Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 33 Seize Two More
Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Amidst the chaos and bloodshed of the wilderness and the turmoil in the outside world, the Xu family was no longer as peaceful and stable as before.

Instead, a somber and gloomy atmosphere permeated the air.

This was something that hadn't happened since the Xu family's land reclamation team suffered setbacks in the swamp last time.

As a result, people coming and going in the clan were all in a hurry, with somber expressions, focused on their work and rarely engaging in leisure activities.

At this moment, Lin Changheng had no time to pay attention. After finishing refining the [Miasma-Clearing Pill] that the Xu family had recently requested to be made, he hurriedly went to the General Affairs Hall to collect the necessary materials for the mission before returning.

He unfolded the long wooden box, revealing two kinds of inferior pills. Lin Changheng's eyes were full of anticipation. He communicated with the Yuan Ding with his mind and reached out to brush it over.

call out!
call out!
All the remaining essence and blood from the inferior and substandard pills were extracted all at once.

Clouds and mist surged from the mouth of the Yuan Ding in the sea of ​​consciousness, reflecting a hint of a fairyland.

Once everything subsided, the two radiant red and green gems, incredibly solid, came into view.

[Fire Crow Treasure Seed - Fourth Level]

[Can continue refining the demon race's innate talent: Fire Control]

"Another six months have passed, and it's finally done. Now, refine it directly!"

Lin Changheng had waited too long, but fortunately he had enough patience and began to mutter to himself.

The crimson seed wobbled and fell, instantly disappearing into the mind.

An unprecedentedly hot liquid, carrying an incredibly terrifyingly high temperature, yet giving him an extremely comfortable feeling, spread from his soul throughout his body.

[Already mastered: Fire Control Technique - Ascension]

[Effect: Deeply manipulates ordinary flames, greatly enhancing fire-based spells]

He immediately went to the courtyard, conjured a fireball spell, and the flame in his hand began to grow and shrink in various sizes, from as small as a baby's fist to as large as a millstone.

It was even manipulated into various shapes.

Like a flying bird, like a crawling snake, like a soaring eagle, ever-changing.

More importantly, the flames of this fireball did not hiss and splatter as usual, but were completely peaceful.

It was not like a raging flame at all, but rather like a gentle water ball.

But only Lin Changheng knows the horror within!

Let alone those at the same level of Qi Refining Level 4, even those at Level 5 or 6 would be utterly defeated by this technique, and without careful handling, could even be injured or killed.

The flames, swaying slightly in the wind, also reflected a face with gleaming eyes and extreme excitement.

Nothing in the world brings more happiness than this kind of steady progress!

Lin Changheng even had a feeling that he could refine ten pills in one batch right now!

This is a change brought about by the benefits of Taoist alchemy!
Moreover, the number of premium pills will reach two!

Although the quality of the premium pills may seem identical, in reality, it saves a great deal of time and effort!
Originally, it would take two days to refine ten batches of pills, but now it can be done in one batch!

It doubles efficiency and results!
"We'll know the outcome when we open the furnace again!"

Next, he continued to refine the Green Wood Serpent Treasure Seed, which he had successfully seized, into his own body.

【Aoki Snake Treasure·Three Levels】

The [Poison-Transforming Technique - Spiritual Movement] has also entered the [Clarity] realm.

Its effectiveness has changed.

[Body develops resistance and tolerance to toxins, rapidly refining inferior toxins]

"good."

This time, Lin Changheng had no intention of searching for poisons or drugs to test. If he needed to achieve any effect, he would probably have to use a medium-grade toxin...

Better safe than sorry...

Therefore, I dare not try it lightly.

……

As for the [Original Treasure Seed], just as Lin Changheng had guessed, its speed of spirit-stealing did indeed increase.

[Spirit Stealing: 62/100] Increased by eight points.

The speed is impressive.

He has already fully experienced the benefits of comprehension; it has been incredibly useful in cultivation techniques, spells, and skills.

After all, this is one of the foundations of humanity's status as the most intelligent of all beings, and it should be so!
At this moment, Lin Changheng's fire and wood spiritual roots also underwent another transformation, reaching thirteen and nine strands respectively!

……

Another half month passed before some rumors began to circulate among the upper echelons of the Xu family.

This vaguely points to the root cause of the sudden change in the atmosphere within the Xu family.

The news immediately piqued Lin Changheng's curiosity.

He needs to understand things clearly before he can feel at ease.

This is because it not only concerns the Xu family, but also whether his long-term residence is safe and secure. After all, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact.

Whether the Xu family can continue to stand firm will determine whether he should run away.

Very important.

Lin Changheng learned the vague version from Xu Fugui almost immediately, but he was still able to piece together some of the details.

I immediately felt at ease.

After suffering a setback last time, the Xu family team adopted a strategy of contraction in their subsequent land reclamation.

Proceed cautiously, without being rash.

Minimize risks as much as possible and preserve our strength.

As a result, half a month ago, when members of the Xu family were clearing out monsters, they accidentally discovered some seedlings of [Qingling Artemisia] near the monster's nest.

After the meticulous clansmen reported back, an elder skilled in surveying immediately went to investigate. He discovered that the surface of the soil was normal, but the deeper layers were blackish-red. Upon further digging, he found that the soil had spread and affected other areas. Therefore, he concluded that there must be a medium-grade or higher spiritual land nearby!

The news immediately excited the Xu family's top brass.

The Qinglinghao is a low-grade first-tier spiritual herb with limited value. However, if a spiritual land exists, its value is vastly different. Just considering the spiritual herbs that grow year-round and have never been harvested, it is worth a considerable amount of spirit stones.

If it can be occupied and fully developed, it can greatly enhance the family's heritage.

With a bit of luck, this spiritual land might even produce top-grade spiritual herbs!
Its value will more than double!

The subsequent exploration went quite smoothly, confirming that this sacred site was located in a valley!
However, this valley is perpetually filled with poisonous miasma, so cultivators should not enter lightly.

Immediately, the Xu family patriarch made a decisive decision, declaring, "Even if it comes at a price, we must acquire this sacred land!"

At the same time, they were strictly ordered to keep their mouths shut.

The recipe was then distributed, requiring the clan's alchemists to refine large quantities of the "Malaria-Clearing Pill"!
Lin Changheng had a vague guess, but couldn't confirm it; he was just refining pills.

However, they had already booked the task of disposing of the waste and inferior pills of this elixir.

Fortunately, Lin Changheng has always adhered to the principle of cultivating good relationships and treating people kindly, which has left an excellent impression on Xu Xuzhong, the steward of the General Affairs Hall.

Not only is he very loyal and has a strong sense of belonging to his clan, but he is also meticulous in handling tasks, completing them on time without causing any trouble.

Another alchemist missed his mission several times due to being busy with alchemy, causing him a headache each time. Lin Changheng helped him out without expecting anything in return, resolving his worries about the clan's assessment.

Although Xu Xuzhong could not strip the alchemist of his mission over such a trivial matter, he repeatedly hinted that if Lin Changheng wanted a mission next time, he would let him choose whatever he wanted!

Lin Changheng also handed over a few pills that were close to high-quality pills for his son's cultivation, which further solidified their relationship.

Therefore, the task of replacing the inferior pills with this new pill is none other than Lin Changheng's responsibility!

……

Lin Changheng was filled with anticipation.

It should be noted that when this pill is first refined, many alchemists in the clan do not have the comprehension and fire control skills of Lin Changheng. As they are new to the task, they are unfamiliar with it and need to explore. In addition, the large quantity required makes it easy to become fatigued when refining pills. Therefore, many waste pills and inferior pills will inevitably be produced!
We can make a fortune then!

One of the raw materials for this pill is the essence and blood of the [Wooden Puppet Fox].

It is a new type of miscellaneous monster.

I wonder what other characteristics it has?
(End of this chapter)