Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Changchun Peak.

Back at the temple, Lin Changsheng continued to cultivate diligently.

I also set aside some time each day to make talismans.

As his cultivation level advanced and his magical power increased, Lin Changsheng became more adept at drawing first-tier magical talismans.

Although he was a second-tier talisman master, Lin Changsheng made mostly first-tier high-grade talismans.

The vast majority of his income comes from first-tier spell runes.

The reason is simple: there are a large number of Qi Condensation cultivators, resulting in high market demand.

However, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in Thousand Crane Immortal City is limited, and relying solely on second-tier spell talismans cannot meet Lin Changsheng's daily cultivation expenses.

Moreover, apart from himself, the three spirit beasts raised by Changchun Peak are all major consumers of resources.

There is also such a large temple, the two maids Qingzhi and Lanhua, and the daily necessities of Tian Fu, Li Suxin, and others.

……

Outside the cave.

Two graceful young women, their faces bare and smiling, moved swiftly among the lush spiritual plants covering the mountains, gently casting spells to gather spiritual rain to nourish the spiritual fields.

In mid-air, a mutated crow, blue-black in color, circled.

It flew over the lake, let out a clear cry, and then suddenly swooped down, its body falling straight into the water.

A splash of water erupted, and the mutated crow flapped its wings and flew out of the water.

A plump bluefish emerged from between the sharp claws.

"Woo-woo!"

"Woo-woo!"

On the shore, the Snow Demon Wolf cheered excitedly, looking anxious.

The mutated crow flew over, releasing the plump blue fish from its claws and falling in front of the snow demon wolf.

"Woo!"

The snow wolf picked up the blue fish. Perhaps due to the rich spiritual energy of the place, the blue fish was very vigorous and struggled constantly, its tail slapping against the snow wolf's head.

The Snow Demon Wolf, however, paid no attention, shaking its head and running wildly along Changchun Peak with the bluefish in its mouth.

After disappearing for a moment, it carefully returned to the lakeside and spat out a damp ginseng.

This time, the mutated crow cawed excitedly, picked up the spirit ginseng, raised its head, and swallowed it on the spot.

On the other side of the lake, the enormous body of the Crimson Centipede lay coiled beside a sapling, lazily wriggling its body. It turned its head to glance at the wolf and the crow, then changed its posture and continued to lie coiled.

At the foot of the mountain, Su Qin requested an audience once more.

"Uncle Lin, I plan to go out and gain some experience for a while."

Looking at the thriving and prosperous Changchun Peak Dojo, Su Qin's eyes revealed a hint of longing. He clasped his hands and addressed Lin Changsheng.

Su Qin planned to go out and gain experience, and this trip might take quite a while, so he came to bid farewell to Lin Changsheng.

"Yes, you have your own path to walk. Thousand Crane Immortal City is a remote corner of the world and is not your final destination."

Lin Changsheng said calmly.

Lin Changsheng was not surprised by Su Qin's departure.

With Su Qin's increasingly bold behavior in recent years, Lin Changsheng has also made new guesses about the identity of the owner of the consciousness within him.

That is very likely an existence surpassing 'Heavenly Poison True Man'.

Lin Changsheng marveled at Su Qin's good fortune, but he was not envious.

Regardless of whether this thought inherits all the memories from its heyday.

Even with a complete memory, he could only guide Su Qin from the sidelines, imparting techniques and secret arts, and perhaps offer some protection at crucial moments.

However, cultivation experience, insights into realms, and many other profound things cannot be expressed in words.

Looking at myself, I have inherited the memories and insights of a Nascent Soul cultivator, and I have integrated and mastered them over four hundred years.

There's also the extraordinary talent of "Heaven rewards diligence".

Even if one cultivates step by step, one can at least advance to the Golden Core stage in this lifetime.

His opportunities far surpassed those of Su Qin.

This is also the source of Lin Changsheng's confidence in cultivating with peace of mind.

"Uncle Lin's great kindness will be forever remembered by Su Qin. I don't know when I will leave, but I wish Uncle Lin a smooth journey to immortality and everlasting magical power."

As they parted, Su Qin couldn't help but utter the words that Tian Fuchang always had on his lips.

"Go, the outside world is yours. I don't need your gratitude. Just don't cause any trouble in the future."

Lin Changsheng smiled and nodded.

When Su Qin came to seek refuge, he was actually looking for protection.

Su Qin possessed a unique opportunity and was unwilling to easily trust others.

Lin Changsheng didn't want to cause trouble, so he deliberately kept his distance.

The relationship between the two was mostly transactional, with each getting what they needed.

However, at the moment of parting, Lin Changsheng still gave Su Qin three second-tier magic talismans as a farewell gift.

Consider it as forming a good connection.

……

After Su Qin left.

The mutated crow in mid-air let out a long, affectionate cry, then swooped down and circled above Lin Changsheng's head.

Feeling the increasingly powerful demonic energy within the mutated crow, it was clear that it had already reached the first stage of perfection.

"It's time to plan a promotion opportunity for you."

Lin Changsheng pondered to himself.

The mutated crow possesses exceptional talent, and its evolution into the Wind Crow is already more than halfway complete, making it a worthwhile investment for training.

Back when he went to the Wanfeng Mountains with Nangong Qingtan and Su Xuyan and was surrounded by a pack of snow demon wolves, Lin Changsheng obtained a second-tier demon core.

Unlike human cultivators, demonic beasts have weak meridians and can be used to refine breakthrough pills using second-tier demonic cores.

However, it is still necessary to find a trustworthy second-tier alchemist.

As for the alchemist, Lin Changsheng thought of Alchemist Hu.

Although Master Hu himself is not of the required rank, his sect has the capability to do so.

Hu Danshi was on good terms with Wu Fushi.

Having known Lin Changsheng for many years, Hu Danshi's character is still trustworthy.

The reason why the Foundation Establishment Pill was not approved by Alchemist Hu back then was because the pill involved breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, which was extremely tempting to Alchemist Hu, and he could not afford to take any risks.

It’s different in the past.

Although the breakthrough pills for demonic beasts are precious, they have no direct effect on Alchemist Hu himself.

Moreover, Lin Changsheng is already a Foundation Establishment cultivator, whose status is far superior to what it was back then. Offending a Foundation Establishment cultivator for a monster breakthrough pill would not be very beneficial.

……

Half a month later.

Led by Master Hu, Lin Changsheng arrived at Qingdan Peak, a place a thousand miles away from Qianhe Immortal City, and met Master Hu's master.

Before he arrived, Master Hu had already informed his sect in a letter about Lin Changsheng's need to refine pills to help demon beasts break through their ranks.

Upon learning that Lin Changsheng was a second-tier talisman master, Hu Danshi's master readily agreed.

"My name is Lin Changsheng. I have long admired Master Ma Dan's superb alchemy skills, and I have come here to pay my respects."

Looking at the young man in front of him, who appeared even younger than Master Hu, Lin Changsheng politely clasped his hands in greeting.

This person was none other than Ma Changqing, Hu Danshi's master.

He is also a very famous second-tier alchemist in Thousand Crane Immortal City.

"Hehe, Master Lin is young and promising. Your presence today is an honor to Qingdan Peak."

Ma Changqing was equally polite, seemingly intending to make friends.

As a result, the two got along well.

In short, through Hu Danshi's introduction, Lin Changsheng became acquainted with Ma Danshi of Qingdan Peak.

The two quickly got down to business and discussed the matter of refining the elixir.

Master Ma only inquired briefly and learned that the demonic beast Lin Changsheng was raising was a wind-attribute demonic bird, and that he wanted to use a second-tier demonic core as the main material to refine a breakthrough pill.

Soon after, a breakthrough pill called 'Demon Condensation Pill' was recommended.