Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Lin Changsheng looked at it curiously and saw that there were many locations on the map that were suitable for building a mansion.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, please take a look. These unmarked areas are unclaimed lands suitable for building Daoist temples. Depending on their distance from the spiritual veins, the density of spiritual energy will vary, and the costs will also differ."

Nangong Yue, familiar with the area, began to show Lin Changsheng the map.

"As long as Fellow Daoist Lin has a preferred location, Thousand Crane Immortal City will send skilled craftsmen to oversee the construction, which will be completed within a few months. However, Fellow Daoist Lin will need to pay extra for the construction of the Daoist temple. Of course, if Fellow Daoist Lin does not wish to go through the trouble, he/she may also choose an existing Daoist temple. These were all built by other Daoist Lin in their early years, but were left idle due to their passing away or other reasons."

As he spoke, Nangong Yue gave a detailed account of the costs of building temples in various locations, as well as the annual cost of renting a temple.

Upon hearing such a huge number, even Lin Changsheng, who was already quite wealthy, was taken aback.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Lin may not be used to it yet since you've just entered the Foundation Establishment stage. You'll get to know it over time. Although we Foundation Establishment cultivators have a high status, our daily cultivation expenses are far greater than those of Qi Condensation cultivators. If you join a faction in the future, you will not only receive a fixed salary, but the faction will also pay the rental fees for your cultivation grounds, which will save you a lot of resources."

Nangong Yue seemed to have anticipated Lin Changsheng's reaction, and explained with a slow, unhurried smile, as if he were hinting at something.

Lin Changsheng couldn't help but think to himself, no wonder there aren't many Foundation Establishment cultivators among the rogue cultivators.

If one refuses to join a faction and has no special means of earning spirit stones, the annual rent for the training ground alone is enough to exhaust a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Thank you for informing me, fellow Daoist. I will seriously consider it."

Lin Changsheng clasped his hands in thanks.

Nangong Yue smiled and nodded, not urging him, and waited quietly.

After some deliberation, Lin Changsheng selected a mountain peak that was relatively close to the Wanfeng Mountains.

This place is nestled against the mountains and beside the water, with lush forests covering more than a hundred acres, making it suitable for cultivating wood-attribute techniques.

The downside is that it is located near the outer edge of the Wanfeng Mountains, and is frequently harassed by low-level monsters.

But this was exactly what Lin Changsheng wanted.

Since advancing to the second tier, the Crimson Centipede has become violent and unruly, and cannot be suppressed at all; it needs to be guided and released.

In the future, with a second-tier Crimson Centipede guarding the dojo, and some low-tier demonic beasts intruding, it will be perfect for this insect to move around and vent its frustrations.

After making his selection, Lin Changsheng did not hesitate any longer. He informed Nangong Yue, and the two signed the contract on the spot.

After informing Qianhe Immortal City of his needs, the city immediately arranged for craftsmen to begin constructing the temple.

Regarding the rental fee, considering that Lin Changsheng was short of money when he first entered the Foundation Establishment stage, Nangong Yue offered to temporarily delay the construction fee and repay it within the next ten years, while also requiring him to bear some additional interest.

Lin Changsheng was grateful and thanked him repeatedly.

The Nangong family is not a benevolent family. Ordinary cultivators who have just entered the Foundation Establishment stage are not qualified to owe such a construction fee.

Although Lin Changsheng is a beginner in Foundation Establishment, he is a senior talisman master with a good reputation. He can easily earn spirit stones and has the ability to repay them.

Nangong Yue's move not only allowed him to earn extra interest but also gained Lin Changsheng's favor, achieving two goals at once.

The transaction was completed, and the two were both happy.

Before leaving, Nangong Yue seemed to remember something else and turned to Lin Changsheng to give him some instructions.

“All the Foundation Establishment cultivators in our Thousand Crane Immortal City take turns forming teams every so often to hunt second-tier demonic beasts in the Ten Thousand Peaks Mountain Range in order to curb their growth and maintain the stability of the Immortal City. Since Fellow Daoist Lin is now also a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he should know about this.”

Nangong Yue reminded him.

"Since this concerns the stability of the Immortal City, I, Lin, will naturally do my part. If needed, you can simply send someone to notify me."

Lin Changsheng agreed without hesitation.

"It's good that Fellow Daoist Lin understands. I'm sorry to trouble you to stay in this small courtyard for a few more days. Once the Daoist temple is completed, someone will come to inform you."

"Thank you."

……

After seeing Nangong Yue off.

After resting for two days, Lin Changsheng instructed Li Suxin to close the door to guests and then went into seclusion again to consolidate his cultivation.

He stood out from many Qi Condensation cultivators and advanced to Foundation Establishment, becoming a high-level cultivator in Thousand Crane Immortal City.

Lin Changsheng felt more relaxed than ever before.

This feeling is like a past life, where after three years of diligent study day and night, I was admitted to my ideal university; after many days of hard work preparing for the national civil service exam, I finally succeeded...

But Lin Changsheng did not let his guard down.

The Foundation Establishment Realm is merely the first step on the long path to immortality.

……

Because of the 'fruit' in his mind, Lin Changsheng's mana was not abundant after he reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

It took four days and three nights of circulating the cultivation technique to replenish the missing magical power in his body.

He could clearly sense that the spiritual energy level of the 'Grade A' courtyard was no longer sufficient for the cultivation of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

During the process, Lin Changsheng also discovered a troublesome problem.

The 'fruit' in his sea of ​​consciousness was still relentlessly drawing in and absorbing the magical power within him.

It doesn't seem to have fully 'developed' yet.

Even Lin Changsheng, the master, could only watch helplessly as his own magical power was lost.

Fortunately, this process is very slow, and it only requires sitting in meditation at fixed times to restore the body's magical power, so it will not have a great impact.

Lin Changsheng simply released his magic power and let it absorb it, wanting to see what the final 'fruit' would do.

……

Three months later.

The Nangong family sent someone to inform us that the cultivation site had been completed.

At Lin Changsheng's instruction, the cave dwelling was named 'Changchun Peak' on the mountain peak.

A few days later, Lin Changsheng, along with Tian Fu and Li Suxin, officially moved into the second-tier spiritual vein 'Changchun Peak'.

"Uncle Lin, this place truly lives up to its reputation as a second-tier spiritual vein. It's much better than the small courtyards in the city, but the rental fees are shockingly high."

Tian Fu looked pained and sighed.

"Such a large mountain range and lakes all belong to Uncle Lin personally, it's like a dream."

Li Suxin's bright eyes sparkled as she gazed at the beautiful and enchanting scenery before her, filled with joy.

"I'm afraid we'll be living here permanently for some time to come."

Lin Changsheng said with a faint smile.

A walk around the entire temple grounds reveals a landscape where mountains and water intertwine, the wood element is abundant, and the scenery is pleasant year-round, like spring.

Lin Changsheng was very satisfied with this cultivation site.

His cultivation cave is located on the main peak of Changchun Peak, where all kinds of defensive formations are properly set up and functioning normally.

If you are still concerned, you can dismantle and rearrange it.

Next to the main peak of 'Changchun Peak' there is a side peak with slightly less spiritual energy, which was used to house Tian Fu and Li Suxin.

Tian Fu has followed Lin Changsheng since childhood. He is loyal and quick-witted and serves as Changchun Peak's 'housekeeper'.

On a daily basis, Tian Fu is responsible for all the trivial matters, such as the maintenance of the area around the dojo and the operation and maintenance of the formation.

Li Suxin's pretty eyes revealed a hint of surprise. She secretly envied Uncle Lin for valuing Tian Fu so highly, and her expression showed a slight disappointment.

The position of 'steward' carries considerable power, and those who can assume this important responsibility are usually the closest people to the Foundation Establishment cultivator.

After all, a dojo of over a hundred acres is very troublesome to manage and requires hiring low-level cultivators to clean it regularly.

In addition, the operation and maintenance of the formation also require a specialized formation master to come to the site.

The amount of spirit stones spent on this is not small; even if some are withheld, it would still be a considerable fortune for a Qi Condensation stage cultivator.

Li Suxin originally thought that, given her mother Yu Linshu's relationship with Changchunfeng, the position of "housekeeper" should rightfully fall to her, his niece.