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

Chapter 37 Mid-Grade Alchemy
"Did the two families fight in the wilderness?"

That day, Lin Changheng walked out of the alchemy room and heard some shocking news.

It is said that during a conflict, the Xu family and the Chen family lost their temper and started fighting. The cultivators from both sides fought fiercely, with magical artifacts flying everywhere and all sorts of techniques being used.

This was a combination of old grudges and vested interests, and the two sides almost came to blows.

The result was... casualties on both sides.

According to the post-battle damage statistics, the Xu family did not gain much from the struggle; they still made a small profit.

At least that's what the Xu family claims internally.

A middle-aged alchemist was enthusiastically sharing his insights when he saw Lin Changheng stop and immediately beckoned him over to join the discussion.

"Next time, next time!"

Lin Changheng declined to discuss the matter publicly, making an excuse that he had something to do and would talk about it another time before leaving in a hurry.

The middle-aged alchemist stared in astonishment at the departing figure, shook his head, and felt it was a pity that he had lost an audience to listen to his eloquent discourse.

He turned around and continued talking non-stop, spitting as he spoke.

……

Bai Feng had come to visit earlier that evening.

"Please come in quickly. It's so late, Mr. Feng, is there anything important you need?"

Bai Fengxian's expression turned solemn as he stopped Lin Changheng from making tea, saying, "Brother Lin, there's no need to trouble yourself. I'll be leaving after saying a few words."

Lin Changheng keenly sensed that something was wrong. "What happened?"

"The Xu family has transferred me..."

"To the wilderness?"

Lin Changheng frowned.

"It's not a desolate place, it's the 'Black Dragon Pond Fishing Ground' forty miles away from our temple, which we help guard."

Bai Fengxian also found it strange.

Lin Changheng's eyes darted around, and he quickly analyzed the situation. There are usually only two reasons why additional forces are needed to defend the area:

One issue is the lack of garrison forces, which need to be replenished;
Secondly, increased external pressure has forced them to strengthen their defenses, or they have already been attacked by external forces.

Now, the Chen family is both the Xu family's open enemy and their opposing neighbor, making them the prime suspect.

Most likely.

"Although it is not a barbaric place, you must still be vigilant and take care of yourself. You may encounter attacks and battles while guarding the town. With your cultivation at the third level of Qi Refining, you should prioritize self-preservation before thinking about killing enemies."

Lin Changheng is unaware of the full picture and should not be misled; he can only offer a reminder.

"I understand, thanks for reminding me."

Bai Feng then took out ten spirit stones from his person to buy two pills.

Seeing Lin Changheng's puzzled look, Bai Feng scratched his head and chuckled, "And the three pills that Brother Lin lent me last time, I just happen to have some spare cash, so I'm returning them all at once."

Lin Changheng's heart stirred slightly. He had not misjudged the person. He did not say much, but simply took out two more pills, making a total of four, and handed them over.

He said, "I sell to the clan at 30% of the price. Since we are good friends, I can't charge more."

Even though he didn't want to charge for the three pills earlier, he thought about it and accepted them anyway.

The saying "even close brothers should keep clear accounts" is meant to maintain the purity of their friendship, rather than falling into a corrupt relationship where one side gives and the other begs.

That would be less beautiful.

Bai Feng left with gratitude, and Lin Changheng escorted him to the door before turning back.

He pondered to himself, "Something must have happened at the Black Dragon Pond Fishing Ground to cause this change." And was the urgent matter Xu Xuzhong dealt with that day also related to this change at the Black Dragon Pond Fishing Ground?
Lacking information, I couldn't figure it out for the time being.

Lin Changheng shook his head, a feeling he couldn't quite describe welling up inside him. Perhaps one of their partings would be forever.

Then he looked up and strained his eyes to see clearly the world of cultivation, but all he saw was a night as black as ink, so thick that it was almost impossible to see through...

……

Two months later.

The situation outside that desolate valley is deteriorating further.

The Xu and Chen clans are unwilling to yield to each other and have clashed many times, engaging in large-scale battles.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were "fighting with bloodshot eyes".

The tension on the battlefield has also spread beyond the battlefield.

It can already be concluded that the battle on the battlefield is not just a fight between two teams of cultivators, but a contest of combined strength between the two races.

Lin Changheng noticed that the Xu family was constantly having wounded soldiers withdrawn from the front lines to recuperate, while new soldiers were being brought in as replacements.

During this period, Lin Changheng has seen off two more of his friends from the Immortal Seedlings.

Their luck was both good and bad.

Being the last to arrive on the battlefield was considered good luck.

However, unlike Bai Fengxian, who was assigned to guard the area nearby, they were all sent to fight in the wilderness, resulting in greater casualties.

Of the familiar immortal seedlings, only Tantai Feiyue, who had also entered the Hundred Arts realm, did not go to the battlefield.

When they have nothing to do, the two of them will get together, have a drink, and chat.

"Brother Lin, with your alchemy skills that allow you to frequently 'pick up' high-quality pills, you should have already touched the threshold of mid-grade alchemy, right?"

A faint blush appeared on Tantai Feiyue's cheeks. After offering a toast, she suddenly asked a question.

"Isn't Fairy Tantai the same? I'm afraid the Xu family will have another mid-grade talisman master."

Under the moonlight, Lin Changheng was slightly tipsy. He clinked glasses with the charming princess and smiled calmly.

"Brother Lin, please stop teasing me. Your skill and level are beyond what a woman like me can achieve."

Tantai Feiyue brushed a strand of hair from her hair with her slender, jade-like fingers, then leaned closer, tilting her head slightly, and whispered, "I wonder if Brother Lin has any plans for mid-grade pills?"

The princess approached, bringing with her a refreshing fragrance. Her breath, as sweet as orchids, brushed against Lin Changheng's face, carrying a hint of sweet wine, which momentarily made him lose his senses.

"It's still unresolved. I asked the Xu family before, and they said that the inheritance of mid-grade alchemy is a closely guarded secret and is not open to us immortal seedlings. I suppose the same is true for mid-grade talismanic arts."

"Perhaps we need to find another way..."

With Tantai Feiyue standing so close, Lin Changheng didn't flinch or avoid her at all. Unlike the innocent boy in his past life, he didn't blush, avert his gaze, or act like a virtuous gentleman who wouldn't look at what was improper.

Instead, they looked directly at each other, appreciating the beauty openly and without any pretense.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This woman was naturally beautiful, and with the added enhancement of her cultivation, her fair skin and delicate features were no exaggeration; she was flawless.

"It might not have been possible before, but it may not be now."

Tantai Feiyue smiled thoughtfully, her words carrying a hidden meaning.

Then, glancing back, she found Lin Changheng staring at her intently, and her pretty face flushed slightly, a blush rising on her neck.

Realizing she had crossed the line, she instinctively tried to pull back, but then forced herself back into place. Her beautiful eyes boldly stared at Lin Changheng, thinking, "I have no problem. I can't back down, or I'll be looked down upon by this person!"

She possessed the pride of a princess, and now, fueled by the alcohol, she became even bolder and more arrogant. She faced Lin Changheng face to face, their eyes meeting, so close they were almost touching, neither giving way to the other.

It's to the point where your breath brushes against the other person's face!
"Does the fairy mean that the Xu family is currently facing a crisis and its strategy may change? They might be desperately trying anything, which could be an opportunity for you and me to obtain a mid-grade inheritance?"

(End of this chapter)