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

Chapter 75 Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object
half a month later.

Xu Fugui visited late at night and knocked on Lin Changheng's courtyard door.

A message has been delivered.

Previously, Lin Changheng had asked him to secretly investigate why he was able to gain such a "widespread reputation," and the news eventually reached the Liu family's ears.

He had never shown his skills outside the clan, and he kept a low profile by staying within the clan, so the Xu family had no reason to publicize it.

However, the news still got out, and when Xu Fugui heard about it, he believed that the problem must lie internally.

It's possible that someone in the clan did it intentionally.

The intention was to "praise someone to death," to praise them and then kill them.

By holding it high, they could attract the attention of Xu's potential enemies and make them their primary target for elimination.

However, Lin Changheng has always been kind to others, kept a low profile, and almost never competed with anyone.

No, there is one more, namely Lü Bailian.

Xu Fugui is different now than before. With the support of his wife's family, he can also utilize some of his father-in-law's power.

Based on the clues provided by Lin Changheng, they quietly investigated for a long time.

This trip has been fruitful.

"Who?"

Lin Changheng poured tea for Fugui, and was taken aback when he heard the name he heard.

"Suspected to be Xu Hanzhou."

Xu Fugui carefully recounted the story and then explained, "Master Lü is all alone, without a wife or children. He trusts him quite a bit, and in order to advance to the middle grade, he only focuses on refining pills and leaves all other matters to him."

"He also took advantage of the conflict between Master Lü and Brother Lin to 'reasonably' use his name, channels, and external relationships to do some things, including promoting Brother Lin's name to the outside world, almost shaping him into the future of the Xu family and the most promising person to become a top-grade alchemist!"

It's important to understand that a master alchemist has a very powerful network of relationships, especially one who can refine high-quality pills. Various forces and individuals are willing to establish relations with them, as it is beneficial and harmless.

Lin Changheng was the only exception, being too cunning.

"It was him?" Lin Changheng's eyes flashed, clearly not expecting it.

"Indeed, this scoundrel is quite cunning. All he does is flatter, never finding a weakness! Even if things are truly exposed, he has a way out. He can use the excuse that Brother Lin has a 'grudge against his master for obstructing his path,' and that he did it because he cares about his master and can't swallow this insult..."

"He's quite cunning."

Lin Changheng's expression turned indifferent, and even Xu Fugui could not discern his thoughts. "So, in that case, I'm not just famous in the Liu family?"

"Mostly so."

Xu Fugui nodded, then added after a moment's thought, "That being said, although Master Lü may seem unrelated, he may not be able to completely absolve himself of responsibility."

Lin Changheng had always tried to avoid fame and attention, intending to develop his career peacefully, but things turned out this way...

Instead, he was forced to become famous!
Feeling helpless, he asked, "According to the clan rules, are these actions insufficient to warrant severe punishment?"

"Indeed, in a sense, it even has merit, the merit of promotion."

Xu Fugui nodded with a slightly cold expression.

"That's fine."

Lin Changheng said he understood, but it was unclear what he was thinking.

"They say it's not the thief you should fear, but the one who's eyeing you. It's always unsettling to have someone watching you! I'll find an opportunity... Hehe, Brother Lin, don't worry, leave this to me, I'll handle it perfectly!"

Xu Fugui had a smiling face, but at the end he revealed a sinister smile.

This time, he was truly enraged. In his mind, how could Brother Lin, who was so focused on refining pills and always kind and unassuming, encounter such ill-intentioned people and such despicable things?!

He was no longer the farmer's son he once was. After years of hard work and struggle, he had his own methods. In addition, he had received many favors and help from Brother Lin, so he took over the management of the household.

Brother Lin is kind-hearted and easy to talk to, but he may not be!
"Be careful."

Lin Changheng saw Xu Fugui to the door and gave him some instructions. It was unclear whether he was telling him to be careful on the difficult night road or if he was alluding to something else.

……

Two months later.

The Xu family's crackdown on robbery and theft finally paid off, with more than ten people killed and their heads used to build a mound of skulls, which was erected on a high mountain to deter dissent.

The clan was greatly disturbed, and all external affairs were severely affected. The clan leader made a special decision to transfer Xu Qianzhan from the external garrison to lead and deploy the troops, which resulted in a great victory!
Before this specially planned decoy operation was launched, Xu Qianzhan, based on the previous battle situation and results, made an assessment that there might be an internal traitor or a leaker.

Upon hearing this, the Xu family's higher-ups were taken aback and took it seriously. They then authorized him to command all members of the clan, regardless of age, status, or whether they were guest elders or core members.

Since kinship is not a factor in recommending talented individuals, Xu Fugui was naturally recruited by his father-in-law and given a position.

Before long, the above results were achieved, and the Xu family was greatly encouraged. Xu Qianzhan's prestige was praised by all the famous people.

However, one member of the tribe was killed and three others were injured.

Battle damage is acceptable.

Xu Qianzhan wrote a long piece of paper and submitted the list, emphasizing the compensation for the deceased.

A name was prominently displayed above, circled in black ink, signifying that the person had died in battle:
Xu Hanzhou.

Upon their triumphant return, their remains were cremated, leaving only a jar of white ash, which Xu Fugui carried back. Finally, an application was made to have it scattered into the Blackwater River as a "special exception."

To show gratitude and make contributions!
In reality, they didn't even have the chance to be "resurrected" by the corpse-refining technique.

At this moment, Lin Changheng discreetly blended into the crowd in the distance, quietly watched the scene unfold, and then turned and left expressionlessly.

……

Having dealt a heavy blow to the robber and suppressed his arrogance, the Xu family reorganized several caravans to continue their journey, only this time with a few more guards.

Lin Changheng also went to the Foreign Affairs Hall and found Xu Xulin, the caravan manager he had dealt with many times before.

He was specifically in charge of the caravans heading to the desolate ruins.

The two were quite familiar with each other, and with just a greeting, they secured a spot to travel together and confirmed the departure time.

A few days later, Lin Changheng went as promised, only to be surprised to find a figure already sitting in the packhorse carriage, whose figure and attire were somewhat familiar.

It was the veiled nun I met the first time.

Now that they've met again, this is the second time, which is quite unlikely. Lin Changheng has traveled with caravans five or six times, and this is the first time he's encountered the same person.

The veiled nun clearly remembered him in this attire, and was slightly surprised before nodding in acknowledgment.

We had shared hardships together in the old temple.

Therefore, they had a brief conversation.

The journey was quite safe, and one night they rested again in that wild temple. This time, Xu Xulin once again personally kept watch over them.

It really does have a bit of the "once bitten by a snake, twice shy" feel to it.

The long night was quite boring. He came in a few times during that time, chatted for a while, and also revealed some of the latest news about the Desolate Ruins.

This time, the Desolate Ruins will be holding another large-scale auction, which just so happens to coincide with this event.

According to reliable sources, there appears to be an auction of Foundation Establishment items.

Immediately, all the major families, especially those at the Qi Refining stage, were eager to try their luck and would flock to the area, creating an unprecedented spectacle in the Desolate Ruins.

Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects can increase the chance of Foundation Establishment by 10%.

Compared to the 20% chance bonus of the genuine Foundation Building Pill, it is only 10% less, and the bonuses can be stacked.

Most importantly, different Foundation Establishment spirit objects are not mutually exclusive, and their probabilities can be stacked.

Therefore, no one complains about having too many.

(End of this chapter)