Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 43 Breakthrough! Accumulated Strength Unleashed

Half a month later, Li Erniu followed the recruited cultivators to the front line.

This time, a total of seven cultivators from the Zhou family answered the call.

Lin Chang'an and Shen Lie both came to see them off. As for their junior sister Lu Qingqing, she had just given birth to a healthy baby boy for Shen Lie.

As for Princess Yun Yao, she is a Foundation Establishment cultivator and is responsible for the safety of the market. She has a lot of things to do. Although she did not come, she asked Shen Lie to remind her to try to arrange a safe place for Er Niu.

After watching Erniu and the group of cultivators disappear from sight, Lin Chang'an pondered for a long time.

If he hadn't awakened his talent, he might have had to go to the front lines to fight for that one last chance.

I wonder how many people will be able to return this time.

"The world of cultivation is ever-changing; let's hope this battle doesn't spread here."

Lin Chang'an sighed with emotion, but also felt somewhat fortunate for his initial choice.

During this time, he had heard quite a bit that several towns and villages at the border of the front lines had been turned into battlefields.

Qingzhushan Market is located far behind Lihuo Palace and Xuanyin Pavilion.

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Inside the secret room.

Lin Chang'an, dressed in a white robe, sat cross-legged, practicing the "Eternal Spring Skill".

Changchun Gong, though a common exercise, emphasizes building a solid foundation and progressing step by step. Its initial effects are not as good as other exercises, but its effects become more and more significant over time.

In particular, its characteristic of accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing its power becomes more pronounced the higher one's cultivation level.

At this moment, Lin Chang'an, who was at the sixth level of Qi Refining perfection, could clearly feel the powerful and abundant magical energy within his body continuously impacting his bottleneck.

On this day, a strong surge of magical energy rose within the secret chamber.

"Seventh level of Qi Refining!"

The breakthrough was a natural progression, demonstrating the remarkable ability of Changchun Kung Fu to accumulate knowledge and skills before unleashing its full potential.

Lin Chang'an slowly opened his eyes, feeling a significant increase in the purity of his magical power, and couldn't help but feel excited.

"After cultivating immortality for twenty-six years, and approaching the age of forty-seven, I have finally broken through!"

Reaching the seventh level of Qi Refining and entering the late stage of Qi Refining, not only did his magical power increase significantly, but the power of the Wood Spirit Thorn spell also doubled, giving him a sense of security.

Of course, you can also earn spirit stones by drawing talismans regularly, which can be done more consistently.

"He broke through to the late stage of Qi Refining before the age of forty-seven. If he continues at this pace of cultivation, he has a good chance of reaching Foundation Establishment!"

Thinking of this, Lin Chang'an felt a surge of excitement. Before the age of sixty was the best age for Foundation Establishment.

Given the current chaotic situation, even those at the late Qi Refining stage only have a slight ability to protect themselves. Only those at the Foundation Establishment stage have a chance to escape the vortex of the Yue Kingdom.

At the same time, the monks living nearby couldn't help but sense it.

"Who is the newly promoted Qi Refining Level 7?"

"It seems to be Master Lin."

"Lin Chang'an, it was actually him!"

Many cultivators were watching the direction of Lin Chang'an's courtyard, while at this moment, Lu Qingqing, who was playing with a child in a pavilion of Juxian Tower, was filled with astonishment in her beautiful eyes.

"It's actually Senior Brother Lin!"

The intense fluctuation of magical power, coupled with the familiar direction, made Lu Qingqing exclaim in amazement.

"Unexpectedly, it was Senior Brother Lin who took the lead."

Shen Lie, who had recently broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining, burst into the room with a loud laugh.

"Qingqing, did you see that? I didn't expect Brother Lin to have broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining. But thinking about it, it makes sense. With the abilities of a top-grade talisman master and the gradual accumulation of power of the Everlasting Spring Technique, it's understandable."

In the eyes of others, Lin Chang'an's decades of arduous cultivation without the slightest slackening made his breakthrough seem understandable.

"Alright, the situation is tense lately. Even many disciples of the Li Huo Palace have been assigned to the rear. We can't fall too far behind in our cultivation."

Lu Qingqing gave her instructions, and Shen Lie nodded solemnly.

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[Realm: Qi Refining Level 7 (1/100)] Three days later, Lin Chang'an emerged from seclusion, and many neighbors came to congratulate him, even bringing gifts.

"Brother Lin, you are truly the envy of everyone."

With a warm smile, Shen Lie stepped forward and gave him a big hug.

“Brother Shen, you’re not bad either. Juxianlou’s business is booming, and your cultivation will catch up sooner or later.”

Lin Chang'an also jokingly remarked that he had witnessed the development of Juxianlou during this period.

Although Yun Yao earned a lot, Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing came in with initial capital and earned just as much.

While spiritual talent is important, cultivation resources are even more important.

Shen Lie responded to Lin Chang'an's teasing with a smile, showing no humility whatsoever.

As long as resources are available, anyone's cultivation progress will be fast.

"Alright, you two are both grown up now. Today, Senior Brother Lin's cultivation has broken through to the late stage of Qi Refining. I have already arranged a private room to celebrate with Senior Brother Lin."

Lu Qingqing, holding her child, said with a smile.

This chubby-cheeked child is the offspring of Shen Lie and Lu Qingqing.

In the blink of an eye, Lu Qingqing, who was a young girl back then, is now a mother.

"Let's go, let's celebrate for Brother Lin."

With Shen Lie's hearty smile, Lin Chang'an did not refuse and headed towards Juxianlou.

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In the box.

Amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, Shen Lie, with a broad smile, discussed the recent situation, as intelligence is what businessmen are most adept at.

"It turns out that many sect cultivators have come to the market again."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an nodded in agreement, but Shen Lie, his face flushed, lowered his voice and transmitted the message:
"Brother Lin, I have portraits of these people with information and physical characteristics. You should pay attention to them, as they are all descendants of people with connections to higher authorities."

Under Shen Lie's instructions, Lin Chang'an suddenly realized.

It's perfectly normal for relatives and descendants of a Golden Core elder of the Li Huo Palace, or disciples with connections, to be assigned to the rear.

This situation exists in every world.

Shen Lie's admonition was also to tell him that these cultivators all had backgrounds, and some of them were inevitably arrogant and conceited, so as not to offend people unintentionally.

"I wonder how Erniu is doing now."

At the banquet, when the topic of Erniu on the front lines came up, Shen Lie's mood noticeably somber. The two exchanged a glance and then raised their glasses, hoping to meet again here next time.

Inside the restaurant's private room, amidst laughter and cheerful conversation, the cold wind howled outside, and fluffy snowflakes drifted down.

When Lin Chang'an walked out of Juxianlou, he looked at the market that was covered in silver frost and couldn't help but sigh softly with melancholy.

"It really was fleeting."

A person's life is like this: when he enters Juxianlou, the outside world is still the same, but when he comes out, the world has already changed into a new look.

Time waits for no one.

In the wind and snow, Lin Chang'an's figure disappeared into the street. He changed his appearance several times along the way and even took two hangover pills to get rid of the smell of alcohol on his body.

“Yun Yao isn’t in the market, and Shen Lie has been drunk by me. This is a great opportunity to get rid of this shady stuff.”

Lin Chang'an pondered to himself. Previously, it was because his cultivation level was low, and he was also afraid that the Zhou family would try to trap him.

His going to Juxianlou now is equivalent to boosting Juxianlou's sales performance.

Logically speaking, both Yun Yao and Shen Lie should thank him.

After thinking about this, Lin Chang'an, disguised, wandered around the market for half an hour, picking up some other people's scents on himself, before turning around and arriving at Juxianlou.

Amidst the howling wind and snow, a hunchbacked cultivator wearing a bamboo hat slowly passed by outside the Juxian Tower.

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