonstrated decisiveness, indicating their extensive experience.

Lin Chang'an was astonished by what he saw; they were all seasoned veterans.

At this moment, any hesitation will lead to unknown dangers.

They didn't even want to waste a single moment collecting the array, and fled directly.

Moreover, all three of them were heading in the same direction; who knows if they had any other ambushes lying in wait?

Lin Chang'an had originally planned to take advantage of the chaos to perhaps launch a sneak attack on someone and see what methods these cultivators were using to target Old Hu.

But they didn't give him a chance at all.

"Haha, Old Hu has always been lucky and has a long life. Jia Datou, hurry up and thank my fellow Daoist for his help."

Hu Jin and his friend, a Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Jia, who had just escaped, bowed and thanked the person in the shadows with smiles of relief. However, neither of them let their guard down.

Who knows if it's a case of double-crossing?

After all, the atmosphere in the Tianxuan City area has been fierce in recent years, and the quality of cultivators is very high.

There are all kinds of people.

"We don't know which fellow Daoist helped us. Old Hu and Old Jia thank you."

Seeing Old Hu and the cultivator surnamed Jia bowing in thanks, Lin Chang'an secretly patted his spirit beast pouch.

A heavy rumble suddenly rang out, followed by the appearance of a Green Horned Bull, a peak early-stage Tier 2 beast exuding a terrifying aura.

"Old Hu, it seems you really are very lucky."

Lin Chang'an rode out slowly on his green-horned ox, not getting too close and maintaining a certain distance.

"Brother Lin!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Old Hu's face lit up with joy, and he clasped his hands in a fist salute from afar, laughing loudly:
"Jia Datou, this is Brother Lin, he's one of us."

Although both sides knew each other, and Lin Chang'an had even saved their lives, they both exercised restraint and maintained a safe distance.

After all, cultivators who have made it this far while traveling have relied on caution and prudence all the way.

After Lin Chang'an appeared, he reached out and put the array plates and array flags hidden around him into his storage bag in front of the other party.

Neither Lao Hu nor Jia Datou had any complaints about any of this.

"Brother Lin, after we return, Jia Datou and I will definitely pay you a visit. According to the rules, everything that Lao Ning had inside the formation, as well as our gains this time, belongs to you, Brother Lin."

However, I hope Brother Lin will keep some of these tokens for now; Jia Datou and I will come to redeem them in a few days.

Lin Chang'an was naturally well aware of the rules among demon-hunting cultivators.

He saved the other person's life this time, so naturally all the other person's gains are his.

Of course, some tokens can be returned to the other party for a visit, one way being to express gratitude, and the other being to redeem the tokens of some fallen cultivators.

They were also handed over to the families of the deceased monks.

There's a reason why rules exist.

"it is good."

Without any hesitation, Lin Chang'an smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, then raised his hand to retrieve the storage bags and magical artifacts of the dead cultivators within the formation, as well as the spoils that Lao Hu and the other party had brought out.

They were all put into the storage bag.

If there's no benefit to be gained, who would be willing to risk their life to save someone?

After seeing Lin Chang'an accept the items, the cultivator surnamed Jia secretly breathed a sigh of relief, realizing it wasn't a case of double-crossing.

"Old Hu, see you in Tianxuan City."

After doing all this, Lin Chang'an did not hesitate at all, and smiled as he bowed to the other party in farewell.

Outside, unless it's a trusted cultivator, people generally won't travel together if they meet by chance, even if it's to help each other.

Although he and Lao Hu had a good relationship, it was better to be cautious in the wild.

Since Lin Chang'an, who had come to their rescue, had no intention of accompanying them, Old Hu and the cultivator surnamed Jia naturally wouldn't bring it up rashly.

(End of this chapter)