Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

The Qinglan Sect is recruiting disciples.

This is a major event that is rarely seen in Huanglingfang.

The market is becoming increasingly bustling.

Normally the transient population is only a few hundred, but now it has long exceeded a thousand.

All the inns, shantytowns, and courtyards in the market area were fully booked.

Even the thatched huts around the market have become highly sought-after.

The number of cultivators has increased so much that it has completely exceeded the capacity of the spiritual veins in this area.

The thin spiritual energy of heaven and earth slowed down Lin Changsheng's cultivation speed even more as he entered the third level of Qi Condensation.

Under normal circumstances, it would take at least five years to cultivate to the perfect third level of Qi Condensation.

At this rate, it will probably be difficult for him to break through to the mid-stage of Qi Condensation before the age of thirty.

However, Lin Changsheng is now Wu Fushi's disciple and also a first-level talisman master.

With a reasonable means of acquiring resources, if everything goes smoothly, breaking through to the fourth level of Qi Condensation before the age of thirty should not be too difficult.

But Lin Changsheng was not satisfied with this progress.

Those who cultivate immortality all know that to advance to the Foundation Establishment realm...

Besides many external factors, age is also a very important factor.

The younger you are when you attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the more vigorous your life force will be, and the greater your chances of success.

Although cultivators can greatly slow down their aging process by condensing their magical power to nourish their physical body.

But by the time they reach forty, they've basically reached their peak.

After the age of fifty, various bodily functions gradually decline, which will affect the probability of foundation building to some extent.

Therefore, cultivators who aspire to reach the Foundation Establishment realm should ideally cultivate to the tenth level of Qi Condensation before the age of fifty.

To increase cultivation speed, a stable, high-quality spiritual vein is essential.

This is also why independent cultivators yearn to become disciples of sects.

The Qinglan Sect's mountain gate is situated atop a third-tier spiritual vein.

The disciples of that sect are far more efficient in their regular cultivation than ordinary rogue cultivators.

Over time, the gap becomes enormous.

In my memory, when 'True Man of Heavenly Poison' was in the mid-stage of Core Formation, he led his family to occupy a third-tier spiritual vein.

Since then, the family has produced many talented descendants.

The third-tier spiritual vein played a crucial role.

"Perhaps the Qinglan Sect's recruitment of disciples is an opportunity."

Lin Changsheng began to make plans in his mind.

Now that I have completed the initial accumulation from mortal to cultivator, it is time to find a stable place to cultivate.

However, with his experience as a 'Core Formation Stage Grand Cultivator' and his status as a first-tier talisman master, Lin Changsheng believed he still had some advantages in passing the Qinglan Sect's disciple recruitment assessment.

At the same time, it also allows him to break free from Wu Fushi's control.

From the moment Master Wu set conditions for taking on a disciple, Lin Changsheng realized that the other party was more interested in exploiting his value.

Wu Fushi was well aware of his background. He was born into a secular mortal family. Even if he had some talent in talisman making, he was still just a minor cultivator at the third level of Qi Condensation.

There was no way to resist a first-tier talisman master at the eighth level of Qi Condensation.

With a try-it-out attitude, Lin Changsheng decided to go and see the so-called conditions for recruiting disciples.

Coincidentally, Xu Qinghuan, Zhang Xiucai, Xiao'e, and other friends had the same idea.

Even Liang Kang, who is introverted, is planning to sign up and give it a try.

So the group went together to the Qinglan Sect's disciple recruitment office.

The scene was already completely surrounded by numerous cultivators.

Lin Changsheng and the others had no choice but to queue for most of the day before they finally got to the front.

Looking at the dozen or so young men and women in blue robes in front of him.

Lin Changsheng merely glanced at it curiously for a moment before looking away, his expression indifferent.

Xu Qinghuan and the others looked on with envy.

Those dressed in uniform attire are naturally disciples of the Qinglan Sect.

They were all in their early twenties, about the same age as Lin Changsheng and the others.

His magical power was extremely pure and profound.

Their cultivation levels are all above the mid-stage of Qi Condensation.

One of the younger disciples stepped forward and sized up Lin Changsheng and the others.

"You are over fifteen years old and do not meet the recruitment requirements."

The Qinglan Sect disciple spoke somewhat harshly and without any politeness.

The disciples of major sects have a natural sense of superiority over a group of independent cultivators.

The abundant resources provided by the sect meant they didn't have to worry about cultivation resources like independent cultivators.

There's no need to worry about your own safety; you just need to focus wholeheartedly on your cultivation.

"Senior brother, didn't you say there were two other conditions, and if either one was met, I could be admitted exceptionally?"

With a forced smile, Xu Qinghuan asked, still unwilling to give up.

"Special spiritual root and physique test fee: three spirit stones."

"There are also material collection tasks listed by the sect elders."

……

As a result, in terms of spiritual roots and physical constitution, Lin Changsheng, Xu Qinghuan, and others were all classified as inferior.

Only Xiao'e was found to possess a mid-grade spiritual root, which alarmed the Foundation Establishment senior who led the Qinglan Sect this time.

He was recruited exceptionally.

Everyone was surprised, but it was also within their expectations.

Xiao'e's cultivation speed was so fast that everyone could see it.

He cultivated his magical power in the shortest time, and spent most of his time helping a farmer raise spirit silkworms and process their silk, yet his cultivation level was not behind everyone else's.

Before the test, everyone had some guesses in their minds.

As for the task of collecting materials, everyone took one look and simply gave up.

Xu Qinghuan looked even more depressed, muttering complaints about things like 'behind-the-scenes manipulation'.

It turns out that there are many different types of tasks involved in collecting materials, totaling more than thirty.

If you meet any one of these criteria, you will be recruited exceptionally.

However, only a few days have passed since the Qinglan Sect began accepting disciples, and most of the tasks have already been completed.

Many independent cultivators went to great lengths to gather enough materials, only to find that the task had already been taken by someone else.

As a result, rumors began to circulate that these tasks of collecting materials were mostly prepared for "connections" with powerful backers.

They gather materials in advance and are ready to complete the task as soon as it is announced.

The remaining tasks require extremely rare materials, far beyond the reach of ordinary independent cultivators.

After reading it, Lin Changsheng couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

"It seems that we underestimated the difficulty these sects face in recruiting disciples."

The memories of 'Heavenly Poison Master' are not of much help in recruiting disciples.

Among the group, Zhang Xiucai looked excitedly at one of the tasks, his face flushed with excitement.

Those are the eggs of the second-tier spirit insect, the Crimson Centipede.

Even a Foundation Establishment stage senior would be moved upon seeing it.

The result was that it ended up in the hands of a rogue cultivator in the early stage of Qi Condensation.

After being checked and found to be correct by the Foundation Establishment senior, Zhang Xiucai, who was looking uneasy, was exceptionally recruited by the Qinglan Sect, just like Xiao'e.

In an instant, some were happy while others were sad.

The Qinglan Sect needs to stay in Huangling Market for a few more days.

All accepted disciples are eligible to move in and live with the formal disciples.

After registering, Xiao'e and Zhang Xiucai had half a day to go back and pack their luggage.

“Zhang Xiucai, you’ve been hiding your true abilities well. You even managed to obtain the eggs of a second-tier spirit insect. Now that you’ve entered the sect, your status and position are far beyond what we rogue cultivators can achieve.”

Xu Qinghuan said sourly.

"Brother Qinghuan, please don't make fun of me. I obtained this second-tier spirit insect egg on my way home a few days ago. It was really by chance."

"Even if Zhang joins the Qinglan Sect in the future, it will not affect the friendship between us."

People are in high spirits when they have good news. Although Zhang Xiucai was a little embarrassed by the teasing, he still made a generous promise.

These words lifted everyone's spirits.

Lin Changsheng also had some ideas.

In addition to enjoying the spiritual veins for cultivation, disciples of a sect also have the opportunity to come into contact with some unique spiritual objects of the sect.

This is an advantage that independent cultivators do not have.

If we can maintain this friendship and share resources in the future, it will be a help to us.

……

"Brother Lin, if I go to the Qinglan Sect, will I run into the young lady and... young master...?"

Inside the house, Xiao'e, who had just finished packing her luggage, looked anxious in her bright eyes and spoke in a weak voice.

The thought of parting ways with Lin Changsheng soon filled her with melancholy.

"Probably, but you're not a maid anymore; you're all from the same sect now."

"Perhaps with your qualifications, Xiao'e, your status is even higher than that of the young lady and the young master."

Seeing that Xiao'e was a little timid, Lin Changsheng offered words of comfort.

Having grown up under the feudal system, Xiao'e lacked a sense of independence and self-reliance.

She regarded Lin Changsheng as her only support.

Now that we're suddenly separated for no apparent reason, I'm completely at a loss.

"Brother Lin, I also want to change my name like you, and take your surname."

Xiao'e stepped forward and hugged Lin Changsheng, her eyes filled with tenderness and longing.

Feeling the soft, fragrant flesh in his arms, Xiao'e's alluring demeanor was tinged with sorrow.

Lin Changsheng gently comforted him.

"Then let's call her... Lin Xiurong."