Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

After officially settling down and cultivating at Changchun Peak, Lin Changsheng did not immediately change the protective formation.

Firstly, this kind of second-tier defensive formation requires a formation master of second tier or higher to operate.

Lin Changsheng had not been in the Foundation Establishment stage for long and did not have any trusted second-tier array masters.

Furthermore, although the formation set up by the Nangong family was not particularly special, it was quite standard and sufficient for daily defense.

Such a large family has always been concerned about its reputation, and even if they possess the method to break the formation, they would most likely not do anything to tarnish their name.

If you were to randomly find a mage to reset the mountain-protecting formation, there's no guarantee that this person wouldn't reveal the formation's weaknesses to those with ulterior motives.

In the cultivation world, there are quite a few unscrupulous array masters who collect spirit stones to set up defensive arrays for their guests, and then sell the method to break the array to their enemies, earning two rewards.

There have even been instances where cultivators, at the crucial moment of attempting to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, failed because their method of breaking the formation was leaked, leading to their enemies coming to their door and causing them to fail in their Foundation Establishment attempts.

Lin Changsheng had already prepared a solution to this.

Among the materials that Tian Fu had been instructed to collect was a complete set of second-order hybrid formations called the "Panlong Jinglei Formation".

This is a hybrid formation that combines defense and offense.

After arranging the magical artifacts and array flags, Lin Changsheng buried many second-tier 'Heavenly Thunder Talismans' in several array nodes, which operated automatically with the array.

If someone forcibly enters and triggers the restriction, these runes will be automatically activated.

A dozen or so 'Heavenly Thunder Talismans' erupted at once, and even a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator could be instantly killed.

In addition, they also purchased a lot of materials for drawing second-tier spell runes, mineral materials for making puppets, monster feed, and body-tempering spiritual items.

Lin Changsheng plans to improve his protective abilities in the near future by focusing on talismans, puppets, demonic beasts, and body tempering.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, his only means of combat that match his cultivation level are a second-tier Crimson Centipede and a second-tier magic talisman, which is somewhat limited.

Once these two methods are restrained, there will be no other options.

As for the corresponding second-tier magical artifacts, they can only be gradually improved in the future.

……

On this day, outside Changchun Peak.

"Hey, where did this petty thief come from, daring to steal from Changchun Peak? You're asking for trouble!"

Dressed in luxurious silk robes, Tian Fu arrogantly shouted at a thin, middle-aged man outside.

"Hehe, Brother Tianfu, I'm your Brother Hou. I've come here specifically to congratulate Senior Lin on his advancement to Foundation Establishment. I'd appreciate it if you could do me a favor."

Upon seeing the newcomer, the skinny monkey immediately put on a fawning smile, handed over a few spirit stones, and said enthusiastically.

"Don't you dare try to get close to me, Master Fu. Do you even know where you are?"

Tian Fu glanced disdainfully at the spirit stones in the skinny monkey's hand, pointed behind him, and then said arrogantly, "Even if I, Master Fu, know you, the guardian spirit beasts of Changchun Peak behind you don't. If you don't leave now, I'll unleash the guardian spirit beasts to bite you!"

As the two were talking, a beam of light descended upon them.

A flying boat about ten feet long landed, and two unfamiliar figures stepped out.

However, one of the men, with a dignified appearance, exuded a chilling aura of pressure.

This immediately silenced Tian Fu and the skinny monkey.

Foundation Establishment Master!

The skinny monkey looked flustered and pale, and instinctively retreated far away.

Tian Fu felt a slight panic, but still took the initiative to politely step forward.

"This is my master's training ground. I didn't know you were here, senior..."

"I am Tie Antong from the Nangong family. I have come with my unworthy disciple to visit Master Lin Fu."

The imposing man in front of him interrupted Tian Fu and explained his purpose.

"So you are seniors from the Nangong family. Please follow me."

Tian Fu looked respectful and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

"Ah."

Tie Antong nodded slightly.

Led by Tian Fu, they arrived at Changchun Peak.

The skinny monkey was left standing alone outside, gritting his teeth.

"This bastard has two faces. Has he forgotten how well the Marquis treated you when you first entered the Immortal City? You ungrateful wretch..."

……

"I was unaware of your presence, Fellow Railway Friend. I apologize for not being able to greet you in time."

Before long, a cheerful male voice came from behind, speaking very politely.

Then a young man in white robes flew over and landed in front of them. He had a gentle demeanor and a warm smile on his face.

"I have long heard of Fellow Daoist Lin's unparalleled skill in both medicine and talisman making. Now that he has advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, he has become an indispensable fresh blood for my Thousand Crane Immortal City. I, Tie, congratulate him."

A slight smile appeared on Tie Antong's stern face as he offered his congratulations.

"Hehe, you're too kind, fellow railway worker."

Lin Changsheng also clasped his hands in a fist salute and smiled modestly.

His gaze swept over the man next to Tie Antong, whose expression seemed somewhat awkward.

The man was none other than Jiang Tian, ​​who had tricked Lin Changsheng out of the materials he used to forge weapons.

Seeing this, Lin Changsheng's eyes flickered slightly, but he looked at Tie Antong without making a sound.

"To be honest, besides congratulating Fellow Daoist Lin on his advancement to Foundation Establishment, I have come here specifically to apologize for this rebellious disciple."

As he spoke, Tie Antong glared at Jiang Tian beside him, then took out a congratulatory gift.

"You've come to apologize because of Fellow Daoist Jiang's matter? May I ask what crime Fellow Daoist Jiang has committed?"

Lin Changsheng looked puzzled.

"Back then, this rebellious disciple took matters into his own hands and overstepped his bounds by crafting a magic weapon for Fellow Daoist Lin that exceeded his own grade, resulting in the damage of precious materials. This was already considered breaking the rules. Taking advantage of my seclusion, he concealed the matter and secretly contacted Fellow Daoist Lin to make compensation privately. Now I have learned of this matter and have given him a severe scolding."

Seeing Lin Changsheng's blank expression, Tie Antong explained with a hint of apology.

"Back then, it was all my fault for being greedy and reckless, damaging Senior Lin's precious materials. Today, I sincerely apologize and ask for your punishment."

Jiang Tian bowed deeply to Lin Changsheng with a sincere and guilty expression.

"This... Fellow Daoist Jiang Tian, ​​you already explained and clarified this matter to me in person back then, and you also compensated me with extra resources. What crime have you committed?"

Lin Changsheng then looked enlightened and quickly helped Jiang Tian up, showing no sign of blaming him.

But he knew in his heart that it was probably Jiang Tian who had tricked him out of his materials back then, and he had never taken it seriously.

Unexpectedly, he was able to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage.

And things turned out exactly as he expected.

When Jiang Tian learned that Lin Changsheng had successfully established his foundation, he was shocked and then spent his days worrying.

He sighed inwardly at his bad luck, realizing that he had casually tricked a Qi Condensation cultivator years ago, only for the cultivator to advance to Foundation Establishment...

Having lived in the Nangong family for many years, he naturally knew that Foundation Establishment cultivators held a high status in Thousand Crane Immortal City.

A Foundation Establishment stage cultivator might not dare to do anything to me directly, but if the story of what happened back then were to be spread, it would inevitably damage my master's reputation.

After hesitating for several days, Jiang Tian finally reported to his master Tie Antong the whole story of how he tricked Lin Changsheng into giving him the Illusionary Heart Sand and the Earth Vein Source Qi.