Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Tie Antong narrowed his eyes and stared directly at Lin Changsheng.

On the other side, Lin Changsheng met the gaze of the late Foundation Establishment cultivator with a calm expression and a warm smile, neither humble nor arrogant.

"You unfilial disciple, you should thank Fellow Daoist Lin for his magnanimity in not holding it against you. If it were anyone else, I might be collecting your corpse soon."

Seeing that Lin Changsheng seemed genuinely unconcerned, Tie Antong urged Jiang Tian again.

"Thank you for your magnanimity, Senior Lin. If you ever need my help in Thousand Crane Immortal City, please feel free to ask. I will serve you without hesitation."

In front of Tie Antong and Lin Changsheng, Jiang Tian acted completely like a junior, with a sincere attitude and respectful expression, as if he were sincerely admitting his mistake.

"Fellow Daoist Lin has just entered the Foundation Establishment stage, so you probably haven't refined the corresponding second-tier magic weapon yet, right? If you need one in this regard, I, Tie, can certainly help you."

TieAnTong took the initiative to make a commitment.

Given his status as a 'quasi-third-tier' weapon refiner from the Nangong family, his position is even higher than that of Lin Changsheng.

The fact that he took the initiative to bring his disciple to apologize and promised to help with the weapon forging was quite a show of respect.

"Friend Tie's weapon-forging skills have long been renowned in Thousand Crane Immortal City. If you are willing to forge weapons for me, I would be more than happy to do so."

A hint of surprise appeared in Lin Changsheng's eyes, and he seemed quite flattered in his words.

He naturally knew that Jiang Tian had intercepted his refining materials back then mainly in order to offer the Illusionary Heart Sand to Tie Antong and gain his favor.

However, Tie Antong's current explanation is the same as the reason Jiang Tian gave back then.

Just like before, Lin Changsheng pretended not to know and did not expose the master and disciple.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Tie Antong and his apprentice Jiang Tian took their leave.

At the same time, it was agreed that once Lin Changsheng had collected enough spirit stones, he would go to the Nangong family to find Tie Antong and start a furnace to refine a second-tier magic weapon.

……

After seeing the two off, Lin Changsheng returned to his cave dwelling to check the congratulatory gifts brought by Tie Antong.

A complete source of earth vein energy, a mid-grade second-tier talisman brush, and some second-tier talisman-making materials.

The earth vein energy can be considered a compensation for what happened back then. The second-grade mid-level talisman brush and talisman-making materials are also a significant gift for Lin Changsheng, who has just entered the Foundation Establishment stage.

Lin Changsheng accepted it without hesitation, feeling calm.

Back then, Jiang Tian, ​​seeing the potential for wealth, took advantage of his status as an outsider cultivator and intercepted his materials.

If he hadn't been a talisman master with some fame in Thousand Crane Immortal City, he probably wouldn't have received any compensation later on.

Now that he has advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage and his status has improved, Jiang Tian feels guilty and fears retaliation for what happened back then. That's why the master and disciple came to visit him today to find out what happened back then.

All of this was not something Jiang Tianliang discovered out of his conscience, but rather a result of his own advancement in cultivation and a change in his status and position.

A strange look suddenly flashed in Lin Changsheng's eyes.

He then summoned Tian Fu and ordered him to go with the skinny monkey to the Immortal City to inquire about a person, who turned out to be Si Ya, their former neighbor who lived in Fulin Garden.

"Yes, Uncle Lin."

Tian Fu was slightly taken aback, his expression somewhat strange, but he didn't ask any further questions.

……

Three days later.

Led by Tian Fu, a charming woman dressed in a pink palace gown arrived at Changchun Peak.

"Manager Tian, ​​could you tell me why Senior Lin summoned me here alone?"

Si Yaxiu's gaze held a hint of unease and anxiety.

"Fellow Daoist Si Ya, don't overthink it. When you meet my Uncle Lin later, just follow his instructions."

Tian Fu mimicked Lin Changsheng's tone and spoke calmly.

Si Ya paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded slightly.

On Changchun Peak, Lin Changsheng stood with his hands behind his back, dressed in a white robe, looking elegant and otherworldly.

In front of him was a black and white wolf, which kept wagging its tail and rubbing against its master's spotless white shirt, begging for food.

Above, a dark blue-green crow, about ten feet in size, circled and flapped its wings before landing on the ground, releasing a powerful demonic aura.

Not far away, a slender and graceful young girl was serving him.

Seeing this scene, Si Ya stared blankly at it. Not far away, the familiar white-clad youth still had a gentle and refined demeanor, with a hint of complexity in his bright eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Si Ya, it's been many years. How have you been?"

Lin Changsheng turned around and greeted him with a smile.

"This humble servant is Si Ya, paying my respects to Senior Lin."

Si Ya took a deep breath, gave a graceful bow, and spoke softly.

Whether it was because they hadn't seen each other for many years or because of the vast difference in their cultivation levels, Si Ya seemed somewhat reserved in front of Lin Changsheng.

"Fellow Daoist Si Ya, please don't be nervous. I just have some questions that I would like to verify. Please tell me the truth."

Lin Changsheng spoke calmly, but emphasized the word "truthfully" slightly.

"This... Senior Lin, please speak freely. As long as I know the answer, I will tell you everything I know."

Upon hearing Lin Changsheng's words, Si Ya's face suddenly turned deathly pale, looking as if she had done something wrong.

"In that case, I would appreciate your cooperation, fellow Daoist. I apologize for any offense."

Seeing Si Ya so distracted, Lin Changsheng's smile faded.

A trace of Foundation Establishment cultivator's aura emanated from his body, instantly enveloping Si Ya.

The latter's voluptuous body tensed instantly, and even her breathing became rapid.

This woman's cultivation has not improved at all over the years, and she is only at the seventh level of Qi Condensation. Naturally, she cannot withstand the pressure of this Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

Lin Changsheng flicked his wrist and activated a second-tier Illusion Heart Talisman, which landed between Si Ya's eyebrows.

A powerful spiritual force burst forth from the Illusionary Heart Talisman.

Si Ya only managed to let out a muffled groan before falling into a state of unconsciousness.

Like a walking corpse, they were at the mercy of others.

"Did Lai Gaoyi harbor any resentment towards Lin for buying the Illusionary Heart Sand at the auction back then?"

Sensing Si Ya's current state, Lin Changsheng spoke with a touch of authority, asking in a deep voice.

……

After a short while, like the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

Si Ya woke up to find herself in an unfamiliar room.

Almost as a woman's first reaction, Si Ya frantically checked whether her clothes were intact.

After confirming that everything was normal, I breathed a slight sigh of relief, but there seemed to be a hint of disappointment in my heart.

“Sister Si Ya, Uncle Lin said that your spiritual consciousness was damaged this time, and these are healing pills to compensate you.”

A soft, gentle voice came from behind, and Li Suxin placed a storage bag on the table.

"Sister Xin'er, did Senior Lin Fu... say anything else?"

Despite the drowsy feeling that came over her, Si Ya asked with a worried and anxious expression.

His overall unease and anxiety were even more pronounced.

"Uncle Lin said that Sister Siya can leave on her own after she wakes up, and she should take good care of herself in the future."

Li Suxin said it calmly, without offering any further explanation.

……

On Changchun Peak, Lin Changsheng flicked his finger, tossing a monster feed pellet into the air.

The mutated raven circling overhead let out a melodious cry, then swooped down and swallowed the feed.

With such a spacious training ground, the three spirit pets he raised each had their own territory and became much happier.

"Uncle Lin, Sister Si Ya has come down the mountain."

Soon after, Li Suxin came to report.

"Ah."

Lin Changsheng nodded slightly.

Previously, under the control of the Illusionary Heart Talisman, Lin Changsheng clearly questioned Si Ya.

After she bought the Illusionary Heart Sand, her husband, Lai Gaoyi, did complain about her, but he did not intend to harm her, nor did he hire anyone to rob and kill her.

If Lai Gaoyi is ruled out as a suspect, then the three tribulation cultivators I encountered when I returned to Qianhe Immortal City from the Nangong family were most likely instigated by Jiang Tian.

Lin Changsheng gently stroked the Snow Demon Wolf's smooth fur, but a cold glint appeared in his eyes.

If Jiang Tian had indeed cheated him out of his materials back then, now that his master Tie Antong had come to apologize and presented him with a generous gift, the feud between the two could be put to rest.

Lin Changsheng was not a petty person.

But sending someone to carry out a robbery and murder is a different matter altogether.

It's true that you, Tie Antong, are a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, but I, Lin Changsheng, am also a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

They tried to cover up the matter with just one visit and some gifts.

That's far too simplistic.

However, besides that, Lin Changsheng also learned a secret from Si Ya.

It is true that Lai Gaoyi perished in the beast tide, but it was also directly related to Si Ya and one of her secret lovers.

After the two murdered Lai Gaoyi, Si Ya's lover coveted Lin Changsheng's wealth and actually wanted to use the same trick again, having Si Ya lure him to the Wanfeng Mountains and use the beast tide to murder him.

However, Lin Changsheng did not agree to Si Ya's request at the time, which caused their 'plan' to fail.